Reach high, take on challenges and dig deep to overcome fear. Never let anyone or any experience bring you down.
[ad_1] The Christchurch Brick Show 2024 NZ’s largest LEGO show is back this weekend with over 250 exhibitors, including a world record attempt for the largest LEGO ferris wheel, a Willy Wonka inspired chocolate fountain and heaps of activities for LEGO lovers! Grab a ticket for $6 and head along to the Wolfbrook Arena from…
[ad_1] New programme cultivates next-gen guardians of our environment The inaugural Whakaraupō Moana programme, an immersive multi-day learning experience for secondary and tertiary ākonga/students, proved an empowering opportunity for young guardians of our natural world. Hosted in Whakaraupō/Lyttelton Harbour, Whaka-Ora Healthy Harbour and Environment Canterbury, in partnership with the Untouched World Foundation and Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke,…
[ad_1] The change took effect on Monday 1 July, following acceptance of the change in the Long Term Plan. Previously, customers with an adult membership have had to pay $2 per hold. It is one of several changes implemented within Christchurch City Libraries over recent years that have been designed to reduce barriers and promote…
[ad_1] Christchurch City Council Head of Transport Lynette Ellis says finishing the three stages of the High Street Upgrade – from Hereford Street to St Asaph Street – is a milestone in the recovery of the Central City. “While the revitalisation of the streetscape adds greatly to the character and culture of the area, this…
[ad_1] Sam studied dentistry in Dunedin, graduating in 2009, while writing and performing standup comedy on the side. Fast-forward five years into practicing at a dental clinic, and Sam developed a partial vision loss and was later diagnosed with MS. His diagnosis meant he could no longer work in the industry, which called for a…
[ad_1] Popular fund opens to give community groups a helping hand to better our environment Our Waitaha Action to Impact Fund is now accepting applications for its fourth funding round, and we invite community groups to apply. The Waitaha Action to Impact Fund is a contestable fund for community organisations in Canterbury. Funding has been…
[ad_1] A two-year extension for operations at Site C has been granted by Environment Canterbury (ECan) with a new resource consent expiration of 30 June 2026. The previous consents, granted in 2022, expired on of 30 June 2024. “We had anticipated we’d need to close Site C by 2024 when it was expected to…
[ad_1] Embracing alternatives to outdoor burning Smoky outdoor fires can be an issue at this time of year. There are alternatives to outdoor burning that are better for our environment and won’t impact air quality. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Anthony grew up on a farm in Taranaki with an interest in tramping and the outdoors – so an opportunity to work in a mysterious continent for a one-year secondment was a no brainer. Over the last 25 years, Anthony has cumulatively spent more than ten years below the Antarctic Circle, including ten winters…
[ad_1] Winter Fireworks Spectacular The Winter Fireworks Spectacular is lighting up New Brighton this Saturday evening, with the display set to your favourite 80s bangers featuring iconic hits by Queen, Whitney Houston, Bon Jovi, Talking Heads and more. The Winter Fireworks Spectacular is on in New Brighton this Saturday. Set off from the end of…
[ad_1] One New Zealand has been announced as the naming rights sponsor of the $683 million, 30,000-seat arena by Christchurch City Council’s venue and event management company Venues Ōtautahi. The partnership will span 10 years from 2026-36. “We are thrilled to announce One New Zealand as Venues Ōtautahi’s naming rights partner for Te Kaha. This…
[ad_1] Tickets are on sale now for the WORD Christchurch Festival, which runs from 27 August to 1 September, with over 100 writers, thinkers and performers taking part. “Some of the great pleasures of festival-going are discovering new voices, being inspired by fresh ideas and broadening your horizons on issues by listening to local and…
[ad_1] “Fish letterbox” a gamechanger for fish passage in local waterway Our scientists and engineers find an innovative solution to help fish travel up and down Taranaki Creek. Many of New Zealand’s native fish species like īnanga/whitebait or tuna/eels are migratory, traveling up and down rivers and streams and the ocean to complete their life…
[ad_1] Canterbury’s high-pollution days climb as temperatures drop Winter weather has settled in, and as Cantabrians crank up their wood burners, we start to see high-pollution days in many of the areas we monitor. This winter season, we’ve already seen breaches of national air quality standards in Kaiapoi (six days over national standards so far),…
[ad_1] From our Acting Chair: Co-investment for flood and river management a positive step The recently-announced support from Central Government for flood and river management measures in Waitaha/Canterbury is welcome news. Co-funding, drawn from a new Regional Infrastructure Fund, will help speed progress on a range of projects identified in the Before the Deluge 2.0 report. This report…
[ad_1] Interest high at Our Waitarakao community drop-in events It’s been a busy week for the Our Waitarakao project team with two community events held on the draft strategy to improve the health of the Waitarakao Lagoon and its wider catchment. The South Canterbury Eco Centre hosted the first public drop-in event last Wednesday…
[ad_1] Keen interest on biochar trial at Carters Creek The Ashburton Water Zone Committee is supporting a trial using biochar to help improve water quality at Lake Hood. The project, which will be coordinated by the Lake Hood Water Quality Taskforce and Ashburton District Council, will involve using biochar (a granular form of carbon) in…
[ad_1] Bat roosting trees get a spruce up in joint initiative Pleasant Point residents may notice their local bat roosting trees getting a bit of a makeover next week, as maintenance work gets underway within private land near the Tengawai/ Te Ana a Wai Bridge. While the road will be open as usual, the short…
[ad_1] The Winter Fireworks Spectacular and KidsFest are just around the corner, and Go Live Festival is on the horizon. Winter Fireworks Spectacular If there’s one good reason to head to the beach in the middle of winter, it’s a spectacular fireworks show set to your favourite 80s bangers! New Brighton is the place to…
[ad_1] For the month of July, Animal Management will be wiping the adoption fee in an attempt to get more dogs into their forever homes. “We’ve noticed an increase in the number of dogs coming into our shelter, and we really want to help these pups get rehomed to loving families,” says Animal Services Manager…
[ad_1] Key details A medley of 80s hits will accompany this year’s fireworks show at New Brighton Beach on Saturday 6 July. The Winter Fireworks Spectacular is on from 5.30pm to 8pm, with the event zone based at the car park north of the New Brighton Pier. The fireworks will kick off at 7.30pm and…
[ad_1] Many of our waterways are spring fed, so what causes the water quality to decline? Our larger rivers such as the Ōtākaro – Avon and Pūharakekenui – Styx come from aquifers fed by rainfall and the Waimakariri River. These spring sources are influenced by land use in the Canterbury Plains and can be low…
[ad_1] It’s not all right to light We’re clamping down on those who burn rubbish in their backyards, with little regard for their neighbours. This type of burning is a problem throughout urban Christchurch. Since January, our incident response team has been called to 173 complaints across the central suburbs. In 2023 we responded to…
[ad_1] At the Wednesday 3 July meeting, Councillors will consider a report on making a submission on the Government’s draft Land Transport Rule: Setting of Speed Limits Rule 2024. Read the report and the draft submission here. The Minister of Transport is currently consulting on a new rule which sets out the criteria, requirements, and…
[ad_1] The free two-day event on Friday 27 September and Saturday 28 September, will feature the best and brightest solutions by local and national businesses, organisations, educational institutions, and emerging innovators. Championing a more liveable, prosperous, healthy and resilient future for Ōtautahi Christchurch, the expo is produced by Christchurch City Council’s Smart Christchurch unit. Event…
[ad_1] The Long Term Plan 2024–34 lays out Christchurch City Council’s programme for the next decade, the services the Council will provide, the projects the Council will complete and how they will be paid for. It includes no cuts to services and a lower-than-expected rates increase. “The LTP which we have adopted is ambitious, affordable…
[ad_1] “It’s a mix of investment in the things that are important, and a few changes to the way we do things to make the city run more efficiently and keep rates increases as low as possible,” Mayor Phil Mauger says. “Our target from the beginning was a rates increase between 9% and 12%, without…
[ad_1] Two options to invest more were put forward in the Draft LTP 2024–34, both of which were agreed by councillors today following public consultation. The additions will see $1.8 million in operational funding brought forward for climate adaptation work, to accelerate the Coastal Adaptation Planning Programme and boost community preparedness. Councillors also agreed to…
[ad_1] Takapūneke Reserve planting Head along to the Takapūneke Reserve on Friday from 12.30 – 3pm for a Matariki day planting. This is the latest step as part of our master plan to landscape the reserve, which is a very important historic site for all Aotearoa. You can also enjoy the sausage sizzle and cuppa…
[ad_1] Council locks in Long-Term Plan: $337m investment in first year Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) has approved its work plan and budget for the next 10 years, committing to a $337 million work programme next year. [ad_2] Source link