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[ad_1] Gift of Crown Apology to Ngāi Tahu anchors partnership with mana whenua We are proud to display a copy of the 1998 Crown Apology to Ngāi Tahu, recently gifted to us by the 10 Papatipu Rūnanga of Waitaha/Canterbury, in our Council chamber. The Crown’s Apology has special significance for Waitaha and for Ngāi Tahu…
[ad_1] Fiona’s gift helps social workers to help others #Philanthropy@UC A young woman who cared about people and held a strong sense of social justice has created a powerful legacy for Social Work students at the University of Canterbury. Fiona Leeves graduated UC with a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Psychology and started her third…
[ad_1] Waikato-based fuel supplier Waitomo is wrapping up another big year, with the opening of its fifth South Island Fuel Stop in 12 months. A market disruptor, Waitomo delivers competition and choice to Kiwi motorists wherever it operates. Located in north Christchurch, on Cranford St, the new unmanned, 24-hour Fuel Stop will offer retail and…
[ad_1] Ravenscar House Museum: A remarkable gift to Ōtautahi When Ōtautahi Christchurch’s striking purpose-built Ravenscar House Museum opened to the public late last year, it was the realisation of a long-held dream. Photo: Stephen Goodenough The story of this remarkable project, the personalities behind it and the context of a post-earthquake city are beautifully explored…
[ad_1] “Ian Morris has been volunteering at Victoria Park for more than 20 years and he’s an absolute legend. He has special intellectual needs but he has never let that slow him down and he’s an inspiration to our park rangers and to our other volunteers,’’ says Christchurch City Council Parks Programmes and Partnerships Manager…
[ad_1] Donor’s $3 million gift expands options for southern scholars A distinguished neurologist and philanthropist’s generous gift of NZ$3 million will support southern students to pursue their studies in Science, Music, Health Sciences and Engineering at the University of Canterbury (UC) and University of Otago. It will also allow more postgraduate students from both universities…
[ad_1] The perfect gift for a violinist: Upcoming concerts keep the flame of exciting, new and original contemporary music burning brightly at the University of Canterbury’s (UC) School of Music. Head of Performance at UC’s School of Music, Professor Mark Menzies, is a virtuoso violinist, violist, pianist, composer and writer who will perform works by…
[ad_1] McLean’s Mansion Charitable Trust is delighted to have received a substantial gift of sculptures from the Estate of Llew Summers, one of Christchurch’s most visible sculptors, who died last year. The works will be on permanent display in the restored Mansion. The gift of six large works in wood, dating from the 1980s through…
We have seen the Melbourne cup, experienced Halloween for 2008, been wowed by the fire crackers on guyfolks night, university is finished, secondary school seniors have finished school and are in exam mode sowhere does this lead us now. Christmas. December 25th. And then a week later its 2009. Its only 5 – 6 weeks away…