Star Districts

Govt planning rules could 'override the community'

New planning rules proposed by the Government could override community aspirations, says a Canterbury council boss.

Cheese-makers extend winning streak

Fonterra’s Clandeboye team are the convincing cheese-making winners of the co-op’s Best Site Cup...

Cheese-makers extend winning streak

Fonterra’s Clandeboye team in South Canterbury have won the Quality Cheese Award for the fifth time.

Proposed adrenaline ride still in limbo

An artist's impression of the proposed flyride for Conical Hill, Hanmer Springs. Image: Supplied...

Hanmer’s proposed adrenaline ride still in limbo

There is hope a proposed Hanmer Springs flyride will still go ahead, despite a three-year delay and rising costs.

Fire fuels vision for Canterbury basin

A community group is forging a vision for the future of the Craigieburn basin as the area continues to recover from a large scrub fire.

South Island state highways reopened

South Island state highways are open again after being closed due to ice - but motorists are still being urged to take extra care.

Firefighters to get new pump

Canterbury's dry, hot summers put it at risk of fires (file photo). Credit: RNZ / Nathan Mckinnon

Firefighters to get new pump after water pressure issues discovered

Firefighters in the Canterbury town of Culverden will finally get a new water pump, more than a year after water pressure issues were discovered during testing.

$65k fence for cemetery

Wooden fencing is being installed along the Bremners Rd side of the Ashburton Cemetery for an estimated cost of $65,000.

Seven injured after five-vehicle crash

Seven injured after five-vehicle crash on State Highway 8

Seven people have been injured in a five-vehicle crash on State Highway 8 between Lake Pukaki and Tekapo.

'We are not a shop': Council hits back at critics

The Waimakariri District Council adopted its 2025/26 plan on Tuesday. Photo: David Hill / North...

'We are not a shop': Council hits back at critics

Waimakariri councillors have taken aim at online critics, as they locked in an average rates rise of 4.98%.

Apple venture taking off

Orchard manager Matt Bentley of Ashburton oversees trellis installation prior to planting next...

Apple venture taking off on dairy farm paddocks

Coastal dairy farm paddocks in Canterbury are being transformed into a high-production orchard.

Giant redwood, cabbage tree cluster in running for national title

A Rangiora school’s giant redwood and a cluster of cabbage trees in Burnside have been named as finalists in the NZ Tree of the Year competition.

Concerns Canterbury town will be 'overrun' with Airbnbs

Methven resident Paul Dixey is calling on the council to impose stricter regulations on holiday...

Concerns Canterbury town will be 'overrun' with Airbnbs

A Methven resident fears an epidemic of Airbnb owners flouting the rules and over-running residential areas.

Wording of campaign draws ire after lack of public consultation

What do you think of the campaign to promote the council’s plans for the next year? Send your...

Wording of campaign draws ire after lack of public consultation

"Together we decided" is the controversial catchphrase of a Selwyn District Council campaign to tell people how their rates will be spent.

Canterbury manor with indoor climbing wall sold

The six-bedroom manor on Tai Tapu Rd. Photo: Supplied

Canterbury manor with indoor climbing wall sold

A large Canterbury home with an indoor climbing wall and 18-car garage has been snapped up by a local family after interest from as far away as the US and UK.