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Earthquake Commission Chief Executive Sid Miller today thanked the Claimant Reference Group (CRG) for its advocacy of the interests of claimants as they negotiate EQC claims management processes. The CRG was established in October 2018 and has worked with EQC to provide feedback and advice about key issues and workstreams in order to improve the…
Åtautahi Community Housing Trust (ÅCHT ) is behind the newest addition to community housing in East Christchurch. Officially opened today (Friday), the 19-home -Reg Stillwell Place, (189 Palmers Rd, New Brighton), is the first such development on the boundary of New Brighton and the Red Zone. ÅCHT Chief Executive, Cate Kearney, says the new development…
“It is disturbing to learn that evidence from senior public servants to the Royal Commission into the Christchurch mosque attacks will be withheld in full,” says ACT Justice and Firearms Law Reform spokesperson Nicole McKee. “Firstly, this was not the impression given in statements from the Commission in recent days, which noted that only some…
Plunket Shield leaders Canterbury are now also sitting on the top rung of the national one-day ladder, after three results were gleaned from a weather-affected opening round of The Ford Trophy today. Sean Davey’s sensational 6-30 on List A debut was among the top dozen performances in New Zealand List A history, and was second…
In many ways, we’re all a captive audience this summer, and Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o WaiwhetÅ«’s All Art All Summer season will bring local crowds face to face with work from local artists and some of its must-see treasures from 5 December 2020. “In terms of tourism and travel, it’s going to be…
Take a trip through time this summer with some of Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o WhaihetÅ«’s must-see treasures – works of art dating from Greek and Roman antiquity to the present – when As Time Unfolds opens on Saturday 5 December. “With many Kiwi families exploring their own back yard this summer, As Time…
The NZ property market is one of the most talked about topics right now. Open letters, debate, finger pointing, helpful suggestions – there’s no shortage of any of these things. And the latest CoreLogic House Price Index (HPI) is likely to only add fuel to the fire. According to the CoreLogic HPI for November, nationwide…
Canterbury Cricket are thrilled to announce that the first official match under the new lights at Hagley Oval on Sunday Jan 10th will be FREE ENTRY. Last summer’s ‘Own the Oval’ initiative was a resounding success with over 2,800 fans attending the doubleheader between the Canterbury and Wellington – the second largest attendance at a…
Canterbury health teams have been recognised in the prestigious international UNIVANTS of Healthcare Excellence Awards that recognise teams “who have achieved measurably better healthcare performance through unity and avant-garde thinking”. UNIVANTS, which stands for ‘unity’ and ‘avant-garde’ is a healthcare industry award that annually recognises teams who collaborate across disciplines and transform healthcare delivery, and…
New traffic lights, cyclist and pedestrian facilities and a new link road and roundabout are among changes being proposed in West Melton, as Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency looks to make it safer and easier for people to get around the busy village. Insights from key stakeholders including Selwyn District Council, West Melton School and…
A mentoring collaboration programme is helping to enable a smooth transition for students to tertiary education at Åtautahi Christchurch’s Linwood College. The pilot initiative, delivered via the Akiaki Äkonga | Student Experience team, was launched in term three of the 2020 school year as part of UC’s Pathways to Tertiary programme. Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic |…
Te PÅ«tahi Centre for Architecture and City-making is seeking nominations of buildings to feature in Open Christchurch – a one-weekend festival of exceptional architecture. The cornerstone of Open Christchurch is one-weekend-only access to great buildings that are not usually open to the public. “Open Christchurch literally throws the doors open. It will enable people to…
Richie McCaw and newcomer Will Jordan sign on for third Hot Springs Spas T20 Christchurch Black Clash Legends Richie McCaw and Craig McMillan represent the old guard while in form Crusaders and All Blacks back Will Jordan brings some youthful spice to the trio of Canterbury sporting heroes to sign on for the Hot Springs…
The Royal Commission’s 792 page report was today presented to Governor-General, the Rt Hon Dame Patsy Reddy. The title of the report is Ko tÅ tÄtou kÄinga tÄnei: Report of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the terrorist attack on Christchurch masjidain on 15 March 2019. Ko tÅ tÄtou kÄinga tÄnei means “this is our…
Minister for Internal Affairs Jan Tinetti has today received the Royal Commission of Inquiry report into the Terrorist Attack on Christchurch Mosques, and will table it in Parliament on Tuesday December 8. “I know this will have been a challenging process for whānau, survivors and witnesses of the terrorist attack and I want to acknowledge…
By Foundation Against Islamophobia and Racism (FAIR) “We demand that the government act in a transparent manner to publicly release the full Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Terrorist Attack on Christchurch Mosques and act upon the recommendations and findings with urgency following its hand over to the Governor-General on 26th November,” said FAIR spokesperson…
A select group of female Enterprise and Digital Innovation students studying for their degree in IT at Ara were key contributors to the ‘Engaging Girls’ in Digital Technologies’ hui, organised by ImpactED in collaboration with Creative Trust and with support from the Ministry of Education. At the event, held at TÅ«ranga on Wednesday 30th September,…
Pain, suffering and… inconvenience? The End of Life Act will kill our vulnerable at a time when they need our care and protection.
A photograph of Hooker Lake in Canterbury has been awarded New Zealand’s most beautiful view. The picture was one of over 500 entries submitted of stunning vistas from across the country to a competition held by eye health charity Macular Degeneration NZ. Images of Pouakai Tarns in Tarakanaki and Riwaka Resurgence in Nelson complete the…
Prolific Ara researcher and tutor Amit Sarkar has recently been described as a ‘smart city’ expert after a project that he worked on won a City of Regensburg civic award for sustainable local government practices. The award, presented on October 7th at the historic Reichssaal of the Old Town Hall, is one of three environmental…
A Kaupapa MÄori analysis of the multiple dimensions of cannabis and methamphetamine use is the focus of a $554,000 postdoctoral fellowship awarded to MÄori health researcher Dr Erena Wikaire (NgÄpuhi, NgÄti Hine, Te Kapotai, Te Hikutu). The Hohua Tutengaehe Fellowship is one of several career development awards announced today by the Health Research Council of…
In July 1970, the South Island Zoological Society (SIZS) was formed with a vision to create a major wildlife park in Christchurch. Such an ambitious project captured the imagination of Canterbury people. Within weeks, the Society grew from the eight founding members to over 100 people. It took a further six years of planning, fundraising…
Judges for the Sustainable Business Awards have announced five finalists for the Resilience in Crisis Award. The winner will be chosen by public vote. The new Resilience in Crisis Award has been created to recognise business resilience in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic. It is focused on successful responses with sustainability outcomes and is…
A thrilling Farah Palmer Cup season was decided in the 81st minute of today’s Final with Canterbury scoring a late try to win 8-7 over Waikato in Christchurch. Canadian lock Cindy Nelles was the hero for the home team, crashing over the line for her team’s only try in the last play of the game….
Kiwis will be the first in the world to score early bird dining deals when First Table availability rolls over at 9pm tonight. The booking platform allows users to book the first table of the night at local restaurants to receive 50% off their food bill for dining off-peak. Until today, First Table fans would…
There are seven cases of COVID-19 to report from managed isolation in New Zealand today, and no new community cases. Of the seven cases we are reporting today: – one case arrived from the United States on 26 October – one case arrived from the Ukraine on 26 October – two cases arrived from Qatar…
There are two cases of COVID-19 to report from managed isolation in New Zealand today, and no new community cases. Of the two cases we are reporting today: – one case arrived from Amsterdam via Singapore on 23 October – one case arrived from the UK via Dubai and Malaysia on 19 October Both cases…
By Andy McGechan, www.BikesportNZ.com A rare mistake on the track on Sunday means Wainuiomata’s Jake Whitaker has put himself in a difficult position in his bid to defend his national off-road title. The 29-year-old father-of-one has the outright lead in the 2020 New Zealand Extreme Off-Road Championship series after the third round of four was…
There are four new cases of COVID-19 to report from managed isolation in New Zealand today, and no new community cases. Of the four cases we are reporting today: – One case is an international mariner staying at the Sudima in Christchurch, detected at day 15 testing as a close contact of a day 6…
Students from Otago Polytechnic’s Food Design Institute are collaborating with a range of partners to develop a culinary experience that will culminate in a “Walking Supper” in Dunedin’s Vogel St heritage area on Monday 9 November. Working with Precinct Food, Good Good and Moiety, and using products from nominated suppliers, the Year-2 students are aiming…