Youth MP inspired by Bennett
By Toni Williams
Rangitata Youth MP Phoebe Scarsbrook has been inspired to continue in politics after meeting National Party deputy leader Paula Bennett.
Ms Bennett was...
Gold honour for WI’s Mavis
By Toni Williams
A lifetime helping others in her community, and beyond, has led to Mid Canterbury Federation of Women's Institutes president Mavis Wilkins being...
Farmers facing tough times, says new Fed leader
By Toni Williams
Farmers are facing some of the toughest times in the industry since the 1980s, says new Federated Farmers Mid Canterbury provincial president...
Flowers, gifts for decades of service
Russell Anstiss was diagnosed with a hearing impairment 30 years ago.
He began thinking about how he could use his experience to help others.
That came...
65 years together, by George
By Toni Williams
Ursula and George Crack donned wedding attire in front of family to celebrate the nuptials they made 65 years ago.
The celebrant was...
Bangers in Berlin; Simon is sizzling
By John Keast
Simon Ellery has created a sizzling banger business in Berlin.
And the former Ashburton butcher is back home on holiday - making sausages.
He...
Couple celebrate 65 years together
By Toni Williams
The secret to a long happy marriage is being able to "give and take", says Lois Moodie, nee Hicks.
Mrs Moodie, and husband...
Harry’s success trumpeted
By Toni Williams
Harry Bremner's dedication and service to Ashburton Silver Band was recognised when he was awarded the Brass Band Association of New Zealand's...
Faces from the past, a glass act
By John Keast
They stare from the past, and these faces - children, soldiers, women, pets - were nearly lost.
Now, 760 portraits salvaged from glass...
Life’s a beach, especially if it is Wakanui
By John Keast
Artist Elspeth McLean is an Australian who lives in Canada, but she is drawn time and again to Ashburton's Wakanui Beach -...
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