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[ad_1] There are no new cases of COVID-19 to report in New Zealand today. It has been 100 days since the last case of COVID-19 was acquired locally from an unknown source. No additional cases are reported as having recovered, so there are still 23 active cases of COVID-19 in managed isolation facilities. New Zealand’s…
[ad_1] Today Megan Hands has been selected by the National Party to contest the Rangitata electorate in the 2020 General Election. Megan Hands has spent her professional career working in agricultural and resource management consultancy and extension, helping farmers, growers and small business come to terms with ever increasing regulation. “I’m very excited and humbled…
[ad_1] Bay Landscapes Nelson Fringe Festival 2020 14 – 22 August @ NCMA, Nile Street, Nelson Tickets from $13 + fees at Eventfinda | www.nelsonfringe.co.nz It was looking unlikely there, for a moment. With the country shutting down and so many unknowns at play. But good luck has been on the side of the Bay…
[ad_1] Christchurch is already seeing the benefits of a memorandum of understanding between the University of Canterbury (UC) and ChristchurchNZ, through an additional agreement with UC’s Centre for Entrepreneurship (UCE) to deliver various programmes, including ThincLab Canterbury. The three-year agreement will give Christchurch businesses access to UC’s exceptional student and academic talent, impactful research and…
[ad_1] A new music work exploring post-war PTSD is one of the unexpected offerings in a programme of premieres on Sunday 16 August at 2pm when the University of Canterbury (UC) School of Music presents Arts Centre Chamber Series – cLoud Collective in the Great Hall of the Arts Centre on Sunday 16 August. UC…
[ad_1] The government’s International Air Freight Capacity scheme has been extended until at least the end of August, making international airline cargo newcomer Freightways one of the largest trans-Tasman operators since New Zealand’s lockdown began on March 25. Freightways was awarded the contract in May for just two months initially, but with borders still shut…
[ad_1] University of Canterbury (UC) Masters students showed off their skills in a competition that challenged them to use data to solve problems and develop business savvy strategies. With high-profile judges including IBM New Zealand Chief Executive Mike Smith, UC Vice-Chancellor Professor Cheryl de la Rey, and ChristchurchNZ Chief Executive Joanna Norris, the UC Masters…
[ad_1] Music and PTSD – in concert A new music work exploring post-war PTSD is one of the unexpected offerings in a programme of premieres on Sunday 16 August at 2pm when the University of Canterbury (UC) School of Music presents Arts Centre Chamber Series – cLoud Collective in the Great Hall of the Arts…
[ad_1] UC Connect: Earthquakes + Innovation = Resilience University of Canterbury (UC) Engineering technology is being used to quake-proof buildings, build the “Ferrari of bridges”, and predict the future in order to save lives in these shaky isles and around the world. The upcoming talk, UC Connect: Earthquakes + Innovation = Resilience will feature three…
[ad_1] Data challenge sums up UC’s business leadership talent University of Canterbury (UC) Masters students showed off their skills in a competition that challenged them to use data to solve problems and develop business savvy strategies. Team Subway were awarded a $6,000 prize for their data driven initiative to attract highly skilled tech professionals to…
[ad_1] ThincLab Canterbury benefits region while thinking globally Christchurch is already seeing the benefits of a memorandum of understanding between the University of Canterbury (UC) and ChristchurchNZ, through an additional agreement with UC’s Centre for Entrepreneurship (UCE) to deliver various programmes, including ThincLab Canterbury. ThincLab Canterbury, part of Callaghan Innovation’s National Founder Incubator and ThincLab…
[ad_1] New Chief Executive Appointed At an extraordinary meeting of Council on Friday 7 August, our Council approved the appointment of Dr Stefanie Rixecker as the organisation’s new Chief Executive. Dr Stefanie Rixecker A familiar face Dr Rixecker is our current Acting Chief Executive and has been the Director of Science since 2016. Dr Rixecker will…
[ad_1] A city-wide approach to growing more high value businesses and jobs for Ōtautahi Christchurch has been launched. The ambitious programme, a key action in the city’s Economic Recovery Plan, aims to boost support across businesses’ growth journey – from early stage ideation through to high growth and international scalability. The ‘all of city’ approach…
[ad_1] Christchurch City Council is investigating the unauthorised digging of a trench on former red-zoned land near Pages Road because planning rules may have been breached. The land where the trench was dug is currently owned by Land Information New Zealand, on behalf of the Crown. Before that it was privately owned. “We are in…
[ad_1] New Chair for Christchurch West Melton Water Zone Committee The newly appointed Christchurch West Melton Water Zone Committee Chair Kevin Brown thanks outgoing Chair Arapata Reuben for his passion, dedication, and commitment to freshwater management in Christchurch. At our 30 July meeting, I was elected Chair of the Christchurch West Melton Water Zone Committee….
[ad_1] UC graduates set to join Fulbrighters from around the globe in virtual study after receiving 2020 award University of Canterbury (UC) graduates Robbie Morrison and Milena Petrovic are two of 49 students, scholars, artists and professionals to be honoured tonight at the Fulbright New Zealand Awards, held at Parliament. While studying towards his Bachelor…
[ad_1] UC Engineering researcher talks ‘Hidden Energy’ at Parliament University of Canterbury (UC) Engineering Senior Lecturer Dr Matthew Cowan was at the Beehive last week presenting to MPs as part of the Speaker’s Science Forum 2020. UC chemical and biological engineering lecturer Dr Matthew Cowan with MP for Waiariki, Tāmati Coffey at the Speaker’s Science…
[ad_1] Christchurch City Council is meeting at 9.30am on Thursday 13 August. The main items on the agenda for the public part of the meeting are: Reports from all the Community Boards outlining the major issues and projects in the areas. A report from the Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board that recommends the Council introduce a 30kmh…
[ad_1] The perfect gift for a violinist: Upcoming concerts keep the flame of exciting, new and original contemporary music burning brightly at the University of Canterbury’s (UC) School of Music. Head of Performance at UC’s School of Music, Professor Mark Menzies, is a virtuoso violinist, violist, pianist, composer and writer who will perform works by…
[ad_1] Get ready to tackle a big weekend of sport, music, sustainability and Matariki. Crusaders versus Highlanders Southern – and national – sporting supremacy is on the line on Sunday afternoon when the Crusaders host the Highlanders at Orangetheory Stadium in their Super Rugby Aotearoa clash. The Crusaders hold a seven-point lead on the competition ladder, and…
[ad_1] The husband of Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel, lawyer Rob Davidson, has died after a battle with cancer. Mr Davidson, the father of City Councillor Mike Davidson, was 69. Acting Mayor Andrew Turner says that the news has saddened Council staff and Councillors. “Our thoughts are with the Mayor, Councillor Davidson and all of Rob’s…
[ad_1] A fresh edge will boost Bishopdale Park following the approval of a new-look skate park. The Waimāero/Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board has backed the skate park revamp following positive feedback from local residents. Board Chairperson David Cartwright believes that the mix of new elements will appeal to beginners and intermediate-level skaters. “Skateboarding is firmly entrenched in…
[ad_1] A new-look Christchurch City Council public events programme will get under way in September. Council Events and Arts Manager Lucy Blackmore says the rejuvenated programme acknowledges the need for change in a post-COVID-19 events environment and has been created in partnership with the community. “We had already been looking at changes to our annual…
[ad_1] Government-led reform of water services is under way and Christchurch faces some big decisions, Acting Mayor Andrew Turner says. “As a water service provider, Christchurch City Council has been part of Government-led discussions on what shape the reforms might take. Acting Mayor Andrew Turner. “We don’t know all the details yet, but we do…
[ad_1] Christchurch’s Acting Mayor Andrew Turner is welcoming news that international workers bound for Antarctica will be allowed to stop-over in the city on their way to the ice. The Government has announced it is granting essential staff from various international Antarctic programmes an exemption from the current border closures. The international staff arriving in…
[ad_1] More than three-quarters of Christchurch City Council’s spending last year was with Canterbury businesses and trading locally is an ongoing priority to help boost the city’s economy. Choosing local suppliers, where possible, to purchase goods and services from is important to help deliver the Council’s “procurement” policy objectives. The Council is the second-largest employer…
[ad_1] Christchurch City Council invited the public to make submissions after receiving an application from the Olds Boys Collegian Cricket Club for a new ground lease over a 518 square metre area of Elmwood Park. The club wants the lease so it can build new practice nets to replace its existing nets, which no longer…
[ad_1] Planning rule changes are being explored as Christchurch City Council pushes on with work to fast-track the design and build of the Canterbury Multi-Use Arena. The state-of-the-art arena will add to the central city’s vitality, catalyse further development, help re-establish Christchurch as a sporting and cultural capital, and boost the local economy by attracting…
[ad_1] The importance of mahinga kai During our June Zone Committee meeting, Environment Canterbury Tangata Whenua Facilitator Brad Waldon-Gibbons shared a presentation on the Canterbury Water Management Strategy (CWMS) mahinga kai targets and goals for our water zone. Mahinga kai can be difficult to explain in simple English. I often think of mahinga kai as the…
[ad_1] UC’s Student Volunteer Army announces move into 170 secondary schools Humble beginnings have evolved into a nationwide youth volunteering movement for the University of Canterbury (UC)’s Student Volunteer Army (SVA), which is best known for the impressive response initiated by students during following the earthquakes of 2010 and 2011. SVA Founder Sam Johnson briefing…