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[ad_1] All while having utilised the state-of-the-art laser cutting and printing equipment at Christchurch’s central library during their prototyping stage. Kea Aerospace Chief Technology Officer, Philipp Sueltrop, says the parts for the first prototype as part of the 2019 New Zealand Aerospace Challenge were designed and built with the help of Tūranga’s laser cutter. “We…
[ad_1] Contracting opportunities – registrations of interest open now We are encouraging prospective contractors to apply to undertake work for us by 19 May. We use a panel (register) of contractors to undertake rivers, parks and biosecurity works, which are engaged via a tender process every three years. The work is varied and includes the…
[ad_1] Waitaki Valley project provides biodiversity and cultural opportunities A three-year biodiversity education project in the Waitaki Valley aims to enhance unique local biodiversity while providing students with strong connections to the culturally significant area. The Hakataramea Sustainability Collective (HSC), in conjunction with Waitaki Valley School, received $17,500 from the Lower Waitaki Water Zone Committee…
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[ad_1] The Chief Ombudsman is calling on the Department of Corrections to urgently introduce more rehabilitation opportunities for people held under Public Protection Orders (PPOs) to avoid the risk of breaching international human rights obligations. Peter Boshier today released his first report on New Zealand’s only civil detention facility for PPOs – MatawhÄiti – located…
[ad_1] Jeet Raval will captain a New Zealand XI side full of Under 19 stars and the son of 78 time international Chris Pringle, in two upcoming T20s against the Pakistan Sheehans in Christchurch in the New Year. Raval last played for the BLACKCAPS a year ago and has been in good form for Northern…
[ad_1] Whitiora and ChristchurchNZ have launched a three-year partnership to support each other as they both work for a more prosperous Åtautahi Christchurch. Whitiora is a newly established, Te NgÄi TÅ«Ähuriri RÅ«nanga (Mana Whenua) mandated skills centre that aims to lead whÄnau into skills-based, future-focused, high-value opportunities. This aspiration is strongly aligned with ChristchurchNZ’s strategic…
[ad_1] Local waterway providing learning opportunities Nature-based learning at two Canterbury schools is supporting the enhancement and restoration of Lyell Creek/Waikōau in Kaikōura. Kaikōura Primary School and Loburn School – Te Kura Aromauka both reached out to staff in Kaikōura to see how they could help with local environmental work. Giant bully found during the…
[ad_1] Whitiora Executive Director Tania Wati says: “We have been working alongside ChristchurchNZ for some time now, and we have always appreciated the approach to understanding the views and aspirations of Mana Whenua. The team at ChristchurchNZ have shown their true commitment to honouring an authentic partnership with Whitiora and it is a testament to…
[ad_1] From north to south – education opportunities abound Hinds School has joined forces with our land management and biodiversity advisor Heath Melville to tackle weeds in a Banded dotterel/pohowera breeding hotspot. Hinds School students Before this year’s lockdown, students from mid-Canterbury’s Hinds School visited Kaikōura to learn about the local environment and help remove…
[ad_1] Latest update: 15/10/2021 Unparalleled Development Opportunities October 2021 Ōtākaro Limited is excited to be bringing two large central city sites on Manchester Street to market for medium/high-density housing developments. Apartment-style living here will complement the existing townhouses in the area and give more people the opportunity to call central Christchurch home. We look forward to…
[ad_1] Christchurch school students will get hands-on lessons this year on how to minimise their waste thanks to a free Learning Through Action programme run by Christchurch City Council. The Council’s A Waste of Time programme is aimed at Year 5 to 13 students and focuses on educating them about the city’s recycling processes through…
[ad_1] Christchurch City Council wants to work with the owners of privately-owned vacant sites in the city centre on finding better short and long-term uses for their land. “The regeneration of the Central City has gained strong momentum over the past five years with a steady stream of new attractions, commercial development and homes drawing…
[ad_1] We are supporting the journey for labour market priority groups – school leavers, tertiary graduates, NEET (young people not in employment, education or training), impacted workers, Māori and industry.. To ensure work isn’t duplicated, and to identify gaps, we aremapping the support available from iwi, central and local government agencies, our education providers, charitable…
[ad_1] UC politics expert insight: A campaign of missed opportunities After a long and COVID-delayed campaign, New Zealand’s general election is just a day away. For the fourth and final time, Labour leader Jacinda Ardern and National Party leader Judith Collins met last night for a televised debate. University of Canterbury Professor Bronwyn Hayward offers…
Its official. Sales volume is the lowest it has been for 16 years 11 months and the market has never been harder to work. Sellers, Buyers and agents… We are all having to adjust, compromise and accept that the days of the boom are well and truly over. And property prices have in fact in…