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Tuesday 07th May, 2019
The 'Ashburton Car Club' held its a Motorkhana recently, on the grounds of Silver Ferns Farms, in Fairton.
Part of 'Wheels Week Plus,' the annual event was held for the first-time at the new venue, with many drivers 'holding nothing back.'
Monday 06th May, 2019
Wide-eyed children from Ashburton Intermediate School have been given a tutorial on the finer points of aerodynamics.
And while all the talk of flight and planes was enough to pique their interest, it was the rocket launch that really got their attention.
Thursday 02nd May, 2019
An Ashburton model railway enthusiast is opening up his man-shed station, showcasing his extensive collection of trains and memorabilia.
It's part of Ashburton's 'Wheel Week Plus programme', showcasing wheels of all kinds and he's raising funds for charity.
Monday 01st April, 2019
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Tens of thousands of people have poured through the gates at the South Island Agricultural Field Days in Canterbury.
Organisers of the three day event at Kirwee were determined it would be the biggest and best yet, and it appears they may have pulled it off.
Tuesday 19th March, 2019
An impressive new million dollar accommodation lodge has been constructed by the Tinwald Reserve Board to provide more visitor accommodation options in Ashburton.
Set in the large Tinwald Domain, the lodge is set to be officially unveiled at a public opening.
Monday 18th March, 2019
Sunday saw competitors slog it out in Canterbury across dry riverbeds and rural tracks as part of the annual Geraldine Multi Challenge.
Friday 15th March, 2019
At least 50 people are confirmed to be dead in Christchurch after two Mosques were attacked on Friday.
In this Global Insight special, Bruce Munro discusses Friday's tragedy with international relations expert Robert Patman.
Monday 11th March, 2019
The Mayfield A&P Show 'community day out' celebrated its 94th annual event on Saturday and continued their point of difference from other shows with pig racing, and a tug of war.
This year marks the 100th anniversary since the Mayfield Agricultural and Pastoral Association was formed...and one of the highlights for many was the tractor pull, which featured some huge machines.
Friday 08th March, 2019
A hundred years of sheep dog trials are being celebrated this week at the Geraldine Collie Club.
The club's centenary is being held at Waihi Gorge Station in South Canterbury with some competitors likely to go on to compete in national trials.
Monday 25th February, 2019
Seventy national and international veteran shearers converged on the town of Hinds in Mid Canterbury to shear 3000 sheep over the weekend.
The event was held to raise money for the Ashburton Cancer Support Group, as well as the national breast and prostate cancer organisations.