With polls closing in less than a fortnight, some council candidates are focusing on opposition to three waters reforms - but will have little ability to stop it.
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A drive to improve low Covid-19 vaccination rates in rural areas of South Canterbury has resulted in plans for a Rural Super Saturday being formulated.