Farmers tour a ‘star moment’
In 1941, when Helen Hirst was still at high school, she got a job working in the haberdashery department of the Farmers store in...
Karanga Mai excellence
Kaiapoi’s young parents college has overcome the odds to receive national recognition.
The Karanga Mai Young Parents’ College and Early Learning Centre, which has battled...
A celebration of the past
A large crowd took part in a moving memorial service at the former Queen Mary Hospital Soldiers’ block in Hanmer Springs on Sunday.
The service...
Help offered to local farmers
Farmers in the Waimakariri and Selwyn-Waihora zones are receiving help to prepare farm environment plans.
Environment Canterbury has been trialling a pilot scheme in the...
Shareholder takes stand
The Silver Fern Farms’ shareholder roadshow rolls into Cheviot on Monday evening to outline why shareholders in SFF should vote against the proposed investment...
Hurunui – A Winter Wonderland
It’s tempting to go to ground over the winter months; to stay at home in front of the logburner and head to bed early....
Scenic route takes in village life
The Inland Scenic Route (Route 72) provides the ideal vehicle for anyone wanting to enjoy the offering of a slice of North Canterbury’s rural...
Saracens seeks name on Shield
North Canterbury champions, Saracens, will be seeking to have its name engraved on the Rakahuri Shield for the first time when it hosts Ashley,...
Award honours former park ranger
An environmental education award has been established by the Te Kohaka o Tuhaitara Trust to honour Bruce Banks who died last year after a...
Managing water complex issue
Managing water quality is a complex issue, especially in urban areas.
Waimakariri Mayor David Ayers says managing water quality is much bigger than addressing farming...
