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[ad_1] UC students help kids learn about digital world Children became ‘pixel maniacs’ at Tūranga Central Library when University of Canterbury (UC) students explained how photos are made on a digital device. UC’s Pixelmania event, held at Tūranga Central Library as part of TechWeek, was organised by staff and students from the Department of Computer…
[ad_1] UC graduate set to join Fulbrighters from around the globe in virtual study after receiving 2020 award University of Canterbury (UC) graduate Robbie Morrison is one 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 of Commerce and…
[ad_1] Wetland mapping on Mt Fyffe Farm reveals rare species Recent mapping of a wetland on Mt Fyffe Farm has revealed unique plant species not seen anywhere else in the district. The mānuka-dominant wetland hosts native vegetation including ‘harakeke’ and ‘purei (sedges)’, and ‘swamp astelia’ which is uncommon on New Zealand’s East Coast. The wetland is…
[ad_1] How space flights could reinvigorate the Christchurch economy James Powell, UC graduate and general manager of Dawn Aerospace, tells Stuff that Christchurch is an ideal place to base their innovative operations, and how space flights could help the city rebuild itself by reinvigorating the Christchurch economy. Dawn Aerospace chief technical officer Stefan Powell with…
[ad_1] Indigenous leadership gets best results for wildlife translocations Wildlife translocations will have better results if they are led, or genuinely co-led, by Indigenous peoples. That’s the premise of a recently published paper by researchers at the University of Canterbury (UC) and South Island environmental practitioners. Tūtaepatu Lagoon at Tūhaitara Coastal Park. Image by David…
[ad_1] New freshwater policies welcomed We have welcomed the gazetting of a new freshwater policy package announced today by the Government. Chair Jenny Hughey said this step was the culmination of a long period of effort put in by the Government and many others. “We will now concentrate on implementing the new National Environmental Standard…
[ad_1] $15.5 million boost to Canterbury’s flood protection infrastructure Canterbury will benefit from $15.5 million in central government funding for flood protection measures, keeping communities safer and boosting the region’s economy. The funding will be put towards six projects, which have a total combined value of $24.2 million. The funding forms part of the $210 million…
[ad_1] Do we have the balance of parking right in our central city? That’s a question Christchurch City Council is keen to explore. Today, Urban Development and Transport Committee Chair Mike Davidson kick-starts the conversation. There is a perception that Christchurch’s city centre lacks parking. Councillor Mike Davidson chairs the Council’s Urban Development and Transport Committee….
[ad_1] Got ideas for how we can reduce rubbish and manage waste in more sustainable ways? Christchurch City Council is seeking public input on its draft Waste Management and Minimisation Plan 2020 which sets out how it plans to manage and minimise the district’s waste. Have your say on the draft Waste Management and Minimisation…
[ad_1] Urgent investigations are under way at He Puna Taimoana to determine whether there is anything at the hot salt water pools which poses a risk for people with implanted cardiac devices, such as pacemakers and defibrillators. Customers with implanted cardiac devices are being advised not to visit He Puna Taimoana while investigations are under…
[ad_1] The Scarborough and New Brighton clocks are having some time-keeping troubles but Christchurch City Council is working to resolve them. Both heritage clocks have had accuracy issues since their mechanisms were repaired and reinstalled last month, but this was expected. Council Head of Parks Andrew Rutledge says the mechanisms for both clocks are very…
[ad_1] UC Connect: Why anti-racism and black lives matter in Aotearoa A panel of University of Canterbury experts will discuss why anti-racism and black lives matter in Aotearoa, in a special extended public lecture on Wednesday evening, 5 August. As a tertiary institution in Aotearoa New Zealand for nearly 150 years, the University of Canterbury…
[ad_1] UC Law expert tells RNZ that the Resource Management Act changes are good but the ‘devil will be in the detail’ Professor John Hopkins says on RNZ’s Morning Report that the Resource Management Act (RMA) reflects the views of another era and it is time for it to go. For further information please contact:…
[ad_1] Abundant biodiversity gets boost in Banks Peninsula More than $100,000 of Immediate Steps Biodiversity funding (IMS) spread across four community-led projects will help local people and groups protect and enhance their environment in Banks Peninsula. Three of the four projects will be covenanted through the Banks Peninsula Conservation Trust or QEII national Trust, requiring…
[ad_1] Stunning Glen Lyon Station further protected from weeds What started out as wilding pine control nearly 20 years ago has blossomed into numerous environmental projects across generations for the family-owned Glen Lyon Station in Upper Waitaki. The 25,000 ha farm sits at the northernmost point of Lake Ōhau, where alpine waters from the Hopkins…
[ad_1] Regenerative farming kōrero in Kaikōura In July, Kaikōura’s first regenerative farming event drew interest from farmers, vintners, and industry professionals across the South Island. The event was hosted by local regenerative farming awareness platform Agregenz and sponsored by the North Canterbury Rural support Trust and the Organic Dairy and Pastoral Group. Kaikōura Plains Recovery Project…
[ad_1] Wilding pines removal provides jobs for COVID-displaced workers Central government funding has allowed for the creation of extra jobs in new wilding pines removal projects in Canterbury, primarily hiring people impacted by the economic fallout of COVID-19. Of the $3 million COVID-relief funding made available by the government, $1.9 million went to Canterbury wilding…
[ad_1] UC welcomes first Muslim Chaplain, Ibrahim Abdelhalim “It is something very good and very important,” Ibrahim Abdelhalim talked to Stuff reporter Jody O’Callaghan about the importance of his role as UC’s first Muslim Chaplain, saying that he was excited about the big responsibility. “It will give us confidence, more happiness, and more evidence that…
[ad_1] About 56,000 ratepayers in the inner city suburbs and Banks Peninsula will get an extra two weeks to pay their first quarterly rates demand for the 2020-21 financial year. “Normally we like to give ratepayers six weeks’ notice that their first rates payment is due. Unfortunately we haven’t been able to do that this…
[ad_1] Honing professional skills before even graduating and trying out career options were a couple of the benefits of an internship, according to the co-winners of the inaugural PACE (Professional and Community Engagement) internship Excellence Prize. [ad_2] More at the source
[ad_1] In a new article for Te Karaka, UC doctoral student Levi Collier-Robinson shares how he is using genomics to understand the kōwaro, an endangered taonga species. [ad_2] More at the source
[ad_1] Work has started to remove damaged pontoons that have been stored at Naval Point. Christchurch City Council was contacted by a member of the public in November 2019 about the pontoons and has been working to find a permanent solution for their disposal. The damaged pontoons are being broken down and three of the…
[ad_1] Keep an eye on your letterbox for a handy new guide that will help you with your recycling efforts. The guide is packed with useful information about what items belong in the yellow recycling bin and is aimed at making it easy for people to recycle correctly. It is being delivered to every household…
[ad_1] Christchurch City Council is supporting the introduction of stricter air quality standards and lower emissions for new log burners. At a meeting yesterday the Council agreed to make a submission to the Ministry for the Environment in favour of amendments to the National Environmental Standards for Air Quality (NESAQ) proposed by the Government. Council…
[ad_1] Spartina weed eradication programme success The joint Environment Canterbury, Department of Conservation and Christchurch City Council spartina control programme has recorded another very successful year, with the goal of eradicating this pest from Canterbury taking a big step forward. Spartina is a fast-growing, damaging weed that forms dense clumps and traps sediment in inter-tidal…
[ad_1] The programme has broad appeal across multiple content creation disciplines from TV commercial directors wanting to tell a story in commercial short form or cross over to long form, cinematographers, editors and other industry professionals who would like to direct their own projects, producers looking for a better understanding of how to support and…
[ad_1] A new interactive online tool will help people better understand how the ground in Christchurch may respond in an earthquake. The online tool – the Liquefaction Lab – uses the extensive information about ground conditions gathered since the 2010-11 Canterbury earthquakes to visualise an area’s vulnerability to liquefaction under different conditions. The Liquefaction Lab…
[ad_1] Christchurch City Council is reminding residents, businesses and organisations who are experiencing financial hardship as a result of the COVID-19 crisis that they can apply for more time to pay their rates. Ratepayers will soon receive their first quarterly rates demand for the 2020-21 financial year. Get your rates invoice by email Ratepayers can…
[ad_1] Agencies set sights on 2050 vision for Greater Christchurch A new initiative is underway to develop a long-term vision and plan for the Greater Christchurch area, driven by a partnership of local councils, Ngāi Tahu, the district health board and government agencies. The Greater Christchurch Partnership is prioritising Greater Christchurch 2050 over the next…
[ad_1] WiE CAN: engineer a career In January next year, 60 Year 13 students from across Aotearoa New Zealand will discover the career opportunities engineering has to offer women when they attend a hands-on programme run by the University of Canterbury (UC). Applications are open now for the Women in Engineering Canterbury (WiE CAN) residential…