Updates

  • Open Day ‘opens eyes’ to study at Ara – Te Pukenga

    The Ara |Te PÅ«kenga Summer Open day was the busiest in many years with a Canterbury heatwave no barrier to hundreds of students seeking to explore study options. Organisers said there was something for everyone with information on study pathways, student support and enrolments as well as the opportunity to talk one-on-one with tutors and…

  • Mindful water use needed as temperatures rise

    Christchurch residents are being urged to reduce their water use with hot and dry conditions forecast for the coming weeks. Water demand in Christchurch is increasing, and at peak times there’s already pressure on the water supply network.   Top tips – Hold your hoses – Using a handheld hose to water your garden gives you…

  • International astronomers to converge on Christchurch

    “Christchurch is not just another big city that could be anywhere in the world, but a destination with a real point of difference for delegates. It will be a lifetime experience for them to meet with local academics and they will have incredible opportunities for pre and post touring and field trips,” Arnold says. Dr…

  • New and old faces in Stags, Hinds squads for Christchurch – CDCA

    A long-awaited Stags recall, a fresh T20 captain, and a brand new face in the Hinds are all features of the Central teams heading to Hagley Oval for this Friday’s Dream11 Super Smash T20 doubleheader. The recall is Bevan Small who is no stranger to top level domestic cricket after 89 matches across all three…

  • Christchurch’s recycling facility benefits from $16.8m upgrade

    Residents are being reminded to continue recycling correctly following a $16.8 million upgrade of the city’s recycling facility. EcoCentral has overhauled its Materials Recovery Facility in Parkhouse Road, Sockburn, using a $16.8 million grant that it received from the Ministry for the Environment’s special Covid-19 Response and Recovery Fund. It has installed new equipment, including…

  • 60th Taihape Shears is a biggie

    Something to celebrate at Taihape Shears A small group of shearers is today crutching more than 1000 sheep near Taihape in preparation for the Saturday’s 60th Taihape A and P Show Shears, one of the biggest shearing and woolhandling competitions in New Zealand each year. About 150 shearers and woolhandlers are expected, about as big…