Local backing crucial to business recovery
By SHELLEY TOPP
Community support for local businesses has never been more important, a Rangiora cafe owner says.
Covid-19 restrictions have hit businesses hard, particularly in...
Hanmer Springs pools to reopen by the end of the month
By ROBYN BRISTOW
The Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa will re-open on May 26.
General manager Graeme Abbot says the pools are a vital component...
Dismay over riverside dumping
By ROBYN BRISTOW
Rubbish dumped off stopbanks along the Ashley River behind the Rangiora Racecourse is "outrageous stupidity", a local resident says.
One huge dump last...
Another farm adventure
By DAVID HILL
The 2016 earthquake was just another challenge in the 100-year history of Woodchester Station, near Waiau.
Recent droughts, the 2016 earthquake and now...
Man arrested thanks to vigilant locals and an off-duty police officer
By Robyn Bristow
An off-duty officer in Cheviot has taken a wanted offender off the streets, thanks to tips from vigilant locals.
The officer, who was...
3D printing skills helping keep front line staff safe
By David Hill
Kaiapoi's TechMedics is using its technology to help keep North Canterbury's front line staff safe from Covid-19.
Company owner Aaron Lovelace is using...
Warning to be wary of scammers when working from home
By David Hill
A North Canterbury IT expert is warning families to be alert for online scammers during the Covid-19 lockdown.
Aaron Lovelace, owner of Kaiapoi...
Change in fire season for the Hurunui and Waimakariri districts
The fire season in Hurunui and Waimakariri disricts will change from prohibited to restricted from midnight tonight.
This means all of North Canterbury will be...
Car parking and water to the fore
By David Hill
Car parking and central government regulations dominated discussion at the Waimakariri District Council's meeting on Tuesday.
Councillors voted to approve a change of...
Ecological angle to new complex
Innovative . . . An artist’s impression of the retail/apartment complex being built on Rangiora’s Red Lion corner. The building, which is well advanced,...
