The Government’s recent housing package announcement primarily focused on measures to dampen housing demand, particularly from those who provide rental accommodation services, rather than the key drivers of inadequate housing supply. Focusing on these measures is likely to have little effect on housing affordability in the long run. However, it is expected we will see…
Category: Christchurch Updates
Experience no substitute for risk management – WorkSafe
The death of a West Coast flooring company employee has drawn a strong warning from WorkSafe New Zealand to businesses not to rely on the experience of workers in the absence of proper risk identification and management. In March 2019 an employee of Coastwide Flooring Limited was installing carpet in a Greymouth building using a…
Natural Paint Co seeks 1.2m capital to further growth plans
Disruptive eco-friendly paint brand, Natural Paint Co is seeking a NZ$1.2m capital raise through online investment platform, Snowball Effect, to fund future growth including streamlining business operations and a pilot entry into the Australian market. Founded in Christchurch by James Mount and Grace Glass in 2015, the Kiwi-owned and operated manufacturer of sustainable plant-based paints…
Access Radio hits 40 – and launches a book
Access media throughout Aotearoa are celebrating a milestone – turning 40 and launching a book about their history. The grassroots network of 12 NZ On Air-funded community access radio stations has evolved over 40 years into an alliance of broadcasters that transmit daily in more than 49 languages, and publish a massively diverse array of…
Physical punishment of children happening less, but still common – study
There is a clear downward trend in the number of parents using physical violence as a punishment in New Zealand, but its use is still relatively common, a new University of Otago study reveals. Anti-smacking legislation that prohibited the use of physical punishment of children was introduced in New Zealand in 2007. The Otago study,…
Allpress Espresso to be acquired by Asahi beverages
Kiwi premium fresh coffee business Allpress is set to continue its global expansion after being purchased by Oceania’s leading beverages company Asahi Beverages. The move will accelerate the growth of the homegrown success story, which will remain headquartered in Auckland. The purchase also marks Asahi Beverages’ entry into New Zealand’s $200 million fresh coffee market…
Te Ohaka at Ara Presents Showcase of Start-ups
On the 21st of April, staff from Ara were invited to meet and mingle with some of the current crop of start-ups at Te Åhaka – the Centre for Growth and Innovation. The aim of the event was to help the Ara community gain a deeper understanding of just how the Centre – a partnership…
Garry Diack appointed new Ravensdown CEO
Ravensdown has announced Garry Diack as its new CEO, replacing Greg Campbell who has held the position at the farmer-owned co-operative for the past eight years. Diack joins Ravensdown from his position as CEO and Executive Director of Tait Communications on 19 July 2021. He has over 30 years’ experience of improving corporate performance, effective…
Fire and Emergency New Zealand opens three new facilities in Christchurch
Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s commitment to rebuilding and enhancing its facilities in Christchurch in partnership with the community is being reinforced with the opening of three new buildings in two days. Ilam Fire Station and the Ilam Fire Engineering Facility The new Ilam Fire Station and the Ilam Fire Engineering Facility were opened today…
Man appearing in court after death in Canterbury
Police are investigating the death of a 68-year-old man following an incident north of Timaru on 30 April. The man passed away in Christchurch Hospital yesterday evening. A 28-year-old man has been arrested and will be appearing in Timaru District Court tomorrow. Charges are yet to be confirmed. No other people are being sought in…
Kiwi young guns join Aussie star for Ruapuna FT60 test
Three of New Zealand’s best single seater prospects – including the champions of Formula Ford – will join one of Australia’s young guns and step aboard Toyota’s FT60 for the car’s first run at the Mike Pero Motorsport Park in Christchurch tomorrow. It’s not only an opportunity for the young drivers to experience a state-of-the-art…
High pressure holds for rest of working week – MetService
A ridge of high pressure holds strong for the rest of the working week, bringing settled and dry conditions across Aotearoa says MetService. The majority of the country will see partly cloudy or foggy mornings, followed by fine afternoons, however a front pushes onto Fiordland and Westland tonight and into Tuesday morning. MetService meteorologist Ashlee…
Singapore Airlines celebrates 45 years connecting NZ to the world
On 2 May 1976 Singapore Airlines (SIA) launched its first service between Singapore and New Zealand, beginning what has become a 45-year strong connection between the two countries. Operating a Boeing 707 fan-jet via Sydney, Auckland joined the Singapore Airlines network at the same time as major international destinations Paris and Dubai, bringing the SIA…
Appeal aims to raise $200,000 for busy winter – Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue
The Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue helicopter service was busier than ever in 2020 with a substantial increase in mission numbers, and the trend is continuing in 2021. Across a turbulent year, the helicopter crews were tasked to 869 missions, an eight per cent increase in mission numbers compared to 2019. May is Chopper Appeal…
New Year’s Honours recipients recognised – FENZ
Fire and Emergency New Zealand personnel from ÅpÅtiki, Kaikohe, Westport, Ohakune and Kirwee were presented with their New Year’s Honours by Governor-General Patsy Reddy at Government House in Wellington today. Syd Hughes and Bruce Thompson were honoured with Queen’s Service Medals for service to Fire and Emergency New Zealand and their communities. Jim Powdrill, Kevin…
Samsung partners with NZME’s ‘KICK’ to support new Kiwi musicians
Samsung has teamed up with New Zealand’s newest digital audio brand KICK, to support new and emerging Kiwi musicians during New Zealand Music Month. KICK was launched on iHeartRadio in April by seven New Zealand Broadcasting School graduates who are completing internships at New Zealand Media and Entertainment (NZME). “We’ve built a killer alternative playlist…
Leading Carbon Conference announces kew keynotes
CEP today announced a raft of additional speakers for its “Regenerating New Zealand” conference in Christchurch later this month on 26 and 27 May. A buoyant Mike Hopkins, CEP CEO, issued a challenge to everyone in New Zealand engaged in sustainability, decarbonisation and energy efficiency “to find a better coverage, better value and more informative”…
Ara’s Broadcasting School radio station reaches ‘Fever’ pitch
From Monday the 3rd of May, groovy disco tunes entered Christchurch’s airwaves courtesy of Ara’s New Zealand Broadcasting School’s student station for 2021: Fever FM. In April, the cohort of second-year broadcasting students pitched their radio station ideas to an expert panel of tutors and industry members, each team hoping that their idea would be…
No new community cases; 3 new cases of Covid-19 in managed isolation; 3 historical cases
There are no new cases of COVID-19 to report in the community in New Zealand today. There are three new cases and three historical cases to report in recent returnees in managed isolation facilities, since the Ministry’s last update yesterday. Five previously reported cases have now recovered. The total number of active cases in New…
Body-cameras essential for protection of frontline police – Sensible Sentencing Trust
The Sensible Sentencing Trust is calling on the government to introduce body cameras for all frontline police officers. “With more and more officers being attacked and constant online cell-phone footage of alleged violent arrests with little or no context – body cameras is a no-brainer,” says Darroch Ball co-leader of Sensible Sentencing Trust. “We now…
Ara Ake to bring new energy innovators to Taranaki
New energy innovators will get the chance to showcase their cutting-edge ideas to Taranaki’s energy industry and investors as part of Ara Ake’s backing of the Orion Energy Accelerator competition. Ara Ake has thrown its support behind the competition, which is a nationwide initiative calling for ground-breaking energy innovations that will help reduce New Zealand’s…
Tourism industry keen to partner with Govt on revitalisation – TIA
The tourism industry is looking forward to working with the Government on its plan to build a bright future for tourism in New Zealand, peak association Tourism Industry Aotearoa says. “More than 700 New Zealand tourism operators attending TRENZ Hui 2021 in Christchurch this week have shown they are committed to the sustainable future of…
Settled weather comes to an end – MetService
A ridge of high pressure holds for the rest of the working week, bringing settled conditions for most says MetService, but this gives way to a wet and windy weekend, especially for western areas. Many areas across Aotearoa will see plenty of blue sky for the rest of the working week. Morning cloud, and a…
Ministry of Education announces support for Puhoro STEM Academy
The Associate Minister for MÄori Education Kelvin Davis has announced $2.97 million in funding that will be rolled out over three years for the MÄori STEM academy developed at Massey University which will see thousands of rangatahi able to access the groundbreaking PÅ«horo programme. The PÅ«horo STEM Academy has become a transformational springboard for MÄori…
‘Welcome help’ for South Island tourism regions hit hard by Covid-19
Two key Canterbury tourism regions are among the five South Island communities targeted for specific support through a $200 million Tourism Communities Plan announced today by Tourism Minister Stuart Nash. He announced a raft of measures aimed at supporting the tourism industry in his speech to the tourism industry’s annual TRENZ conference being held in…
Kiwi Midwife writes and records song with her band
“We Wanna Be Paid” Midwife Pam Colbert has put her skills out for all to see on You Tube. No, not the skill as a midwife but her other skill as a song writer and musician with her band Tyneegiant Pam is a community-based midwife (Lead Maternity Carer) in Rotorua, and is also a mum…
Thousands set to descend on Rotorua Marathon – Athletics NZ
Runners and walkers of all abilities and experience levels are set to descend on one of the most beautiful parts of the country this weekend when the iconic Rotorua Marathon is held for the 57th time on Saturday. With around 4,000 entrants expected to take part, it is set to be the most popular Rotorua…
Firearms incident in Christchurch | Voxy.co.nz
Police are appealing for sightings of 23-year-old Brandon Jarden, who is actively being sought by Police in relation to a firearms related event which occurred in Burnside, Christchurch shortly before 12pm today. He is considered dangerous and should not be approached by the public. Police are undertaking enquiries to locate Mr Jarden, who is believed…
Update on firearms incident in Christchurch
The 23-year-old man who was being sought by Police in relation to a firearms related event in Burnside today has now been located by Police. The man will appear in the Christchurch District Court tomorrow facing several charges. These are still being confirmed. Police thank members of the public for their assistance and patience.
Lincoln Graduation returns to town after 11 years away
The first Lincoln University Graduation at the Christchurch Town Hall since the Christchurch earthquakes also includes a celebration after last year’s COVID-19 cancellation. Lincoln graduates and graduands (those yet to graduate) will be back in town on Thursday 13 and Friday 14 May, for the first time in 11 years. The last time the University’s…