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[ad_1] Stay safe while exploring southern lakes this summer The southern lakes of Mackenzie Country are among Waitaha Canterbury’s most popular summer destinations for boating, camping, and recreation. With the community, boaties, and energy companies all sharing these waters – it’s up to all of us to keep safety front of mind. Extra care needed…
[ad_1] Summer’s calling: Stay safe on the water With summer just around the corner, thousands of us will be heading out to enjoy our region’s stunning lakes and rivers. Whether you’re jet boating on the braided rivers or paddling close to shore, one thing is clear: safety matters every single time you hit the water….
[ad_1] Keep you and your dog safe from toxic algae this summer With summer just around the corner, rivers and lakes across Aotearoa New Zealand are calling — but it’s also the time to watch out for toxic algae that can harm both people and their pets. Toxic algae, also known as cyanobacteria, thrives in…
[ad_1] Farm safe, waste smart: Agrecovery’s chemical collection in action If you have unwanted or expired chemicals sitting in your farm shed, now is the time to register them with Agrecovery – ahead of a Canterbury-wide collection in November. Agrecovery is a rural recycling programme partnering with us to help minimise and manage farm…
[ad_1] Christchurch City Council’s Cycle Safe programme has teamed up with Isaac Construction, which has sponsored 24 new bikes. The course delivers grade 1 and 2 skills training, both on court and on road, to year 6 students across Ōtautahi. “Working with Isaac Construction to get these new bikes means Cycle Safe is fully inclusive…
[ad_1] Today Christchurch City Councillors decided to delay the Hearings Panel due to be held on the Plan which sets out changes to speed limits throughout the district. The Minister of Transport has indicated a new Rule for the setting of speed limits would be in place by the end of the year. A Hearings…
[ad_1] SailGP event: keeping everyone safe on the water During SailGP, the only role of our Harbourmaster’s Office is to provide oversight of navigation safety. We were not responsible for marine mammal management. The Marine Mammal Management Plan (MMMP) for the SailGP event was created by the organisers, in collaboration with Te Hapū o Ngāti…
[ad_1] Stay safe on the lake this summer Canterbury/Waitaha is home to over 400 lakes. Many, such as Lake Ruataniwha, Lake Takapō/Tekapo, and Lake Aviemore are popular with campers, travellers, and boaties. Beautiful spots to set sail on, but all boating comes with risks. Kia mataara: know the ways of the water, before you let…
[ad_1] “If you’re planning on heading away over the holiday season, please ensure you have made suitable arrangements to keep your animals safe and happy,” says Animal Service Manager Lionel Bridger. “Make sure your dog is looked after by organising a pet sitter, having a family member or friend look after your pup, or book…
[ad_1] Stay safe on the water this Canterbury Anniversary weekend Whether you’re using a kayak, jet boat, waka ama, yacht, jet ski or stand-up paddleboard (SUP), the key to staying safe in and on the water is knowing the safer boating rules – be it a lake, river or the ocean. With the long weekend…
[ad_1] Christchurch City Council roading contractors worked around the clock during last week’s heavy rain keeping the streets safe while most of us were warm and dry indoors. We talked to HEB operations manager Fatemeh Ghanbari who was on the ground during last Tuesday’s major flood event and asked her what she does and what it’s…
[ad_1] COVID-19 has impacted visitor patterns across conservation areas but all indications point to more New Zealanders getting into their great outdoors this summer than ever before, Department of Conservation (DOC) data shows. DOC’s Director-General, Lou Sanson says many New Zealanders are looking to nature for escape and relaxation during these unprecedented times.” “As we…
[ad_1] Staff from the animal rights organisation SAFE are going on strike today and will be marching with School Strike 4 Climate NZ in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. SAFE CEO Debra Ashton said the strike is especially important to SAFE because farming of animals is a key contributor to climate change. “Students are striking because…
[ad_1] SAFE will join people around the country tomorrow, who are rallying together from midday to demonstrate their opposition to the two-year phase-out of live export by sea. As part of a ‘National Day of Action,’ independently organised protests will be held in Wellington, Auckland, Dunedin, Christchurch, Whangarei, Whanganui, Nelson and Tauranga, as well as…
[ad_1] Site Safe has partnered with St John to develop the Mental Health First Aid in Construction course, designed specifically to suit the needs of the construction industry. In 2019, Site Safe commissioned a report, in partnership with BRANZ, into suicide in construction that clearly identified construction as a high-risk industry for mental wellbeing. Following…
[ad_1] Travel search and comparison start up Tripomi conducted a survey in which New Zealanders were asked about their current travel outlook. 82% of survey respondents stated they would prefer to travel within New Zealand instead of abroad this year. And while 91% of respondents believe it is currently safe to travel within New Zealand…
[ad_1] Gooseberry fizz. Strawberry watermelon bubble gum. Vanilla custard. These flavours – just some of what is a huge range of e-cigarette flavours available in New Zealand – sound harmless enough, but are they really? University of Otago food scientists have received an Explorer Grant from the Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC) to…
[ad_1] The celebration of PRIDE week in child centred environments has led to the victimisation and humiliation of at least one Christchurch teen last week. We ask how many other children out there are feeling uneasy because some schools forced them to participate in ‘non educational’ celebrations. The child made a conscious decision not to…
[ad_1] Greyhound Racing New Zealand (GRNZ) has made a proposal to lease land at QEII Park to build a new racetrack. The two other proposals for the 4-hectare section of land include a multi-sport training and entertainment complex and a range for the Christchurch Archery Club. The Christchurch City Council will decide on one of…
[ad_1] WorkSafe New Zealand is reminding businesses they must assess the capabilities of their workers in a safe and controlled environment after those responsible for a life-altering incident which left a teenage girl paraplegic were sentenced in the Christchurch District Court. On her first day working for Blackadder Racing in January 2019 the victim was…
[ad_1] Sexuality app to provide safe, reliable information for young people A mobile app being developed by the University of Canterbury (UC) will provide a ‘one-stop shop’ answering young people’s questions about sexuality. University of Canterbury Health Education Lecturer Tracy Clelland is leading a project to develop a new relationships and sexuality app for young…
[ad_1] With Christmas on the horizon Christchurch City Council Animal Services Manager Lionel Bridger is encouraging dog owners to make suitable holiday arrangements for their furry friends. “If you are planning to go away over the holiday period, please ensure you have arrangements in place to keep your dog safe and well looked after,” says…
[ad_1] Stay safe on the water this summer Make the most of your time on the water this summer. Prep and check your vessel now and brush up on your responsibilities for keeping yourself and others safe. Safer Boating Week, which runs from October 18-25 this year, is the ideal time to make sure you’re…
[ad_1] New building system aims to make Kiwi homes ‘safe as houses’ in a quake A new, affordable building system to make New Zealand homes much safer in an earthquake, avoiding costly repairs and stressful insurance claims, is being tested at the University of Canterbury. Pictured (from left to right): John Maley, Tom Francis and…
[ad_1] Why strict border control remains crucial if we want to keep the travel bubble safe In the latest article in The Conversation, UC’s Professor Michael Plank and UoA’s Nicholas Steyn write that we need to constantly evalaute and improve our border systems to minimise the risk of Covid-19 to Aotearoa New Zealand. People returning…
[ad_1] Keeping your dog safe around water Summer is the perfect time to take your dog to one of Canterbury’s precious freshwater sites – but, after some recent hot weather, it is timely to remind dog owners about the risks that cyanobacteria in rivers and lakes presents you and your dog. Cyanobacteria (also called blue-green…
[ad_1] Keeping your whanau safe in the water this summer Each summer from November to March, we monitor more than 100 of Canterbury’s key recreational swimming sites weekly to check for cyanobacteria (toxic algae) that can be harmful to people, dogs, and stock. Cyanobacteria is a naturally occurring blue-green algae with the potential to bloom,…
[ad_1] Children have been involved in making plans to walk, scooter or bike safely to the newly opened Redcliffs School. Christchurch City Council staff have worked with Redcliffs students on their ideas for a new travel map that pin-points travel times, meeting places for a walking bus, and crossing points. The map helps students and…
[ad_1] Animal owners are being encouraged to make sure their pets or livestock are either inside or securely fenced in during Guy Fawkes on 5 November. “Guy Fawkes is our busiest night of the year because many animals get spooked by the loud booms from the fireworks and run off. We often find panicked, confused…
[ad_1] Health officials are urging that if your long weekend plans involve getting stuck into the garden, you should take extra care when handling potting mix and compost to avoid getting Legionnaires disease. In Canterbury there is typically a spike in cases of Legionnaires in early November, which – according to the Canterbury District Health…