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[ad_1] Christchurch City Council has released a discussion document that explores options for managing future development, subdivision, redevelopment and changes in land use in areas exposed to coastal hazards. This Issues and Options discussion document is a first step in the District Plan Change process and will be open for feedback between 8 October and…
[ad_1] Students tackle challenge of future health Canterbury tertiary students have come up with innovative ideas to reimagine New Zealand’s healthcare system. Future of Health Challenge first place team members Conner Gullett, Anneke Lockhart, Greta Evans and Caleb Demegilio-Rose, with judge Peter Townsend, Independent Chair of Te Papa Hauora. The popular event, part of the…
[ad_1] Future development areas for urban housing in Waimakariri and Selwyn districts approved The identification of new areas that could accommodate future urban housing development in Rolleston, Rangiora and Kaiapoi has been approved by the Minister for the Environment, following a month-long public consultation process held earlier in the year. On 28 March, Environment Canterbury…
[ad_1] Making law to protect the future of our ocean A future-focused research project co-led by University of Canterbury researcher Associate Professor Elizabeth Macpherson is considering what legal and policy options might exist to protect our oceans for generations to come. The goal of the 3.5-year project is to provide options for government to improve…
[ad_1] Recognising Young New Zealanders who are changing the future, today In a world facing complex challenges, the University of Canterbury is proud to support an award that empowers young leaders to thrive, succeed and make a positive difference. The University of Canterbury believes young people play a vital role in the future of Aotearoa…
[ad_1] Building business capacity to ensure a sustainable future in tourism In an uncertain world, finding out what makes a business resilient will help owners and managers build a sustainable future. “When we think of resilience, organisations think in terms of their response when something goes wrong. Yet, resilience isn’t only about bouncing back when…
[ad_1] “The 2021-31 Long Term Plan that we adopted today addresses the need for continued investment in our core infrastructure so that we build our resilience and prepare our communities and our city for the impacts of climate change,’’ says Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel. “It is a forward looking budget that acknowledges that we need…
[ad_1] Symposium to carve inspiring future for Māori Māori community leaders from across Aotearoa will join students and academics in Ōtautahi Christchurch this weekend to explore how knowledge from the past can be harnessed to transform the future. University of Canterbury Aotahi: Māori and Indigenous Studies Head of School Sacha McMeeking (Ngāi Tahu) is Co-convenor…
[ad_1] Community concern over the health of the Ōpāwaho Lower Heathcote River is driving the development of a new guidance plan. “We are aware that many people have concerns about the state of the river, and the issues and challenges we face to bring the river back to health,” says Waikura Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community Board Chair…
[ad_1] Sweet future tapped for NZ maple syrup test New Zealand’s potential as a maple syrup or birch syrup producer is being tested by researchers at the University of Canterbury (UC). A trial plantation has been established near Hanmer Springs, with more planned for Canterbury, Waikato and Rangitīkei. The UC team is also seeking to…
[ad_1] Wednesday, 12 May 2021 New innovations to fuel the future of NZ’s food, fibre and agritech sector [ad_2] More at ChristchurchNZ
[ad_1] New innovations to fuel the future of NZ’s food, fibre and agritech sector A range of radical solutions are now a step closer to boosting the agricultural sector thanks to the Food, Fibre and Agritech Supernode Challenge. Prize winners were named at the Showcase on 11 May. Karben Fibre founder Maryam Shojaei presenting at…
[ad_1] These are the types of questions Power Up – a free careers advice and study expo, is seeking to answer for professionals, people returning to work, adult learners and those thinking about future career options. Power Up, on 3 June from 12.30pm to 5.30pm at the Christchurch Town Hall, will feature a series of…
[ad_1] Engineering a brighter future Quinlan Meyerink will officially become a University of Canterbury graduate next week. His UC Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Hons) degree began paying off long before graduation. In 2020, Quinlan worked at Tait Communications for three months as a summer intern. The internship came about after working alongside other…
[ad_1] Not all students in Aotearoa New Zealand are free to dream about their future it seems, with many limiting themselves to harmful and outdated gender and ethnicity-based stereotypes. [ad_2] More at the source
[ad_1] Would releasing our ‘zombie’ rivers prevent future flooding across Aotearoa New Zealand? Professor James Brasington, Director of the Waterways Centre for Freshwater Management, a joint partnership between the University of Canterbury and Lincoln University, has joined colleagues from Auckland University, NIWA and Massey for an article on The Conversation NZ, discussing this very topic….
[ad_1] Symbols of Christchurch’s past, present and future UC’s Professor Katie Pickles reflects on how ten years on, the earthquake still casts its shadow over Christchurch’s past, present and future, in article on The Conversation. Rupture with the past: the toppled statue of John Robert Godley after the 2011 earthquake. GettyImages Far worse things happened,…
[ad_1] A 10-year $13.1 billion budget that focuses on investing in core infrastructure, delivering key services, and positioning Christchurch and Banks Peninsula for the future will be outlined to Councillors next week. The proposed Draft 2021-31 Long Term Plan takes into account the challenging economic conditions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic and incorporates savings of…
[ad_1] The Association has won a contract with the Government’s Ka Ora, Ka Ako | Healthy School Lunches programme, which provides nutritious lunches every school day to primary and secondary school pupils from participating schools. The programme is being rolled out nationally to address food insecurity among kiwi youth – something intensified by the COVID-19…
[ad_1] Towards a sustainable future with lead-free electroceramics From transducers to ultrasonic motors, ferroelectric ceramics are at the heart of today’s consumer electronics yet what causes these versatile materials to age and degrade is poorly understood. With most containing toxic lead, cleaner alternatives are also urgently needed. Associate Professor Catherine Bishop, Postgraduate Director of Studies…
[ad_1] Have your say on proposed future housing developments Land rezoning for new housing developments in Rolleston, Rangiora and Kaiapoi is currently being considered to meet future demand, as part of a public consultation. Growth scenarios for the region have found that capacity for housing development in Selwyn and Waimakariri districts may not be sufficient…
[ad_1] A select group of female Enterprise and Digital Innovation students studying for their degree in IT at Ara were key contributors to the ‘Engaging Girls’ in Digital Technologies’ hui, organised by ImpactED in collaboration with Creative Trust and with support from the Ministry of Education. At the event, held at TÅ«ranga on Wednesday 30th…
[ad_1] Young Aucklanders have growing aspirations to put New Zealand handball on the world stage. To develop their skills in the Olympic sport, they are using innovative portable goals that allow them to train where and when they want to. Over the past year, Auckland Region Handball has purchased 10 portable Handball Packagoals from New…
[ad_1] What’s your vision for Greater Christchurch in 2050? That’s the question people are being asked as public engagement begins on a project to develop a 30-year plan for the area. Greater Christchurch 2050 is an opportunity to reset and refresh our priorities post-earthquake and in response to COVID-19. The initiative is driven by the…
[ad_1] What’s your vision for Greater Christchurch in 2050? That’s the question people are being asked as public engagement begins on a project to develop a 30-year plan for the area. Greater Christchurch 2050 is an opportunity to reset and refresh our priorities post-earthquake and in response to COVID-19. Share your vision for Greater Christchurch…
[ad_1] Thanks to covid we are in the middle of a digital revolution that is changing the way the world does business. Technology is supporting the industries and people that are being disrupted right across society. Yet the tech sector fails to reflect the diversity of the world it is enabling. In a committed move…
[ad_1] New science scholarship a pathway for future Māori and Pasifika academics A significant bequest by the late Emeritus Professor Peter Holland has paved the way to an exciting new postgraduate scholarship at the University of Canterbury (UC) for Māori and/or Pasifika students in Ecology or Environmental Science. The Stan and Jessie Holland Memorial Scholarship…
[ad_1] New science scholarship a pathway for future Māori and Pasifika academics A significant bequest by the late Emeritus Professor Peter Holland has paved the way to an exciting new postgraduate scholarship at the University of Canterbury (UC) for Māori and/or Pasifika students in Ecology or Environmental Science. The Stan and Jessie Holland Memorial Scholarship…
[ad_1] Bringing the world of science to New Zealand’s future scientists The University of Canterbury’s Summer Science Camp puts the world of science at your fingertips. Now in its third year, the week-long camp, which this year runs from 12-16 December, sees Year 12 students immersed in a world of science, research and learning. They…
[ad_1] QuakeBox stories captured for future generations Detailed memories of the Canterbury earthquakes, captured in video interviews of some 750 Canterbury residents, are safely preserved in the University of Canterbury (UC)’s QuakeBox archive and publicly available. The UC QuakeBox sitting outside Westfield Riccarton, November 2012. Photo: Waynne Williams Port Hills Productions CC-BY-NC-ND 3.0 The QuakeBox…