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Musical siblings in harmony for NZSO award Thomas and Eva Bedggood have been playing music together since they were young children and they’re excited to share the experience of taking part in an award for young composers. The award gives them the opportunity to travel to Wellington next month and hear their compositions workshopped and…
Wet months mean more water in Canterbury, but concerns remain The pattern of dry winters Canterbury has experienced in recent years ended this year, with the region seeing a return to normal or even above normal rainfall levels in most areas. That winter rain, combined with heavy rainfall in late autumn, has left Canterbury with…
From cemetery cycle tours to exhibitions and Irish melodies, the upcoming Christchurch Heritage Festival has many highlights. The theme of this year’s Heritage Festival which runs from 9 to 25 October is “People and Place – our stories revealed.” Christchurch City Council Head of Urban Design, Regeneration and Heritage Carolyn Ingles says the popular annual festival…
Sixteen months after the first sod was turned on the corner of Linwood Avenue and Smith Street, Te PouToetoe: Linwood Pool was officially opened by Mayor Lianne Dalziel today. “It’s exciting to see this fantastic new facility opening for the people of Linwood, Woolston and surrounding areas,” says the Mayor. “There has been eager anticipation…
How should the Christchurch City Council work with communities to adapt to coastal hazards? A possible approach for Christchurch and Banks Peninsula is detailed in a draft Coastal Adaptation Framework which is going out for public feedback from 8 October to 15 November – subject to approval from the Urban Development and Transport Committee. The…
An updated Coastal Hazard Assessment will help support discussions between the Christchurch City Council, Ngāi Tahu rūnanga and communities across the Christchurch district on how to manage and adapt to coastal hazards. The Assessment, which is being released today as part of the Urban Development and Transport Committee agenda is authored by environmental and engineering…
Christchurch City Council has released a discussion document that explores options for managing future development, subdivision, redevelopment and changes in land use in areas exposed to coastal hazards. This Issues and Options discussion document is a first step in the District Plan Change process and will be open for feedback between 8 October and 15…
People travelling through the Wigram area will need to ease off the accelerator from the start of October as new lower, safer speed limits come into effect. “There’s been a big increase in traffic in the Wigram area over the past few years as new subdivisions have gone up and new developments like The Runway…
Mayor Lianne Dalziel is supporting the Government’s move to run a pilot programme in Christchurch and Auckland that allows a small pool of international travellers to complete their two weeks isolation at home. “I’ve been assured that only travellers who are fully vaccinated and who meet a strict set of criteria outlined by the Government…
It’s that time of year again. The month long festival of cycling, Biketober, is back. And this year it’s time to get the kids involved too. Biketober gets underway on Friday October 1 with the opening of the Biketober Passport competition, which has a new children’s option. During the month, people and their families can…
A drive-through vaccine clinic is being set up at Christchurch Arena in Wrights Road to help speed up the vaccine roll-out in Canterbury. The drive-through clinic will open on Monday 4 October and will operate throughout October between 1.30 and 7.30pm on weekdays and between 11am and 5pm at the weekend. Anyone can attend the…
Game changing public transport options for the community At the Environment Canterbury meeting on Thursday 30 September, the Council voted to take to the community a number of potential game-changing options to stimulate the Greater Christchurch public transport system. Fare options to stimulate bus use and reduce transport emissions “We are in a climate emergency. …
From our Chair: The delicate state of the Ashburton Lakes I’m sure that for many of you the Ashburton Lakes/Ō Tū Wharekai are a favourite destination to spend a day or two out of the city and reconnect with nature. It’s a wonderful part of the country, with the big Canterbury sky stretching over the…
New research uses gaming tech to help Kiwis prepare for natural disasters Skills learned playing video games, building virtual worlds and dodging imaginary enemies could be harnessed to help people survive real life hazards. University of Canterbury researchers are exploring using applied games and VR to educate people about the risks of natural disasters. From…
Mid Canterbury irrigation schemes’ consent renewals Earlier this year, several media stories focused on Mayfield Hinds Valetta Irrigation Scheme’s application for renewal of its consent. This was the first of three schemes applying for similar consent renewals in mid Canterbury – the others were Ashburton Lyndhurst Irrigation Limited and Barrhill Chertsey Irrigation Limited. Mayfield Hinds Valetta…
Teaming up on pests in Kaikōura Determined community members are teaming up with staff in Kaikōura to eliminate pests. Kōrero between Ocean Ridge residents and the estate owner has led to a trapping initiative aimed at boosting the number of native bird species in the area. Pests like rats, mice, and stoats, which threaten native…
Focus on groundwater trends at Spring meeting It was great to get back together as a group this September, even if we had to jump on video-conferencing to make it happen, due to COVID-19 restrictions. Lucy Millar, Chair OTOP Water Zone Committee Groundwater trends We had an interesting session, including a detailed presentation from Environment…
Steve Wakefield retires as University of Canterbury Pro-Chancellor Steve Wakefield is stepping down from his role after four years as Pro-Chancellor of the University of Canterbury Council. When sharing about his retirement UC’s Chancellor Sue McCormack said, “Steve was appointed to UC Council in 2017 and has been a fine Pro-Chancellor, supporting me in my…
Haere Mai to new UC Councillor Amy Adams Hon Amy Adams, former MP and UC graduate, has joined Te Kaunihera o Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | the UC Council after being appointed by the Minister of Education Hon Chris Hipkins. She has been appointed for a four-year term, which began on 8 September 2021….
Mayor takes a virtual tour at the University of Canterbury Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel learned about aerial firefighting and toured a virtual reality hospital during a hands-on visit to the University of Canterbury. Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel tries out a virtual reality aerial firefighting training tool at the University of Canterbury’s HIT Lab. The HIT…
“TK” Yukate is doubly excited about the opening of Te Pou Toetoe: Linwood Pool this week. Not only is she starting her new job as a Customer Services Shift Supervisor but as a Linwood resident herself, she’s looking forward to enjoying what the new $22 million complex has to offer. “We don’t have many facilities…
Canterbury health research projects win funding boost Five University of Canterbury academics have won grants of over $100,000 each towards their research, with topics including cancer treatments, stuttering in children, and the effects of cannabis use during pregnancy. Five University of Canterbury academics have won grants towards their health-related research, they are (from left) Dr…
Christchurch City Council has appointed experienced director Barry Bragg as chair of the company that will oversee delivery of the Canterbury Multi-Use Arena (CMUA). “We are delighted that Barry Bragg has agreed to take on the role of Chair of the CMUA Project Delivery Limited Board,’’ says Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel. “Barry has been interim…
Paul Munro has resigned as chief executive of Christchurch City Holdings Limited (CCHL), the investment arm of Christchurch City Council, after more than five years in the role. Mr Munro will step down in March 2022 to focus on opportunities in the private capital sector and governance. The CCHL Group includes the city’s major infrastructure companies,…
Christchurch West Melton’s special savannah Drylands provide habitat for a range of specialised native insects and plant species. Protecting them is a priority for the Christchurch West Melton Water Zone Committee. Dryland ecosystems are defined by their naturally low rainfall and free-draining soils, which are ideal growing conditions for native plants tolerant of harsh environments….
Smart tech tools to help monitor food safety remotely Drones, satellite imaging and artificial intelligence are some of the smart technology tools that could soon be used to ensure farmers and other food industry businesses are following health and safety rules. A University of Canterbury-led project (in cooperation with Otago University, Jiaotong University, Xi’an Jiaotong…
University of Canterbury, in partnership with Canterbury DHB and the region’s Māori and Pasifika providers, are running a two-day drop-in COVID-19 vaccination event next month. More at the source
Extra funding has been approved for a major project to upgrade wastewater services for the communities around Whakaraupō Lyttelton Harbour. Christchurch City Council originally budgeted $54 million for the Lyttelton Harbour Wastewater Project that will bring an end to the routine discharge of treated wastewater into the harbour. However, the budget has now been increased…
Christchurch City Council has unanimously rejected the Government’s proposed approach to three waters reform, saying the case doesn’t stack up for Christchurch. “The case has been made for increased investment across the country but the proposed changes to the delivery model are flawed and don’t stack up for us,’’ says Mayor Lianne Dalziel. “The Government…
Ka whakatū a Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha i te Tari Mana Tiriti, Kā Waimaero Ka whakatū a Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu me Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha i te Tari Mana Tiriti, Kā Waimaero | the Ngāi Tahu Centre. Associate Professor Te Maire Tau and Vice-Chancellor | Tumu Whakarae Professor Cheryl de la…