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A month of free activities to get Pasifika people moving together is kicking off in Christchurch. The Pasifika Fitness Challenge is being led by the Tangata Atumotu Trust with support from the Ministry of Pacific Peoples and Christchurch City Council. Tangata Atumotu Team Leader, Suli Tuitaupe says the first Pasifika Fitness Challenge, held in November…
An innovative Christchurch-specific web app, SmartView, needs your vote. Created by the Christchurch City Council’s Smart City programme, SmartView is a finalist in the IDC 2021 Smart City Asia Pacific Awards (SCAPA), recognising the best Smart City initiatives in the region. People can show their support for the essential digital destination for Christchurch residents and…
A drop-in session for the Wheels to Wings – Papanui ki Waiwhetū cycleway has been postponed because of the COVID-19 alert level change. The drop-in session was scheduled to take place at the Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Community Centre between 10.30am and 12.30pm this Thursday, 4 March. “We are going to re-schedule the drop-in session and extend…
Christchurch City Council is scouting for new uses for the high performance sports centre in Burnside’s Jellie Park. The centre – the Apollo Project Centre – was built after the earthquakes to provide a temporary home for High Performance Sport New Zealand (HPSNZ) because they had lost the use of the sports facilities at Queen…
After nearly half a century in Cathedral Square, Christchurch’s former police kiosk will be demolished from this week. The removal of the kiosk, which is no longer fit for purpose, will make way for the eventual relocation of the Citizens’ War Memorial into the Square. The tilia tree beside the kiosk will be carefully removed…
Events that have been cancelled include: Christchurch Holi-Festival of Colours, scheduled for 6 March Children’s Day in the Residential Red Zone, scheduled for 7 March Secondary Schools Waka Ama Champs, scheduled for 6 March Lazy Sundays, scheduled for 7 March Events that have been postponed include: Armageddon Christchurch, scheduled for 6 and 7 March 2021…
Professor Michael Plank, and Shaun Hendy and Siouxsie Wiles (UoA) comment on the change of alert levels in @ConversationEDU – saying that the “go hard and go early” approach puts us in the best position to track any epidemiological links to the new case, and prevent a large undetected outbreak. More at the source
The site where Hornby’s new multi-use community facility is going to be built has been blessed ahead of work starting on the multimillion-dollar project. “With the site blessed, earth works can now start on site and the community can finally see physical progress being made on their new multi-use centre,’’ says Christchurch City Councillor Jimmy…
A special concert to mark the quake anniversary heads the many events in the city, along with community fun days, a farewell to the godwits and sporting challenges. Ōtautahi Together A free concert – featuring Bic Runga – in the Botanic Gardens will mark the 10th anniversary of Christchurch’s February 22, 2011, earthquake. The concert, Ōtautahi Together,…
The change in COVID-19 alert levels has impacted on plans for Ōtautahi Together and other major events in the city today. “Because our region is now under Level 2 restrictions, which limit the size of gatherings, events that were planned today are having to be either postponed or scaled back,’’ says Mary Richardson, who leads…
Christchurch cemented its Antarctic Gateway status when American polar aviator and explorer Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd based several Antarctic expeditions here from the 1920s to 1950s, including the first Operation Deep Freeze that established McMurdo Station in 1957. Christchurch remains the gateway for the US Antarctic Program. Italy, South Korea, France, Germany, China, and…
Fake news was a thing long before Donald Trump — just ask the ancient Greeks In the US today, a fundamentally ill-informed public produces inferior laws & weak administration, writes Professor Peter Field for The Conversation, in an article that claims compares the ‘fake news’ of today with Athens 26 centuries ago. Plato and Aristotle,…
Promising young artist Christian Lamont features in an innovative screen-based collaboration with his former University of Canterbury (UC) lecturer Steve Carr at Te Uru Waitakere Contemporary Gallery, Auckland, from tomorrow. nn More at the source
From our Chair: Draft Long-Term Plan adopted for consultation Jenny Hughey, Chair, Environment Canterbury Yesterday marked a milestone for the elected members of the Canterbury Regional Council, with their draft Long-Term Plan 2021-31 adopted for public consultation. From 8 March we will be asking for your feedback on the activity proposed in the plan, and…
A collective commitment to urgent climate action will deliver many benefits for Christchurch and Banks Peninsula, says Councillor Sara Templeton. Cr Templeton chairs Christchurch City Council’s Sustainability and Community Resilience Committee, which today agreed to release for public consultation the Draft Ōtautahi Christchurch Climate Change Strategy. The draft strategy outlines our four climate goals for…
A song that reflects on Christchurch’s journey since the deadly earthquake on 22 February 2011 is being released today by critically acclaimed Kiwi musician Bic Runga. She will perform the song live for the first time at a special concert, Ōtautahi Together, this Sunday on the Archery Lawn of the Botanic Gardens. She has written…
Christchurch City Council is challenging aspects of a proposed new law that could result in all reticulated water supplies having to be chemically disinfected. In a submission on the Water Services Bill, the Council says it supports the general thrust of the bill and thinks that it will improve the safety of drinking water supplies…
Christchurch City Council has signalled it plans to reduce the amount of funding support it provides to the Christchurch Foundation. The Christchurch Foundation is the charitable organisation that was set up in 2017 to actively collect, manage and distribute funds for a wide range of activities and projects that provide betterment for Christchurch. Under a…
New startup helps seniors join the digital age Helping older people use technology to connect with their friends and family is the goal of a new business venture set up by three University of Canterbury (UC) graduates. University of Canterbury (UC) graduate Phoebe McCaughan tutors a client as part of a new Christchurch startup called…
Vigilance remains important in crop residue burning season Crop residue burning season is upon us, and it is important that rules and requirements are followed to manage the adverse effects. Crop burning concerns Crop residue burning (also known as stubble burning) plays an important role in New Zealand’s cropping systems. Reports of ‘out of control’…
A Polar Law approach to climate change? Who is legally responsible for protecting our ice caps? Could a Polar approach to climate change strengthen political and legal responses to climate change and other human activities in both the Arctic and Antarctic regions? “We’re exploring whether we can readily and clearly identify a set of rules…
Taniwha Gully ancient rock art protected by funding Ancient rock art, including a taniwha on the ceiling of a cave near Pleasant Point, will be further protected thanks to $14,000 of Immediate Steps biodiversity funding over two years. The area, a 10ha property leased by the Ngāi Tahu Māori Rock Art Trust named Taniwha Gully,…
Pilot project to address dust issues in the McLeans Island area We are undertaking a pilot project focused on gathering better information and data about dust levels in the McLeans Island area. The aim of the March pilot is to better understand the community’s experience of dust, collect data from a variety of sources, and ultimately help reduce resident’s exposure to dust and improve…
Canterbury student sets sail on environmental voyage An 18-year-old with a passion for conservation is about to jump on board an ocean adventure to the subtropical Kermadec Islands. University of Canterbury (UC) Engineering student Bethany Kaye-Blake is heading to the Kermadec Islands on a BLAKE Expedition. Kaye-Blake (Ngāi Tahu), who grew up in Wellington, says…
Donor’s $3 million gift expands options for southern scholars A distinguished neurologist and philanthropist’s generous gift of NZ$3 million will support southern students to pursue their studies in Science, Music, Health Sciences and Engineering at the University of Canterbury (UC) and University of Otago. It will also allow more postgraduate students from both universities to…
UC project develops battery prototype for New Zealand Red Cross A University of Canterbury engineering project has helped to develop the first prototype of a portable power unit to help deploy more effective mobile radio transmitters into emergency situations for the Red Cross. The project has the potential to make a significant difference for emergency…
Nanotechnology is poised to transform today’s conventional information processing systems. University of Canterbury (UC) researchers are leading the way in developing such technology, using nanoparticle networks. Te Pūtea Rangahau a Marsden, the Marsden Fund, has granted $889,000 for an exciting new study at UC to test the power of these next generation ‘neuromorphic’ computer chips….
Lake Alexandrina planting day boosted by $4600 grant The Lake Alexandrina Conservation Trust has planted 1000 native sedges at West Creek, and another 2000 are on the way, thanks to almost $5000 grant of Immediate Steps biodiversity funding (IMS). The planting took place recently with help from 18 Trust members, farmers and Fish and Game…
Christchurch and Banks Peninsula residents who live or work near waterways or the coast are being encouraged this month to find out if they are in a tsunami evacuation zone. “Living close to the water means that we do need to be prepared for tsunamis,’’ says Christchurch City Council Head of Civil Defence and Emergency…
Christchurch City Council’s draft 10-year budget lays the foundation for the city’s continued growth and will ensure the core infrastructure that residents rely on is kept in good condition, says Mayor Lianne Dalziel. Today, the Council agreed in principle to adopt the Draft 2021-31 Long Term Plan and release it for public consultation. It will…