Speed reductions seen as a priority
By DAVID HILL
Lower speed limits could become the norm in the Waimakariri District.
The Waimakariri District Council and the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) are...
High profile candidates step up
By Robyn Bristow
A former principal of Rangiora High School and a former mayor of the Hurunui District are standing in October's local body elections.
Peggy...
Government wants to ban whitebaiting in Kaikoura – MP
The popular kiwi pastime of whitebaiting in Kaikoura is at risk of being banned if the Minister of Conservation gets her way, Kaikoura MP...
Matariki celebration delights
By David Hill
Pegasus Bay School celebrated Matariki with the unveiling of a new mural last week.
Principal Roger Hornblow said the school's annual Matariki celebration...
Waipara fishing reserve proposed
A 5.6km Mataitai Reserve is being proposed by Te Ngai Tuahuriri Runanga for the coastline north from Amberley Beach.
An application has been received by...
Pop-up store for Rangiora
By SHELLEY TOPP
Outdoor clothing and equipment retailer Macpac will open a new pop-up store in Rangiora on Monday. The Australian-owned company, established by New...
Kyle digs deep for two medals
By DAVID HILL
Rangiora athlete Kyle Harpur has earned the praise of his coach after his impressive medal haul at the recent Special Olympics World...
Algal Bloom health warning
Toxic algae has been found at the confluence of the Waimakariri South branch/Otukaikino Stream and the Waimakariri River near the SH1 and Main North...
Council looks to spread the cost of treating water supplies
By DAVID HILL
The Waimakariri District Council is considering sharing the burden among ratepayers of funding the ultraviolet (UV) treatment of water supplies.
The council, as...
