The Human Rights Commission is urging people in Aotearoa New Zealand to ‘give no voice to racism’ as it launches a new campaign featuring celebrated film maker Taika Waititi. Based on real-life experiences of racism in this country, the campaign aims to raise awareness of racist behaviour and the harm caused to those on the…
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T-Beams heading to West Coast from Christchurch for Ahaura bridge build from Wednesday
People who drive on State Highway 73, Christchurch to Arthur’s Pass, may encounter very long truck and trailer units from Wednesday, 22 July. The trucks are carrying 30-metre long concrete beams for the new Ahaura Bridge. The trucks will leave Christchurch early in the morning at 4.30 am, Monday, Wednesday and Fridays-, travel via State…
‘Thousands use Air New Zealand credit tool’
Air New Zealand’s online credit tool is proving helpful with customers already redeeming $1.36 million in credit. The online tool went live yesterday and allows customers who hold credit directly with the airline to manage their credit online. Air New Zealand Chief Commercial and Customer Officer Cam Wallace says it’s been promising to see such…
Rockfall canopy south of Kaikoura traffic update – NZTA
The first stage of permanent rockfall protection is now underway, south of Kaikōura, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency and NCTIR (North Canterbury Transport Infrastructure Recovery alliance). The work is at a rockfall-prone corner between Peketa and the Parititahi Tunnels. This project and the traffic implications, with additional waiting times to the south of the…
Matariki in the Zone 2020
Once again Avebury House, Richmond Community Garden and Avon-Ōtākaro Network present a fun, winter-warming event by the Ōtākaro-Avon River Corridor. This Sunday July 19th, Matariki in the Zone is back! There will be live music from the Natural Magic Pirates, Lisa Tui Jonathan Ensemble, Nich the Violinist and Tu tapatahi Kapa Haka group have a…
Innovation aims to boost safety for young rugby players
Innovation aims to boost safety for young rugby players While concussion is a recognised problem in contact sports like rugby, it is generally accepted that wearing padded headgear does little to mitigate the risk. Collaborative research at the University of Canterbury is now putting that to the test, with an innovative prototype set to be…