Concerns over the fate of Waikari Hospital
Concern over fate . . . There are fears that Waikari Hospital might not have a part in the Canterbury District Health Board's longer-term...
Battered Highfield Woolshed to be saved
By Amanda Bowes
It may be buckled, bent and shifted off its piles from a ruptured fault running under it, but the historic Highfield woolshed...
Historic estate to be sold
Historic Tipapa Estate has enjoyed a renaissance in recent years, being reborn as a North Canterbury events venue. Now, owner John Carr is looking...
Leonbergers – kind, calm, gentle
Scene stealer . . . Chaia, a four-month-old Leonberger pupply owned by sandy Hutchinson, of Waikari who takes attention in her stride. PHOTO: Shelley...
Baking era ends for Frickers
By AMANDA BOWES
Baking is in the blood, but after 14 years of supplying the Amberley Farmers' Market with fresh bread, the Frickers, of Waikari,...
Adventures of a country vet
Hogan's hero . . . Retiring vet Noel McGirr with one of his mates, Hogan, at the family property near Amberley. PHOTO: AMANDA BOWES
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St James horse sale draws large crowd
By AMANDA BOWES
An iconic kiwi station, a still summer's day, a huge crowd and a top price of $10,000 for an unbroken station horse,...
Tuhaitara Coastal Park a star close to home
Gateway to a treasure . . . The start of the Tutaepatu Trail, encompassing the beautiful Tutaepatu Lagoon, near Woodend Beach on Woodend Beach...
Supercar in home straight
Cutting edge . . . David Dicker's Rodin FZed supercar is being readied for the world stage. The car was built t Dicker's engineering...
Exciting new Rangiora retail development
New beginning . . . A concept plan of a new retail space to replace the building on the corner of High and Good...