Ashburton
Around the motu: Jonathan Leask in Ashburton
Jonathan says the big story in Mid Canterbury recently has been the fate of a beloved recreational mecca - Lake Camp - with locals concerned about its low levels and the authorities saying 'let nature… Audio
Around the motu: Jonathan Leask in Ashburton
Hakatere Huts residents have accepted an apology from the Ashburton District Council in the hopes of reaching a solution in their battle over bollards. Audio
Around the motu: Jonathan Leask from Ashburton
Ashburton is looking at an 11.8% rate increase in year 1 but it's down to core infrastructure and inflation. Audio
Multi-million dollar plans for equestrian centre near Ashbutron
Consents been made to develop a $200m equine stud and equestrian centre next to Lake Hood in Ashburton.
Closed workshops for councillors defended by Ashburton council
Ashburton District Council operates with transparency, despite many workshops taking place behind doors closed to the public in the last financial year, its chief executive says.
Around the motu: Jonathan Leask in Ashburton
The proposed expansion of the Methven Resort near Mt Hutt skifield is meeting with some local opposition. It was built in 1982. Ashburton's new library and civic centre building is set to finally open… Audio
New direction for traditional farm
With fields of crops, shimmering solar panels and several hundred Wagyu beef cattle, young farmer Ryan Cockburn is changing the landscape on his grandparents' coastal property. Audio
Around the motu : Jonathan Leask in Ashburton
A local developer is looking to reshape Ashburton's triangle, the historic retail centre of the town. Robert Grice owns a number of buildings on Victoria Street that require earthquake strengthening… Audio
Around the motu : Jonathan Leask in Ashburton
Jonathan Leask from the Ashburton Guardian on the latest detail on three waters reform being welcomed; and a new carpark is dividing councillors and the community. Audio
New direction for traditional farm
From regenerative agriculture and Japanese beef cattle to solar panels that run the irrigation pumps, Ryan Cockburn is changing the farming landscape on his grandparents farm near Ashburton. Audio
New direction for traditional farm
From regenerative agriculture and Japanese beef cattle to solar panels that run the irrigation pumps, Ryan Cockburn is changing the farming landscape on his grandparents farm near Ashburton.
AudioAshburton's new $56m library and civic centre delayed again
The completion date for Ashburton's new $56.75 million library and civic building has been pushed back again, and it could now open about a year after initially planned.
Suspected stolen sheep found in vehicle in Ashburton
Canterbury police are trying to find the rightful owner of sheep they suspect were stolen.
Ashburton viaduct crashed into three times a year
Three times a year a driver will crash into the Tinwald viaduct which authorities say is clearly signposted.
Ashburton College cell phone ban about eliminating disruption - principal
Removing the use of cellphones at Ashburton College is about eliminating a major disruption, according to the school's principal.
Mid-Canterbury volunteer firefighters remain on duty amid union action
The Ashburton mayor will be answering his pager if he can, with local volunteer firefighters continuing to respond during the union strike action.
Mayor backs move to cull cows amid M bovis risk
Ashburton's mayor backs the de-population of the district's major cattle feedlot to curb the mycoplasma bovis disease, even though he expects an impact on the local economy.
M bovis: MPI to cull infected cows on Mid-Canterbury farm
The Ministry for Primary Industries has announced will begin culling cows on a huge feedlot, near Ashburton, which is infected with Mycoplasma bovis. Audio
'It feels like it's invaded everything you own' - Ashburton flood victim
A year after unprecedented floods inundated mid-Canterbury, affected residents and authorities are calling for additional support from government.
Pre-panel with Conor English and Sue Kedgley
Wallace and panellists Conor English and Sue Kedgley talk to Ashburton District Council manager Steve Fabish about a kerb causing issues in the mid Canterbury town, discuss how we decide on baby names… Audio
