The Ellesmere Echo

The Ellesmere Echo Our aim is to connect and inform communities throughout the Ellesmere and Selwyn district Ellesmere's only privately owned community newspaper

20/01/2026
The close of 2025 and the dawn of 2026 proved to be a remarkable time for Ellesmere, with local people achieving truly o...
18/01/2026

The close of 2025 and the dawn of 2026 proved to be a remarkable time for Ellesmere, with local people achieving truly outstanding things. These stories and more in this weeks issue of The Echo.

18/12/2025

From the Ellesmere Echo, we would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your families a very Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year.
Thank you for your amazing support, written contributions and stories during 2025.
The office is closed from the 18th December until the 12th January. The first deadline is the 16th January 2026

10/11/2025

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26/10/2025

🎁 Leeston Santa Parade is Coming ...

πŸŽ„ The countdown is on! The 46th Annual Leeston Santa Parade is coming Friday, 5 December!

Get ready for an evening full of festive fun:
✨ Free children’s entertainment β€” bouncy castles, pony rides, petting zoo & face painting
✨ The Leeston Physio Santa Dash πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈπŸŽ…
✨ Free photos with Santa πŸ“Έ
✨ Free prize draw 🎁
✨ Fee Lolly Scramble
✨ And ...... the Movie in the Park – How the Grinch Stole Christmas starring Jim Carrey! 🍿

Save the date, gather your whānau, and follow this page for more surprises!

Road closed from 5pm onwards.

23/10/2025

πŸŽ… The countdown is ON! The 46th Leeston Santa Parade is coming Friday, 5 December πŸŽ„

✨ 5.00pm Fun starts
πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ 5.30pm Leeston Physio Santa Dash
πŸŽ‰ 6.30pm Santa Parade
🎁 7.30pm Free prize draw, lolly scramble & photos with Santa after the parade
🎬 8.00pm Movie in the Park: How the Grinch Stole Christmas

PLUS free children’s entertainment β€” bouncy castles, face painting, pony rides & petting zoo 🐴

A night of completely free family fun β€” because Christmas in Ellesmere is about community ❀️

23/10/2025

✨ Calling all crafters! ✨

We still have a few spots left for craft stalls at the 46th Annual Leeston Santa Parade on Friday, 5 December!

If you create something special β€” handmade gifts, festive treats, or unique crafts β€” this is your chance to showcase it to thousands of locals.

🎁 A great way to kick off your Christmas sales and be part of an unforgettable community night!

Register now before spaces fill:
πŸ‘‰ https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/0e6a80920285468394698d6cf8841607

20/10/2025

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