Waimate district news and stories

The latest from around Waimate district - people, projects and local life

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Andrew Jones steps into principal role at Waimate High School
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.

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Whitehorse trails get new signage as use continues to grow
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.

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Culture counts here
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?

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We don’t let kids fail
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?

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Rural high school myth busting
Rural high school myth busting

Small rural schools mean limited opportunities? At Waimate High School - the opposite has proven true.

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Dr Margaret Cruickshank and the town that never forgot her
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.

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Waimate’s water is excellent
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”.

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We’ve got some great stories brewing

This is the home for stories from across Waimate district - people, projects and everyday life. We’ll take you behind the scenes with interviews, news and stories.

This section stretches well beyond Waimate town - we’re reaching all corners of the district (and even into our neighbouring ones).

If you’ve got a story, project or perspective to share, from Maungati to Hakataramea - get in touch, we’d love to help tell it.

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