Second bridge signed off
Second Ashburton bridge signed off
An agreement is now in place to manage the construction of the second Ashburton bridge and connecting road as one project.
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Could AI replace politicians?
Could AI replace politicians?
As society grapples with the risks and benefits of artificial intelligence, Environment Canterbury's deputy chair has asked whether it could actually replace politicians.
Council defends Lake Hood closure
Canterbury council defends Lake Hood closure
Ashburton District Council chief executive Hamish Riach has defended the decision to close Lake Hood.
Canal delivers big boost to Canterbury economy
Canal delivers big boost to Canterbury economy
Described as the lifeblood of Mid Canterbury, the Rangitata Diversion Race adds millions of dollars to the Canterbury economy each year, a new study shows.
Historic Southland water tower set for makeover
Historic Southland water tower set for makeover
An historic structure in rural Southland is set for a new lease of life thanks to the enthusiasm of a local group.
Bridge too far: Coast home sought
Bridge too far: Coast home sought
The West Coast Regional Council is not backing down in its campaign to have Bailey bridges kept in its area, despite a brush-off from the NZ Transport Agency.
51 roles to be disestablished at Environment Southland
51 roles to be disestablished at Environment Southland
Environment Southland has confirmed the disestablishment of 51 roles as part of a significant restructure affecting nearly a quarter of its workforce.
Dozens of staff affected by Southland council shakeup
Dozens of staff affected by Southland council shakeup
Environment Southland has confirmed it will disestablish 51 roles as part of a major shake-up affecting almost a quarter of staff.
Hurunui council proposes 3.31% rates rise
Hurunui council proposes 3.31% rates rise
North Canterbury ratepayers can expect some of the lowest rate rises in the country.
Greenpeace takes aim at ECan over water testing
Greenpeace takes aim at ECan over water testing
Greenpeace is offering free drinking water nitrate testing in Mid Canterbury after ECan decided against rolling out its own free tests.
Councillor resigns in protest over cricket ground
Canterbury councillor resigns due to 'grossly oversized cricket ground'
A Hurunui district councillor has resigned in protest over the development of a "grossly oversized cricket ground" in Amberley.
Mobility service targeted for cuts
Mobility service targeted for cuts
A council plan to disincentivise a mobility service amid ballooning costs has been criticised by a disability group.
Rainwater harvesting rules frustrate resident
Rainwater harvesting rules frustrate Canterbury resident
A Canterbury resident who wants to harvest rainwater for drinking says his council's response was "extremely negative".
Petition to seal roads rejected
Petition to seal roads rejected
Invercargill councillors have rejected a petition to seal two roads on the outskirts of the city due to competing demands.
Petition to seal Southern roads rejected
Petition to seal Southern roads rejected
Invercargill councillors have rejected a petition to seal two roads on the outskirts of the city due to competing demands.
Another falls ill from Canterbury lake's toxic algae
Another falls ill from Canterbury lake's toxic algae
A second person has been poisoned by the toxic algae in Lake Hood near Ashburton.
Second person poisoned by toxic algae near Ashburton
Second person poisoned by toxic algae near Ashburton
A second person has been poisoned by the toxic algae in Lake Hood near Ashburton.
Pay to pee trial proposed in Canterbury town
Pay to pee trial proposed in Canterbury town
Pay to use loos have been floated as a solution to combat the increasing vandalism of public toilets across Mid Canterbury.
Te Tai o Poutini Plan blowout detailed
Te Tai o Poutini Plan blowout detailed
The council and iwi group leading the West Coast’s one plan project have been given a detailed breakdown of its costs — after lamenting a budget blowout last month.
Pay to pee trial proposed in Ashburton
Pay to pee trial proposed in Ashburton
Pay to use loos have been floated as a solution to combat the increasing vandalism of public toilets across Mid Canterbury.