Andrew Jones steps into principal role at Waimate High School
We’ve been chatting to new Waimate High School principal Andrew Jones about where he’s come from, why he’s here, and why South Canterbury is a great place to raise and educate kids.
Whitehorse trails get new signage as use continues to grow
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.
Culture counts here
How does a small rugby club on the South Island’s east coast become NZ Rugby’s Club of the Year in 2025?
We don’t let kids fail
Did you know that Waimate High School now sits at the top end of schools in the Aoraki region in several areas, including academic?
Rural high school myth busting
Small rural schools mean limited opportunities? At Waimate High School - the opposite has proven true.
Dr Margaret Cruickshank and the town that never forgot her
More than a century on, Dr Margaret Cruickshank is still part of everyday life in Waimate.
Waimate’s water is excellent
Despite NZ Tomorrow ending its Waimate segment with a song claiming the town’s water was f’d, Greenpeace has since rated the supply “excellent”.