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Splashdeck, toddler pool surface to be replaced

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Published: June 26, 2025 01:45

The new surface of the splashdeck and toddler pool at EA Networks Centre is not up to scratch and will be replaced by the contractor who installed it, at no cost to ratepayers.The recycled rubber surface was laid in January but has become discoloured and…

Selwyn claims it has Canterbury’s lowest rates – but does it?

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Published: June 25, 2025 18:00

The Selwyn District Council claims it has “the lowest rates” in Canterbury, but not everyone is convinced.Local ratepayers might actually be feeling hard done by as they face a 14.2% average rate increase this year - one of the steeper rises of the…

Ashburton digs heels in over new Canterbury water groups

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Published: June 25, 2025 05:00

Community voice is an “all in or out” requirement for the Ashburton District in the shifting tides of water management in Canterbury.A major shake-up is underway in how Canterbury councils manage the region's water resources.The Canterbury Mayoral Forum -…

Kai for Kids fundraiser huge success

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Published: June 24, 2025 23:43

More than just learning

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Published: June 24, 2025 22:19

Luci keeps the gears turning at ACL

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Published: June 24, 2025 22:15

You might not think much about parts until something breaks down — but at Ashburton Contracting Limited (ACL), one woman is making sure the wheels keep turning, quite literally. Her name is Luci Smith, and she’s the go-to person in ACL’s busy Parts…

Lake Hood reopens, despite algae health warning

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Published: June 24, 2025 02:02

Public pressure has seen Lake Hood in Canterbury reopen despite the algal bloom health warning remaining in place.The Ashburton District Council announced that full vehicle access to the road around Lake Hood was restored, but stopped short of saying the…

‘Someone could drown’: Playground built by stormwater drain

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Published: June 23, 2025 17:00

Peter King fears a child will drown at a new Canterbury playground built just metres from stormwater drainage.The local man has quietly fumed for months that swales - grassy areas used to treat stormwater runoff - have been located so close to the Tinwald…

Rakaia to remains at 50kph: 'Victory for common sense'

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Published: June 23, 2025 04:59

The people have spoken, and the NZ Transport Agency has listened, with the speed limit through Rakaia to remain at 50kph along State Highway 1.Rakaia Community Association chairperson Neil Pluck said it’s a win for the community.“And a victory for common…

Celtic and Mt Somers teams to beat

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Published: June 23, 2025 04:34

It was a jam-packed night for Mid Canterbury Netball’s ACL Premier competition teams last week.Celtic Auric Electrical A and Mt Somers Victory Lime A continue to be hard to beat after both picked up two wins in the second double-header week.Celtic…

Poole promising “voice for young families”

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Published: June 19, 2025 03:30

An Ashburton mother of three wants to “bring a fresh perspective” to the council table.Steph Poole plans to run for a seat on the Ashburton District Council in the Ashburton Ward in the upcoming elections.The 31-year-old believes there needs to be a range…

Soulful songs, proud smiles

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Published: June 17, 2025 22:22

Proud faces and heartfelt performances wherever you looked.That was the scene of the third and final night of the annual Heartland Bank Music Festival in Ashburton last week.Under the direction of Anthony Dorreen, the renditions of Frozen Orange Juice,…

Purls with a purpose

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Published: June 17, 2025 22:21

Pecking order starts at home

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Published: June 17, 2025 22:19

Icy opening weekend for Mt Hutt

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Published: June 17, 2025 22:16