Mid Canterbury Rural Driver Licensing Scheme

28/05/2026

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Watch out for slippery bridges in winter, especially across the South Island as overnight temperatures approach 0ºC.

Bridges get icy before the normal road around them, and they stay icier for longer than the rest of the road.

That's because bridges and overpasses cool more quickly than a normal section of road. This means it’s easier for ice to form on a bridge, and it also takes longer for ice to melt away. A bridge may be slippery even if the road either side of the bridge isn’t slippery.

Adjust your speed to suit the conditions. Slow down and avoid sudden braking when you’re approaching a bridge on days when the temperature has been at or below 0ºC.

Reducing your speed will reduce the likelihood of you sliding on the bridge if the bridge is icy or otherwise slippery.

When the weather is bad, always check our pages to see if state highways are affected before you travel. Follow us if you aren’t already. You can find more information in this post: https://www.facebook.com/nztransportagency/posts/pfbid021HVw4nWzoz38TbuUB7STHLWJtxdR97sY1NzGknVQqoowvg9ZKvcA9tvPXHTv56MFl

27/05/2026

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We’ve had reports of black ice on roads as temperatures get close to freezing overnight. Look out for these things:

A road with black ice can look normal because the layer of ice is thin enough to allow the black colour of the road to show through. (The ice isn’t actually black, but that’s why it’s called black ice.)

Even though the layer of ice is thin it's still slippery enough to cause you to lose control of your vehicle.

While it’s hard to see it, knowing how black ice forms helps you be aware of when it might be a hazard.

Watch out for days when the temperature has been below freezing overnight. Black ice forms when temperatures are at or below freezing (0ºC) and light rain falls on the road, and it can also form when water already on the road freezes when temperatures fall below freezing point.

Here’s what you should do when the temperatures have been freezing overnight, especially in the morning (but also throughout the day when temperatures are at or close to 0ºC):

• Slow down. Adjust your speed to suit the conditions.
• Increase your following distance to people ahead of you.
• Avoid sudden braking or turning to reduce the risk of sliding.
• Be careful in areas shaded from the sun – they'll stay slippery for longer.

Each winter we have roadworkers applying grit and anti-ice chemicals to the roads to reduce the slippery effects of snow and ice. This’ll help you travel more easily and safely but it won’t totally eliminate snow and ice. You still need to slow down.

When the weather is bad, always check our pages to see if state highways are affected before you travel. Follow us if you aren’t already. You can find more information in this post: https://www.facebook.com/nztransportagency/posts/pfbid034hVc1b7dUYKt7G4MHCNmVcmf6AkpPUJUDBg3MzTu2FFZjV4f1KQAv4MGtoREi87fl

27/05/2026

Was a nice day to be out and about today. Driving in the morning with two lovely ladies, then introductions in the afternoon with Francia and Wendy ... can't wait to hear of your adventures ... have fun ladies 🚗🚗🚗

27/05/2026

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26/05/2026

Wow Shubarna, what a journey...learners license ✅️ restricted license ✅️ and now full license ✅️ congratulations 🎊 sadly our time together has come to an end, but we've loved having you on the programme 🤩🚗🚗🚗

21/05/2026

Busy day today...license test in the morning and mentor introductions in the afternoon 😊 introducing our latest team ready to hit the road, Aracely and Bob 🤩 have fun guys 🚗🚗🚗

21/05/2026

Congratulations Marvie, learner license done and dusted ✅️ with a great result...well done 🚗🚗🚗

19/05/2026

Congratulations Abigail, a wonderful drive you had on your restricted license test this afternoon...well done🤩. Many thanks to your amazing mentors, John in the beginning and Loretta near the end...team work makes the dream work 🚗🚗🚗

15/05/2026

Woohoo, an awesome result on Francia's learners license test this afternoon 👍... congratulations🎊. Can't wait to bring a mentor to meet you 🤩🚗🚗🚗

15/05/2026

I'm sure we have some talented people among us 😊🚗🚗🚗

🌏🎤 CALLING ALL TALENTED PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY! 🥁💃🎶

Do you have a talent you would love to share?
Would you like to showcase your culture at our Multicultural Talent Show Night 2026?

We are looking for individuals and groups from all cultures and backgrounds to be part of this amazing celebration of diversity in our community! ❤️

We welcome: ✨ Cultural dances
✨ Singing
✨ Drumming
✨ Traditional performances
✨ Music performances
✨ Poetry & storytelling
✨ Fashion & cultural displays
✨ Any special talent you would like to share!

This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate who you are, connect with the community, and share your culture with others.

📅 31st July 2026
📍 Ashburton College Auditorium

If you or your group would like to perform, please keep in touch with us — we would love to hear from you!

📩 Message us on Facebook or contact Hakatere Multi Cultural Council for more information.

Let’s come together to celebrate the beautiful cultures and talents in our community! 🌍❤️

15/05/2026

Was lovely to catch up with Roselyn and her mentor Alison this morning... i think you ladies will have a lot of fun on the road to a license conversion 🚗🚗🚗