10 Jun 2025

Around the motu: David Hill in North Canterbury

From Nine To Noon, 10:45 am on 10 June 2025
The remains of the Glen Alton bridge in the Clarence Valley, north of Kaikōura.

The remains of the Glen Alton bridge in the Clarence Valley, north of Kaikōura. Photo: Supplied / Kaikōura District Council

David discusses the latest news in North Canterbury including updates on the earthquake damaged Glen Alton bridge funding, calls for a local driving licence test route in Kaikōura, reactions from local mayors on the government's bid to get young people off a jobseekers benefit, and there have been reports of dog attacks on little penguins along Kaikōura’s coastline.

David Hill is a Local Democracy Reporter with North Canterbury News, based in Rangiora.