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[ad_1] If there was ever a time to celebrate what connects New Zealanders – our people – it’s now. The New Zealander of the Year Awards Office is pleased to announce the 18 finalists being considered in six categories for the 2021 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards – NgÄ Tohu Pou KÅhure o…
[ad_1] Gravity Canterbury Downhill and Free Ride Club has received an NZCT grant of $19,655 for race timing equipment. Club Secretary Will Keay commented, “Gravity Canterbury is a Christchurch-based mountain bike club that runs several high-calibre downhill and enduro races each year. The club is run by a passionate group of volunteers who love giving…
[ad_1] Christchurch City Council owned venues and events company Vbase Limited, with the support and endorsement of their Shareholder, today announced a change in name to Venues Åtautahi. Vbase Chief Executive Caroline Harvie-Teare says “Vbase is driven to contribute to the economic, social and cultural wellbeing of the region.” “Venues Åtautahi reflects who we are…
[ad_1] Two Lotto players from Auckland and Tauranga will be popping the champagne after each winning $500,000 with Lotto First Division in tonight’s live Lotto draw. The winning tickets were sold at Countdown Westgate in Auckland and Bureta Superette in Tauranga. Powerball was not struck this evening and has rolled over to Saturday night, where…
[ad_1] Police have arrested two people following a threat made online to the Linwood Islamic Centre and Al Noor mosque in Christchurch earlier this week. The two people in custody are currently assisting police with enquiries. No charges have been made at this stage. We take all threats of this nature seriously and we are…
[ad_1] Innovation during the COVID-19 lockdowns, support that went above and beyond for families after the Christchurch shootings, mentoring children to be environmental enthusiasts, and tirelessly advocating for a better, more just early childhood education system are just a few of the incredible examples of heroism being acknowledged in the ‘ECE Hero / NgÄ Hautipua…
[ad_1] Statement to be attributed to Canterbury Metro Commander Superintendent Lane Todd: South Island Police were on alert yesterday after receiving a number of complaints about two late model Mercedes cars allegedly driving dangerously and speeding. One of the vehicles was seen by a Police unit in Tarras, Central Otago but failed to stop when…
[ad_1] This Saturday’s National Remembrance Service will be an opportunity to remember those who died in the Christchurch mosque attacks two years ago, stand in solidarity with everyone affected and come together as a nation that truly values diversity. Fifty-one people died as a result of the shootings at the Al Noor and Linwood mosques…
[ad_1] One person has been arrested following a robbery and an assault in Christchurch today. About 4pm Police received a report of a robbery on Ensors Road, Waltham. A person had been threatened with a knife and their phone had been taken. A short time later, Police received a second report of an assault on…
[ad_1] The first of the government’s NZ Upgrade Programme projects in Auckland will go into construction within weeks with the award of a contract to widen the Southern Motorway from Papakura to Drury. This is a significant milestone for the NZ Upgrade Programme (NZUP) which is investing $6.8 billion in road, public transport, walking and…
[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] Three Lotto players from around the country will each be sailing away with $333,333 after winning Lotto First Division in tonight’s live Lotto draw. The winning tickets were sold at Hornby Mall Lotto in Christchurch and on MyLotto to players from Northland and Gisborne. Powerball was not struck this evening and has rolled over…
[ad_1] From hate speech to terrorism, regulation to misinformation, social media’s impact on democracy will take centre stage at a University of Otago conference this month. New Ec(h)o Systems: Democracy in the Age of Social Media, organised by the National Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies, will feature some of the world’s leading voices involved…
[ad_1] This Friday 12 March 2021, 13 of New Zealand’s up-and-coming landscaping superstars will compete in Christchurch for the coveted Registered Master Landscapers Young Landscaper of the Year 2021 title. The finalists were selected out of a group of high-quality applicants, having been judged on their attitude to work, health and safety practice, maturity, industry…
[ad_1] WÄnaka’s three local councillors are being congratulated by numerous groups from around the Upper Clutha community for publicly sharing their clear, unequivocal and united views on the future of WÄnaka Airport. Statements from Councillors Calum Macleod, Niamh Shaw and Quentin Smith sent to WÄnaka Stakeholders Group were made public today. The statements were made…
[ad_1] As New Zealand launches into Pride Week 2021, Grae Meek is busy at her day job but she’s also launching into pre-production for her first short film – appropriately enough, a story about a transgender woman returning home for a potentially tense reunion dinner with her family. Grae identifies as a trans woman, and…
[ad_1] Despite the challenges of COVID, Ara nursing graduates achieved extremely high rates of employment, with 98.5% of registered nursing graduates who sought work as an RN achieving success. Ara nursing employment rates are consistently amongst the top in the sector, and the 2020 results bear this out. The Nurse Education in the Tertiary Sector…
[ad_1] Trained, qualified and ready to go – five new Police dog teams will be working across TÄmaki Makaurau, Wellington and Canterbury from next week after graduating from the New Zealand Police Dog Training Centre, Trentham, yesterday. It was paws and feet forward as the teams paraded before the Minister of Police, the Honourable Poto…
[ad_1] Director of Engineering Consultancy Collective Success and innovative thinker Sina Cotter Tait says Pacific people bring a different and valuable lens to the governance table. Pacific people view governance through a lens which is sensitive to under-served communities, because it is personal, and it is close, Sina adds. “We have a collective awareness that…
[ad_1] Mayor Phil Goff says the government’s decision to return Auckland to COVID-19 Alert Level 1 from 12pm on Friday 12 March is great news. However, he says we need to temper celebrations with the awareness that the rampant nature of the virus internationally and the number of returning New Zealanders in quarantine who are…
[ad_1] Powerball is on a winning streak with a lucky player from Matamata taking home $8.2 million with Powerball First Division in tonight’s live Lotto draw. The winning ticket was sold at Paper Plus Matamata and is made up of $8 million from Powerball First Division and $250,000 from Lotto First Division. Tonight’s winner is…
[ad_1] The number of prisoner assaults on corrections officers has skyrocketed in recent years with more than 2000 incidents taking place on the Labour Government’s watch, National’s Corrections spokesperson Simeon Brown says. Figures released to National show the year to June 2020 was a stand-out with 889 assaults. This is a 92 per cent increase…
[ad_1] Humphreys Landscaping has secured the coveted Landscape of the Year 2021 supreme award in this year’s Landscapes of Distinction Awards, with its winning entry ‘Herne Bay House’. The ‘Herne Bay House’ entry also scooped up first place gold medals in the premier awards section in the construction, design and horticulture categories. The annual awards,…
[ad_1] Queenstown landscaping company Southern Landmarx had a glittering night at the Landscapes of Distinction Awards in Christchurch over the weekend. Not only did they bring home an outstanding three gold and three silver medals for two Cromwell-based landscape projects, but their Operations Manager Tama Ritter won New Zealand Young Landscaper of the Year. Southern…
[ad_1] The whÄnau of those murdered in the terrorist attack on two Christchurch Masjidain, plus the survivors and witnesses, need further government assistance to help redress the severe harm they’ve suffered. The Human Rights Commission (HRC) in the report, Reflections on the Report of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the terrorist attack on 15…
[ad_1] Statement to be attributed to Detective Senior Sergeant Nicola Reeves: Earlier this month Police arrested and charged a Christchurch man in relation to alleged sexual offending involving four victims. As a consequence, the man is facing five charges of sexual violation. The incidents allegedly took place between late 2018 and late February this year….
[ad_1] Two Imams will be leading a group of youth as they venture across the entire country under the banner of the nationwide ‘True Islam NZ’ campaign. From Saturday 13th March to 3rd April 2021, the team will be stopping at different towns and cities across the country in an effort to educate the public…
[ad_1] Attribute to Canterbury District Commander Superintendent John Price: A man arrested in relation to online threats toward Linwood Islamic Centre and Al Noor mosque on 4 March has appeared in Christchurch District Court this morning on additional charges. Further to one charge of threatening to kill, the 27-year-old man has now been charged with…
[ad_1] A Canterbury woman who was sentenced to three years imprisonment last year for defrauding the Canterbury District Health Board (CDHB) can now be named. Antoanette Du Preez (52) of Ashburton stole approximately $1 million while she was employed by the health board. Ms Du Preez is currently serving her prison sentence. She was sentenced…
[ad_1] Powerball’s winning streak continues with a lucky Powerball player from Christchurch taking home $5.2 million with Powerball First Division in tonight’s live Lotto draw. The winning ticket was sold at Hornby Mall Lotto in Christchurch and is made up of $5 million from Powerball First Division and $200,000 from Lotto First Division. Tonight’s win…