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Tourism’s dark potential: How the night sky could brighten Canterbury's economy

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Published: May 17, 2024 05:30

Increasing the attraction for tourists to stop off in Mid Canterbury may require setting the sights a bit higher. Reporter Jonathan Leask looks at the development of dark sky tourism in Canterbury.The sparkle of a million stars and the glow of the Milky…

Airport users in revolt

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Published: May 17, 2024 05:20

Pilots are opting for paddocks over Ashburton Airport after the council made it one of the "most expensive small provincial airfields" to train and fly at, users say.Ashburton District Council, which owns the recreational, grass-runway airport, hiked and…

Green light for multi-million dollar equine at Lake Hood

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Published: May 17, 2024 05:05

A proposed $200m equine stud and equestrian training centre at Lake Hood near Ashburton has the go-ahead.Commissioner Graham Taylor granted Southern Parallel Equine Centre Limited (SPEC) land use consent, subject to conditions, on Thursday.It had already…

Rugby's plea to council for 'premium facility'

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Published: May 17, 2024 05:00

Mid Canterbury Rugby wants to shift across town to a “premium facility”.And they want the Ashburton District Council to help them to do it.Mid Canterbury Rugby Union chairperson Gerard Rushton presented a personal submission to the council’s long-term plan…

College's pink power

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Published: May 17, 2024 03:00

Farmers cautiously optimistic

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Published: May 17, 2024 02:47

Local dairy farmers are cautiously optimistic as Fonterra has announces a surprise U-turn with plans to explore the sale of its global consumer business, including brands such as Anchor and Mainland.The dairy giant's chairman Peter McBride said the…

Damage, disrespect could put huts in jeopardy

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Published: May 17, 2024 01:30

Locals could lose access to the welcome refuge of three backcountry huts within the next 10 years if users don't up their game.Freeloaders and a mix of poor hut etiquette and vandalism, including a rotting animal carcass left in one, are putting the…

Ray pounds the pavement

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Published: May 17, 2024 01:30

Caught in the moment

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Published: May 17, 2024 01:30

For many years, the Ashburton Museum has been looking after a vast collection of Ashburton Guardian photographic negatives, and now a curated selection of these images are now on display for the first time ever.Caught in the Moment: Guardian photographs of…

Dog rego increase nothing to howl about

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Published: May 15, 2024 05:00

The cost of owning a dog in Ashburton is set to increase over the next five years, but it remains one of the cheaper rates in the country.The Ashburton District Council increased the dog registration and control fees last year to allow for inflation, and…

Division and derision around Ashburton's big decisions

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Published: May 15, 2024 05:00

Community opinion has been divided across a range of hot topics at Ashburton’s long-term plan hearings.Submitters have been split over the Ashburton District Council’s proposals for exiting stockwater, selling the Balmoral Hall, and where to spend $3.1m on…

Second bridge remains in Govt plans

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Published: May 15, 2024 05:00

Ashburton’s second urban bridge was missing in the Government’s latest announcement on Roads of Regional Significance - but only because it is already one.Transport Minister Simeon Brown released the list of roads of regional significance on Monday.These…

Centennial celebrations ramp up

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Published: May 15, 2024 03:33

Assurances after viability questioned

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Published: May 15, 2024 03:32

Organisers of Ashburton's A&P Show say that the association's financials are in good health and the future of the show is not in jeopardy, despite concerns about its viability.Association board chairperson Richard Lemon said the association has declared a…

Time limit set for new carpark

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Published: May 15, 2024 03:22

The new public car parking area next to Te Whare Whakatere will have a 120 minute limit.The earthquake-damaged 87-year-old red brick Cavendish Chamber building was demolished to make way for the car parks for Te Whare Whakatere, Ashburton’s new library and…

For the people, by the people

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Published: May 15, 2024 02:30

Hundreds flock to walk the siphon

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Published: May 15, 2024 02:29

While most people are familiar with walking the plank, it's probably only Mid Cantabrians who know about walking the siphon.About 700 people visited the Rangitata Diversion Race (RDR) open day on Sunday to walk the longest siphon on the race at Surrey…

Bridging the generation gap

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Published: May 15, 2024 02:27

Streetscapes to stockwater covered in LTP hearings

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Published: May 13, 2024 05:00

Developer Justin Skilling has presented his vision for the redevelopment of the Triangle precinct to the Ashburton District Council.Skilling formally presented his proposal at the first of four submission hearings for the long-term plan on Monday.He…

‘Beginning of a new era’

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Published: May 13, 2024 03:23

First-time entrants find success

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Published: May 13, 2024 03:06

A total of 58 farmers entered the Ashburton A&P Association winterfeed competition this year, with five first-time entrants winning prizes.Association president and winterfeed convener Ben Stock said the competition ran over two "really full days" visiting…

Number of trials falls

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Published: May 13, 2024 03:05

People who elect a judge-alone trial through the Ashburton District Court are waiting longer to get their day in court - but the problem isn't limited to Ashburton.According to information acquired under the Official Information Act, there were 25…

From negatives to nostalgia

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Published: May 13, 2024 03:01

Ready to hit the ice

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Published: May 13, 2024 03:00