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Endless inspiration that brings you closer to the heart of our community.
These are the trailblazers, quiet achievers, and everyday legends whose passion, determination, and generosity shape the place we call home. Each story is a window into the spirit, grit, and heart that make our region extraordinary and why South Canterbury is such a wonderful place to visit, live, work and build a business.
Jeni Logan — How High Country Salmon Built a Community and a Business
High Country Salmon feels like a small family farm with big ambitions. Nestled along the main road close to Twizel, it began as one person’s dream and, over 25 years, has grown into a multi-faceted business that supports more than 60 families with jobs. We spent time with Jeni Logan, the Managing Director, to understand…
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Lionel & Lynette Wilson – Lives Dedicated to Community
In South Canterbury, community is not a buzzword. It is a way of life. We meet people who live that idea every day. Lionel and Lynette Wilson are two such people. Their story weaves family, adversity, leadership and years of quiet, effective volunteering into a powerful example of what it means to give back where…
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Season 1 Recap
We are thrilled to share that season one of Our People Our Stories has helped the South Canterbury social media pages reach over 200,000 organic views. Those views weren’t paid for or promoted, they came from your genuine engagement, from likes, shares, and comments. Thank you so much for caring about our beautiful region so…
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Shaun Campbell — Why Sport Thrives in South Canterbury
We met Shaun Campbell, the South Canterbury regional manager for Sport Canterbury at some of the region’s most-loved facilities. As a community-led champion of play, recreation and sport, Shaun embodies the energy, values, and practical vision that make South Canterbury an outstanding place to live, raise kids, and build a life around sport and activity.…
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Zac Robinson — From West Coast Roots to Leading Zolve Environmental
We recently sat down with Zac Robinson, the founder and managing director of Zolve Environmental, as part of our ongoing mini-series highlighting the people who make South Canterbury an exceptional place to live, work, and build a business. Produced by the South Canterbury District Website, this conversation traces Zac’s personal journey from his West Coast…
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Gage Switalla – Young Potential in South Canterbury
In this bonus episode of “Our People, Our Stories”, we talked to Gage – a young, driven member of the Timaru community who’s been building a life and a career here. In our interview he walks us through where he’s from, what he does at Scarlett Hydraulic Technology, why he chose to stay in South…
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Shane Brookland – Scarlett Hydraulic Technology, Trails, and Community
We were privileged to sit down with Shane Brookland, the CEO of Scarlett Hydraulic Technology, as part of the South Canterbury, “Our People, Our Stories” series. This conversation peels back the layers of a life built in and around South Canterbury – from humble beginnings in Temuka to running a manufacturing business that works on…
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Gordon Handy A Life Dedicated to South Canterbury’s Growth and Community
South Canterbury is more than just a beautiful region in New Zealand—it’s a vibrant community where people live, work, and build businesses with passion and pride. To truly understand what makes South Canterbury such a special place, we decided to interview locals who call South Canterbury home. One such individual is Gordon Handy, a local…
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