Snowfed - Methven and Foothill's Community Paper

12/09/2025

Snowfed Newspaper is back and Annie has kicked off with a 32 pager. Practical Training Solutions are running full day and half day refresher First Aid Training in Methven 18th September, see pg 25 for more details.

18/08/2025

Snow closes State Highway 8

State Highway 8, between Fairlie and Lake Pukaki, in the Mackenzie Basin has been closed tonight because of snow.

Road users are advised to avoid the area or delay their journeys. The closure comes as a cold snap moves up the South Island and snow warnings have been in place in several areas.

Crews will be working to reopen the road and a further update is expected tomorrow morning.

Keep track of the latest status and condition of the state highways by visiting our Journey Planner site.
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15/08/2025

Charity Rugby Match & Auction - Rakaia Gorge Musterer’s vs Methven is tonight at 6:30pm.
On Wednesday 20th August at 7pm, head down to Mt Hutt Memorial Hall to meet your Mayoral and Council candidates.

08/08/2025

Methven Rugby Club Senior & Colts Awards tomorrow night, details in the Snowfed on pg11. Methven Summer School 2026 courses advertised on pg 4-5.

01/08/2025

Here's the latest issue: Methven Craft Fair is TOMORROW. Check George McDonald's children's book and the Travel Expo details - wouldn't a holiday be wonderful?

30/07/2025

Today is the last day for making sure your doggy is registered to avoid late payment fees. If you haven't done it yet, get a bark on and get it done.

24/07/2025

Some great articles in this week's Snowfed, not only from our lovely editor Annie but also number of other contributors.
The Mind - Body Connection pg 11, The Gut Brain pg 12, school updates and more.

23/07/2025

18/07/2025

Our Hammer Hardware Tradie Directory is expanding and will now include services. Check out pg 14 of this week's Snowfed for your local contacts. If you are interested in advertising on this page, we would love to hear from you.
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11/07/2025

Check out our feature article on Bale, your new local dining spot (pg 6 & 7). Ready for a fun car rally? Sunday 20th July, pg 10 - 11 for more details. Have a great weekend!

04/07/2025

Great photos of the hive of activity last weekend at the Methven Domain and the Methven Ploughing Match (pg 4 & 5).