Thousands of kiwis are taking simple, practical steps to fight food waste at home.

Waimakariri District Council was informed late last week that NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) planned to begin consulting the community on tolling the Woodend Bypass.

This season, we’re celebrating their return with a series of fun and educational community events designed to raise awareness and support their survival.

From checking water meters and pumps to squeezing into manholes, meet the young women maintaining Waimakariri’s water, wastewater and stormwater assets.

The race is on Waimakariri. Nominations for this year’s local elections officially closed at midday today – and we had a flurry of last-minute entries.

The recent tsunami warning triggered by an 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Russia is a stark reminder of why we need to be ready here in Waimakariri.