Mt Guy – grunty climb with views
It’s a grunty climb, but the views from the top are stunning on a good day.
Unlike popular walks like the Mt Somers Walkway, Little...
Driving scheme helps Ludy to gain her independence
Ludy Cabana never really needed to drive in her homeland of the Philippines, nor in Dubai where she worked for a while, but when...
Dorie School approaching record roll
Later this year Dorie School will reach its highest roll in its 132-year history.
Nine more students expected over the next few months will bring...
Museum’s warm welcome
Visitors can expect a warmer welcome when they visit the Staveley Museum this winter after an upgrade to the heating system.
The museum, overseen by...
Matilda models real-life birth
Agri Training is offering its state-of-the-art training cow Matilda to people in the dairy industry looking to train staff ahead of the calving season.
Made...
Money in the bank for pool upgrade
Carew Peel Forest School has money in the bank for an upgrade and refurbishment of its swimming pool, a pool built by the community...
First post-covid plough test
Seventeen ploughmen will make tracks this weekend competing in the Methven Ploughing Match.
Weather permitting, it will be run at 722 Mt Hutt Station Road...
A top walk with unbeatable views
Canterbury has plenty of hiking tracks and scenic walks, but some of the best scenery around can be found on the Peak Hill route...
Garden put to bed
By Mick Jensen
Winter is fast approaching and gardener Leanne Smith is flat out pruning, tidying and bedding down Trott's Garden.
She's been back on deck...
Online meat sales take off
By Mick Jensen
Trading might have looked uncertain when lockdown restrictions started, but Netherby Meats is now going great guns and an online sales platform...
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