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Beacons and black holes: The new 10-year mental health plan Kia Manawanui, a new 10-year plan for mental health unveiled this week, is welcome reading for University of Canterbury community mental health expert Dr Kaaren Mathias, but not comprehensive enough Dr Kaaren Mathias For further information please contact: UC Communications team, media@canterbury.ac.nz, Ph: (03) 369…
German election: the race to replace Angela Merkel and why it matters to New Zealand Angela Merkel’s long era of 16 years is nearing an end with elections in Germany on 26 September. Senior lecturer Serena Kelly and senior research fellow Mathew Doidge look into Germany’s leading parties and explain the impacts they could have…
A Brighton group dedicated to helping people sew is expanding after a $4000 grant from the Coastal-Burwood Community Board Strengthening Communities Fund. Stitch-O-Mat New Brighton provides a learning space, equipment and fabric for people in the community to create their own projects, repair or mend items or learn to sew with a facilitator on hand…
With spring in the air and people getting stuck into their gardens, Te Mana Ora – Community and Public Health is urging gardeners to ‘gear up’ to protect themselves against Legionnaires’ disease. Canterbury Medical Officer of Health, Dr Ramon Pink, says Legionnaires’ disease, caused by legionella bacteria, can start with flu-like symptoms. “You can mistake…
Beyond Zoom, Teams and video lectures — what do university students really want from online learning? In corporation with academics from other universities around Aotearoa, Associate Professor Cheryl Brown stresses the lack of consideration of students voices on online learning and introduces their Student Online Learning Experiences survey to rectify this issue in an article…
The change to daylight saving time this weekend signals the routine testing of the tsunami sirens along the Christchurch coastline. The sirens, which are located at strategic points between Brooklands and Taylors Mistake, are tested each year at the beginning and end of daylight saving. “Sunday, 26 September, marks the beginning of daylight saving so…
Kids learning to ride bikes now have a new place where they can practise the basics in safety. Contractor Fulton Hogan have built a new learn-to-ride bike course in the grounds of Ilam School that the public can use at the weekends and outside school hours. Modelled on the popular learn-to-ride bike park in Westburn…
Two UC scientific researchers recognised with early career awards Two University of Canterbury academics from the School of Physical and Chemical Sciences will receive the UC Early & Emerging Career Researcher Award this year – one is a pioneer in airborne microplastics research and the other has an asteroid named in her honour. “Laura and…
The wheels are in motion to progress a new City to Sea pathway that will connect the central city to New Brighton. The eight-kilometre long, recreational shared-use pathway will start at Barbadoes Street and largely follow the course of the Ōtākaro Avon River through the regeneration area to the sea. The project is estimated to…
Principally focused on righting water woes A long career in education, a passion for science, and a keen interest in trout fishing has led John Cruden to his new role on the Orari Temuka Opihi Pareora (OTOP) Water Zone Committee. John Cruden – the newest member of the Orari Temuka Opihi Pareora Water Zone Committee…
Earthquakes don’t kill people; buildings do. And those lovely decorative bits are the first to fall In an article on The Conversation, Associate Professor Ann L Brower shares her own experiences of the Christchurch Earthquakes, which led her to put pressure on the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development. The Ministry listened to her advice…
University of Canterbury’s Adjunct Associate Professor Sonja Macfarlane was awarded this year’s New Zealand Psychological Society Dame Marie Clay Award, while her husband Professor Angus Macfarlane was named a Fellow of the Society, it was announced this week. More at the source
Canterbury PhD student using audio to lure predators Aotearoa’s brightest young minds are setting out to revolutionise pest management, helping efforts to eradicate possums, stoats and rats from New Zealand by 2050, including a University of Canterbury doctoral student using audio lures for predators. Supported by Predator Free 2050 Limited (PF2050 Ltd) and $2.4million in…
Calling the latest gene technologies ‘natural’ is a semantic distraction — they must still be regulated Professor Jack Heinemann, technician Brigitta Kurenbach, Master candidate Deborah Paull, and guest lecturer Sophie Walker explain the risks that come with not regulating gene technologies that have similarities with what occurs naturally in an article on The Conversation. Plants…
There are a few wobbles when Ronnie Kelly’s feet first hit the bike pedals, but they quickly pass. As a youngster Mr Kelly was an assured rider, but it has been 10, maybe 15, years since the grandfather of three was on a bike and he is still regaining his confidence. “The reason I wear…
A top line-up of bands that will be enjoyed by all ages are set to herald in the New Year at Christchurch’s Hagley Park. Rock band Opshop and pop rock band stellar* will headline the family-friendly event that kicks off at 6pm. “We’re excited to be back performing in Christchurch for NYE2021,” says stellar* singer…
A new e-scooter operator will soon be visible on the streets of Christchurch as Neuron Mobility joins Lime in providing e-scooters and e-bikes for public hire. Christchurch City Council has given Neuron Mobility a 12-month permit to operate up to 800 electric scooters and up to 200 electric bikes in Christchurch. The permit is for…
Remediation of a former landfill site in Bexley is underway and plans to remediate another four at Le Bons Bay, Onuku, Barrys Bay and the Burwood Resource Recovery Park are being developed. Christchurch City Council Resource Recovery Manager Ross Trotter says much of the work will get under way this year. “A contractor has been…
Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel says the Government’s proposed model for reforming the delivery of three waters is flawed and other delivery and funding options should be on the table. On Monday, Christchurch City Council is holding an extraordinary meeting to consider what feedback it should give the Government on its proposal to transfer control of…
Work is nearing an end on several safety upgrades to Christchurch’s transport network. Christchurch City Council Acting Head of Transport Lynette Ellis says that by early October construction work should be wrapped up on: The Dyers Pass Road safety upgrade, which has involved widening the road in places and installing three kilometres of guardrails to…
For 10 years the astro-turf courts at Burwood Tennis Club were seeping mud and liquefaction, at times making them too dangerous to play on. The club borders the red-zone in the east of the city and the 2011 earthquakes caused substantial damage to its seven courts. Due to insurance issues the four hard courts were…
Christchurch City Council’s partnership-focused strategy for building strong, connected communities has been refreshed and is out for public feedback. The Council has had a Strengthening Communities Strategy since 2007. It has been working collaboratively with the city’s diverse communities to help update it and address changes that have occurred since it was first launched. Now,…
There will be a slight increase in casual and concession entry fees for residents heading to Christchurch City Council’s recreation and sports centres from 1 October. The increases come following the adoption of the Christchurch City Council’s Long Term Plan in June 2021, with Recreation and Sport membership, casual entry and facility hire prices reviewed…
Public consultation is open on the third and final section of the Nor’West Arc Cycleway, linking Papanui to the University of Canterbury. Christchurch City Council acting Head of Transport Lynette Ellis says the consultation is an opportunity to give feedback on an essential link in the city’s cycleway network. “Once completed, this cycleway will allow…
The redevelopment of Bromley’s Organics Processing Plant has been put on hold after the Christchurch City Council today voted to investigate building a new facility at another location. Council staff will now spend the next six months looking at options for potential new sites and technologies before reporting back to Council in March next year….
Check here for updates on how the move to Alert Level 2 will impact on our services and facilities. More from the Council source here
From our Chair: New fund supporting community groups Jenny Hughey, Chair, Environment Canterbury Regular readers of my column will know just how much I value an engaged community and how I’m always encouraging people to get more involved. Whether having a say in council’s plans or proposals, or being actively involved in environmental work through…
A Hearings Panel will begin considering public submissions today on a proposal to make changes to the freedom camping bylaw that covers Christchurch and Banks Peninsula. Christchurch City Council has received 97 submissions on proposed changes to update and improve its Freedom Camping Bylaw, which was first introduced five years ago. The proposed bylaw changes…
Ditch the car for the day colleagues. That’s the challenge from Christchurch City Council Urban Development and Transport Committee Chair Mike Davidson to his workmates on World Car Free Day. Cr Davidson’s commute won’t be any different on Wednesday 22 September – he cycles to work each day and has done since 2016 – but he’s…
Voting papers will soon be arriving in the letter boxes of enrolled voters in the Coastal ward. “Voting papers will be delivered from today so enrolled voters in the Coastal ward can expect them to arrive in their letter boxes shortly,’’ says Christchurch City Council Electoral Officer Jo Daly. “Each enrolled voter will receive a…