Waimakariri mayoral candidates, including incumbent Dan Gordon, debated at a GreyPower event how the council would provide services and pay down existing debt.
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Thu, Sep 4
Sarah Wiblin is adjusting to life out of Auckland, following her appointment as manager of the Hurunui District Council-owned thermal pools
Thu, Aug 14
Waka Kotahi is proposing two tolling points, with each charging $1.25 per passing light vehicle, and $2.50 for heavy vehicles.
Tue, Aug 12
An Abbeyfields house offers supported housing for older singles of limited means, like "flatting for older people".
Wed, Aug 6
A last-minute rule change to allow small dogs on buses has left Environment Canterbury staff scrambling to make workable.
Thu, Jul 31
Waimakariri MP Matt Doocey's calling for the removal of one of two T2 lanes which were introduced as part of the new Christchurch Northern Motorway.
Kaikōura tourism leaders are expecting to see fewer cruise ships this summer.
Mon, Jul 28
Residents want answers about the condition of the artificial lake in Canterbury.
Wed, Jul 23
A new bylaw is being proposed to protect Kaikōura’s native birds and improve the wellbeing of cats.
Tue, Jul 15
The 7ha Vicarage Views sub-division on Ludstone Rd is consented and has the infrastructure in place to support 83 houses.
Fri, Jul 11
The Hurunui District Council has purchased a block of land for $3.8m to prepare for future disasters.
Thu, Jun 26
Up to 17,000 more housing in Rangiora, Kaiapoi, Woodend and Oxford.
Tue, Jun 24
Every state and state-integrated school in New Zealand has a board with powers that can approve budgets or even expel students.
Thu, Jun 12
North Canterbury's councils have learnt the lessons from previous rain events, which allowed them to be prepared for the latest event.
Fri, May 2
The former Soldiers' Block in Hanmer Springs has been restored, and a new Culverden war memorial unveiled on Anzac Day.
Sat, Apr 26
Work can finally begin on the promised medical centre at the Rangiora Hospital and Health Hub site in Ashley St.
Thu, Apr 24
A celebration will be held in Ward, about 45km south of Blenheim, on April 11 to mark the completion of the 39km Flaxbourne section of the cycle trail.
Mon, Mar 31
Changes to the bylaw are aimed at addressing parking on grass berms and vehicles displaying advertising or 'vehicle for sale' signs.
Thu, Mar 27
The council plans to consult on proposals to create spaces for children and young people in the Pegasus township.
Mon, Mar 24
NZTA will replace the lighting on SH1 through Kaikōura to support the district's dark sky status and protect the Hutton's shearwater birds.
Thu, Mar 20
Kaikōura residents are being reminded to be on the lookout for injured and distressed birds, as young Hutton's shearwater chicks take flight for the first time.
Mon, Mar 17
The Williams St bridge over the Kaiapoi River is having a facelift, thanks to the generosity of the late Harry Harper.
Thu, Mar 13
The complexities of funding the sealing of a rural road came to the fore at a Hurunui District Council meeting on Tuesday.
Wed, Feb 26
A proposed after-hours medical facility in Rangiora has some certainty after the Waimakariri District Council offered to help bankroll the long-awaited project.
Thu, Feb 20
The council has yet to receive "any feedback or direction" from the Ministry for the Environment regarding the handling of applications.
Mon, Feb 10
