Nature Matters, with Mary Ralston
At this time of year many people go for walks and picnics in our reserves and national parks. Beech forests are lovely cool places...
Licensing scheme aims to end isolation
By Maureen Bishop
In a bid to end social and geographical isolation of newcomers in Ashburton's rural communities, a driving licensing scheme has been developed.
The...
BCI shareholders raise $25m for buy-out
Shareholders in the Barrhill Chertsey irrigation scheme are positive about its future - so positive they have raised more than $25 million to take...
Time to turn the soil
There was no fuss when it was time to plough - a red flag came down and a green one was...
Dairy leader Jessie determined early on
By Sally Rae
Jessie Chan-Dorman's determination was evident from an early age.
At 16, she left home and funded herself through secondary school and university.
Ms Chan-Dorman...
Synlait sets out formula
By Maureen Bishop
Synlait Milk's plant at Dunsandel will be the world's largest site producing infant formula when further expansion is completed in three years.
Speaking...
A world of difference
By Maureen Bishop
Jeanette Tarbotton has just returned from the international conference of the Associated Country Women of the World.
When Jeanette Tarbotton's husband suggested she...
Garden club closes but lives on in seat
By Maureen Bishop
The Mayfield Garden Club may have disbanded but its name will live on through a gift to the Mayfield Domain.
The club had...
Water pours in to aquifers
More than 600,000 cubic metres of alpine water has been added to Mid Canterbury aquifers since mid June through a managed project.
The aquifers have...
Rural outlook, yet still close to town
This home would fulfil a dream for many people.
It sits on 8.8 hectares of land but is just minutes from central Ashburton. Views from...
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