Crews yet to extinguish rural Canterbury scrub fires
Fire crews are back working to extinguish two North Canterbury scrub fires that have been burning for most of the week.
Two fires burning near the Ashley River bank in Loburn were brought under control on Thursday, but were still burning underground.
The first blaze – in Loburn was off Dunlops Rd by the Ashley River – had been burning since 3.30pm on Sunday and flared up again on Monday night, forcing crews to pull back. The blaze burned through 93 hectares of scrub.
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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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43.6% Yes
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56.4% 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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10.5% Yes! New Year, New Me
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19.8% Yes - but I rarely stick to them
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69.6% Nah - not for me
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