Pea crop harvested
The Maw family, in Mid Canterbury, has been farming at Barrhill for four generations, dating back to 1925.
They rotate a broad range of crops...
Texel sheep breeders enjoying life
By Toni Williams
Paul and Kay Gardner may have downsized their farm operation but its not diminished their appreciation for their Texel sheep operation.
Their sheep...
New owner for Mt Somers tavern
By Mick Jensen
There's been a change behind the bar at the Mt Somers Tavern, with publican Max Smith departing for retirement and Bryan Carter...
Supplies for bushfire victims
By Mick Jensen
The Methven community is giving generously to support a campaign set up to help those affected by the Australian bushfires.
A collection depot...
Parish opens for preschooler morning tea
Members of the co-operating parish at St Lukes Church in Hinds opened the church grounds to scores of preschoolers last week for their annual...
New editor for The Courier
Linda Clarke has been appointed editor of The Ashburton Courier, Mid Canterbury's best read paper.
She replaces John Keast, who leaves the paper this week...
Gun owners take to the streets
Firearms owners rallied in their hundreds in Ashburton last weekend to raise concerns they were being tarred with the same brush as irresponsible people.
They...
Getting involved by accident – volunteer of the month John Driscoll
You could say it was by accident John Driscoll, from Birthright Canterbury, got into volunteering.
An accident stopped John from farming and saw him join...
Woodbury bags a winner
The group that created the Geraldine tea towel and apron to be marketed to the passing tourist trade and then grew potatoes in the...
Guitars strike chord with Mac
By Mick Jensen
Mac McElwain started playing and collecting guitars decades ago, but these days, in retirement, he also makes them from scratch.
A self taught...
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