A new permanent orienteering course officially opens at Knottingley Park and Arboretum on Saturday, adding another free outdoor activity for locals and visitors to enjoy.

Led by The Rotary Club of Waimate, the project has been developed with support from Waimate District Council, local businesses, volunteers and specialist course designers from Christchurch.

Something’s been brewing in Waimate over the past few years - and it has the potential to become an economic game changer for the district and wider region.

The Waimate Trail - Te Ara Waimatemate is an ambitious community-led project.

We caught up with some of the people behind the scenes and looked at what the trail could mean for the district’s future.

One of Waimate’s major sporting events is making a comeback, with the Waimate Storage Invitational White Horse Pairs Tournament set for 11-12 April.

The big guns of NZ golf are heading to Waimate for the tournament, it will be a great couple of days of action.

Community groups across Mid and South Canterbury have shared more than $100,000 in the latest funding round from the Community Trust of Mid and South Canterbury - including support for one of Waimate’s key events.

The Big Easy is back!

Registrations are now open for the Veterinary Centre Whitehorse Big Easy, which returns on Sunday 29 March 2026.

Regular users of the Whitehorse trails will notice something new this summer - map board signs have been installed across the trail network, marking a practical step in its evolution - from a local riders’ playground to a professional district asset.

How does a small rugby club on the South Island’s east coast become NZ Rugby’s Club of the Year in 2025?