Ancient grain nurtured in Mid Canty soils
By Toni Williams
Methven grower Andrew Currie among the quinoa trial plants due for harvest in May.
The quinoa, still two months from harvest, is starting...
Mavis takes lead role in WI
By Toni Williams
For five decades Lowcliffe woman Mavis Wilkins has been a member of the Women's Institute (WI).
It's given her life skills, an understanding...
Products sent to Tasman district to help fire displaced animals
Mid Canterbury animal lovers have teamed up with their North Canterbury colleagues to pitch in and help animals displaced by the Tasman district fires.
A...
Methven Lions eye 4×4 challenge to fill coffers
By Mick Jensen
Methven Lions are getting into 4x4 action.
The club wants to plug a big shortfall in its revenue by getting involved with a...
Decades of service but Winchmore grazing, arable block to be sold off
After 72 years of contributing to local and regional research, AgResearch's grazing and arable research station at Winchmore, north of Ashburton, is to be...
Old stock paddock growing the grain
It was a paddock that had been worked for decades, and now it is paying dividends for Mid Canterbury machinery fans.
A crop of winter...
Rodeo ace Adam eyes local win
By Toni Williams
Rakaia rodeo rider Adam Williams is looking for a win at the Methven Rodeo this weekend.
The specialty bareback bronc rider is hitting...
From waste to wonder – Rakaia’s blooming
Hard-working Rakaia locals have "turned $1 into $3" and cleared wrist-thick broom and gorse to create a garden that may win a national award.
Under...
Second water infiltration site opened
A switch was flicked, then Rangitata River bubbled in a basin, then slid along a man-made creek bed in the dry South Hinds riverbed.
It...
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