Stories by David Hill

Canterbury coastal residents could have little or no warning of a major tsunami event, councils warn.

Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon says government should not undermine council decision-making processes.

An estimated 250,000-300,000 private wells are used for drinking water in Canterbury.

Canterbury's regional council is none the wiser on how to respond to large-scale solar farm applications.

Neighbours have received advice indicating it was unusual to build solar farms close to houses, a spokesperson says.

Rangiora and Kaiapoi residents will get the chance to have their say on what parking demand might look like in 2040, and whether they are willing to pay for a good spot.

The Hurunui and Kaikōura councils are not expecting a share of the increased International Visitor Levy.

One year on from gaining international dark sky status, Oxford's night sky is proving to be a drawcard.

North Canterbury ratepayers can expect more rates rises, as local councils seek to deliver on their long term plans.

Some schools get few, if any, New Zealand-trained teacher applicants, with several employing LAT (limited authority to teach) teachers to fill staffing gaps.

Rangiora High School is seeking opportunities for its Lighthouse programme (special needs) students.

The requirement to pass new literacy and numeracy standards to qualify for NCEA could result students leaving school with no qualifications.

"There is zero chance we will get rid of level 1, until anyone provides an alternative."

The area has been suffering from low rainfall for many months.

Environment Canterbury has confirmed a technical hitch meant some submitters on landfill consent application received an email acknowledgement, but their submission wasn't logged.

Canterbury's regional council has added its voice to opposition to the bill.

Environment Canterbury's flat-fare trial is being extended to February 2026, with a 50 percent fare increase.

Paul Hoglund says he's been offered less than his property is worth and he isn't going anywhere. "I've got nothing to lose".

The village has a permanent population of around 700 people, plus holiday homes, but it can swell up to 10,000 people during busy weekends.

The Transport Minister says the announcement is a "significant milestone" which will unlock land for housing in the Waimakariri district and provide more reliable connections to key freight hubs and…

A resource consent for a proposed managed fill landfill at White Rock has attracted 548 submissions.

Four-wheel drive enthusiasts and environmentalists will need to work together to protect birds nesting along the river.

"It is a good and healthy thing for a council to have that range of views around the table," LGNZ President Sam Broughton says.

North Canterbury principals have responded to comments from Associate Education Minister David Seymour suggesting schools will no longer be allowed to hold teacher-only days during the school term.

Could an AI bot become the mayor of Kaikōura in 2075? The district council has been imagining what the town might look like in 50 years.