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CanterburyMay 14

Town's green bin rollout trumped by Middle East conflict

Green waste bins won’t be rolled in the Ashburton District in September because they don’t have the bins yet due to a global supply shortage of resin.
Town's green bin rollout trumped by Middle East conflict
Town's green bin rollout trumped by Middle East conflict
SouthlandMay 14

Parking enforcement technology explored

Invercargill parking enforcement could soon include number plate recognition technology as the city council aims to "move with the times".
Parking enforcement technology explored
Parking enforcement technology explored
SouthlandMay 14

Decision day looms for Te Anau’s floating sauna

The fate of a contentious Te Anau sauna project which racked up 170 public objections could be determined this week.
Decision day looms for Te Anau’s floating sauna
Decision day looms for Te Anau’s floating sauna
CanterburyMay 14

Ashburton 'can’t survive on its own' so will need to amalgamate - ECan councillor

ECan councillor Ian Mackenzie says Ashburton "can’t survive on its own" as the Government pushes councils across Canterbury to amalgamate.
Ashburton 'can’t survive on its own' so will need to amalgamate - ECan councillor
Ashburton 'can’t survive on its own' so will need to amalgamate - ECan councillor
CanterburyMay 13

Canterbury mayor says 'guardian angel' support workers forgotten about

A Canterbury mayor says rural support workers have been forgotten about for too long, leaving them vulnerable to rising fuel costs.
Canterbury mayor says 'guardian angel' support workers forgotten about
Canterbury mayor says 'guardian angel' support workers forgotten about
CanterburyMay 13

'It is lazy thinking to say unitaries are the only option for us'

New unitary councils appear set to take on regional council functions from October 2028, but one Canterbury councillor has called it "lazy thinking".
'It is lazy thinking to say unitaries are the only option for us'
'It is lazy thinking to say unitaries are the only option for us'
CanterburyMay 13

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.
ECan told to clean up its weeds
ECan told to clean up its weeds
CanterburyMay 12

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.
Controversial solar farm scaled back
Controversial solar farm scaled back
CanterburyMay 11

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.
Fuel costs may impact Canterbury bus timetable
Fuel costs may impact Canterbury bus timetable
NewsMay 7

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.
Homeless woman's dog euthanised after nine years with no rego
Homeless woman's dog euthanised after nine years with no rego
CanterburyMay 6

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.
Caution urged with school disputes proposal
Caution urged with school disputes proposal
CanterburyMay 6

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.
From cows into houses: Family sparks creative new development in Rangiora
From cows into houses: Family sparks creative new development in Rangiora
CanterburyMay 6

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.
Merger clock ticking for Canterbury councils
Merger clock ticking for Canterbury councils
CanterburyMay 6

Twizel may get CCTV to combat ongoing vandalism

The Twizel Community Board is considering new surveillance measures for the town centre after repeated vandalism.
Twizel may get CCTV to combat ongoing vandalism
Twizel may get CCTV to combat ongoing vandalism
CanterburyMay 5

Solar farm switched on

An 8ha "community scale solar farm" has been turned on in North Canterbury.
Solar farm switched on
Solar farm switched on
CanterburyMay 5

'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.
'These trucks have got to stop': Alternative routes being considered to move gravel
'These trucks have got to stop': Alternative routes being considered to move gravel
ChristchurchMay 5

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.
Mayors push to protect 'local identity'
Mayors push to protect 'local identity'
SouthlandMay 5

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.
Southland poised for local govt reform
Southland poised for local govt reform
NationalMay 3

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.
Weld cracking a fishhook to bridge use
Weld cracking a fishhook to bridge use
West CoastMay 1

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.
Marine worm discovered on West Coast
Marine worm discovered on West Coast
CanterburyMay 1

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.
Oxford community seeks healthcare answers
Oxford community seeks healthcare answers
CanterburyMay 1

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.
Skinks make way for Woodend Bypass
Skinks make way for Woodend Bypass
CanterburyApril 30

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.
Toilet user charges to return
Toilet user charges to return
CanterburyApril 30

Paddocks to power: The rise of small-scale solar farms

A ‘‘community scale solar farm’’ has been lit up in North Canterbury.
Paddocks to power: The rise of small-scale solar farms
Paddocks to power: The rise of small-scale solar farms