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[ad_1] Ahuriri Arm water quality still a focus – one year on Chair of the Upper Waitaki Water Zone Committee, Simon Cameron, talks about the progress made to address water quality at Lake Benmore. This year’s improvement in water quality at Lake Benmore is welcome news but won’t be slowing the momentum of the zone…
[ad_1] Reducing rowan to help our native tussock A joint project, which includes $10,000 of Immediate Steps biodiversity funding allocated by the Upper Waitaki Water Zone, is now underway to manage the invasive rowan tree before it becomes more established. The rowan tree was once widely planted for protection against witches and spirits in Britain…
[ad_1] Wetland work continues in Kaikōura Kaikōura Water Zone Committee (KWZC) enable local wetland work to protect, grow and enhance native habitat with more than $40,000 of Immediate Steps Biodiversity Funding (IMS). Three key projects have been chosen to contribute to wetland work in Kaikōura District: Greenburn wetland is impressive to the eye and has…
[ad_1] Local stormwater superhero awarded for his efforts Local stormwater superhero, Evan Smith, has recently been awarded an honorary Stormwater Superhero Award, by the Christchurch West Melton Water Zone Committee, for his efforts towards improving water quality in Ōtākaro/Avon River. Smith has dedicated significant time and effort towards community education, raising awareness, and facilitating community action…
[ad_1] The land and building housing one of New Zealand’s biggest label and tag printing companies have been placed on the market for sale. The property at 48-50 Waterloo Road in the Christchurch suburb of Hornby consists of a large industrial and commercial complex housing the high-tech’ printing presses, warehousing and administrative offices of Hally…
[ad_1] The Associate Minister for Greater Christchurch Regeneration, Poto Williams, is seeking feedback on a proposal to better enable the development and operation of commercial film and video facilities in Christchurch. The Proposal, developed by Regenerate Christchurch in response to a request from Christchurch City Council, asks that powers under section 71 of the Greater…
[ad_1] The Islamic Women’s Council of New Zealand will share parts 1 and 2 of the submission we presented to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Christchurch Mosque Attacks. The aim is to ensure New Zealand is fully informed about the efforts IWCNZ took prior to March 15, 2019 to protect our community from…
[ad_1] Christchurch City Council owned venues and events company Vbase Limited is delighted to be opening the doors for daily public access to the Christchurch Town Hall from 4 August 2020. Christchurch Town Hall is an iconic and much-loved community venue and is an important symbol of recovery for Christchurch. Meticulously repaired and refurbished after…
[ad_1] The next National Government will drive our economy forward and create hundreds of jobs by delivering a new four-lane expressway between Christchurch and Ashburton, National Party Leader Todd Muller has announced. “This will be a transformational project for Canterbury,” Mr Muller says. “This is a significant investment in the local economy. The project will…
[ad_1] A $13 million investment from Government will create jobs and improve the resilience of the rail connection between Christchurch and the West Coast,Infrastructure Minister Shane Jones and Regional Economic Development Under-Secretary Fletcher Tabuteau say. The funding comes from the tagged contingency set aside in Budget 2020 for infrastructure projects and forms part of the…
[ad_1] National Party Leader Todd Muller has revealed the framework for the party’s Plan to create more jobs and a better economy. At a speech to the Christchurch Employers’ Chamber of Commerce today, Mr Muller outlined the five elements of National’s Plan. “All the components of the framework are designed to grow our economy and…
[ad_1] A busy urban transport hub near the Eastgate Shopping Centre in Linwood will be safer and easier to access following Christchurch City Council approval. Today’s Council decision supports recommendations from the Waikura/Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community Board following a Hearings Panel report. Under the changes, there will be a new bus shelter and a signalised pedestrian crossing…
[ad_1] UC Professor explains innovative new study into the effectiveness of headgear ABC News ABC News talk with UC Health Professor Nick Draper about his research into the effectiveness of headgear in contact sport. He told ABC News how the research stemmed from his personal interest in the safety of his own children playing contact…
[ad_1] Christchurch City Council will remove and clean the pavers so they can be stored in the Square, ready for the next phase of improvement works due to start later this year. Some of the paving will be used to re-line the former Strand Lane and to patch damaged areas in front of the old…
[ad_1] Crusaders and UC team up to target fans’ fitness Professional rugby players are not the only ones who have been working up a sweat in the Crusaders’ high performance gym. Local rugby fans have been training there, too, as participants in a healthy lifestyles initiative called RUFIT-NZ. The University of Canterbury (UC) is working…
[ad_1] Christchurch City Council has decided to become party to an appeal launched against resource consents granted for a new quarry in Templeton. The decision follows a request by Mike Mora, on behalf of the Templeton Residents’ Association, at today’s Council meeting. In April this year Selwyn District Council (SDC) and Environment Canterbury (ECan) granted…
[ad_1] Feeding the Mind UC Professor Julia Rucklidge and Master’s student Taryn Hale have collaborated on a new paper for The ACU Review which explores the link between nutrition and mental health and asks, could a Māori philosophy of wellbeing hold some clues? For further information please contact: UC Communications Tweet UC @UCNZ and follow UC on…
[ad_1] Researchers survey food banks as pandemic bites A new study is seeking feedback from Australasian food banks on how they are coping with growing demand in the wake of the COVID-19 global pandemic. The survey, led by University of Canterbury (UC) researchers, aims to find out more about the economic and social impacts of…
[ad_1] Water bottling – what’s the story? Waterbottling remains an issue of public interest, particularly in Christchurch. This page provides information on various matters relating to waterbottling, including decisions made by Environment Canterbury. More information and previous updates 9 July 2020: Environment Canterbury pleased with certainty on water bottling from High Court decision Environment Canterbury is…
[ad_1] Council pleased with certainty on water bottling from High Court decision Environment Canterbury is pleased with a High Court decision that it correctly applied the law and did not exceed its jurisdiction in approving Christchurch water-bottling consents. It also welcomes the clarity the decision provides for those concerned about water bottling and the wider…
[ad_1] The doors to Christchurch Town Hall will swing open again to the public. From 4 August, people will be able to wander around the open spaces or visit the Town Hall cafe between 10am and 4pm, from Tuesday to Saturday. Vbase Chief Executive Caroline Harvie-Teare says that “our community has so many special memories…
[ad_1] The Christchurch City Council has opened a $282,000 fund that enables people to activate community projects and events in the city’s former residential red zones. The Red Zones Transitional Use Fund is open to individuals, community organisations and social enterprises to help new projects in the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor, Southshore, South New Brighton,…
[ad_1] UC Business graduate and author has launched her book in the hope of progressing cancer research Sheila Hailstone, UC graduate and award-winning Christchurch author, has launched her book, Dancing Around Cancer. Her book is a celebration of her successful fight with cancer and a form of encouragement for those fighting the disease. Her hope…
[ad_1] The design of The Court Theatre’s new central city home is under way. Athfield Architects will this week begin work on the concept design for the new Court Theatre. The theatre will be built on the corner of Colombo Street and Gloucester Street, in the city’s Performing Arts Precinct. It will include a 360-seat…
[ad_1] UC Professor discusses the impacts of a carbon dioxide level of 400ppm in new series Climate Explained on The Conversation UC Professor James Shulmeister answers the question “what was the climate and sea level like at times in Earth’s history when carbon dioxide in the atmosphere was at 400ppm?” Recent research shows that west…
[ad_1] Christchurch has scored a Touch double for Ngā Puna Wai, landing both the 2021 Bunnings National Touch Championship and the 2021 Open and Masters Trans-Tasman Tournament. Christchurch City Council Events and Arts Manager Lucy Blackmore says the best touch players from Australia and New Zealand will show their skills during the tournament in April….
[ad_1] Gaining approval to keep planting plans on track Planting trees can have positive benefits if they are set in the right environment. Those planning to plant must seek approval from their local and regional council before planting, to make sure the land, plan and plants are suitable for planting. All afforestation (new forest planting)…
[ad_1] By Andy McGechan, www.BikesportNZ.com The 2020 New Zealand Enduro Championships will wrap up their abbreviated season near Bulls this coming weekend. The unwelcome arrival of the Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic forced a late start to the Yamaha-sponsored New Zealand Enduro Championships this season and riders, sponsors and supporters were probably just happy to be able…
[ad_1] Latest update: 25/06/2020 Avon Loop treasure hunt starting this weekend June 2020 $1500 worth of kayaking and cycling equipment will be up for grabs in the Avon Loop treasure hunt, which starts on 27 June to celebrate the completion of Ōtākaro Limited’s work along the riverside. Ōtākaro Limited Chief Executive, John Bridgman, says the…
[ad_1] Latest update: 30/06/2020 Former Odeon Theatre and neighbouring properties set to go under the hammer June 2020 Ōtākaro Limited is selling two of Christchurch’s high profile heritage buildings in the CBD’s South Frame – the former Odeon Theatre in Tuam Street and the neighbouring Lawrie & Wilson Auctioneers property. Included in the offering is…