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[ad_1] A draft policy that spells out how Christchurch City Council will manage the planting, protection, maintenance and removal of trees on public land will soon go out for public consultation. The Draft Tree Policy 2020 acknowledges the integral part trees play in reinforcing Christchurch’s reputation as the Garden City and the vital role they…
[ad_1] Children’s bullying behaviour impacts teacher and parent wellbeing Some parents are not coping with their young children’s challenging behaviour, and even experienced teachers are struggling, according to Dr Cara Swit from the University of Canterbury’s (UC) School of Health Sciences. Dr Cara Swit is a specialist trainer in educational and developmental psychology in UC’s…
[ad_1] Christchurch City Council will decide next week whether to take part in the first stage of the Government’s water reforms. At a special Council meeting on Tuesday, elected members will decide if they are willing to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Government, and enter the first stage of the reform process….
[ad_1] Work to resurface the southbound lanes of the Waimakariri Bridge gets under way on Saturday, prompting the closure of the Tram Road on-ramp during morning peak hours and causing delays. The work is part of the final stages of the Christchurch Northern Corridor motorway project. The Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is warning motorists…
[ad_1] School students from throughout Christchurch are joining forces to help green the red-zone. The students, with the support of the Eco Action Nursery Trust, have already planted thousands of native trees in part of New Brighton’s red zone and plan to plant 10,000 more next year. Eco Action Nursery Trust Chair David Newton, who…
[ad_1] The one-hour free parking offer in Christchurch City Council-owned parking buildings is coming to an end. The one-hour free offer was introduced by the Council in May to support central city retail and hospitality businesses recovering from the COVID-19 lockdown over the winter months. The offer was put in place for three months only,…
[ad_1] With the sentencing for the 15 March 2019 mosque attacks beginning today, the Canterbury District Health Board is reminding people who may feel distressed that support is available for them. Canterbury DHB psychiatrist Dr Caroline Bell says the sentencing is likely to cause some people in the community distress. “It’s important we’re aware it…
[ad_1] From Halswell to Te Waihora Les Wanhalla, co-chair, Selwyn Waihora Water Zone Committee Selwyn Waihora Water Zone Committee Co-Chair Les Wanhalla provides an update on the committee’s work in the region. During our August meeting, Christchurch City Council drainage engineer Paul Dickson talked to us about the Halswell Huritini Stormwater Management Plan. It was…
[ad_1] Collaborative wilding pine operation to benefit Benmore Peninsula Work will begin shortly to remove invasive wilding pine infestations on the Benmore Peninsula. The work is funded by the National Wilding Conifer Control Programme (NWCCP). Meridian Energy and Land Information New Zealand separately own and manage adjoining areas of land on the peninsula. We will be overseeing…
[ad_1] Cass Bay planting gives native biodiversity a helping hand On Friday 7 August, a group of over 30 volunteers from our team and Conservation Volunteers NZ, began planting the banks of Cass Bay Stream as part of the Whaka-Ora Healthy Harbour Catchment Plan. Whaka-Ora Programme Manager, Karen Banwell, describes the importance of projects such…
[ad_1] Christchurch City Libraries’ highly anticipated annual Big Bargain Book Sale is being postponed again because of the change in COVID-19 alert levels. The Big Bargain Book Sale was scheduled to take place at Pioneer Stadium on 28 and 29 August, after being postponed in March because of the country-wide lockdown. Christchurch City Council Head…
[ad_1] The story of sediment in Cashmere catchment The Cashmere catchment has been a focus for the Christchurch West Melton Water Zone Committee and its sub-committee, the Cashmere and Port Hills Working Group, over the winter months. As part of an education campaign to raise awareness of sediment and erosion issues in the Cashmere Stream…
[ad_1] Kindergartens involved in new study aimed at improving early literacy among Kiwi kids A new research project involving nearly 600 pre-schoolers from Canterbury and Central Otago is aiming to improve Kiwi kids’ early literacy development. Professor Gail Gillon is director of the Child Wellbeing Research Institute at UC, which leads The Better Start National…
[ad_1] Enrolled voters in Christchurch’s Central ward will get to exercise their democratic right to vote twice in October. Seven candidates have put their names forward to represent the Central Ward at the Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community Board by-election, which is being held on 16 October – one day before New Zealand’s re-scheduled General Election. The seven…
[ad_1] Join our Youth Rōpū Our Youth Rōpū is looking for two new representatives from across Waitaha (Canterbury) to join it. The Youth Rōpū is a formalised group enthusiastic about the environment, civics and empowering young people. Now in its second year, it is looking for two new representatives to join, representing: North Canterbury Mana whenua. Application…
[ad_1] Christchurch’s rainbow community will have the chance to go green at a volunteer planting event that’s a first for the city. Members of the LGBTQIA+ community are invited to work alongside Christchurch City Council park rangers at Plant with Pride, planting native trees in the Styx Loop Conservation Park in Marshland on Saturday 22 August…
[ad_1] Christchurch’s Community Boards have outlined their priority projects for next few years, including promoting a healthy environment, improving local infrastructure, and supporting community safety and wellbeing. Many of the city’s seven boards have now adopted their 2020 – 2022 Community Board Plans which outline up to nine priorities to focus on in their area….
[ad_1] Christchurch City Council staff are advising against seeking a Water Conservation Order (WCO) to protect Christchurch’s groundwater. Staff were asked by elected members last year to investigate the merits of seeking a WCO from the Ministry for the Environment, but they have concluded it is not the best course of action. In a report…
[ad_1] Updates on removal of Amberley tyre stockpile Environment Canterbury is working closely with Hurunui District Council to ensure the removal of a tyre stockpile at 122 Racecourse Road, Amberley. To keep the community up-to-date on progress, we will be providing regular updates here. Update 19: 17 August 2020 There was a defended hearing for…
[ad_1] Toitū Envirocare’s 2020 University of Canterbury (UC) has joined the top 10 national carbon reducers in Toitū Envirocare’s 2020 list, announced today. Toitū aims to accelerate the reduction of carbon emissions in Aotearoa New Zealand, through collective action. The combined reduction for 2020 is roughly the same as taking 33,000 cars off Auckland streets…
[ad_1] Post-quake sediment success on Kaikōura Plains Using common farm items, the Kaikōura Plains Recovery Project (KPRP) team found an innovative method to control sediment and nutrient runoff during drainage works at a demonstration site. The KPRP team worked with Aqualinc Research Ltd. to develop some cost-effective, innovative and practical solutions which prevented more than…
[ad_1] Improvements to central city streets are motoring along, with an early finish forecast for mid-September for Victoria Street and early November for Hereford Street. Both projects cover repairs to broken roads and pipes, and will deliver safer, more attractive and people friendly streets to draw more people to these areas of the city. Christchurch…
[ad_1] Christchurch residents are being asked their thoughts on CHCH is LIT – a new outdoor lighting festival that ran in the central city and New Brighton in July. Christchurch City Council wants to grow the event, which was put together this year by the Events and Enliven places teams to help fill the gap…
[ad_1] ThincLab Canterbury to activate Trans-Tasman growth New business incubator ThincLab Canterbury has been launched through a partnership with the University of Adelaide, joining five other ThincLab incubators around the world. University of Canterbury Centre for Entrepreneurship business incubator ThincLab Canterbury has been launched through a partnership with the University of Adelaide, joining five other…
[ad_1] A Christchurch cricket club has won approval for a new 20-year ground lease – covering 518 square metres – in order to install replacement practice nets in Elmwood Park. The Waimāero/Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board has approved the lease to the Old Boys Collegians Cricket Club following a recommendation from Council staff. A staff report says…
[ad_1] The under-construction Metro Sports Facility (MSF) will include a New Zealand-first aquatic sensory experience area specially designed for disabled people. Christchurch City Council is inviting people to provide feedback on the high-tech multi-sensory environment that’s designed to benefit people of all ages and abilities, particularly those with disability. Craig Scott, Chair of the Southern…
[ad_1] Anyone wanting to give feedback on the Christchurch City Council’s options for dealing with treated wastewater from Akaroa needs to do so this week. Consultation closes at midnight on Sunday 23 August. Christchurch City Council has put forward four options. One is to continue discharging the treated wastewater into the harbour and the other…
[ad_1] Q: Tell us about you? What are some of your productions? A: I didn’t make my first film until I was 39. It was a doco for TV3 called, ‘The Nip Tuck Trip (2010) about Kiwis taking cosmetic surgery holidays in Asia. Then I self-funded my first feature film, Propaganda (2012), which won an…
[ad_1] Language for life: funding for new early literary assessment tool Professor Gail Gillon and her team have received funding to trial an innovative new assessment tool after finding that 61.5% of children starting school in some areas of Canterbury have poor oral language skills. Professor Gail Gillon, Director of the Child Wellbeing Research Institute…
[ad_1] Virtual reality technology may be able to help doctors treat patients more effectively A tragedy in Dr Sungchul Jung’s homeland of South Korea has inspired a project seeking to leverage virtual reality (VR) technology to help doctors more effectively treat patients. Dr Sungchul Jung in the University of Canterbury HIT Lab, holding a VR…