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From art exhibitions and woodcraft displays to live music and theatrical performances, get out and about this weekend in Ōtautahi. Hellzapoppin’! The Gig The Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū is hosting Hellzapoppin’! The Gig on Saturday 13 August. The long awaited and much anticipated gig that finally celebrates our past exhibition HELLZAPOPPIN’!: The Art of Flying…
Ngāi Tūāhuriri has gifted a special name – Matatiki – for the $39.9 million community facility that Christchurch City Council is building in Hornby. Lynne Te Aika from Matapopore, says the gifted name was chosen because it reflects the unique natural features of Christchurch’s south-west – the area the new facility will serve. “Much of…
Wilding conifers removal for Twizel residents As part of the National Wilding Conifer Control Programme, we are working to remove pest conifer trees from across the region. We are seeking expressions of interest from landowners within Twizel township and the surrounding area to have problem conifers removed from their property. Applicable species include: Contorta (lodgepole)…
Catchment approach sees funding for Kaikōura projects Vital projects in the Kaikōura water zone have been allocated $200,000 with a focus on engagement, on-the-ground actions such as planting, and continuing the mahi in the Waiau Toa Clarence catchment. A number of initiatives have been prioritised by our Kaikōura zone delivery team, with funding support through…
For volunteer Dave Bryce, one of the secrets to living a healthier life is getting amongst the dirt. For volunteer Dave Bryce, one of the secrets to living a healthier life is getting amongst the dirt. At 74-years-old, Dave has been working to live as sustainably as possible for the past 20 years. “My wife…
Social media posts helped scientists to monitor one of Aotearoa’s rarest whale species, the infrequently sighted southern right whale, or tohorÄ. Photographs shared by members of the public, via Facebook and nature-watching network iNaturalist, helped scientists assess how the species is faring around the Aotearoa New Zealand mainland. Carried out in cooperation with the Department…
The Greens will continue to push for climate friendly, affordable transport options as part of a new cross-party Parliamentary inquiry into the future of inter-regional passenger rail in New Zealand. “Investing in rail is a great way to connect our regions and cut climate pollution. As the only party consistently championing rail, we are delighted…
Christchurch City Council is gifting buildings to two community trusts. The Hornby Community Care Trust (HCCT) will be given the Hornby Library building in Goulding Avenue once the new Hornby library, customer services and south-west leisure centre has opened. The Shirley Community Trust (SCT) is being gifted the MacFarlane Park Centre in Acheson Avenue. “Both…
New Zealand’s winter property market continues its recent trend, slowing from the pace of sales and price rises of last year – properties stay on the market longer and median prices dip, according to the latest data and insights from the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ), home of the most complete, accurate and…
A community healthcare centre that provides low-cost health services to people in the eastern suburbs will be able to buy its Linwood premises thanks, in part, to a loan from Christchurch City Council. The Council has agreed to provide Piki Te Ora with a loan of up to $750,000 to support their purchase of the…
A multimedia exhibition showcasing the dreams, talents and often the loneliness of people with intellectual disabilities opens Saturday 13 August at Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga o Waikato in Hamilton. Developed and toured by IHC New Zealand, Take a moment with us enables the audience hear the voices and see the images of people with…
The flags at the Christchurch Town Hall are flying at half-mast in tribute to the one of the building’s architects, Sir Miles Warren, who died on Tuesday. Sir Miles was aged 93. “Sir Miles was one of New Zealand’s most influential architects. Since the 1950s he has designed many iconic and innovative buildings, including the…
Local approach to target pest weeds at Waitaki lakes Two pesky plant species – introduced by early European settlers – are the target of a co-ordinated pest control project to enhance biodiversity, water quality and mahinga kai resource gathering opportunities at Lake Ōhau and Lake Middleton. The Ōhau Conservation Trust has been allocated $23,081 of…
Preparations are under way for the start of work on a $3 million upgrade of the Diamond Harbour Wharf. Contractors are due to begin working on the wharf on 1 September. The wharf, which is used for the regular Black Cat ferry service from Lyttelton, is being upgraded to improve its life span and to…
In need of a hellraising, ear poppin’ unforgettable night? Then head to Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū on Saturday 13 August for Hellzapoppin’! The Gig. Originally scheduled for last year, this free gig celebrates Christchurch Art Gallery’s 2021 exhibition Hellzapoppin’! The Art of the Flying Nun. It will feature performances from Die! Die!…
Hunter Wilson had hit rock bottom. He battled against the ADHD he was diagnosed with at the age of six, had a hard time through school, got into trouble and later in life struggled massively with addiction to methamphetamine. Hunter ended up in hospitalised during a drug induced psychosis. But then he threw himself into…
An agreement signed today between New Zealand’s National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the United States’ Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will strengthen global emergency management capability, says Minister for Emergency Management Kieran McAnulty. “The Government is committed to continually strengthening our emergency management system, and this Memorandum of Cooperation will help to bolster disaster…
Gold Award ceremonies are occasions of great pride and joy as we gather to mark and to celebrate the achievements of young people who have undertaken the most testing and revealing of challenges. We showcase such inspiring rangatahi, hear about their Award journeys and celebrate their achievements. Achieving your Award – and particularly your Gold…
Ben Robb and Warren Parry sealed the final two spots at this month’s TAB New Zealand Darts Masters following last weekend’s DPNZ ProTour double-header in Christchurch. Robb and Parry – who represented New Zealand at this year’s World Cup of Darts – will feature in the third and final World Series event in August, which…
The QV House Price Index for July shows the housing market correction is beginning to bite across most of New Zealand, with rising interest rates, credit constraints and inflationary pressures causing the national average home value to drop below $1,000,000 for the first time since September 2021. The average home decreased in value by 4.9%…
On 25 July 2022, nine New Zealand companies involved in civil maintenance, traffic management and urban delivery launched unique purpose-built FUSO eCanter trucks as part of two emission-reduction projects from Christchurch City Council and co funded by EECA The industry-leading FUSO eCanter 100% electric trucks have been fitted with a variety of application-specific body types….
New Zealand’s fastest growing, full-service telco and well-loved challenger brand 2degrees today announced appointments to its newly established Board. Liz Coutts has joined the Board as Chair and is joined by Russell Stanners and Kathy Meads as directors. The Board appointments follow the successful merger of Vocus New Zealand and 2degrees, and will further strengthen…
Christchurch City Council is meeting at 9.30am on Thursday 11 August. The main items on the agenda for the public part of the meeting are: The monthly reports from the Community Boards outlining the significant issues and projects in their areas. A report from the Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community Board recommending the Council approve an Expression of…
A small hand-written note listing the names of the original stonemasons who worked on the Citizens’ War Memorial has been found encased in the concrete core of the historic monument. This note was found inside a glass bottle encased within the Citizens’ War Memorial. The 85-year-old note was tightly rolled-up inside a glass bottle that…
Soil erosion benefits from planting poplar poles Around eight-thousand poplar and willow poles will be delivered to over 100 North Canterbury farms this year, thanks to Environment Canterbury’s Soil Conservation and Revegetation (SCAR) Programme. The four-year programme, which is co-funded by Environment Canterbury and the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI), and aims to reduce erosion…
Like the idea of having drinks and a chat with a famed writer? Then make sure you book in now for one of WORD Christchurch’s Faraway Near events at Tūranga’s TSB Space, where you can enjoy an evening of storytelling and conversation with a special international guest, who will be sitting life-sized at your table…
A strong Wellington contingent were represented in the winners at the 2022 Hi-tech awards – four of the 14 plaudits going to some of Te Upoko o Te Ika’s most creative thinkers. Sharesies Brooke Roberts, GNS Science, Summer of Tech and Seen Safety all taking home wins, while innovative tax software company, Hnry, nabbed a…
It feels so good to be here in Christchurch with you. To each and every one of you, President Peter Goodfellow, Board Members, Regional Chairs, office holders, Parliamentary colleagues, members and volunteers, thank you. Thank you for being part of National’s mission to take New Zealand forward. And thank you to our Leader, Christopher Luxon,…
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The New Zealand Bankers’ Association and the six participating banks have decided to expand the regional banking hubs trial until the end of 2023, opening four new model hubs and adapting the existing four. The Finance Minister launched NZBA’s regional banking hubs trial in November 2020, with hubs opened in Martinborough, Åpunake, Stoke and Twizel….