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[ad_1] Merchant, Miner, Mandarin shines light on race relations in late 19th century NZ A timely new book provides insight into a lesser known chapter of New Zealand history, including the impact of anti-Chinese legislation, through the life and times of an extraordinary man. Authors Jenny Sew Hoy Agnew and Trevor Agnew have written a…
[ad_1] Innovation aims to boost safety for young rugby players While concussion is a recognised problem in contact sports like rugby, it is generally accepted that wearing padded headgear does little to mitigate the risk. Collaborative research at the University of Canterbury is now putting that to the test, with an innovative prototype set to…
[ad_1] I can’t stand by – calling out sexism in academia How do male academics become allies in fighting sexism in the #metoo era, without ‘mansplaining’ or ‘white knighting’? Three University of Canterbury (UC) academics have looked into the necessary steps behind championing inclusivity and diversity in academia. Professor Ekant Veer, Kseniia Zahrai and Dr…
[ad_1] Community minded UC student helps struggling migrants workers Community minded UC Law student has opened up her home to two struggling migrants workers who were made redundant during Covid-19 fallout. John Kirk-Anderson/Stuff: Canterbury law student and mother Kelly Phillips has opened her home to young migrant worker Luz Guevara, who was stuck in Queenstown…
[ad_1] New discovery tracking humpback whale migration from space A new international study led by a University of Canterbury scientist has discovered paikea humpback whales stick to old migration routes despite ocean changes associated with climate change. Understanding how organisms respond to environmental change is one of the most pressing grand challenges of organismal biology,…
[ad_1] Emergency nurses warn against Covid complacency UC health lecturer and Chair of the College of Emergency Nurses New Zealand, Sandy Richardson, is warning that we cannot get complacent about Covid-19. Richardson told TVNZ’s Breakfast programme that emergency nurses are worried about a second wave and that New Zealanders are no longer practising Covid-19 measures…
[ad_1] UC Professor explores the changes that are being made to contempt laws in August UC Law Professor Ursula Cheer joins Katheryn Ryan on RNZ to talk about upcoming changes to New Zealand contempt law and what it means for media and the public. The press bench in court room one. Photo: RNZ/Edward Gay Listen…
[ad_1] Human impact throws tree seeding out of sync – new study Human impacts on the environment are changing many biological responses, with effects on rare species and human health, but predicting such responses is complicated, according to a new paper by a University of Canterbury ecologist. Aotearoa-New Zealand flax/harakeke (Phormium tenax) flowering heavily. Some…
[ad_1] Climate Explained: what Earth would be like if we hadn’t pumped greenhouse gases into the atmosphere UC Environmental Physics lecturer Laura Revell contributes to new article series Climate Explained on The Conversation. Revell answers two similar questions; if humans had not contributed to greenhouses gases in any way at all, what would the global…
[ad_1] US engineer designs resilient building with a little help from his Kiwi friends A “magic bullet” from Professor Geoffrey Rodgers of UC’s College of Engineering provided the key for leading US engineer David Mar to demonstrate that more resilient buildings in earthquake zones do not need to cost more than conventional buildings. UC Mechanical…
[ad_1] Forestry scholarships grow diversity Being awarded a scholarship to study forestry at the University of Canterbury (UC) has brought more than financial benefits for first year student Anna Manning. This year’s scholarship winners are (L-R): Anna Manning – Engineering Intermediate, Jiselle Nolan – BForSc (Ngāi Tahu/Kāi Tahu; Ngaphui, Te Ātiawa), Emma Walters – BForSc,…
[ad_1] New tool puts New Zealand on track for safer state highways An improved testing system for road materials could make our state highways safer and more robust to withstand years of heavy traffic. A new, modified “wheel tracker” device developed by University of Canterbury (UC) Associate Professor of Civil Engineering Mofreh Saleh is a…
[ad_1] Hidden in plain sight – discovering university’s unseen artefacts Aotearoa New Zealand’s second oldest university is launching a survey of its historical objects in the lead-up to its 150th birthday, thanks to a $12,000 grant from Lottery Environment and Heritage. UC Arts City Location Manager Naomi van den Broek models a gown once worn…
[ad_1] Christchurch’s new beachside hot pools complex has chalked up a sell-out first month. Since opening on Saturday 30 May, He Puna Taimoana has been fully booked for all its sessions. “The first month could not have gone any better. We have had more than 7000 guests visit the complex since it opened and the…
[ad_1] Students would rather quit smoking than pay more for cigarettes University students in New Zealand would be more likely to quit smoking if the price of cigarettes increases, a University of Canterbury (UC) study suggests. Health Sciences PhD student Ben Wamamili surveyed 2,180 university students to find out how increases in the price of…
[ad_1] The man who led a campaign to get red-zoned areas along the Ōtākaro Avon River turned into a park has been given a promise by the Mayor of Christchurch that his dream will become a reality. Evan Smith, of the Avon-Ōtākaro Network (AvON), was the driving force behind a petition that asked Parliament to…
[ad_1] $1.2m funding boost for Parkinson’s disease study University of Canterbury-led research that could help Parkinson’s disease patients learn more about their risk of dementia has received a million-dollar funding boost. UC Psychology Professor John Dalrymple-Alford (left) and Neurology Professor Tim Anderson from the University of Otago, are working on the study in partnership with…
[ad_1] Environment Canterbury is lowering the price of a Metrocard to $5 from 1 July. With a Metrocard, bus fares are 25 per cent cheaper than if you pay by cash. Metrocards have been free for the month of June to help encourage continued contactless payments as part of Environment Canterbury’s COVID-19 response. “We are…
[ad_1] Entries for the HealthTech Supernode Challenge 2020 are open! The HealthTech Supernode Challenge, delivered by UCE and the Ministry of Awesome with support from ChristchurchNZ, KiwiNet, and Ryman Healthcare aims to position Christchurch as NZ’s centre of health innovation. The nationwide challenge, sponsored by ChristchurchNZ, is open to anyone with a healthtech innovation or…
[ad_1] “Christchurch is recognised as a hub of expertise, with a strong business ecosystem and deep talent pool in our internationally-recognised tertiary institutions,” Ms Heaphy says. “At MEETINGS we will be highlighting the region’s epic incentive and pre and post touring options. Canterbury is home to New Zealand’s highest mountain and largest glacier, stunning high…
The Insurance Council of New Zealand (ICNZ) is calling on political parties to back our volunteer and paid firefighters by funding them appropriately for their services much like the Police are funded. The comment follows the publication of the summary of the submissions for the Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) funding review, announced by…
[ad_1] Reserve Bank walks the post-COVID tightrope University of Canterbury (UC) economists Associate Head of Economics and Finance Stephen Hickson and Associate Professor Alfred Guender discuss the role of the Reserve Bank amid the pandemic’s economic upheaval. First, the RBNZ has cut the Official Cash Rate (OCR) to almost zero and committed to that for…
[ad_1] UC sponsors Young New Zealander of the Year Award The University of Canterbury (UC) Young New Zealander of the Year Award Te Mātātahi o te Tau recognises a young person brimming with the potential to produce a bright future for Aotearoa, striving across the last year to improve not only themselves but their whole…
[ad_1] New Zealand academics rediscover the joy of kea research Can animals experience joy? Thanks to a $1m funding grant from the Templeton World Charity Foundation an international team of researchers, including University of Canterbury (UC) Associate Professor Ximena Nelson, hope to find out. Though the concept of joy is not unique to humans, this…
[ad_1] From our Chair: 2020/21 rates focus on environmental priorities and supporting Covid-19 recovery The formal adoption of an Annual Plan and the setting of rates is a yearly milestone for every Council. This year the Council is focusing on public transport, environmental priority projects and COVID-19 recovery. Annual plans outline what Councils intend to do,…
[ad_1] A lower price for Metrocards The price of a Metrocard will be $5, down from $10, from Wednesday 1 July. Until 1 July, you can still pick up a free Metrocard (while stocks last). Transport Portfolio Lead Councillor Phil Clearwater said that as part of the COVID-19 response, Metrocards have been free for the month…
[ad_1] One of Christchurch’s longest serving elected members has resigned due to ill health. Sally Buck has announced her resignation from the Waikura/Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community Board. Her resignation marks the end of her 22 year contribution to local government in Christchurch. Ms Buck served as a Christchurch City Councillor, representing the Waimairi ward, from 1998 to…
[ad_1] An upbeat approach by five teenagers to fundraising during the World Vision 40 Hour Famine has produced a 10-song album in 40 hours at Tūranga. The Year 12 Riccarton High School students have banded together to record and produce From us to you in the Tūranga audio/visual suite, supported by library staff. Collectively known…
[ad_1] Deconstructing Lancaster Park Stadium has cost $2.9 million less than expected. Christchurch City Council had budgeted $12 million for deconstructing the earthquake damaged stadium, but a final tally of the costs puts the bill for deconstruction at just over $9 million. “By managing the demolition ourselves we have been able to make significant savings…
[ad_1] A multi-agency action plan to cut alcohol-related harm is ramping up following an increase in drinking fuelled by COVID-19-induced anxiety, social isolation and job uncertainty. Created in partnership with the Canterbury District Health Board, the Police and the Christchurch City Council, the Christchurch Alcohol Action Plan (CAAP) focuses on reducing alcohol harm across the…