Haast challenges need for chlorination
Haast challenges need for chlorination
A tiny West Coast community in one of New Zealand's most pristine environments is challenging the need to chlorinate its drinking water supply.
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Canterbury ratepayers invest in lifeguards
Canterbury ratepayers invest in lifeguards
Lifeguards will have an extra 11 days on some Canterbury beaches this summer.
New mini golf course due to open soon
New mini golf course due to open soon
Ashburton's mayor can’t wait to play a round on the new 18-hole mini golf course when it opens at the EA Networks Centre on November 22.
Sole female councillor hopes women participate
Sole female councillor hopes women participate
The only female elected member at a southern council admits you sometimes have to put on "armour" for the job.
We promise water services won't be disrupted - councils
We promise water services won't be disrupted - councils
Two Canterbury councils are promising residents their water services won't be disrupted during major reforms.
Parking camera car sparks concern
Parking camera car sparks concern
There has been public backlash to a trial of a camera-fitted car catching overstaying parkers in Ashburton.
Ashburton residents concerned over new parking cam car
Ashburton residents concerned over new parking cam car
There has been public backlash to a trial of a camera-fitted car catching overstaying parkers in Ashburton.
Man fined after being filmed burning rubbish on beach
Man fined after being filmed burning rubbish on beach
A Canterbury fisherman complained to authorities after filming a man dumping trash on the beach and setting it alight.
Person fined for burning trash on beach
Person fined for burning trash on Canterbury beach after fisherman dobbed them in
A Canterbury fisherman complained to authorities after filming a man dumping trash on the beach and setting it alight.
‘Offended’ by mana whenua pay gap
‘Offended’ by mana whenua pay gap
A departing mana whenua representative at the Invercargill City Council is offended by a pay gap which plagues the role.
Recycling trial 'a thing of beauty'
Recycling trial 'a thing of beauty'
A new recycling station trial has started in the Selwyn district for residents who do not have a kerbside bin service.
New mayors find common ground
Two new mayors find common ground in Canterbury
Two new Canterbury mayors are settling into their new roles side by side, leaning on each other as they navigate their first term at the helm of their neighbouring districts.
Birdsong project humming along
Canterbury birdsong project humming along
A community vision to bring the birds back to Methven is taking root
Consent puts cycle trail closer
Consent puts cycle trail closer
A cycle trail connecting two Fiordland towns is one step closer to completion.
Consent puts cycle trail closer to completion
Consent puts cycle trail closer to completion
A cycle trail connecting two Fiordland towns is one step closer to completion.
Hard-working linesmen’s spirits up as progress made
Hard-working linesmen’s spirits up as progress made
A linesman working to repair Southland’s stricken power network following severe weather says the past week has been "apocalyptic".
Meet Hurunui's new deputy mayor
Meet Hurunui's new deputy mayor
Two women will be leading the Hurunui district for the first time.
Southlanders still picking up pieces after the storm
Southlanders still picking up pieces after the storm
Communities are picking up the pieces in Southland one week after a storm took its toll on the region, where more than 2800 properties are still without power.
'Big Red' steps in as one term deputy mayor
'Big Red' steps in as one term deputy mayor
Selwyn’s new mayor has selected a short-term deputy mayor and wants a full review of the district council's structure.
New ES chairman promises collaboration, transparency
New ES chairman promises collaboration, transparency
The new chairman of Environment Southland has promised both collaboration and transparency in his maiden speech.