Ashburton council demands action from ECan
Ashburton council demands action from ECan
Ashburton's councillors are demanding action from the regional council so money from a proposed hefty rate hike isn't "just sucked up into Christchurch".
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Canterbury Māori reconnecting with night sky
Canterbury Māori reconnecting with night sky
Mana whenua are rediscovering a connection with the night sky, a Māori astronomer says.
Elderly housing rebuilds to cost over $3m
Elderly housing rebuilds to cost over $3m
Contract negotiations will finalise the timing of the staged demolition and rebuild of elderly housing units in Ashburton.
West Coast ratepayers must decide: 27% rates hike, or 44%?
West Coast ratepayers must decide: 27% rates hike, or 44%?
West Coast regional ratepayers face an either 27 percent or 44 percent rates hike after increases were "held artificially low for too long".
‘Not our stance’: Expert advice on mine riles councillors
‘Not our stance’: Expert advice on mine riles councillors
West Coast councillors are not happy after their own expert consultant expressed a view there was "no need" for a controversial sand mine proposal.
The race to save a treasured lagoon
The race to save a treasured lagoon
A southern wetland’s ongoing health battle recently sparked drastic action from council. Reporter Matthew Rosenberg speaks with experts on whether the Waituna Lagoon can be saved.
Ashburton dance school in limbo
Ashburton dance school in limbo
Dance teacher Charmaine Quaid says she will be devastated to lose the building where she has run her Ashburton dance studio for almost 50 years.
Boom season for Canterbury resort town
Boom season for Canterbury resort town
Hanmer Springs is booming as Kiwis spend their holidays closer to home.
Fate of controversial landfill to be known soon
Fate of controversial landfill to be known soon
A decision on a contentious Canterbury landfill plan near Oxford could be known next month after years of debate.
Boom season for Canterbury resort town
Boom season for Canterbury resort town
Hanmer Springs is booming as Kiwis spend their holidays closer to home.
New tourist attractions planned for alpine town
New tourist attractions planned for alpine town
The alpine resort of Hanmer Springs is looking to add a museum and sporting development to its growing list of attractions.
Ngāi Tahu reaches out to councils on Three Waters replacement
Ngāi Tahu reaches out to councils on Three Waters replacement
Ngāi Tahu wants to work with Canterbury councils to find solutions for ageing water infrastructure - a move that has the support of mayors.
Changes to bus fares floated as funding cut
Changes to bus fares floated as funding cut
Public transport fares could be set for a shake-up in Invercargill on the back of a government decision to withdraw subsidies.
Greymouth flood protection ‘to build confidence’
Greymouth flood protection ‘to build confidence’
A project to improve Greymouth's flood protection to a one in 150-year flood event begins this week after four years of planning.
Restaurants close amid financial downturn
Restaurants close amid financial downturn
Ashburton's mayor worries more businesses face closure as tough economic times hit the district.
Memorial unveiled for former ECan chairperson
Memorial unveiled for former ECan chairperson
A memorial seat has been unveiled for a former Environment Canterbury chairman remembered for his "true leadership" and willingness to help.
Kaikōura facing 14.5% rates rise
Kaikōura facing 14.5% rates rise
There are calls to fix a "broken" funding model as Kaikōura ratepayers face an average 14.5 per cent rates hike.
Road condition ‘embarrassing’
Road condition ‘embarrassing’
The condition of a main arterial route out of Invercargill has been described as "embarrassing" by a city councillor who wants action.
State of Bluff Highway 'embarrassing'
State of Bluff Highway 'embarrassing'
The condition of a main arterial route out of Invercargill has been described as “embarrassing” by a city councillor who wants action.
Surfer statue’s future in doubt
Surfer statue’s future in doubt
A prominent statue that has graced the entrance of a Southland township for 25 years could be riding its final wave.