Category: Christchurch Updates

[ad_1] People studying with SIT | Te PÅ«kenga at its Southern region campuses will continue to enjoy SIT’s Zero Fees Scheme in 2024, Te PÅ«kenga – New Zealand In stitute of Skills and Technology has announced today. “Te PÅ«kenga was established to create a stronger vocational education and training network, to better serve ākonga (students)…

[ad_1] Site Safe New Zealand is excited to announce the launch of its first virtual reality (VR) health and safety training courses to New Zealand’s construction industry. From 15 August 2023, learners in Auckland will be able to book VR formats of the Foundation Passport Building Construction and Civil courses. These VR courses have been…

[ad_1] The Government’s decision today to prioritise new roads is the exact opposite of what Aotearoa needs right now and needs a rethink. “Aotearoa deserves a balanced transport network with rapid transit connecting more people where they want to go, not more urban motorways,” said Green Party transport spokesperson Julie Anne Genter. “We’re pleased to…

[ad_1] The Chris Hipkins Government today announced a nation-building transport programme which will grow the economy and create jobs, help Kiwi households and businesses cut emissions, and help Kiwis get around our regions and cities faster and safer. As part of this programme, the Government has identified 14 key strategic projects for Waka Kotahi to…

[ad_1] The Chinese Minister of Education Huai Jinpeng is in Wellington and Christchurch this week to reaffirm the importance of the two countries education relationship. “Education is one of the key pillars of the New Zealand-China relationship and a foundation for enduring links between our countries,” Jan Tinetti said. “Prime Minister Chris Hipkins’ recent visit…

[ad_1] The release of the DHL Super Rugby Pacific draw for 2024 has revealed an action-packed schedule headlined by fierce rivalries and fan-focused initiatives. With a handful of match venues to be confirmed in the coming weeks, the draw has been released earlier than ever before to ensure members and fans can begin planning for…

[ad_1] Tonight at 6pm, Allied health workers with their union – the Public Service Association Te PÅ«kenga Here Tikanga Mahi, their whānau, and communities, will rally at nine ‘Hour of Power’ events nationwide. “The Hour of Power is a call for urgent action for Allied health workers to receive pay equity as soon as possible,”…

[ad_1] Today the Government has introduced a Bill to Parliament to lower the voting age for local elections, following through on its commitment made following the Supreme Court declaring that the voting age of 18 for local and general elections is inconsistent with the Bill of Rights. This comes after the Review into the Future…

[ad_1] The racing community is mourning the death on Saturday morning of Lorraine Anderton, the matriarch of one of New Zealand’s most celebrated racing families. The wife for 63 years of Racing Hall of Fame horseman Brian Anderton, she had suffered poor health over the past 18 months, but that didn’t prevent her from continuing…

[ad_1] Kenny Rae had hoped to have multiple representation in Saturday’s three-year-old feature on his home track at Ruakaka but the stable is now down to a sole contender. The talented Whiskey Lies is currently under offer to Hong Kong interests and stakes winning stablemate Illicit Dreams will head south to Christchurch where Rae’s daughter…

[ad_1] After three successful releases, 143 hardy kakÄ«/black stilt are adapting to life in the snowy wilds of Te Manahuna/Mackenzie Basin. The captive-raised and critically endangered taonga were released into the Tasman and Godley rivers just in time for Conservation Week, running from August 14-20. The annual event celebrates conservation work across the country and…

[ad_1] Awapuni trainer Mark Oulaghan provided the highlight of the final day of the Riccarton Grand National meeting as he produced a winning double in the feature jumps events with stablemates West Coast and Berry The Cash. Rugged stayer West Coast was shooting for back-to-back titles in the Racecourse Hotel Motor Lodge 148th Grand National…

[ad_1] Awapuni trainer Mark Oulaghan provided the highlight of the final day of the Riccarton Grand National meeting as he produced a winning double in the feature jumps events with stablemates West Coast and Berry The Cash. Rugged stayer West Coast was shooting for back-to-back titles in the Racecourse Hotel Motor Lodge 148th Grand National…

[ad_1] New Zealand’s primary industry sector is making huge strides in reducing its reliance on fossil fuels and cutting carbon emissions in partnership with Government. Minister of Energy and Resources, Dr Megan Woods, has today announced support for 17 industrial energy users to help them stop using fossil fuels faster through the Government Investment in…

[ad_1] New Zealand’s primary industry sector is making huge strides in reducing its reliance on fossil fuels and cutting carbon emissions in partnership with Government. Minister of Energy and Resources, Dr Megan Woods, has today announced support for 17 industrial energy users to help them stop using fossil fuels faster through the Government Investment in…

[ad_1] Christchurch company Jet Junkies has withdrawn its permit application to run jet ski propelled boat tours to view marine mammals including upokohue/Hector’s dolphins in Whakaraupō/Lyttelton Harbour. The decision comes after a meeting with Department of Conservation (DOC) staff, during which a range of issues affecting the protection of Hector’s dolphins, and how targeted marine…

[ad_1] Doing things differently and striving for new ways to lift productivity and income helped earn Blair and Jody Drysdale of Hopefield Hemp the Innovation title at the Arable Awards of New Zealand 2023. Those hallmarks featured strongly among winners of many of the 12 awards presented tonight at Christchurch Airforce Museum in front of…

[ad_1] Riccarton Park has been a happy hunting ground for the I See Red Syndicate and the large contingent hope to add to their Grand National Hurdle-winning record with talented hurdler Suliman this Saturday. Prepared by Hastings trainers Paul Nelson and Corrina McDougal, the son of Redwood has impressed this campaign claiming both the Awapuni…

[ad_1] A Port Hills ranger has cautioned Hurunui to act against the ecological invader Spur Valerian while there is still time. At a recent meeting in the Hurunui District Library in Amberley, Christchurch City Council Port Hills Ranger Di Carter said there was an opportunity for Hurunui to contain the spread of Spur Valerian (Centranthus…

[ad_1] A Port Hills ranger has cautioned Hurunui to act against the ecological invader Spur Valerian while there is still time. At a recent meeting in the Hurunui District Library in Amberley, Christchurch City Council Port Hills Ranger Di Carter said there was an opportunity for Hurunui to contain the spread of Spur Valerian (Centranthus…

[ad_1] Dawn Parade has often left trainer Tony Pike scratching his head, but his last two performances have been more in line with the talent he possesses. The six-year-old is a mercurial character and if he puts his best foot forward he promises to be a major player in the Waikato Stud Foxbridge Plate Day…

[ad_1] King Country shearers Jack Fagan and Clay Harris have wrapped up a busy season in the UK by each winning two finals in a series of back-to-back competitions at different venues in England and Wales. Treading the trails followed by father Sir David Fagan 30-40 years ago and having finished runner-up to new World…

[ad_1] University of Otago experts are calling for additional and more timely cataract surgeries in Aotearoa after research found patients who have the operation have a lower chance of getting dementia. In a recent journal article, ophthalmologist and lead author Dr Francesc March, of the University of Otago’s Department of Medicine says recent research out…

[ad_1] Former stakes-winning apprentice jockey Ashley Frye will be back in the saddle at Riccarton on Wednesday, but this time in the amateur ranks. Frye loved her time as an apprentice, winning 75 races in her two-year stint, including two at stakes level, before a race fall brought an end to her professional riding career….

[ad_1] Former stakes-winning apprentice jockey Ashley Frye will be back in the saddle at Riccarton on Wednesday, but this time in the amateur ranks. Frye loved her time as an apprentice, winning 75 races in her two-year stint, including two at stakes level, before a race fall brought an end to her professional riding career….

[ad_1] Two-time leukaemia survivor Josh Komen is celebrating another milestone, as the charity he froze for is named a finalist in the 2023 New Zealand Event Awards. Josh Komen, the first ever ambassador for Rānui House, was the brains and bravery behind the Take the Challenge, Embrace the Cold event, which saw Josh set New…

[ad_1] We are saddened to share that the funding for our Social Emergency Crisis Service from the Ministry of Social Development will be discontinued from October 1st, 2023. The Loft has been a lifeline for hundreds of individuals each year, offering much-needed assistance to those facing family violence, mental health struggles, housing insecurities, poverty, and…

[ad_1] Aotearoa New Zealand’s residential property downturn continues to decelerate, with the nation’s three-month rolling rate of decline reducing for the fourth straight month. The QV House Price Index for July 2023 shows the average home decreased in value by 1.5% nationally this quarter, which is a smaller rate of decline than the 1.8% change…

[ad_1] Sarah Hurrell took out her trainer’s license to continue Half Of Nothing’s racing career, and the grey mare rewarded her efforts when recording her first training win at Hawera on Sunday. “I was hopeful,” Hurrell said. “Her first run back was okay and at Awapuni the track was way too heavy for her, so…

[ad_1] TAB is proud to be all aboard New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing’s (NZTR) The Grand Tour Racing Festival for 2023-24, including adding a big cherry on top for the winners of the Entain New Zealand Punter of the Year competition at Hastings on 14 October. The Grand Tour, in its second year, focuses on New…