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[ad_1] ChristchurchNZ is now calling for interest in the stewardship and management of the Hall for community use. Interested parties can search for the listing in GETS under the number 26920161, or by searching “Roy Stokes Hall, New Brighton”. Open to ideas and options for governing and running the popular community hall, ChristchurchNZ’s General Manager Urban…
[ad_1] A future focused plan outlining how we can grow our city’s urban forest has been released for public feedback. The Ōtautahi-Christchurch Draft Urban Forest Plan 2023 sets out how we will grow our tree canopy and sustain a thriving urban forest of healthy, diverse and resilient trees. An urban forest is a term used…
[ad_1] Combine this with some of the amazing deep space images we are starting to see from the James Webb telescope and I hope you can sense my excitement at how our city can be part of some of the most scientifically-innovative and awe-inspiring discovery happening in the world. And as we know from our…
[ad_1] A 30-year strategic view of transport in Christchurch is outlining a bold programme of change. Head of Transport Lynette Ellis explains why we need a new approach to how we move around. If Christchurch is to play its part in combatting climate change and we are to create a city that we all want…
[ad_1] A guidance plan outlining the future focus of work to improve the Ōpāwaho Lower Heathcote River was today endorsed by the Christchurch City Council. The lower Ōpāwaho Heathcote River Guidance Plan provides a framework for decision-making and action along the river corridor to restore and enhance it. It recognises that it is a…
[ad_1] One little penguins’ journey has created a big path to future funding #Philanthropy@UC When Claire Cowles from Wild In Art approached Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury Associate Professor Michele La Rue to participate in the Pop-Up Penguin initiative little did she know it would create a valuable pathway to future…
[ad_1] UC students reimagine play in a sustainable future Third year management students at the University of Canterbury (UC) Business School took on a real-world assignment to find solutions to help ZURU Toys continue to reimagine play after the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic. Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) were at the heart of the solutions,…
[ad_1] Building a more sustainable future with 3D concrete printed homes Advances in 3D concrete printing technologies are creating exciting opportunities to build homes faster, more sustainably and at reduced cost. University of Canterbury (UC), architectural engineer Dr Giuseppe Loporcaro is leading a research project to refine low-carbon, seismically resilient solutions for 3D printed homes…
[ad_1] Prehistoric earthquakes and snail shells may give future insights New research led by University of Canterbury paleoseismologist Dr Tim Stahl is providing insights into prehistoric surface rupturing earthquakes in the Republic of Georgia to understand what future earthquakes could do. Co-authors Giorgi Boichenko and Professor Eric Cowgill work from the top bench of the…
[ad_1] Summit explores the future of South Island freight Some of the biggest challenges and opportunities facing South Island freight movement have been put under the microscope at a recent South Island Freight Summit. The meeting, held virtually on 28 March, was attended by the South Island Regional Transport Committee chairs and deputy chairs, the…
[ad_1] Are small scale farms the future of global agriculture? Small scale farming could be part of the solution to climate change, according to some of the world’s top scientists. IPCC contributing writer Professor Jack Heinemann from UC’s School of Biological Sciences says small scale farmers feed 80% of the world, and use less carbon-intensive…
[ad_1] Christchurch wins digi-tech conference to shape future learning Digital technologies in education will be a hot talking point in Ōtautahi Christchurch in late 2023 as hundreds of education and technology experts come together for the Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education (ASCILITE) annual conference. University of Canterbury Associate Professor Cheryl Brown…
[ad_1] An overhaul of Christchurch’s planning rules is about to get under way. Next week Christchurch City Council’s Urban Development and Transport Committee will be asked to approve the release of four draft Plan Changes for public consultation. All four Draft Plan Changes are aimed at preparing Christchurch for future growth, while protecting what the…
[ad_1] A month ago Emma Udy had no idea what she wanted to study, or which university she should attend. But now, after attending Massey’s Uni Experience course in January, the Christchurch student is packing her bags and beginning her journey to become a dietitian at Massey University. Emma finished school at Rangiora High School…
[ad_1] ShadowTech Teachers, a game-changing programme for teachers run by NZTech and supported by the Ministry of Education, is taking teachers, the key influencers of students, into tech firms to see first hand exciting tech careers. It is an opportunity to showcase the tech world and for teachers to return to the classroom and lay…
[ad_1] Even if gaining a Trades qualification from Ara Institute of Canterbury may take a few years, graduate prospects seem brighter than ever. According to an article published in The Christchurch Press this month, low mortgage rates, an overall shortage of housing stock and a lift in infrastructure spending have all contributing to a rampant…
[ad_1] Cantabrians have until 6 April to make submissions on redevelopment plans that are critical to their Museum’s ability to remain open. The resource consent for Canterbury Museum’s proposed redevelopment was notified by the Christchurch City Council on Saturday 6 March. The Museum’s redevelopment plans were developed over a four-month consultation with key stakeholders and…
[ad_1] Formula Ford competitors will once again be racing in both islands as part of a National Championship in 2021/2022. With one event left on the calendar for this year’s title, known as the ‘ITM New Zealand Formula Ford Championship by Avon Tyres’, next seasons plans are rapidly firming up to compete at 6 prominent…
[ad_1] The Government is acting to ensure decisions on responding to the next phase of the COVID-19 pandemic are informed by the best available scientific evidence and strategic public health advice. “New Zealand has worked towards an elimination strategy which has been successful in keeping our people safe and our economy in good shape,” Minister…
[ad_1] The Government is acting to ensure decisions on responding to the next phase of the COVID-19 pandemic are informed by the best available scientific evidence and strategic public health advice. “New Zealand has worked towards an elimination strategy which has been successful in keeping our people safe and our economy in good shape,” Minister…
[ad_1] People with big ideas on the future of energy in New Zealand are invited to join the LUMO symposium this November. Hosted by Energy Academy, which was born out of local electricity distribution company Orion Group’s commitment to ‘powering a cleaner and brighter future’, LUMO will be held at the Christchurch Town Hall on…
[ad_1] Plans to showcase New Zealand’s tourism industry to influential international travel buyers in 2022 and 2023 have been revealed today by Tourism Industry Aotearoa. TIA says arrangements to hold TRENZ for the next two years are underway, with the May 2022 event to be held in TÄmaki Makaurau Auckland, and returning to Åtautahi Christchurch…
[ad_1] All Blacks, Chiefs and Bay of Plenty loose forward Sam Cane has recommitted to New Zealand Rugby, inking a new deal with his national union, Super Rugby club and province through to 2025. 29-year-old Cane has been a mainstay of the national game since making his professional rugby debut with the Gallagher Chiefs as…
[ad_1] Christchurch’s popular Dance-O-Mat will get its much-needed upgrade thanks to a successful crowdfunding campaign. Gap Filler has managed to raise more than $25,000 on crowdfunding platform Boosted to cover the cost of upgrading and moving the Dance-O-Mat to a new site in Manchester Street. The Dance-O-Mat has to be relocated because the site it…
[ad_1] From our Chair: Flooding, fares and a future levy: having a say on our Annual Plan Jenny Hughey, Chair, Environment Canterbury It’s nearly a year since a state of emergency was declared for the entire Canterbury region following unprecedented rainfall. The May 2021 flooding sparked widespread evacuations, closed dozens of schools, turned paddocks into…
[ad_1] On-demand public transport looks to the future Timaru will continue to enjoy the flexibility and accessibility of on-demand public transport until at least mid-2024, having now received funding assurance for MyWay by Metro from Waka Kotahi. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency Director Regional Relationships James Caygill confirmed that the agency will provide $1.8 million…
[ad_1] UC eyes the future of digital screen convergence The University of Canterbury’s state of the art Digital Screen Campus (DSC) will provide training for future leaders in film production, game development and cross reality. An artist’s impression of the University of Canterbury’s Digital Screen Campus A combination of industry partnerships and work-integrated learning is…
[ad_1] Engineering the future – from sustainable fishing to 3D-printing titanium hips Bringing new design concepts to life – from fishing trawl gear to titanium hip implants – is what inspires University of Canterbury graduate Stefano Barfucci. Ossis is a company that designs and develops printed titanium hip implants for very compromised patients who have…
[ad_1] Four preliminary design images for the Canterbury Multi-Use Arena are giving people an exciting glimpse into what the future holds for central Christchurch. Crafted by Christchurch-based architects Warren & Mahoney and international stadium design experts Populous, the four images provide an external view of how the Canterbury Multi-Use Arena (CMUA) will sit on the…
[ad_1] Engineering a more sustainable future for commercial fishing A prototype juvenile fish sorting system developed by UC Masters of Engineering student Stefano Barfucci as part of a NIWA-led project offers exciting potential as a way to reduce unwanted by-catch. The prototype juvenile fish sorting system developed by Stefano Barfucci, UC Masters of Engineering student….