Rangiora students raise the alarm after finding diesel in their school creek
Students from Rangiora New Life School were upset this week to find diesel in Middlebrook Creek, which runs through the school.
ECan North Canterbury zone manager Andrew Arps said the spill was still being investigated.
"We have received information about the oil in the waterway and had an officer on site on Tuesday. We have identified the source of the spill, and are continuing to work closely with WDC to investigate what happened and the parties concerned."
Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD
The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’
If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.
Poll: Are you starting to feel a lift in business confidence across the Canterbury region?
The Press reports that Canterbury is right in the middle of a construction boom, with activity forecast to peak around 2027 and major investment flowing into transport, water and energy infrastructure.
We want to know: Are you starting to feel a lift in business confidence across the Canterbury region?
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42.4% Yes
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57.6% No
Poll: Do you set New Year’s resolutions?
🎉 2026 is almost here!
We’re curious ... how do you welcome it?
Do you set resolutions, follow special traditions, or just go with the flow?
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10.3% Yes! New Year, New Me
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20% Yes - but I rarely stick to them
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69.8% Nah - not for me
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