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...
Rakaia mechanic is bareback champ
By Mick Jensen
Rakaia's Adam Williams has been crowned the national open bareback rodeo champion.
Williams finished top of the standings at the end of the...
Sunflowers bloom as niche crop
By Toni Williams
Turley Farms Chertsey is among a growing number of farms turning to sunflowers as a rotation crop to use between plantings.
Sunflowers are...
Impressive gardens earn society certificates
The Ashburton Horticultural Society have released the property addresses which have earned Certificates of Merit in their annual garden competition last month.
The annual competition,...
Holdaways sharing ministry duties
By Mick Jensen
A new journey has begun for Michael and Mary-Jo Holdaway, with the couple now sharing ministry duties in the Anglican parishes in...
Lachie identified as future leader
By Toni Williams
Lachie Davidson has travelled to the other side of the world, been crowned a world champion egg thrower and has just embarked...
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...
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