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WEBMethven guide killed in avalanche. Police have named the man who died after being buried by an avalanche in the Southern Alps. He was Brett Evans, 38, of Staveley, Ashburton. Methven Heliski is mourning the loss of Evans. Alpine Guides general manager Arthur McBride, which is Methven Heliski's parent company, confirmed Evans was leading a.
Ashburton's 'beating heart' finally celebrates opening
WEB1 day ago · And while it has been beating since January, Ashburton's new library and civic centre had a long-awaited official opening ceremony on Friday. The delay in the official opening was down to the council’s hope of having Prime Minister Christopher Luxon attend, but as Rangitata MP James Meager said the calendars just never matched up.
Timaru meatworks closure a "symptom of broader issues"
WEB12 hours ago · In a shock announcement last Friday, food cooperative Alliance Group proposed to close the Smithfield meatworks in Timaru by the end of this year. The closure would leave 600 employees at the plant jobless, and hugely impact the Timaru community, if it goes ahead. Alliance chief executive Willie Wiese said the proposal was due to …
Guardian pulls off amazing double
WEBMay 29, 2023 · Guardian pulls off amazing double. Yeah, baby: Ashburton Guardian co-owners Simon Bell (left) and Daryl Holden in celebration mode after winning the coveted best community newspaper title at the prestigious Voyager Media Awards in Auckland. It was the Guardian’s second national newspaper title in seven days. Your Ashburton Guardian has done ...
ECan pulls rep review reversal
WEB1 day ago · ECan pulls rep review reversal. Environment Canterbury pulling a U-turn on its representation review has been hailed a victory for rural voice by Ashburton’s mayor. The constituency boundaries outside of Christchurch will remain unchanged for the upcoming elections in 2025, but it has been recommended a full review take place before the 2028 ...
Ashburton library opens new chapter - Ashburton Guardian
WEBJan 22, 2024 · For the Ashburton District that is its new library, Te Kete Tuhinga, which was originally due to open at the end of 2022. It finally opened on Monday, with library manager Jill Watson describing it as “the living room of the community”. Watson started at the Ashburton Library in 1975, when the building was only eight years old.
Grain drain: Farmers want local wheat on local shelves - Ashburton …
WEBJul 12, 2024 · Foundation for Arable Research business operations general manager Ivan Lawrie said freighting across the Cook Strait costs between $100 and $130 per tonne of wheat. The foundation is responsible for a wealth of research into boosting arable’s prevalence on local shelves, Lawrie said, and the numbers tally …
Flood resilience strengthened
WEBSep 24, 2024 · Canterbury is better prepared for extreme weather and rainfall, three years on from devastating flooding, the regional council says. Environment Canterbury has completed significant work to restore the region's resilience to extreme weather events. Heavy rainfall in May 2021 prompted a region-wide state of emergency as flooding caused extensive damage
The big decisions looming for Ashburton - Ashburton Guardian
WEBMay 20, 2024 · The Ashburton District Council is using a three-day workshop to discuss feedback on the major topics in its long-term plan before making final decisions on Thursday. The discussion covered four big topics on Monday: Ashburton's second bridge. The fate of Ashburton’s second urban bridge won’t …
Guarding against Covid complacency - Ashburton Guardian
WEBJan 16, 2024 · Talk about a timely reminder to guard against Covid-19. The stats and numbers are there for all of us to see as we ride a fifth wave of infections, with the introduction of a new variant called JN.1. We’re being told that wastewater testing and hospitalisations show Covid-19