Jonathan Leask

Canterbury ice rink mulls helmet rules after fatal fall

A mid Canterbury ice rink is "strongly recommending" helmet use, but is holding off any decision on ...

Bollard battle: Car access may return to Canterbury picnic spot

Cars could once again be able to drive up to a popular Canterbury picnic spot and lookout – at least...

Locals hoping to fix Canterbury's shrinking lake

Geoff Horrell has a long affinity with the much-loved Ashburton Lakes — he even caught his first rai...

Authorities insist dwindling Lake Camp still healthy

Authorities are doubling down on assertions that there is no problem at Lake Camp — other than natur...

'Too scared to go outside': Councillors face rising tide of online abuse

Ashburton's deputy mayor Liz McMillan has observed an increase in abuse directed at councillors, pre...

Rakaia's famed salmon statue needs a makeover

The Rakaia Salmon needs a facelift – and cash to fund it. Ashburton District Council’s open spaces m...

How the night sky could brighten Canterbury's economy

Increasing the attraction for tourists to stop off in Mid Canterbury may require setting the sights ...