From young farmers to lifelong friends
A Young Farmers exchange competition more than 50 years ago took Lex Young halfway around the world and led to friendships that have lasted a lifetime.
Free stalls encourage next generation of market traders
Young entrepreneurs are now a regular feature at the Waimate Community Market.
After trialling free stalls for kids in January and seeing a strong response, the market committee has decided to make the idea permanent.
Roselyn Fauth reflects, one year after her Aoraki Woman of the Year win
Ahead of this year’s Aoraki Woman of the Year event, we caught up with Roselyn Fauth nee Cloake to talk about the work that led to her nomination, and how the win gave her space to stop, reflect, and ask a bigger question about whose stories get told - and whose don’t.
Government backs The Waimate Trail with major funding boost
The New Zealand Government has committed significant funding to The Waimate Trail, marking a major step forward for the scenic cycling and walking project that has gathered steady community support.
New Waimate Fund invites locals to leave a lasting legacy
A crowd gathered at Waimate’s historic Quinns Arcade on Tuesday night for the launch of the Waimate District Fund - a new endowment fund designed to grow over time and provide ongoing grants for local community projects.
Turning a dream into something real
There are a lot of stand-out homes across our rural districts, covering every era and style.
This article steps inside one of them. A dream home that was planned and refined on paper and Pinterest for 10-15 years, before being brought to life by David Reid Homes.
Registrations open for The Big Easy
The Big Easy is back!
Registrations are now open for the Veterinary Centre Whitehorse Big Easy, which returns on Sunday 29 March 2026.
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.
Go green this summer
Summer is prime time for painting interiors and Waimate ITM have everything you need to get started.
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”.