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[ad_1] Rangatahi Boogie Grab your kids, their siblings and mates and head to the Edmonds Band Rotunda by the Ōtākaro Avon River for Rangatahi Boogie on Saturday afternoon. Show us your moves to waiata (song) from our favourite singing storytellers Greg Malcolm and Jenny Ward and Anika Moa (Ngāpuhi, Te Aupōuri). Head down from 2…
[ad_1] MyWay by Metro’s record-breaking year: 24-year patronage high recorded in Timaru Timaru’s on-demand public transport system, MyWay by Metro, has recorded the highest level of patronage in the city for almost a quarter of a century. Almost 267,000 passenger trips were recorded in Timaru over the 2023-24 Financial Year, surpassing the previous record of…
[ad_1] The upgrade is being carried out in three stages and is scheduled for completion in mid-2026. Minor on-site preparations will begin at the end of August. “We are installing new, bigger pipes to help meet increasing demands on our wastewater network generated by our growing city. People may see our contractors onsite soon, as…
[ad_1] The international tribute band are locked and loaded to bring a night of iconic Queen covers to revellers at the NYE24 community celebration put on by Christchurch City Council. Formed in 2006, the highly skilled group of musicians have mastered the art of replicating Queen’s music and live performances – regularly touring internationally and…
[ad_1] The video starts in November 2023, just ahead of work beginning on the roof support structure and culminates with the first section of roof being installed in the south stand along Tuam Street last week. “We have a team of around 350 currently working on site to deliver the project, and collectively we’ve just…
[ad_1] Pest trees – working together to protect bat habitats Managing problem trees in areas with ecological habitats can be challenging, but work is still possible with careful consideration. Recently, our kaimahi have worked with landowners to address hazardous and pest willow trees, focusing on preserving native bat habitats. Preserving bat habitat in Pleasant Point…
[ad_1] And one the team is achieving having rehomed 45 dogs so far in 2024. Greyhounds, bull breeds, beardies and pugs are just the beginning when it comes to the 321 dogs that have spent a stay at the Shelter this year. Staffy cross Rosco chilling at home 11-month-old staffy cross, Rosco, spent 26 days…
[ad_1] Council backs its local Ngāi Tahu Representation Act Councillors have reaffirmed their support for mana whenua representatives at the decision-making table, voting to retain the Canterbury Regional Council (Ngāi Tahu Representation) Act. The depth of feeling was evident during discussion at today’s Council meeting as several Councillors spoke of the gains that had been…
[ad_1] Ted Talks – August 2024 Hear from Kaikōura Water Zone Committee chair Ted Howard about the latest in Kaikōura’s water management. Kia ora koutou. To start, on behalf of the committee I want to acknowledge that the last few months have been particularly hard on many in our rural community as they battle drought…
[ad_1] Olympians may make it look easy but artistic swimming takes a lot of practice. Canterbury Artistic Swimming offers classes at Christchurch City Council’s Taiora QEII, Matatiki Hornby Centre and Graham Condon for beginners to start people off on their gold medal journey. Coach Liaison Kylie McEwen said the phone hasn’t stopped ringing with people…
[ad_1] Rejuvenating the Jed for the next generation An environmental ‘vision’ for the Jed River catchment in Cheviot is taking shape, with school children playing a key role in biodiversity improvements. It’s been six years since locals began hatching a plan to revitalise the area – starting with a workshop led by Peter Kenyon, an…
[ad_1] The festival will be returning for its fifth edition from 2 – 4 May to shine the light on Christchurch’s buildings and landscapes of architectural, cultural and historical significance. Washington Reserve Skatepark at Open Christchurch 2024 (1998; Convic, 2014). Photo by Peanut Productions. Te Pūtahi director Jessica Halliday encourages those who have a building…
[ad_1] The Funding Committee has allocated $3.89 million in grants from its Metropolitan Strengthening Communities Fund and $200,000 from the City Placemaking Fund. The Strengthening Communities Fund supports community-focused organisations whose projects contribute to the strengthening of community wellbeing in the Christchurch City and Banks Peninsula area. Committee Chair Councillor Yani Johanson said the importance…
[ad_1] Multiple areas across the Port Hills are red-zoned due to the risk of death and injury to the public. However, Council rangers are seeing increasing unpermitted use of restricted areas by residents, including young people and community groups . Council has fenced off areas and placed warning signs regarding the danger risk, but fences…
[ad_1] Restoring Normanby Lagoon one plant at a time In a collaborative effort to improve the area for nesting native birds, the Normanby Community Catchment Group are inviting residents along to a planting day on Sunday 1 September. Community planting day to improve biodiversity in the area The joint initiative includes the Timaru District Council…
[ad_1] Traffic lights are being installed at the intersection of Greers and Langdons roads, and work to upgrade the railway crossings on Harewood and Langdons roads is about to start. Planning and Delivery Transport Manager Jacob Bradbury said there will be a lot of disruption throughout the Papanui and Bishopdale area from now until mid-December….
[ad_1] We’re backing biodiversity in Hurunui ‘In with skinks, geckos and black-fronted terns – out with rats, stoats and deer’ is the motto of this round of Action Plan funding for the Hurunui Waiau Uwha Water Zone. We’re partnering up with local groups, agencies and landowners to back five local environmental projects that support the…
[ad_1] Women of the Wheel: Past and Present Exhibition Journey through time and discover the history of women’s cycling in Ōtautahi Christchurch from 1890 to now at the Women of the Wheel: Past and Present Exhibition, opening at Tūranga on Saturday and will be running until 24 November. Explore the history of Christchurch as a…
[ad_1] The service will now be operated from the Christchurch City Council Service Centre, which is in the old post office building on Rue Lavaud. The planned opening date is Tuesday 3 September. Over the counter postal services will be offered Monday – Friday, 10am-2pm and post box services will be provided six days a…
[ad_1] On a roll – record post-earthquake bus patronage for Greater Christchurch Metro’s Greater Christchurch network has superseded a former post-earthquake patronage record – with nearly 14.5 million passenger trips taken in the 2023-24 financial year. That’s 2.8 per cent above the previous post-earthquake record of almost 14.1 million passenger trips in the 2013-14 financial…
[ad_1] The Council today approved asking the Minister Responsible for RMA Reform Chris Bishop for an extension to the 12 September deadline for its Housing and Business Choice Plan Change (Plan Change 14), specifically for the parts it will not be able to decide in time. The Council will ask for the deadline to be…
[ad_1] Christchurch City Councillors today voted to carry out upgrades to the transport network on the streets immediately around Te Kaha, Canterbury’s Multi-Use Arena on Tuam, Barbadoes and Madras Streets, as well as some essential works on Lichfield Street west (from Madras Street to Manchester Street). Works are already underway to upgrade the water infrastructure…
[ad_1] Christchurch City Council’s Burnside and Keyes drinking water stations have been upgraded to comply with Government drinking water rules. The tap at Burnside Park is open now and staff are working to open the New Brighton tap at 345 Keyes Road by Saturday 24 August. Containers need to be clean, and people should be…
[ad_1] Christchurch City Council plans to use treated wastewater to irrigate new plantings of native trees and is seeking resource consent for this. Consent is not needed for the tree planting part of the project, and the Council’s Head of Three Waters Gavin Hutchison says winter is the best time to get plants in the…
[ad_1] Many hands make light work at Youth Rōpū planting day Youth Rōpū members, alongside Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) staff and the public, planted 450 seedlings in only two hours near the Waimakariri River. The planting day, hosted by our Youth Rōpū, saw 44 volunteers arrive at Bailes Island in Waimakariri River Regional Park…
[ad_1] When was your septic tank last checked? Failing to ensure your septic tank is maintained could put your family’s health at risk. It’s estimated there are about 34,000 onsite wastewater systems, often called septic tanks, across Canterbury. It’s a relatively high number when you consider Auckland, with nearly three times the population, has an…
[ad_1] Check your water meters are compliant with regulations With irrigation season nearly here, now’s a good time to ensure your water measuring and recording equipment complies with regulations, works as it should, and is future-proofed. It’s essential that your equipment is reporting correctly, will continue to do so when 2G and 3G support ends,…
[ad_1] He Kapuka Oneone – A Handful of Soil opens on Saturday 24 August, bringing together a wide variety of historic and contemporary works, including artists’ responses to Te Waipounamu South Island. Painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, weaving and moving image works are all featured in this complete ‘rehang’ of the upper level of the…
[ad_1] Planters, speed cushions, outdoor seating and a small stage were installed, and parts of the road between Manchester and Colombo Streets were painted in December to make the area slower and more pedestrian friendly. A Hearings Panel, chaired by Councillor Sara Templeton, convened to consider a report and public feedback on the plan and…
[ad_1] Beat boneseed in your backyard Boneseed like many other invasive weeds was first introduced into Aotearoa/New Zealand from South Africa as an ornamental species. Its bright yellow flowers and bushy foliage made it a popular choice to add a pop of colour to the kiwi backyard. Unfortunately, boneseed ‘jumped the fence’ and rapidly began…