Hurunui District news is brought to you by the team at Northern Outlook
Recent posts
Thank you for using Neighbourly
Do you think there are too many early childhood education centres in your area of North Canterbury? Or not enough? Let us know in the comments below with the prefix NFP if you would be unhappy for your comment to be published in the Northern Outlook.
Do you have any relatives or ancestors buried in the St Joseph's School field? Do you remember when the graveyard became a playing field? We would love to hear your stories and learn more about the history of the field for a follow up. Send us a message on Neighbourly or contact our office if … View moreDo you have any relatives or ancestors buried in the St Joseph's School field? Do you remember when the graveyard became a playing field? We would love to hear your stories and learn more about the history of the field for a follow up. Send us a message on Neighbourly or contact our office if you are keen to help.
Family violence (FV) investigations are on the rise in North Canterbury, but that could be a good th…
The Waimakariri District Council is set to propose a home base for softball in the Kaiapoi Regeneration Plan.
The instinct of generosity and the human desire to help others has been acknowledged with a special award from the Hurunui district to all those who came to the aid of the region after November's devastating earthquake.
Loving father and doting husband Jack Davis, 49, may not live to see his 50th birthday.
He has terminal cancer, his only hope a drug which is yet to be funded in New Zealand.
Defending champions Kaiapoi and Greenpark are on a collision course for top of the table honours in North Canterbury Premier netball Cheviot A firm as favourites in Hurunui Senior A.
One kick was the difference in both round 2 matches in North Canterbury senior rugby. With the North Canterbury representative side in Brisbane for a two-match tour, two of the three club matches were played under lights on Thursday and both went down to the wire.
The programme of events is now confirmed for this year’s action-packed Farmers Rangiora Winter Festival, supported by McAlpines Mitre 10 Mega.
Spread over four days, there is plenty to enjoy for the whole family. The programme includes: Harcourts photo booth, ice skating, a drive-in movie, a … View moreThe programme of events is now confirmed for this year’s action-packed Farmers Rangiora Winter Festival, supported by McAlpines Mitre 10 Mega.
Spread over four days, there is plenty to enjoy for the whole family. The programme includes: Harcourts photo booth, ice skating, a drive-in movie, a cocktail evening and a full-day town festival with delicious food, great music, The Big Splash, activities galore and a farmers market full of stalls.
See you there!
Very Different storeage cabinet
oak cabinet lovely honey colour with barley twist legs. This was a Jedson Gramaphone player and has been used as a stero cabinet, could also be used as a buffet cabinet as it has the place to put cutlery, or just storage, This piece of timeless furniture with … View moreVery Different storeage cabinet
oak cabinet lovely honey colour with barley twist legs. This was a Jedson Gramaphone player and has been used as a stero cabinet, could also be used as a buffet cabinet as it has the place to put cutlery, or just storage, This piece of timeless furniture with brass handles would look beautiful in a charactor home.Cabinet is in top condition for its age, no bora reluctant sale as we are down sizing. props not included
Outdoor learning has become a regular feature at Cust Playcentre, with children exploring the natura…
Have you seen the wildflowers on your doorstep? In our June issue, we had asked plantsman Gordon Collier to name the best place in NZ to see wildflowers, and he chose Kaikoura, arguably better known for its marine life. "The attractions of this seaside town are well known. Yet, a few springs … View moreHave you seen the wildflowers on your doorstep? In our June issue, we had asked plantsman Gordon Collier to name the best place in NZ to see wildflowers, and he chose Kaikoura, arguably better known for its marine life. "The attractions of this seaside town are well known. Yet, a few springs ago, I found here an unheralded but spectacular display
of antirrhinums stretching away on rocky banks. I had to stop and clamber over the rubble ground to stand among the tall spikes of multicoloured snapdragons, mainly flowering in cerise to pinks and purple flowers.... The wild antirrhinums at Kaikoura were something I won’t easily forget."
Now that we're on the other side of winter, we certainly hope to do some wildflower spotting soon! Read the full story below.
From Dumbledore in Harry Potter, to Mr Holland in Mr Holland's Opus, to Miss Honey in Roald Dahl's famous Matilda, great teachers inspire us all. In New Zealand, Kiwi IT developers are giving teaching a hi-tech upgrade with the creation of robotic maths tutor Amy - but even they admit … View moreFrom Dumbledore in Harry Potter, to Mr Holland in Mr Holland's Opus, to Miss Honey in Roald Dahl's famous Matilda, great teachers inspire us all. In New Zealand, Kiwi IT developers are giving teaching a hi-tech upgrade with the creation of robotic maths tutor Amy - but even they admit robots will never replace the real thing. Nominations are now open for the Favourite Teacher Awards – tell us about the teacher who has inspired you or your children.
www.FavouriteTeacher.co.nz...
© Neighbourly 2025
Loading…