North Canterbury after-hours healthcare still in limbo
A lack of after-hours healthcare in North Canterbury is no closer to being resolved.
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Oxford applies for dark sky status
Oxford applies for dark sky status
Oxford’s bid to become a dark sky reserve is a step closer.
'Significant rate rise' on the cards for Canterbury
'Significant rate rise' on the cards for Canterbury
A “significant rate rise” is on the cards for Canterbury - and one cause is central Government mandates, ECan's chairperson says.
Tinwald businesses swimming in a sea of road cones
Tinwald businesses swimming in a sea of road cones
Businesses are doing it tough amid a sea of road cones in the Canterbury town of Tinwald.
ECan seeks guidance on Ngāi Tahu representation
ECan seeks guidance as Govt plans to scrap Ngāi Tahu representation
Feedback is being sought from Māori leaders on how to ensure a mana whenua voice, says Environment Canterbury chairperson Peter Scott.
Plan to make waterfront hot pools even bigger
Plan to make waterfront hot pools even bigger
A proposed hot pool and spa complex on Kaikōura's waterfront could be bigger than originally planned.
Canterbury's $10.8 billion transport wish list
Canterbury's $10.8 billion transport wish list
Canterbury mayors are backing the call for a $10.8 billion investment in local transport infrastructure.
Franz Josef potential for development boom?
Franz Josef potential for development boom?
A construction company wants to extract gravel from a West Coast river to meet the growing demand for property development at Franz Josef.
Bus shortage worries officials as demand for public transport rises
Bus shortage worries officials as demand for public transport rises
More people are using public transport in Canterbury - but there are not enough buses to keep up with the growing demand, ECan says.
87-year-old building comes tumbling down
87-year-old building comes tumbling down
The 87-year-old quake-prone Cavendish Chamber building in Ashburton is making way for a car park.
$200m equestrian centre planned for Ashburton
$200m equestrian centre planned for Ashburton
Applications have been made to develop a $200m equine stud and equestrian centre next to Lake Hood in Ashburton.
$200m equestrian centre planned for Ashburton
$200m equestrian centre planned for Ashburton
Applications have been made to develop a $200m equine stud and equestrian centre next to Lake Hood in Ashburton.
Kaiapoi food bank faces record demand
Kaiapoi food bank facing record demand from struggling families
A record number of food parcels has been handed out at the Kaiapoi food bank as it braces for the Christmas rush.
No decision on Hanmer Springs 'flyride' till next year
No decision on Hanmer Springs 'flyride' till next year
The fate of the proposed 'flyride' tourist attraction in Hanmer Springs will now not be known until next year.
Glow in the Park future reliant on sponsorship
Glow in the Park future reliant on sponsorship
The future of Ashburton's Glow in the Park light festival may rely on more sponsorship as the cost of running the event potentially rises from $60,000 to as much as $100,000.
Which Ashburton councillors missed the most meetings?
Which Ashburton councillors missed the most meetings?
Two Ashburton district councillors have missed a quarter of council meetings over the past year - one of whom has only been a councillor since May.
Mayor suggests govt pay rates on Crown land
Mayor suggests govt pay rates on Crown land
As councils struggle with rising costs, a North Canterbury mayor has suggested charging the government for rates on Crown land.
Mayor suggests govt pay rates on Crown land
Mayor suggests govt pay rates on Crown land
As councils struggle with rising costs, a North Canterbury mayor has suggested charging the government for rates on Crown land.
Council backs rejection of 850-home development
Council backs rejection of 850-home development
A decision to reject a new 850-home subdivision in Ohoka has the backing of Waimakariri's council.
School moves away from open-plan classrooms
School moves away from open-plan classrooms
Kaiapoi Borough School has opened a new classroom block as it prepares for its 150th anniversary celebrations.