Ashburton District, Ashburton

2589 days ago

Adventure racing for beginners day in Ashburton

Reporter Selwyn & Ashburton Outlook

Adventure racing can be a daunting challenge to take on for a novice, but 23 hopefuls are now a lot more confident thanks to Ashburton's EA Networks Centre.

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2589 days ago

Keeping tabs on the increasingly rare

Reporter Selwyn & Ashburton Outlook

Have you seen Atawhai? Beryl? Maybe Hopey or Windscreen? They all like mountains, flying and the colour green.
They're kea, they're endangered and they're all on the new online Kea Database.

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2589 days ago

Jackknifed truck closes State Highway 1 in Rakaia

Reporter Selwyn & Ashburton Outlook

Emergency services attended a truck crash at the Rakaia bridge, south of Christchurch, this afternoon. The driver was out of the vehicle and uninjured, but access to the bridge was blocked following the crash about 3pm on Wednesday, a police spokeswoman said.

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2589 days ago

Poll: Alpine Parrots Go (like the Pokemon game, get it?)

Reporter Selwyn & Ashburton Outlook

With the new online kea database up and running, kea sightings can be logged to give conservationists a huge amount of data on the world's only alpine parrot. Read all about the initiative below. Have you seen a kea in the wild?

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Alpine Parrots Go (like the Pokemon game, get it?)
  • 100% Yes, I've seen one of the cheeky wee fellas.
    100% Complete
  • 0% Nope, never seen one in the feathers.
    0% Complete
7 votes
2589 days ago

Old Church, new owner

Matthew Salmons Reporter from Selwyn & Ashburton Outlook

The Old Church on SH1, Dunsandel, is set for a rebirth. Who's thinking they might chip in some time to help with the renovations?

2589 days ago

ACC legal bills skyrocket, creating an 'uneven playing field' for claimants

Reporter Sunday Star Times

ACC legal spending has doubled in five years, jumping from $3.8 million in 2011 to $7.9m last year.

However, many injured Kiwis seeking to dispute rejected claims are concerned ACC is using private attorneys to outsmart them.

Russel Watts, 50, from Taupo, said he postponed his review earlier … View more
ACC legal spending has doubled in five years, jumping from $3.8 million in 2011 to $7.9m last year.

However, many injured Kiwis seeking to dispute rejected claims are concerned ACC is using private attorneys to outsmart them.

Russel Watts, 50, from Taupo, said he postponed his review earlier this week after he found out he'd be facing off against a senior corporate attorney from Wellington.

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2589 days ago

Buy biscuits and be in to WIN!

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The good old Kiwi biscuit has become a staple in many New Zealand homes. Whether it’s a Tim Tam with a cuppa, or a cracker and a piece of brie, we’re taking our biscuits for granted.

We've teamed up with Arnott’s to offer you a chance to win a share of $75K in cash and weekly gift … View more
The good old Kiwi biscuit has become a staple in many New Zealand homes. Whether it’s a Tim Tam with a cuppa, or a cracker and a piece of brie, we’re taking our biscuits for granted.

We've teamed up with Arnott’s to offer you a chance to win a share of $75K in cash and weekly gift vouchers when you buy any pack of Arnott's biscuits.

Click here for more details and to enter the competition. Comp ends 5th November 2017. T&C's apply.

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2594 days ago

Top secret histories of Selwyn

Matthew Salmons Reporter from Selwyn & Ashburton Outlook

Did you know there was a top-secret WWII fuel depot just off SH1 in Selwyn? What do you think, should it be opened as a tourist site? Do you know of any similar sites in the district?
Read about the history of the site below.

2590 days ago

The grand ambition of heritage

Reporter Selwyn & Ashburton Outlook

The Ellesmere Heritage Park up in Selwyn has grand ambitions on become that district's heritage hub, with heritage trails leading out to the rest of the district.
Do you think a similar idea could work for Ashburton? Where would be the best place to locate an Ashburton heritage hub? Let us … View more
The Ellesmere Heritage Park up in Selwyn has grand ambitions on become that district's heritage hub, with heritage trails leading out to the rest of the district.
Do you think a similar idea could work for Ashburton? Where would be the best place to locate an Ashburton heritage hub? Let us know in the comments and read the story of the Ellesmere Heritage Park team's dreams at the link below.

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2590 days ago

Poll: The grand ambition of heritage

Matthew Salmons Reporter from Selwyn & Ashburton Outlook

The Ellesmere Heritage Park in Leeston has grand ambitions to become the Selwyn district's heritage hub. If they realise their dream, would you visit the museum and travel along the heritage trails?
Read about their plans at: www.stuff.co.nz...

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The grand ambition of heritage
  • 71.4% Yes, call me the history traveler.
    71.4% Complete
  • 28.6% Nah, it wouldn't interest me very much.
    28.6% Complete
7 votes
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