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[ad_1] Running 3-5 May, the festival presented by Te Pūtahi invites attendees to get behind closed doors, to explore new spaces and to discover parts of the city they might not otherwise. The festival kicks off with a Friday night lecture from Professor Albert L. Refit, ‘Roots and Routes of Pacific Architecture,’ which explores the…
[ad_1] Government changes came into effect on 1 February this year, making what materials can be collected from households for recycling and organics the same nationwide. For Christchurch residents, the move to putting clean pizza boxes into the yellow recycling bin is taking a bit of adjustment, as is all paper and food-soiled cardboard going…
[ad_1] Te Moana River Rally well supported The special environment of South Canterbury’s Te Moana River was explored at a collaborative family-friendly event last weekend. Around 70 people came along to the Te Moana River Rally on Sunday, 14 April at Tracey and Andrew McKay’s property on the north branch of the Hae Hae Te…
[ad_1] CAPA had a 100-year lease on five hectares of Council land at 141 Wigram Road which has been surrendered as part of the agreement. The Council has paid $5 million for the purchase of the remaining 95 years of the lease. New Zealand Agricultural Show Investment Trust Council Appointed Trustee – Bob Shearing. Bob…
[ad_1] The global challenge is underway from 26 – 29 April, helping put Ōtautahi Christchurch’s biodiversity on the map. The goal of the event is to encourage Cantabrians to explore our biodiversity with events from city to sea and mountain-top to estuary edge. People are encouraged to submit pictures of wild plants, animals and fungi…
[ad_1] The Draft Long Term Plan 2024–2034 (LTP) is the Council’s contract with the community, and sets out what it plans to do over the coming decade, and how it intends to pay for it. “We’ve had a number of last-minute submissions that we’re still processing, but it’s looking like we’ve comfortably exceeded the 2382…
[ad_1] Screens with real-time information become a reality on Metro buses Next-stop information is beginning to be rolled out on Metro buses in Greater Christchurch this week. The screens allow customers to easily see the next three stops and how far away they are, from the comfort of their seat. The technology has been installed…
[ad_1] Matatiki Hornby Centre – Community Day Hornby’s new pool, library and service centre, Matatiki Hornby Centre, is officially open from 3pm Friday 19 April – so celebrate with us on Saturday 20 April with a fun-filled Community Day. Jump, rush and bash your way through the inflatable obstacle course in the pool or chillax…
[ad_1] The exhibition tells the story of Takapūneke and the long journey for the site to gain due recognition as a place of cultural and historical significance. Takapūneke sits between Akaroa and Ōnuku in Akaroa Harbour and was an important centre for trade between Ngāi Tahu and Europeans. Following a massacre in the 1830s, the…
[ad_1] Decision on discharge consent will have broad repercussions A recent court decision to set aside a discharge consent for an irrigation scheme could have wide-ranging impacts on economic activity around the country. In March this year, the High Court found that a material error of law had been made in the Commissioner’s decision (PDF…
[ad_1] Innovative electric barrier protects mudfish habitat About 200 trout and two-dozen tuna/eels have been relocated within Hororata’s Bealey Stream, as part of a wider project to protect the Nationally Critical Canterbury Mudfish/kōwaro. The brown trout were situated upstream of an underwater electric barrier, which provides a safe haven for kōwaro in a pocket of habitat on…
[ad_1] From summer student to science technician If you had asked Ed Heenan what he wanted to do when he left Roncalli College, the answer would always be “something to do with water” – reflecting his passion for science and the great outdoors. Exactly what that was remained unclear until he joined our summer student…
[ad_1] The former red zone is just one of the countless areas and terrains being tackled by Christchurch City Council and scientists from around greater Christchurch to take part in the global City Nature Challenge. The Challenge is a four-day event from April 26 for the public to photograph and record as much local biodiversity…
[ad_1] The 10.55km loop course takes competitors around North Hagley Park, through city streets and alongside the scenic Ōtākaro Avon River. There will be a managed entry point where Hereford Street intersects oxford Terrace. This will allow access into the six blocks surrounding Gloucester Street and Worcester Boulevard, for residents and visitors to The Art…
[ad_1] A new generation of scientists monitor the Ashley/Rakahuri River Rangiora High School students learn about their local river the Ashley/Rakahuri and how we keep track of its health. Earlier this year, a Rangiora High School geography class asked us if we could help a group of their students find out more about the issues…
[ad_1] Kaikōura welcomes Canterbury Councillors Last month, 11 of our Councillors visited Kaikōura on a three-day field trip to see first-hand the mahi underway to enhance biosecurity and biodiversity, conserve and regenerate soil in hill country, and preserve the cultural values of the area. Kaikōura is one of the most ecologically diverse locations of the…
[ad_1] Farmer workshop in Omarama focuses on coping with dry autumn conditions Farmers and rural professionals in the Mackenzie Basin came together to talk through strategies for dealing with the challenges of extreme weather in Omarama in April. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Designed by Samuel Hurst Seager and completed in 1887, the red brick building sits in a picturesque location on the banks of the Ōtākaro Avon River, beside the Worcester Boulevard bridge. It has just undergone an extensive programme of strengthening and restoration work after being damaged in the Canterbury earthquakes. A decorative Queen Anne-styled…
[ad_1] A century ago, Cecil Wood was a leading New Zealand architect, designing some of Christchurch’s most iconic buildings – including the former State Insurance Building at 116 Worcester Street. The building was designed in 1931, constructed in 1945-35 and opened on 20 August 1935, becoming a landmark for Cantabrians. The architectural designs for the…
[ad_1] Today Christchurch City Councillors decided to delay the Hearings Panel due to be held on the Plan which sets out changes to speed limits throughout the district. The Minister of Transport has indicated a new Rule for the setting of speed limits would be in place by the end of the year. A Hearings…
[ad_1] Of this, we propose spending $1 billion on roads, footpaths and road infrastructure renewals and replacements over the next 10 years. This covers: Government funding The Draft LTP has been developed with the best information that the Council had at the time. Since then, the Government has released a new draft Government Policy Statement…
[ad_1] Environmental projects see funding bump for Christchurch West Melton Seven local progressive environmental projects are to receive a combined total of $75,000 in funding from the Christchurch West Melton Water Zone Committee this year. We allocate funding annually for water zone committees to recommend support for community-led initiatives that aim to improve the environment…
[ad_1] A Minute with Marco – April Marco offers tips on soil conservation and puts the spotlight on two plant pests to keep an eye out for. Kia ora, welcome to autumn! The falling temperatures have certainly come around quickly, with summer starting to feel like a distant memory. Celebrating seaweek [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Several of thousands are expected to gather next to the Citizens’ War Memorial to commemorate Australia and New Zealand’s 1915 Gallipoli campaign. At 6.15am on Thursday 25 April, veterans will meet at the Worcester bridge before parading with the New Zealand Army Band to the traditional service, which starts at 6.30am. Christchurch Mayor Phil…
[ad_1] New Metro customer support team hops on board Metro has established a new team, focused on customer support and safety. Its aim is to ensure a positive customer experience while travelling on some of Metro’s busier routes. The team will also provide additional support with directing people to the correct buses and stops. The…
[ad_1] Keeping the wheels moving on Canterbury transport investment Our Council is asking for better recognition of the importance of Canterbury, and the wider South Island, in the Government’s 10-year land transport strategy. We’ve provided feedback on the draft Government Policy Statement on land transport (GPS) 2024. The GPS outlines the Government’s priorities for land…
[ad_1] School Holiday Fun at The Arts Centre These school holidays Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre have a jam packed schedule of School Holiday Fun from 13 – 28 April. Design a Narrative Game, learn the basics of graphic design or 3D modelling and craft your own digital music piece. Take a guided…
[ad_1] With Christchurch City Council’s Draft Long Term Plan 2024–2034 in the spotlight, its online budget tool is making it easier for people to find out about the Council’s planned projects, when they’re due and how much they’ll cost. Head of Communications and Engagement Katy McRae says the beauty of the tool is how it…
[ad_1] When mixed-media artist Cora-Allan (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Tumutumu, Niue—Liku, Alofi) set off on a two-week voyage last year to document coastal Aotearoa landscapes, she knew that Pacific, Māori and Pākēha histories and culture would feature in her works, says the Gallery’s Pouarataki Curator Māori Chloe Cull. “The collection of work that materialised during this journey,…
[ad_1] The Council approved its submission on the Fast-Track Approvals Bill which would enable a fast-track decision-making process for infrastructure and development projects that are considered to have significant national or regional benefits. In its submission, the Council put forward its programme of work in the former red zone, the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor Regeneration…