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[ad_1] Christchurch’s drinking-water is now flowing through a network of “state of the art” above-ground well heads following completion of Christchurch City Council’s well-head security improvement programme. The Council has upgraded a total of 119 below-ground well heads across the city, raising them above the ground to protect the drinking-water supply from potential surface contamination….
[ad_1] An innovative asphalt mix created from recycled waste plastic has put Christchurch on the road to sustainable street surface solutions. Fulton Hogan – working in partnership with the Christchurch City Council – is using its breakthrough product, named PlastiPhalt®, to repair Hereford Street in a first for the city. PlastiPhalt® is made with shredded,…
[ad_1] Extensive investigations at He Puna Taimoana suggest an electrical interference that caused a customer’s implanted defibrillator to deliver a shock is not caused by equipment used within the hot pools complex. “Electrical engineers have carried out extensive investigations to determine the cause, advising that it is likely that some external source is causing a…
[ad_1] Marlborough gravelly soil could provide a new understanding of liquefaction Led by a University of Canterbury engineer, researchers are drilling deep into Marlborough land to gain new understanding of liquefaction in gravelly soils, and the impact of their findings will reach beyond our shores. UC Engineering academic Dr Gabriele Chiaro and his team started…
[ad_1] Covid-19 research shows higher risk for Māori and Pacific people “Our results show that if COVID-19 were allowed to become more widespread in New Zealand, it would have a devastating impact on Māori and Pacific communities.” Professor in Mathematics Michael Plank contributes to an article on The Conversation. Read the article on The Conversation. For…
[ad_1] Christchurch City Council will consider a report recommending the prioritisation of urban regeneration activity at a meeting on Thursday. The Urban Regeneration Priorities report proposes an initial focus for this year’s regeneration programme, and proposes a number of key locations to consider in the next Long Term Plan in 2021. The report draws on…
[ad_1] Christchurch City Council staff are proposing a revamp of the planning rules relating to how visitor short-term accommodation is managed in different areas of the district. Earlier this year the Council invited the public to give feedback on five different options it was looking at to manage home-share accommodation – particularly Airbnb-type activity —…
[ad_1] Police are asking for the public’s help to locate Christchurch woman Michele Findlay. Police and Michele’s family have concerns for her wellbeing. Michele, aged 50, was last seen on Saturday 8 August in Northcote, Christchurch, where she lives. She is of thin build and is about 170cm tall. Anyone who knows her whereabouts or…
[ad_1] Police are continuing to appeal for information on the whereabouts of Christchurch woman Michele Findlay. Police have now confirmed that Michele, aged 50, was last seen at an address in Hills Road on 8 August. It is unusual for Michele to be out of contact with family and friends for this long. Michele also…
[ad_1] With its unique mix of drivers, choice of cool yet cost-effective GT3 cars, and professionally run races – KartSport New Zealand’s latest Dillon Photography-sponsored SIMSpeedTV-run GT3 class simulator racing series has been given the thumbs up by one of the country’s new breed of internationally successful Sim stars, James Anderson, from Whenuapai in West…
[ad_1] The Selwyn District Council has backed the Greater Christchurch Partnership 2050 as a significant opportunity for the district and the wider region. The Council agreed at its meeting on Wednesday work with Christchurch City Council, Waimakariri District Council, the Canterbury Regional Council, the Canterbury District Health Board and Te RÅ«nanga o NgÄi Tahu to…
[ad_1] Loneliness and social isolation due to an extended lock-down could increase the mental and physical vulnerabilities of our more than half a million elderly New Zealanders, an aged care expert warns. Dr Hamish Jamieson is a University of Otago, Christchurch researcher and geriatrician. He says while COVID-19 is a real threat to the health…
[ad_1] Today’s announcement regarding a new wage subsidy scheme and a simplified leave scheme have been welcomed by Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive Leeann Watson. Minister of Finance Hon Grant Robertson today announced a new wage subsidy which is open until 1 September for eligible businesses – enabling a number of businesses that…
[ad_1] Fire and Emergency is urging New Zealanders to stay fire safe after fires over the weekend caused extensive damage to homes in Manawatu, Otago, Whanganui and a caravan in Christchurch. A heater too close to flammable materials started a fire in a Christchurch caravan used as a sleep out. A house in Manawatu suffered…
[ad_1] The New Zealand racing industry awoke on Monday morning to the news of the death overnight of popular Canterbury trainer Tony Prendergast, aged 84. Prendergast, who trained in partnership with his wife, Lyn, from their West Melton property, had been suffering from cancer after being diagnosed a few months ago and his death came…
[ad_1] New business incubator ThincLab Canterbury has been launched through a partnership between the University of Adelaide, South Australia, and the University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand. “ThincLab Canterbury will provide bespoke programs and support for founders and teams, access to industry experts and direct pathways to international markets and investment,” says the University of…
[ad_1] Nelson-based startup Medical Kiwi launched a PledgeMe campaign yesterday that aims to raise up to $3 million through equity crowdfunding and wholesale investors. $384,039 has been pledged through the platform by 166 investors in less than a day. Co-founder and Chairman Aldo Miccio is confident the market is poised for success: “Medical cannabis is…
[ad_1] Age certainly becomes Heritage Christchurch’s Old Government Building. This beautiful property turns 107 years old this month, and has been a major city icon for over a century. The building was designed by renowned architect Joseph Clarkson Maddison in a grand Italian Renaissance Palazzo style, to house the growing city’s government departments. Over the…
[ad_1] Hawke’s Bay Hospital’s Laboratory is coping well processing the region’s COVID swabs, Head of Microbiology Neil Campbell, said today. In the past week the hospital lab had processed close to 3000 swabs sent in from the region’s community testing centres. No-one has yet returned a positive result. Mr Campbell said the laboratory’s ability to…
[ad_1] In the past week the hospital lab processed close to 3000 swabs sent in from the region’s community testing centres. No-one has yet returned a positive result. Mr Campbell said the laboratory’s ability to process swabs within the region was a game changer, enabled by the delivery of two high tech machines in May….
[ad_1] The COVID-19 pandemic has encouraged global cooperation and highlighted the importance of science-based policy in preventing the devastating impact on communities and economies by novel infectious diseases, according to the winner of the University of Otago’s highest honour. Professor David Murdoch is this year’s recipient of the University of Otago’s Distinguished Research Medal. It…
[ad_1] Please attribute to Canterbury District Commander Superintendent John Price: Police acknowledge the findings of the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) into an incident where shots were fired at a man at the conclusion of a pursuit in Christchurch in February 2019. On February 26 2019, an officer saw a man in the same vehicle…
[ad_1] Two people are due to appear in the Christchurch District Court today following an alleged firearms incident in Redwood last night. Police were called to a Cranford Street property at about 10.45pm after reports a person had received a gunshot injury to a leg. A man and woman were taken into custody soon after….
[ad_1] The Independent Police Conduct Authority has found that Police officers were justified in firing shots at a man who fired a shotgun at Police at the conclusion of a pursuit in Christchurch on 26 February 2019. Three days earlier, Police had pursued a car in the Christchurch area, but abandoned the pursuit when the…
[ad_1] Police will have an increased and highly visible presence around Christchurch ahead of, and during, next week’s High Court sentencing for the offender convicted of the 15 March terrorist attacks. Canterbury District Commander Superintendent John Price says Police have been working closely with other agencies in preparation for the sentencing hearing, which is expected…
[ad_1] Police are seeking information from members of the public following a crash in Ensors Road, Christchurch, on 14 August. About 8:15pm a two-vehicle crash occurred near the intersection with Frederick Street. One of the vehicles, believe to be a grey/silver Nissan Skyline or Fuga, fled the scene, turning right onto Frederick Street toward Ferry…
[ad_1] Evergreen galloper Irish Excuse may be 10 years old but he is showing no signs of slowing down. The No Excuse Needed gelding has recently returned to Gore from a four start campaign in Canterbury where he recorded his 16th career victory at Riccarton first-up. “It was a pretty good campaign,” trainer Ellis Winsloe…
[ad_1] Residents from two Christchurch retirement villages operated by Qestral Corporation are monitoring their own health during the COVID-19 pandemic at the mere push of a button. They are the first in the country to use a new wireless touchscreen which accurately records their vital health information daily, or hourly if needed, alerting nursing staff…
[ad_1] Today over 700 medical laboratory workers at private laboratories around the country issued strike notices for a 24-hour full withdrawal of labour on Friday 4 September. The strike action has resulted from a continued refusal by employers of laboratory workers to offer fair pay rates for this vital workforce. APEX union members who work…
[ad_1] Paralympics New Zealand (PNZ) today marks ‘1 year to go’ to the rescheduled Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games with a celebration of all those Kiwis that support Paralympians and Para athletes up and down the country. Fiona Allan ONZM (Chief Executive, PNZ) said: “We are proud to celebrate and thank the many Kiwis that have…