Salmon returns to Rakaia
Rakaia’s giant salmon statue is standing taller, shinier and more colourful after a seven-week refurbishment.
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$20m for new bridge road
$20m for new bridge road
It is expected to cost $20 million for under 2km of new road to connect to Ashburton’s long-awaited second bridge.
Wedding gowns bring back memories
Wedding gowns bring back memories
From black to white, cream to pink, handcrocheted to Lady Diana-inspired, 12 wedding dresses spanning a century are now on display at a Canterbury museum.
More rescue buoys may be on the way
More rescue buoys may be on the way
The theft of rescue flotation buoys from Christchurch beaches comes as a sharp rise in drowning deaths across NZ this summer has prompted calls for more public rescue equipment in Canterbury.
Wait for new classroom after demolition
School waiting for new classroom after old block demolished
There is uncertainty about when a 1950s two-storey classroom block at Ashburton Intermediate School will be replaced after it was demolished this month.
Funding for swimming programme may be cut
Funding for swimming programme may be cut
The future of the Ashburton Swim Team is uncertain after being thrown in the deep end by the district council.
Rakaia’s big salmon restored
Rakaia’s big salmon restored, miniature version bruised
The famous Rakaia Salmon statue is due to be reinstated next week, but its miniature version needs repairs after being damaged.
Royal surprise for loom business
'Who makes these loom machines?': Royal surprise for Canterbury business
A Canterbury business was royally delighted to watch a video of Princess Kate weaving on one of its looms take off on social media.
Ashburton's first baby of the year arrived 'really quick'
Ashburton's first baby of the year arrived 'really quick'
It was a quick entry into the world for little Kiwa, the first baby born at Ashburton Hospital in 2026.
Nordic pole walking
Nordic pole walking 'out in the fresh air'
Nordic pole walking is coming to Canterbury.
Campaign to attract tourists 'well received'
Campaign to attract tourists 'well received'
A summer tourism campaign costing ratepayers $24,485 has had pleasing results, a Canterbury district council says.
Restoration a labour of love for family
Restoration a labour of love for family
The restoration of a 1958 Wolseley 15/50 has been a labour of love for Canterbury man Ross Holland and his 18-year-old son Josh.
New pool bench commemorates centennial year
New pool bench commemorates centennial year
The Ashburton district's Willowby Community Pool has a new wooden bench.
Competition to capture photos of heritage sites
Competition to capture photos of heritage sites
The Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum, and Heritage New Zealand are banding together for a heritage photography competition.
New chapter for Salvation Army couple
'We will miss this place': New chapter for Salvation Army couple
Canterbury Salvation Army captains Elizabeth Walker-Ratu and Semi Ratu are taking up a new post in Fiji.
Construction date set for new bike park
Construction date set for new bike park
The construction of a new bike skills park in the Ashburton Domain will get under way in March.
Rakaia Bridge road re-opened after crash
Rakaia Bridge road re-opened after crash
The road has re-opened after a crash that blocked State Highway 1 on the Rakaia Bridge this afternoon.
CORDE building momentum after strong performance
CORDE building momentum after strong performance
Selwyn District Council-owned infrastructure company CORDE is a big player in Canterbury and beyond. Daniel Alvey reports on how the company has united various services across the sector.
Christmas tree stars to remember loved ones
Christmas tree stars to remember loved ones
Stars are appearing on a tree of remembrance in the Ashburton Arcade to remember family and friends who have died or are unable to be here this Christmas.
Shops demolished to make way for new building
Shops demolished to make way for new building
Demolition work is under way at the Sparrows clothing store in central Ashburton to make way for a new commercial building.