The Waimate Art Society has a new chair, with local photographer Tiffany Ottley stepping into the role.

Ottley says she’s looking forward to building on the work of previous chairs and committee members, and continuing to grow what is already a well-supported creative community.

Wallabies, pigs and goats have had the run of Studholme Bush Scenic Reserve for years.

But not for much longer.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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

More than a century on, Dr Margaret Cruickshank is still part of everyday life in Waimate.