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[ad_1] If you feel like exploring new territory on foot, a handy new guide will help you plan an outing around the city’s coastline and plains. A brochure detailing all of the walks available in Christchurch’s flat areas, from beachside wanders to forest strolls, has been published by the Christchurch City Council’s Parks team for…
[ad_1] The restoration of the New Brighton Clock Tower is complete and the repaired mechanism is telling the time once again. The heritage clock tower, which is in front of the New Brighton Library building, suffered damage caused by the Canterbury earthquakes and decades of exposure to the seaside environment. Work to repair the structure…
[ad_1] A restored 19th century waterwheel – along with a group of hardy volunteers – is driving interest in a popular heritage park overlooking Lyttelton Harbour. Orton Bradley Park in Charteris Bay is home to one of the few operating historical waterwheels in New Zealand, along with Canterbury’s oldest stone structure – the Old Stone…
[ad_1] Lessons learned from the Canterbury earthquakes will be shared widely and preserved for the future when a collection of reports and information moves to a new digital home. [ad_2] Check the source for more
[ad_1] A call has gone out for public feedback on a proposal to help fast track the development of new film studios in Christchurch. Regenerate Christchurch has put together the proposal to enable new development following a Christchurch City Council request. The proposal identifies the film industry as a potential growth area for the city. Associate…
[ad_1] New Zealand needs to prepare for the arrival of medical “AI” Robotic doctors and other artificial intelligence tools are coming to New Zealand’s healthcare system and we need to be ready for the ethical and legal challenges they will bring, warns a University of Canterbury (UC) PhD student. Current New Zealand laws are not…
[ad_1] New MBA course maximises data to drive post-COVID strategy In a post-COVID business environment, the use of data to drive decisions will be key to making a greater impact. A new core course, Data informed Strategy, which is part of the University of Canterbury (UC) Connected MBA programme has been officially opened by New…
[ad_1] A global study is under way to compare how information about Covid-19 is delivered by authorities and the media, and how it is understood and used by people in different countries. [ad_2] Check the sauce for more
[ad_1] In the period from 14 to 31 May 2020, spending in Christchurch increased 9 per cent compared to the same period in 2019. The country moved to Alert Level 2 at 11.59pm on Wednesday 13 May 2020. For the entire month of May 2020, overall spending in the city was 15 per cent lower…
[ad_1] South Canterbury environmental projects awarded $41,000 The Orari Temuka Opihi Pareora (OTOP) Water Zone Committee has today allocated $41,000 of funding for three projects aimed at protecting native wildlife. A project planting and controlling pests at Waitarakao/Washdyke Lagoon will receive $10,000; the Orari River Protection Group will receive $15,000 for its predator control work;…
[ad_1] Beginners will be able to join in the fun following a decision to extend a popular St Albans skate park. The Waipapa/Papanui-Innes Community Board has approved the extension following feedback from local residents concerned that the park does not cater to beginner skateboarders and scooter users. The extension at St Albans Park will utilise…
[ad_1] Christchurch City Council is meeting on Thursday 9 July at 9.30am. The main items on the agenda for the public part of the meeting are: A notice of motion from the Coastal-Burwood Community Board which recommends the Council urgently consider initiating the process of developing a Regeneration Plan for New Brighton. A report from…
[ad_1] The family of pioneering New Zealand suffragist Kate Sheppard kept an important secret – one that possibly explains a lot about her life, her beliefs and her motivation. [ad_2] Check the sauce for more
[ad_1] A new community housing complex featuring energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly homes has been officially opened in St Martins by Housing Minister Megan Woods and Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel. The complex, in Tiwaiwaka Lane (previously Cresselly Place), has been developed by the Ōtautahi Community Housing Trust (OCHT) and consists of 28 one and two-bedroom homes. The…
[ad_1] Christchurch City Council will soon begin rolling out thousands of backflow-stopping devices to commercial and industrial properties in order to better safeguard the city’s drinking-water supply. Up to 9,100 commercial and industrial sites in Christchurch may need a backflow prevention device installed at the property’s boundary to protect the public water supply from contamination…
[ad_1] New winter grazing guidelines supporting best practice Measuring the adequacy of winter crop grazing management will be more straightforward thanks to new guidelines for Farm Environment Plan auditors. Our new report, Winter forage crop grazing and wet weather management – guidelines for FEP auditors (PDF File, 1.38MB) gives greater clarity on how to assess the…
[ad_1] Have your say on proposed changes to resource consent application charges We are inviting submissions on proposed changes to our Fees and Charges Policy. The change will increase the amount we charge for processing resource consent applications. Who will be affected? The changes will affect any individuals or organisations applying for resource consents to…
[ad_1] Mill Road wetland gets a makeover Over one thousand square metres of wetland has been fenced off along Lyell Creek/Waikōau at the back of a Mill Road property in Kaikōura, to help keep stock out of the spring-fed stream. Two additional springs and five overland flow paths feeding into the stream have also been…
[ad_1] Banks Peninsula first zone to co-opt youth member An environmental lawyer in the making has become the first youth member co-opted to a water zone committee and is carving a pathway for others to follow in her footsteps. Erana Riddell, 21, never intended to end up on the Banks Peninsula Water Zone Committee. Following…
[ad_1] Looking for things to do with the kids over the school holidays? Here’s a list of activities that will keep the kids entertained without putting too much pressure on your wallet. Cardboard Cathedral Tour: Take your kids for a behind-the-scenes look at the only cathedral in the world made of cardboard. Free guided tours of…
[ad_1] An out-of-this-world exhibition about the moon is landing at Canterbury Museum this weekend. On tour from Nelson Provincial Museum, Our Moon: Then, Now and Beyond explores the past, present and future of our nearest celestial body. It’s a hands-on exhibition that will help entertain Canterbury children during the upcoming school holidays. Its centrepiece is…
[ad_1] Corporate governance: ruled by code not a CEO Imagine an organisation that performs thousands of transactions, but has no governing structure, no board, no chief executive and no middle managers. This is exactly what the research paper The DAO controversy: The case for a new species of corporate governance? addresses. Authored by Robbie Morrison,…
[ad_1] July update: Kaikōura Zone Delivery Manager Kaikōura Zone Delivery Manager Kevin Heays provides insight into what is happening on the ground. Kaikōura Zone Delivery Manager Kevin Heays Kev’s corner We called and the community answered! In late June we hosted the first meeting for the refreshed Love the Lyell Governance Group – a group of…
[ad_1] Featuring 20 lighting installations, CHCH is LIT has been put together by the Christchurch City Council’s Events and Enliven Places teams to help fill the gap created by the postponement of this year’s Botanic D’Lights Tirama. “Unfortunately, we couldn’t proceed with Botanic D’Lights Tirama this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, we still…
[ad_1] More than 1000 groups and individuals have given their feedback on the Christchurch City Council’s updated draft budget. Public consultation on the budget, which takes into the account the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on the organisation’s finances and the changed economic environment, closed at 5pm on Monday. Mayor Lianne Dalziel has acknowledged those…
[ad_1] A $15.8 million infrastructure project to finish Te Ara Ihutai Christchurch Coastal Pathway has won Government funding following a call for “shovel-ready” projects to stimulate the economy and create jobs. Infrastructure Minister Shane Jones today has announced the approval of the funding to complete the final stage around Moncks Bay between Redcliffs and Shag…
[ad_1] Water fluoridation saves poorest children from hospitalisation Research from the University of Canterbury (UC) GeoHealth Laboratory shows that children in our most deprived areas benefit from better dental health if water is fluoridated. The study, published in the prestigious International Journal of Epidemiology, shows that the presence of community water fluoridation (CWF) was related…
[ad_1] Guidance for cruise ships anchoring at Akaroa Harbour Environment Canterbury has issued guidance to cruise ship masters and operators wishing to anchor in Akaroa Harbour from 1 November 2021. The potential disturbance of the seabed by vessel anchors, and reduction in water quality at Akaroa, has been a matter of public discussion and community concern…
[ad_1] Programme celebrates first year reducing hill country erosion in North Canterbury The Soil Conservation and Regeneration (SCAR) programme has completed the first of a four-year programme which aims to support landowners who have erosion-prone land with advice, tools and skills. This will improve both their farm systems and water quality, by reducing the amount…
[ad_1] Young recorder virtuoso goes for Baroque Young gun musician Lily Doak has earned a soloist spot in two prestigious classical music concerts, where she is keen to show what her favourite instrument, the recorder, can do. UC Biochemistry and Music (double degree) first-year student, Lily Doak has earned a soloist spot in two prestigious…