Local Democracy Reporter - Mid Canterbury
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![Calls to review water rules to tackle dry creeks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Calls to review water rules to tackle dry creeks
“No one wishes to see the creek run dry again."
!['Concerned': NZ Post delivery cuts will hurt rural communities - MP](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'Concerned': NZ Post delivery cuts will hurt rural communities - MP
From June 29, NZ Post will no longer deliver to most rural addresses on Saturdays.
![Why are potholes repeatedly patched over rather than fixed?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Why are potholes repeatedly patched over rather than fixed?
When it comes to fixing potholes in your district, it all comes down to funding.
![Roading contractors issued a 'please explain' by council](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Roading contractors issued a 'please explain' by council
Roading contractors told they must do better.
![Lynda Topp committed to candidacy despite health setbacks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Lynda Topp committed to candidacy despite health setbacks
Lynda Topp is committed to her candidacy despite setbacks in her cancer treatment.