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[ad_1] Heading to New Brighton on Saturday 9 July for the Winter Fireworks Spectacular? Here’s everything you need to know: The event starts at 5:30pm with Live Music from the Hootź who will also be featuring at the Go Live music festival. The fireworks will be set off from the end of New Brighton Pier…
[ad_1] Powering students this winter Isolating and recovering from Covid-19 at home is extremely difficult without heating and ventilation. University of Canterbury students isolating at home due to Covid-19 can keep warmer for longer, thanks to a new grant helping pay power bills during the winter months. UC recently launched a Winter Warmth Fund, which…
[ad_1] There are plenty of exciting events on around the city worth braving the cold for this winter. Christchurch City Council Events and Arts Manager Lucy Blackmore says there’s something for everyone listed on the Council’s What’s On events page. “What’s On is packed with family-friendly events, music and theatre performances, markets and a whole…
[ad_1] Resurgent COVID-19, flu and other viruses are pushing New Zealand’s health system to the limit – and now winter is coming University of Canterbury’s Dr Matt Hobbs and Dr Lukas Marek, and University of Auckland’s Dr Alex Kazemi, ask how the country’s health system will cope with the predicted surge in seasonal viruses on…
[ad_1] Get the winter school holidays sorted with KidsFest. Tickets are available from today at kidsfest.co.nz. Organisers are recommending that people get in early to avoid disappointment. “While there are hundreds of activities and events on offer, tickets are always snapped up fast,” says Christchurch City Council Events and Arts Manager Lucy Blackmore. KidsFest starts…
[ad_1] Environment Canterbury is reminding Canterbury residents to ‘burn smoke-free’ this winter. The annual Warmer Cheaper campaign encourages residents to use modern and well-maintained wood burners, make sure wood is dry and employ good wood burning technique. Principal Implementation Advisor Dr Paul Hopwood says burning smoke-free is a win-win for residents and the environment. “Burning…
[ad_1] Timaru, let’s keep burning smoke-free this winter As part of our annual ‘Warmer Cheaper’ campaign, we are encouraging Timaru residents with wood burners to burn smoke-free this winter. As the temperature drops, it’s time to start thinking about home heating. For those using wood for home heating, that means using an approved and…
[ad_1] Tīrama Mai will brighten up Ōtautahi-Christchurch this winter with a range of innovative lighting installations and artworks on display throughout the central city. The lighting festival is free to attend and will be held from Friday 24 June to Sunday 3 July. Christchurch City Council Events and Arts Manager Lucy Blackmore says this year’s…
[ad_1] Summer may be drawing to a close but there is plenty of athletics action to look forward to over the winter months with the domestic focus set to turn to cross country, road, mountain and trail events all over the country. The rescheduled Jennian Homes New Zealand Track and Field Championships is the last…
[ad_1] KiwiRail is revising its South Island tourism train schedule to better reflect lower customer demand this winter while New Zealand’s borders remain closed to international tourists. From the end of the May school holidays (3 May) through to the end of the October school holidays (17 October), the TranzAlpine service will run every week…
[ad_1] The Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue helicopter service was busier than ever in 2020 with a substantial increase in mission numbers, and the trend is continuing in 2021. Across a turbulent year, the helicopter crews were tasked to 869 missions, an eight per cent increase in mission numbers compared to 2019. May is Chopper…
[ad_1] The LAWA Air Quality National Picture Summary 2021 released today confirms air quality in New Zealand towns is generally good and has improved over the past 15 years, however it highlights there are still unacceptable levels of winter air pollution in some places across the country. LAWA Air Quality Science Lead and Environment Canterbury…
[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] Winter freshwater snapshot shows dry conditions easing Some of the driest conditions ever recorded across parts of Canterbury have eased slightly following heavy rainfall in late May and June. Data from the start of July show a boost in soil moisture and rising groundwater levels. In May, water levels in 93% of the wells we…
[ad_1] Matariki celebrations continue to brighten the city over the next 10 days but the winter fun doesn’t stop there. With KidsFest, Go Live!, Winter Fun, Chill in the City, the Christchurch Brick Show and the WORD Christchurch Festival all happening over the next two months, Ōtautahi Christchurch is humming! Tīrama Mai, the city’s new…
[ad_1] Early help encouraged for winter grazing issues Environment Canterbury is encouraging farmers to follow good winter grazing management practices and, if needed, seek advice as early as possible this winter. Recent severe weather, including drought and then flooding, means Canterbury farmers are facing a challenging winter and we are working with industry bodies to offer advice…
[ad_1] “Otautahi Christchurch sits at the heart of a diverse region of destinations, including ski fields and accessible mountains, National Parks and character towns. ExploreCHC is about showcasing this offering, and what there is to do before and after a day on the slopes,” Heaphy said. “The global pandemic has made the last year tough…
[ad_1] Need an antidote for the winter blues? Then check out our What’s On Christchurch Winter Events Guide. It will be landing in schools, pre-schools, libraries and service centres across Christchurch, Selwyn and Waimakariri from this weekend and will also be available online. The guide is full of music gigs, sporting events and fun family…
[ad_1] People are being encouraged to step up their fitness through a new series of guided walks that gradually move from a wetland wander to a more challenging hill climb. The Sport Canterbury-based Green Prescription team – together with the Adventure Specialties Trust – has designed four winter walks for “beginner explorers”. The first walk…
[ad_1] The move by the six winter sports codes to shorten the playing season for junior and youth sports is being welcomed by Christchurch City Council. “Our Recreation and Sports team has worked with Sport Canterbury and the sporting codes on this initiative, which will ensure that children and young people who play both winter…
[ad_1] From our Chair: Winter air Spring is here, bringing with it daylight saving, lambs, spectacular blossom, and the all-familiar nor’westers blasting away thoughts of cold, smoggy winter nights and replacing them with worries about hay fever. Our experts have just finished analysing this winter’s air quality, as measured in key locations across the region….
[ad_1] We’re in the depths of winter but you wouldn’t know it. New Zealand has had a week of well above normal temperatures at a time of year that is traditionally the coldest. Sub-tropical and northerly quarter winds have been consistently affecting the nation since last week and now two incoming “cold” changes look to…
[ad_1] The last few weeks have put a spring in the step of the team at Riccarton Park. Earlier in the year, the Covid-19 pandemic had threatened to deal a cruel blow to the South Island’s flagship racetrack and its two premier carnivals. August’s Grand National Festival was impossible in a calendar with no South…
[ad_1] New winter grazing guidelines supporting best practice Measuring the adequacy of winter crop grazing management will be more straightforward thanks to new guidelines for Farm Environment Plan auditors. Our new report, Winter forage crop grazing and wet weather management – guidelines for FEP auditors (PDF File, 1.38MB) gives greater clarity on how to assess the…
[ad_1] Featuring 20 lighting installations, CHCH is LIT has been put together by the Christchurch City Council’s Events and Enliven Places teams to help fill the gap created by the postponement of this year’s Botanic D’Lights Tirama. “Unfortunately, we couldn’t proceed with Botanic D’Lights Tirama this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, we still…
[ad_1] Remember the basics to burn smoke-free this winter Using a modern wood burner is a great start to improving air quality, but it’s equally important not to forget the basics to burn smoke-free – good wood and good fire lighting technique. Mark Bourassa is one of our better burning advisors, and he stresses the…
[ad_1] Support for industry winter grazing initiatives With Canterbury farmers facing a challenging winter, we are supporting industry initiatives to ensure farmers follow good winter grazing practice and if needed, seek advice as early as possible. Our Operations Director, Nadeine Dommisse, said winter grazing could be a significant environmental issue if not well managed, and…
[ad_1] Local community sports teams have jumped at the chance to get back on the field following months of uncertainty due to the COVID-19 lockdown. Team numbers across all winter codes are similar to last year’s despite the impact of the two-month shutdown, showing the importance of sport in Canterbury. Until just a few weeks…
[ad_1] May 29, 2020 Our Amazing Intern We were delighted to host an intern from the University of Canterbury between February and May 2020. Read more [ad_2] Source link
But hey!! Reality bites. How many people these days eat breakfast. I know for one that I skip it – are you like me. But more seriously maintenance on your home should be as important as your car. If you do not do maintenance on your car it will break leaving you stranded usually in…