Cantabrians recognised in New Year Honours list
Canterbury residents have been recognised on the New Year Honours list for their personal achievements and contributions to their community. Here are the recipients from the region.
Selwyn
Review of council portfolio aims to boost revenue
Review of council portfolio aims to boost revenue
Selwyn District Council’s $132.2m investment portfolio is being reviewed as part of developing a new strategy to bring in more revenue.
Holidaymakers told to plan for wildfires
Holidaymakers told to plan for wildfires
Fire and Emergency NZ is warning holidaymakers in Canterbury to have a plan and be prepared in case of a wildfire.
Here’s what the new flyover will look like
Here is what the new Rolleston flyover will look like
More detailed designs have been released of what Rolleston’s road layout will look like when the flyover is complete.
Change in construction process slashes build times
Change in construction process slashes build times
An innovative approach to building Canterbury homes has seen construction times cut by more than half of what it would normally take.
Person dies at Canterbury workplace
Person dies at Canterbury workplace
One person has died following a workplace incident in Canterbury, police have confirmed.
Severe thunderstorms for Canterbury
Severe thunderstorms for Canterbury in lead up to wet Christmas
A severe thunderstorm watch is in place for parts of Canterbury on Monday evening, while Christmas Day is set to be wet but warm.
Canterbury under total fire ban over Christmas
Canterbury under total fire ban over Christmas
All of Canterbury will be under a total fire ban from noon on Monday, December 23.
Firefighters save rabbit, baby hawk from flames
Firefighters save rabbit, baby hawk from flames
A sooty rabbit and distressed baby hawk were rescued from the approaching flames of a large scrub fire near Christchurch.
Hotel car parks under surveillance
You’re being watched: Hotel car parks under surveillance for drink drivers
Suspected drink drivers leaving Canterbury hotel car parks are being followed and then pulled over by police in unmarked vehicles.
One injured after intersection crash
Person injured after Canterbury intersection crash
One person has been injured after two vehicles collided at a Canterbury intersection on Tuesday morning.
Ewe have to see it to believe it
Ewe have to see it to believe it
The famous Cab-4-Ewe stretched Volkswagen Golf MK 1 which featured in Santa parades throughout Canterbury over the years has been sold in a TradeMe charity auction.
ECan, Selwyn DC to submit on Treaty Bill
ECan, Selwyn DC to submit on Treaty Principles Bill but not Ashburton
Environment Canterbury and the Selwyn District Council are to submit views on the controversial Treaty Principles Bill but Ashburton District Council will not.
Rifle range noise battle heads to court
Rifle range noise battle heads to court
Canterbury residents fighting covenants being put on their properties due to a nearby army rifle range will have their case heard by the Environment Court in February.
Sports clubs push back against alcohol rule changes
Sports clubs push back against alcohol rule changes
Some Canterbury sports clubs are pleading with the council not to introduce stricter liquor licensing rules.
Water use warning after demand soars
Water use warning after demand soars
Reduce water use or face restrictions before the new year, warns the Selwyn District Council.
Fire excavator delayed after padlock changed
Deployment of firefighting excavator delayed after gate padlock mysteriously changed
Police are investigating how a padlock and chain were allegedly switched on a gate which delayed heavy machinery from reaching a large Canterbury scrub fire.
'Deep-seated hotspots' may reignite fires
'Deep-seated hotspots' may reignite fires in Canterbury
More crews have been brought in to help extinguish the fires still smouldering near Burnham in Canterbury.
Working together for future achievement
How Canterbury schools are working together to shape future achievement
What behaviours, knowledge, and skills might school pupils need in the next 15 years? This is what a community learning network wants to answer, says Lincoln High deputy principal Kylie Horgan.
Blown-out tyre may have sparked blaze
Blown-out tyre may have sparked blaze
A fire which burned through about 30ha in Canterbury is linked to a tyre blowing out on a vehicle, an initial investigation suggests.