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Students from Te Kura o Ōhinetahi Governors Bay School are joining the call for more climate action through a new music video starring them. The music video showcases the Fix It Up song, which two of the school’s students wrote the lyrics for after learning about climate change and the need to plan for, and…
Mayor Lianne Dalziel says the public feedback received is hugely valuable and shows how passionate people are about making the most of our city’s opportunities over the coming decade. “Our Long Term Plan sets out what we plan to do over the next 10 years, and how we will fund that investment in infrastructure and…
I could speak for hours on this! I was initially attracted to this role and to Ōtautahi Christchurch after reading the extraordinary vision that has been laid out along with the ‘bold ambition’ to imagine and strive for creating new and better economic opportunities for the city and its people. My dream for Ōtautahi Christchurch…
Our Youth Rōpū had great success in 2020 with projects undertaken to ensure that the voices of young people are heard. Source link
The accelerator programme is the second phase of Start Me Up, an initiative aimed at supporting jobseekers to explore what it takes to start their own business. Badass Brownies, one of the Accelerator participants aims to employ women seeking work experience to help them secure a job, these low allergen brownies give back to your…
Stories of tīpuna recognised through whakapapa research From European studies and Russian language to a Whakapapa Studentship at Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, Ereni Pūtere has had an interesting journey of discovery at the University of Canterbury, leading to her graduation with a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) with First Class Honours in History today (Friday…
The search for New Zealand’s most innovative food and beverage products culminated with ten finalists pitching their exciting products to a judging panel of industry experts. The judges got the chance to taste, hear and ask questions of each of the finalists about why their products should be chosen for the once in a lifetime…
UC graduate celebrates chemistry breakthroughs Mohammed Abdelbassit published six research papers during his PhD study at the University of Canterbury, an extraordinary achievement for a student. He graduates with his doctorate in Chemistry this Friday. Mohammed Abdelbassit in Arthur’s Pass National Park. Photo credit: Rami Elsayed. During his four years at UC, Abdelbassit has focused…
A skate park will start to roll into view in Sumner this year following approval of plans for the wider Village Green. The Waikura/Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community Board has signed off on the Sumner Village Green landscape plan and the site name, with work on the skate area set to start this summer. Board Chairperson Alexandra Davids…
Get involved in the Selwyn Waihora zone Les Wanhalla, co-chair, Selwyn Waihora Water Zone Committee This year, Selwyn Waihora Zone Committee members are getting their boots muddy, and going to community events all across the region to spread our message and hear from you. We’re looking for fresh faces who are keen to get involved,…
After graduating with a doctorate in Ecology, Iveren Abiem will return home to Nigeria, where she will share her knowledge and expertise with students at the University of Jos. More at the source
A development plan to ‘green the east’ and enhance and increase outdoor space has been recently approved by the Waikura/Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community Board. Green corridors, more trees and walkways, spaces that encourage biodiversity, nature play areas, pocket parks, and interweaving cultural history are all part of the integrated plan to boost the natural habitat to support…
Restoring our fragile freshwater systems When I started writing this piece, I was sitting in my Kaiapoi office on a sweltering 30-degree summer’s day, and I could hear faint “plops” as youngsters pulled “phat manus” and “bombs” off the bridge into the Kaiapoi River as generations before them have done. Mandeville Bridge, Kaiapoi River Do…
Christchurch City Council’s Recreation and Sports Services unit has apologised for an error in the projected maintenance costs for Wharenui Pool after the Wharenui Swim Club reviewed the figures this morning. It was estimated the cost to maintain and operate Wharenui Pool for the next 10 years would be more than $7.7 million. Staff agree…
Children flourish when education is holistic – and culturally responsive The scope of education has expanded beyond focusing on academic progress to include children’s social and emotional development. Researchers at the University of Canterbury (UC) are going one step further, however, to develop a framework for socio-emotional well-being that is culturally and linguistically responsive and…
Over 1600 year 12 students from across Waitaha Canterbury seized the opportunity to explore their study options, discover career pathways and get a feel for uni life in an interactive day at the University of Canterbury (UC) on Tuesday 13 April. More at the source
Free walking event exploring Ashley Rakahuri Regional Park and estuary The public can explore and learn about one of the region’s most unique ecological hotspots this weekend as part of the The Walking Festival 2021. On April 17 between 10am – 2pm, the Ashley Rakahuri Regional Park and estuary will provide the location for this exciting…
An all-electric, self-flying air taxi that rises like a helicopter and flies like a plane will be on display at Tūranga this weekend. Wisk’s air taxi will be on public display in New Zealand for the first time at Take Charge Christchurch. New Zealand’s first battery electric aircraft, operated by ElectricAir, will also be on…
Discover some of Christchurch’s best spaces to explore, learn and be entertained these holidays. A day at the playground Make the most of a fine day and head to one of the city’s many playgrounds. The Margaret Mahy Playground in the central city is packed with fun things to try or you can enjoy an…
Residents who pay for Christchurch City Council services by cheque will need to find other ways of paying from the end of this month. The Council will not be accepting cheque payments from 30 April 2021 because the three major New Zealand banks are phasing out cheques in May and June of this year. The…
Gail Carson literally has a “feel” for creating a valuable resource from discarded ‘junk’. For more than 20 years, Gail has picked over the items on offer at non-profit recycling space Creative Junk to put together tactile books for blind and low-vision children. She says that the craft items “are not junk at all”, describing…
The clock is ticking for those wanting to give feedback on Christchurch City Council’s plans for investing in the city and keeping services running over the coming years. The period for public submissions on the Draft 2021–31 Long Term Plan ends at midnight on Sunday 18 April. The plan sets the direction for the next…
Researchers win PM’s Science Prize for protecting NZ from Covid-19 A national research team, including several University of Canterbury (UC) researchers, has won the Prime Minister’s Science Prize 2020 for their mathematical simulation of Covid-19 infection modelling and their communication work. A national research team, including several University of Canterbury researchers, has won the Prime…
Familiar fronds will be rearranged in a new Anzac setting, complementing a nearby poppies artwork. Recently repurposed to honour the Anzac story, the new-look fronds at the Anzac Drive-New Brighton Road intersection will align with the Poppies over Gallipoli sculpture on the corner of Anzac Drive and Travis Road. The Anzac Fronds – originally installed…
Unfolding the mystery of the first kiwi specimen A new article on The Conversation from Adjunct Professor Paul Schofield and UC Fellow Vanesa De Pietri sheds light on the 200 year old mystery surrounding where the first kiwi specimen was collected, and the repercussions this could have for kiwi conservation. An illustration by Elizabeth Nodder,…
Christchurch City Council’s Regulatory Compliance Unit has completed its investigation into an incident involving Councillors Phil Mauger and James Daniels last July when a trench was dug without authorisation on land adjacent to Pages Road. The works were carried out on Crown-owned land managed by the Council without Resource Consent. The Council’s compliance unit began…
Local politician graduates with a PhD Community Board Member Sunita Gautam will be donning a cap and gown this week as she graduates with a PhD from the University of Canterbury (UC). On Wednesday 14 April Gautam will graduate with a PhD that focuses on self-employment as a strategy for Indian immigrants’ settlement in New…
Collaboration results in cultural artwork for the community The new stormwater culvert aims to filter contaminants from stormwater before it enters Lyell Creek. A collaborative project between councils, community, and local Kaikōura businesses has resulted in artwork showcasing one of the towns forgotten reserves. The Lower Lyell / Waikōau West End Reserve has been developed…
From robotic motion to measuring climbing performance – showcasing biomechanics to young people Her first encounter with biomechanics was training humanoid robots to perform human-like motion – and since then Nina Pernus hasn’t looked back. The University of Canterbury (UC) Biomechanics in Sports Coaching teaching assistant, and Bioengineering PhD student, now wants to show young…
Wai We Care: Join your local water zone committee Now is the time to join your local water zone committee and make a contribution towards the future of Canterbury’s precious water resource. Nine of Canterbury’s 10 water zone committees are looking for new community members, with applications opening 12 April and closing on 10 May….