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[ad_1] From winter woolies to summer pyjamas: free heat pump transforms a Rangiora home When Rangiora first-home buyer Courtney Mitchell moved into her 66-square-metre home earlier this year, she had to borrow a heater to stay warm. The home did have a wood burner but compliance had expired six years earlier. What she didn’t expect…
[ad_1] And one the team is achieving having rehomed 45 dogs so far in 2024. Greyhounds, bull breeds, beardies and pugs are just the beginning when it comes to the 321 dogs that have spent a stay at the Shelter this year. Staffy cross Rosco chilling at home 11-month-old staffy cross, Rosco, spent 26 days…
[ad_1] And one the team is achieving having rehomed 45 dogs so far in 2024. Greyhounds, bull breeds, beardies and pugs are just the beginning when it comes to the 321 dogs that have spent a stay at the Shelter this year. Staffy cross Rosco chilling at home 11-month-old staffy cross, Rosco, spent 26 days…
[ad_1] Mind the grate: Reducing stormwater pollution at home Stormwater is water that runs off our roofs, driveways, footpaths, roads, and gardens. On its journey to the drain, it picks up a heap of contaminants (pollution) and flows untreated into our rivers, streams and the sea. Do your bit to help keep our stormwater clean….
[ad_1] Councillors met yesterday to debate and vote for the 132 amendments that were on the table, as development of the Long Term Plan 2024–2034 (LTP) continues. At this stage, the amendments have brought the overall provisional rates increase to 14% in the first year of the LTP, down from the 15.84% it had been…
[ad_1] “We have made a paddock across the road available to Christchurch Bull Breed Rescue to utilise so they can train and exercise their dogs in a safe environment. We avoid euthanasia at all costs so this is part of that ongoing work and relationship,” Animal Services Manager Lionel Bridger says. If dogs need a…
[ad_1] Although no matches will be held in Christchurch, Cantabrian football fans can still feel part of this amazing event, as our city will be the Team Basecamp and proudly host Japan and Costa Rica during one of the largest sporting events of the decade. Kicking off Thursday 20th July at Eden Park and played…
[ad_1] Jewellers, writers and digital artists are among the 17 local creatives about to move into new spaces at Toi Auaha. 12 studio spaces were offered to the local arts community and have been filled by a variety of arts practitioners. Toi Ōtautahi and Christchurch City Council Principal Arts Advisor, Kiri Jarden says Toi Auaha…
[ad_1] Five young Tasmanian devils have taken up residence at Orana Wildlife Park. The arrival last week of Pendlebury, Chester Campbell, Steele, Fox and John brings the number of Tasmanian devils at the park to nine, meaning Christchurch has one of the largest holdings of devils outside of Australia. The devils were transferred to Christchurch…
[ad_1] The Animal Management team’s policy of reuniting dogs with their owners has seen only 565 of the 2,246 lost dogs come through the Shelter doors this year. And of those 565, all were either adopted or ended up back home – none were euthanised. This result is something the Christchurch City Council Animal Services…
[ad_1] A project to help low and fixed income households reduce their energy bills will benefit from a $49,763 Sustainability Fund grant. The Sustainability Fund was set up by the Christchurch City Council to assist with community action on climate change. A proposal from Christchurch business Ecobulb will see the Home Energy Project pilot rolled…
[ad_1] A bug hotel shaped like a whare has been installed in the Ōtakaro Avon River Corridor to help boost the population of native bees. Christchurch City Council Urban Rangers made and installed the hotel in the Horseshoe Lake regeneration area of the Ōtakaro Avon River Corridor (OARC) in a bid to establish more colonies…
[ad_1] The Kiwi marketing and media industry has spoken – and named the ‘Get it on Neon’ campaign as the winner of oOh!media’s Innovation Awards for 2020. Put together by media agency OMD and creative agency DDB, the innovative campaign saw Neon and Lightbox promote their integration under the Neon brand via attention-grabbing Street Furniture…
[ad_1] An analysis of some of New Zealand’s most popular holiday hotspots has shown that they have not been immune to the increasing median prices seen in 2020 with some areas increasing more than 50% when compared to the same time last year, according to the latest data from the Real Estate Institute of New…
[ad_1] The Health Based Building Foreverbreathe Demonstration Home opens to the public in Christchurch on Monday 1 February showcasing the benefits of high indoor air quality standards for better respiratory health. The home is a fully functional, educational space that demonstrates what can be done in support of sustainable development and human health. The Foreverbreathe…
[ad_1] UN calls attention to the positive role of the right to a decent home in tackling New Zealand’s housing crisis The housing crisis is a human rights crisis in New Zealand according to the United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur on adequate housing in a new report officially tabled over night at the UN Human…
[ad_1] New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has announced the All Blacks’ two home Fortinet Rugby Championship Tests against South Africa and the Black Ferns two O’Reilly Cup Tests against the Wallaroos will not be played in New Zealand. The decision follows advice from Government that the Springboks and Wallaroos would not be able to enter New…
[ad_1] Those in the market to buy a new home may have a tougher time getting a mortgage approved, a latest mortgage survey shows. Feedback from an October survey of 60 nationwide mortgage advisers by Tony Alexander and mortgages.co.nz shows banks are still willing to lend money – but their assessment of how much money…
[ad_1] The property market reached new heights last month with the average residential home value topping $1 million for the first time. This comes as large tracts of the country remain in level 3 lockdown restrictions, which seemingly hasn’t dampened buyer demand. The average value increased 5.3% nationally over the past three-month period to the…
[ad_1] With international stamp and coin auction events coming up in central Wellington later this month, one thing that veteran auctioneer John Mowbray has noticed is that as a side effect of Covid New Zealanders have had more time to re-discover the collectable items they have. “The fact that people have spent more time at…
[ad_1] People who are symptomatic or a household contact of someone with COVID-19 can now order a free rapid antigen test (RAT) online. The Ministry of Health has launched a RAT requester site. “It’s one of a range of ways we are make testing more readily available for those who need it,” says Jo Pugh, Acting…
[ad_1] Winter home heating preparations We want everyone in Canterbury to be warm and cosy in their homes, so getting yourself prepared now is key and will save you time and money in the long run. Now’s good for wood Ensuring your wood is dry and well-seasoned is key to burning a hotter, more efficient…
[ad_1] A Farmers Market in Little River now has room to expand after moving to a new site. The seasonal market, which is in its second year of operation, has found a new home in the village centre on land owned by Christchurch City Council. It means the market can now take up to 60…
[ad_1] A ceremony will be held next week to mark the unveiling of the Anzac Fronds in their new position at the Anzac Drive-New Brighton Road intersection. The fronds were originally installed on Anzac Bridge in 2000 but following the 2010-11 earthquakes they were removed and have since been in storage. Mayor Lianne Dalziel will…
[ad_1] Community groups are taking charge of former public pool ‘lifesavers’. Christchurch City Council’s Aquatics team have partnered with the New Zealand Red Cross to provide Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in the community. “While the defibrillators have saved several lives in Council facilities, including poolside and in work areas, they are suitable for community…
[ad_1] The search is on for a contractor to build the Court Theatre’s new central city home. Christchurch City Council is calling for registrations of interest from contractors keen to take on the multi-million dollar project, on the corner of Colombo and Gloucester streets, in the city’s Performing Arts Precinct. “The Expression of Interest process…
[ad_1] Crusaders fans take note: Home crowds can influence outcomes Can Crusaders fans help their team triumph in the Super Rugby Aotearoa final against the Chiefs this weekend? University of Canterbury (UC) sports psychology lecturer Dr Brad Miles explores the advantage of playing at home. University of Canterbury (UC) sports psychology lecturer Dr Brad Miles…
[ad_1] UC student hones skills to help Pacific home A goal of giving back to his developing home country, Papua New Guinea, has motivated Charlie Ikosi to study at the University of Canterbury (UC). University of Canterbury (UC) student Charlie Ikosi wants to use his skills to help out his developing home country, Papua New…
[ad_1] The public can now visit the former Christchurch home of suffragist Kate Sheppard, who was at the centre of the campaign to get New Zealand women the right to vote. The home, in Clyde Road, Fendalton, was bought by the Government last year for $4.5 million so that it could be used as heritage…
[ad_1] Race towards summer with stunning images, a triathlon, live music, a home and garden tour, a pool party and Christmas in the city. GoLive! Festival in Victoria Square Dance along to Christchurch’s inaugural free Go Live! Festival, featuring multi-talented Kiwi performers. Offering a mix of roots/dub/reggae and rock, Dusty Hustle will get the party…