ECan told to clean up its weeds
Environment Canterbury is defending its weed control work after coming under fire for the state of the some riverbanks.
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Controversial solar farm scaled back
Controversial solar farm scaled back
The potential size of a proposed 181ha solar farm in Canterbury has been reduced due to compliance issues on the land.
Bus timetable at mercy of Iran war
Fuel costs may impact Canterbury bus timetable
The number and frequency of buses on the roads across Canterbury could change if fuel costs remain high.
Dog put down despite offers to pay rego
Homeless woman's dog euthanised after nine years with no rego
A homeless woman’s dog, which was impounded during a police and council operation, has been put down despite offers from the public to pay for his registration.
Caution urged with school disputes proposal
Caution urged with school disputes proposal
Stand-offs between parents and schools can be complex and an independent resolution service may not be the answer, Canterbury school leaders say.
Family sparks creative new development
From cows into houses: Family sparks creative new development in Rangiora
A Rangiora family wants to put its own stamp on a new 270-home development.
Merger clock ticking for Canterbury councils
Merger clock ticking for Canterbury councils
The government's message is consider amalgamation or be merged, but some Canterbury councils won't be rushing into a decision.
Twizel may get CCTV to combat ongoing vandalism
Twizel may get CCTV to combat ongoing vandalism
The Twizel Community Board is considering new surveillance measures for the town centre after repeated vandalism.
Solar farm switched on
Solar farm switched on
An 8ha "community scale solar farm" has been turned on in North Canterbury.
Alternative routes being considered to move gravel
'These trucks have got to stop': Alternative routes being considered to move gravel
A Canterbury council has agreed to consider alternative routes for hauling gravel from the Waimakariri River, but warns all options have their challenges.
Mayors push to protect 'local identity'
Mayors push to protect 'local identity'
A Greater Christchurch unitary council has been floated to replace ECan, which would see Waimakariri join with the city and Selwyn.
Southland poised for local govt reform
Southland poised for local govt reform
Southland District Mayor Rob Scott is confident his council is ahead of the game on local government reform following news it would be sped up across the country.
Weld cracking a fishhook to bridge use
Weld cracking a fishhook to bridge use
Whangārei's $32 million Te Matau a Pohe bascule bridge is to be closed for repairs after the discovery of cracks inside its distinctive fishhook-shaped structures.
Marine worm discovered on West Coast
Marine worm discovered on West Coast
A mystery aquatic plant found in Jackson Bay has been tentatively identified as Potamilla alba, a species of marine worm.
Oxford community seeks healthcare answers
Oxford community seeks healthcare answers
Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon hopes to be able to provide answers to the Oxford community on the future of the town's hospital soon.
Skinks make way for Woodend Bypass
Skinks make way for Woodend Bypass
Around 380 Canterbury grass skinks have been relocated to the northern Kaiapoi lakes area to make way for the Woodend Bypass.
Toilet user charges to return
Toilet user charges to return
User charges are returning to Lake Tekapo’s footbridge public toilets, a move the Mackenzie District Council said would help maintain tourist infrastructure in the alpine town.
Paddocks to power: The rise of small-scale solar farms
Paddocks to power: The rise of small-scale solar farms
A ‘‘community scale solar farm’’ has been lit up in North Canterbury.
Rural school's call for safe highway speed answered
Rural school's call for safe highway speed answered
A 20-year wait for safe speeds will soon be over for a Kaikōura school.
Report reveals climate challenges
Report reveals climate challenges
Southland faces a host of changes and challenges under the weight of climate change, a new report has revealed.