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[ad_1] University of Canterbury embraces music for gaming Music for gaming has grown up and found its place in the world of music composition. Unlike music composed for film or theatre, music for gaming presents unique challenges, says University of Canterbury (UC) Music Lecturer Hamish Oliver. Composer, arranger, performer and UC lecturer Hamish Oliver at…
[ad_1] Ted Talks – July 2020 Kaikōura Water Zone Committee Chair Ted Howard updates on past projects, meeting dates and his appreciation for those who are working hard to protect our taio (environment). Key projects I have now been Chair of the Kaikōura Water Zone Committee (KWZC) for five years and it has been great…
[ad_1] Christchurch Airport is considering building a world-class sustainable airport on 750 hectares of land near Tarras in Central Otago. It has bought land between State Highway 8 and State Highway 8A and is about to begin discussing its ideas for the airport with the Tarras community. “We have a lot of work to do,…
[ad_1] Expert to discuss post-lockdown stress on families at free public event We’re back in level one and counting our blessings, but what effect has the lockdown period had on our children? What do they need from us now? Professor David Murdoch, Dean of University of Otago, Christchurch, and Dr Josh Freeman, Canterbury District Health…
[ad_1] Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel is seeking a leave of absence. The decision relates to a personal matter. “I am taking a leave of absence due to the state of my husband’s health and ask that our privacy be respected at this time,” the Mayor says. “I will be making no further comment.” Deputy Mayor Andrew…
[ad_1] A new exhibition at Tūranga reveals the almost unspeakable cost of the Holocaust, with 1.5 million buttons representing the number of children lost. Like a child, each button is unique. The Children’s Holocaust Memorial presents a tough but vital lesson in taking a stand against discrimination, prejudice and the violation of human rights, focusing…
[ad_1] By the end of this month nearly all tenants living in Ōtautahi Community Housing Trust (OCHT) homes will have heat pumps to keep themselves warm. A five-month-long project to install heat pumps in nearly all of ŌCHT community housing is on target to wrap up next week. The heat pump installation work is part…
[ad_1] Aotearoa Rockstars bringing te reo to west Christchurch A passion for normalising te reo is driving two researchers from University of Canterbury (UC), whose next project with school children at Burnside Primary School will take te reo out of the school and into the west Christchurch community. Trialled at Breens Intermediate last year, Aotearoa…
[ad_1] Solving severe sleep problems in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder University of Canterbury (UC) researchers have made a major step forward in treatment of sleep problems in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), in new research recently published in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. “This is harmful to the child’s development in…
[ad_1] The new Optical Transport Network will support faster restoration of service and increased capacity for Spark’s 5G roll out Spark has completed the first stage of its next generation Optical Transport Network (OTN 2) that has ‘self healing’ capabilities to automatically restore services after things like natural disasters. It is believed to be the…
[ad_1] The Human Rights Commission is urging people in Aotearoa New Zealand to ‘give no voice to racism’ as it launches a new campaign featuring celebrated film maker Taika Waititi. Based on real-life experiences of racism in this country, the campaign aims to raise awareness of racist behaviour and the harm caused to those on…
[ad_1] People who drive on State Highway 73, Christchurch to Arthur’s Pass, may encounter very long truck and trailer units from Wednesday, 22 July. The trucks are carrying 30-metre long concrete beams for the new Ahaura Bridge. The trucks will leave Christchurch early in the morning at 4.30 am, Monday, Wednesday and Fridays-, travel via…
[ad_1] Air New Zealand’s online credit tool is proving helpful with customers already redeeming $1.36 million in credit. The online tool went live yesterday and allows customers who hold credit directly with the airline to manage their credit online. Air New Zealand Chief Commercial and Customer Officer Cam Wallace says it’s been promising to see…
[ad_1] The first stage of permanent rockfall protection is now underway, south of Kaikōura, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency and NCTIR (North Canterbury Transport Infrastructure Recovery alliance). The work is at a rockfall-prone corner between Peketa and the Parititahi Tunnels. This project and the traffic implications, with additional waiting times to the south of…
[ad_1] McLean’s Mansion Charitable Trust is delighted to have received a substantial gift of sculptures from the Estate of Llew Summers, one of Christchurch’s most visible sculptors, who died last year. The works will be on permanent display in the restored Mansion. The gift of six large works in wood, dating from the 1980s through…
[ad_1] Composer Tony Ryan’s Lockdown March to premiere at the first public orchestra concert in Christchurch since March. This Thursday 23 July Resonance Ensemble will present the first public orchestral concert in Christchurch since before Level 4 Lockdown. In a programme appropriately titled Liberation, the orchestra will perform a concert of great orchestral classics at…
[ad_1] Planting native trees and plants at Halswell Quarry Park makes Owen Wright feel more alive and helps him forget his troubles. The 68-year-old, who has health issues and is currently living in a rest home, has been a regular at volunteer community planting days for about five years. He says taking part and being…
[ad_1] The Christchurch City Council is seeking feedback on four options for dealing with highly treated wastewater from Akaroa. The Council’s Head of Three Waters and Waste, Helen Beaumont, says the town’s wastewater system is old, in a culturally and historically sensitive place, and will be replaced and relocated. “We have consents for a new…
[ad_1] “We are thrilled that our contractor, Fulton Hogan, is finishing the upgrade of this section of Victoria St so quickly,” Christchurch City Council Transport Planning and Delivery Manager Lynette Ellis says. “We know the work is disruptive for the businesses in the area but we had to reconstruct the road because it was in a…
[ad_1] Christchurch City Council is pulling out all stops on preparation work for the Canterbury Multi-Use Arena, as the $473 million anchor project continues to gather momentum. Ahead of the construction work commencing early next year, staff, contractors and utilities providers are making progress and meeting required timeframes to prepare the site bordered by Cashel,…
[ad_1] Serious Gaming – Using applied immersive games for education, work and wonder Computer games are not just for entertainment – they’re seriously powerful tools to solve complex problems, according to a University of Canterbury expert on applied immersive games. Based in the HIT Lab NZ, an international, multidisciplinary research lab which delivers postgraduate degrees…
[ad_1] More than one important election will get under way in Christchurch this year. Closely following New Zealand’s general election on 19 September, a by-election for a Central ward representative on the Waikura/Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community Board is set for Friday, 16 October. Nominations open on Thursday, 23 July, with forms and information available online at ccc.govt.nz/elections….
[ad_1] Community feedback has led to further changes to Christchurch City Council’s post-COVID-19 budget. The changes, outlined in a report that will be considered by elected members at a budget setting meeting on Thursday, include: Dropping a proposal to save more than $3 million by increasing the use of weedkillers containing glyphosate. Providing a one-off…
[ad_1] Insights from bicultural research can enhance practical applications from a palaeotsunami database to land-use decisions, according to a new review in Earth Surface Dynamics [ad_2] More at the source
[ad_1] The ‘Keep It Real Online’ campaign wants parents to talk about porn – UC sexuality educator provides advice on where to start The Keep It Real Online campaign aimed at encouraging parents to talk to their children about pornography has gone viral, but it’s still hard to know where to start. UC sexuality educator…
[ad_1] Farmers encouraged to ensure they have consent Canterbury farmers are some of the most efficient in the country, in part thanks to a consenting process that helps ensure they are balancing environmental, economic and cultural values. Beginning in 2012 with the adoption of the Canterbury Land and Water Regional Plan; many farmers were required to…
[ad_1] From Cameroon to Mongolia…to Twizel? New Environment Canterbury team member Dan Turner has gone from living in extreme conditions in Cameroon and Mongolia to tiny Twizel. His new role as a senior resource management advisor will see him use skills in communication and relationship building with farmers and key organisations in the Mackenzie Basin to continue…
Once again Avebury House, Richmond Community Garden and Avon-Ōtākaro Network present a fun, winter-warming event by the Ōtākaro-Avon River Corridor. This Sunday July 19th, Matariki in the Zone is back! There will be live music from the Natural Magic Pirates, Lisa Tui Jonathan Ensemble, Nich the Violinist and Tu tapatahi Kapa Haka group have a…
[ad_1] GCH Aviation has again boosted its investment in tourism infrastructure with the purchase of Tasman Helicopters in Nelson. GCH Aviation Group Chief Executive, Andrew Currie says the purchase of Tasman Helicopters expands the group’s scenic and commercial aviation services across New Zealand and the Pacific, establishing it as one of New Zealand’s major tourism…
[ad_1] The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra from August will play from Kerikeri to Invercargill in a series of tours scheduled for the rest of the year. The first concert tour, Spirit, will be performed Wellington and Auckland on 6 and 7 August. The Wellington concert will also be live-streamed. The NZSO aims to keep each…