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Step it up this summer with some iconic family-friendly walks located around Canterbury.

This August, the Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust hosted the Back to Base Challenge, an event designed to encourage physical activity, strengthen community bonds, and raise funds for the life-saving missions of the Canterbury Westpac Rescue Helicopter, and the ROA mining rescue helicopter.

After weaning, the focus has traditionally gone onto the lamb crop, but for ewes, the period between weaning and mating in Autumn is important for reproductive efficiency.

This summer, dive into Out of Nowhere by Fleur McDonald, a gripping rural mystery where Hallie uncovers shocking secrets about her husband's death, leading to a web of intrigue. For romance fans, The Front Runner by Elsie Silver offers a steamy tale of forbidden attraction, while Neil Wagner’s memoir All Out shares the inspiring story of his rise from humble beginnings to cricket stardom, highlighting his determination and resilience.

In irrigation management, it is interesting to consider the old adage that “You can’t manage what you don’t measure”. Or could that be, what you can only model?

The longer days and creeping warmth signal that it’s time to look ahead and plan for the summer months on farm. For some across the country, the climbing temperatures follow some extreme wet weather during spring, the impacts of which will still be felt while making summertime decisions.

Corteva Agriscience leverages global research and local knowledge of forage brassica production in New Zealand to offer a range of herbicides and insecticides that combat weeds and pests effectively.

Hosting a charcuterie picnic is a delightful way to impress guests or simply enjoy a relaxing summer day. Here’s how to create a beautifully arranged and delicious platter that’s sure to please everyone.

East Coast Powersports Timaru (formally Timaru Can-Am) has been moving Mid and South Canterbury since 2008.

Early next year, seasoned shearers from around the country will again take to the board at the Ewing family’s Hindsridge Farm for a charity shearing event in remembrance of old mates lost to cancer.