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Smarter, efficient and more sustainable pallet storage technology was awarded the Grand Prize Award at the Food, Fibre and Agritech Challenge 2023. Gabriella and Doug Michael are the brains behind Gladfield Pallet Consolidator which took out the $10,000 grand prize. Their product is an automated solution to optimise how dry goods are stacked on a…
The Challenge is an eight-week pre-accelerator that aims to equip individuals and teams with a venture idea, research, or a non-commercialised product to develop viable solutions for the sector. Participants benefit from high-quality coaching and mentoring, presentations from key stakeholders of the innovation ecosystem, networking at industry events and tailored support. The top 20 ventures…
Ōtautahi Christchurch is one of six cities across New Zealand taking part in the four-day event from Friday 28 April to Monday 1 May. Participants find plants, animals and other creatures, take a photograph and share it via the free mobile app iNaturalist NZ – Mātaki Taiao. Ecologist and NZ iNaturalist Trust chair Colin Meurk…
Christchurch’s record-breaking wet winter could lead to a phenomenal amount of spring growth and higher than usual workloads for parks maintenance crews and home gardeners. “In July we received 310mm of rain – about half the amount that Christchurch typically receives in a year. If our wet winter is followed by a warmer than usual…
Christchurch’s record-breaking wet winter could lead to a phenomenal amount of spring growth and higher than usual workloads for parks maintenance crews and home gardeners. “In July we received 310mm of rain – about half the amount that Christchurch typically receives in a year. If our wet winter is followed by a warmer than usual…
“New Zealand’s aerospace sector is stretching what’s possible for global aerospace technology and capability. We are delighted to support the 2022 Christchurch Aerospace Challenge, gathering bright minds, and getting their world-leading ideas recognised and ready to disrupt aerial imagery capture globally.” UAS & Woods was one of three finalists, who were each awarded $10,000 grants…
The winner of the Christchurch Aerospace Challenge was announced at an awards ceremony on Wednesday, which showcased the rising talent working on aerospace innovations across New Zealand. UAS & Woods was selected as the winner from an impressive pool of local innovators, and was awarded a $30,000 contract with Christchurch City Council to trial and…
Canterbury innovators rise to the Food, Fibre and Agritech Challenge The 2022 Food, Fibre and Agritech Supernode Challenge climaxed in an outstanding Showcase during E Tipu: The Boma Agri Summit. The gala evening on 21 June highlighted and rewarded the impressive prize-winning thinking behind the top 12 ventures entered in this year’s Challenge. University of…
The combination of the coming Waitangi Weekend and the Burt Munro motorcycling Challenge in Invercargill from next week could see large volumes of traffic on South Island roads in coming days, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. People can be better prepared for the Waitangi Weekend peak periods by checking the updated holiday planning tool…
Gallagher Chiefs Head Coach Clayton McMillan has named his Gallagher Chiefs team to challenge the Crusaders in their second game of this year’s Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa competition at Orangetheory Stadium on 13 March at 7.05pm. McMillan has made a raft of changes to his twenty-three to face the Crusaders in Christchurch. A further two…
After yesterday’s opening day washouts, the remaining two first-class Plunket Shield matches of Round Five have got underway on time today with the respective captains unsurprisingly sending their opponents in. Northern Districts captain Joe Carter sent the Auckland Aces into bat in Whangarei, and Wellington Firebirds captain Michael Bracewell sent the Central Stags into bat…
In a few short months, defender Kelera Nawai has resurrected a fading ANZ Premiership dream after making the giant leap from club netball to being a regular starter for Te WÄnanga o Raukawa Pulse. An out-of-the-blue selection for the Pulse when stalwart Katrina Rore was ruled out due to pregnancy has resulted in the imposing…
Some of the biggest names in bowls in New Zealand has been confirmed in the North (Te Ika-M-Äui) and South (Te Waipounamu) Island teams for the new inter-island challenge in September. The North v South Challenge will be contested at the Hopes Dunedin Indoor Stadium, 3-5 September in a Ryder Cup type format with 18…
Alps2Ocean Foods NZ – adding value through unique product innovation with environmental focus. Aotearoa has some of the most efficient and environmentally aligned red meat pāmu in the world, with innovative agricultural and environmental technology to prove it. To speed adoption through price signals, this story needs to add value and Alps2Ocean Foods NZ has…
Top 24 ventures announced in 2022 Food, Fibre & Agritech Supernode Challenge The Food, Fibre & Agritech (FFA) Supernode Challenge captures a multitude of ideas and solutions – from those that are great yet undeveloped, to those that are ready for market – and is back after a successful launch in 2021. Co-founders of MyWineMatcher…
“The inaugural challenge in 2020 proved that the Canterbury region is home to an abundance of HealthTech innovators and talent. This year’s challenge will bring together industry, research, students and clinicians to propel their ideas towards commercialisation. Many of the innovations will literally saves lives and improve wellbeing, as well as contribute to the sustainable…
Population growth, housing issues and climate change are prompting a re-think of some of Christchurch’s planning rules. Christchurch City Council Chief Executive Dawn Baxendale explains what is happening and why. Christchurch is going from strength to strength as a city and our population is growing as more people discover the benefits of living and working…
South African-born Gareth Corder believes Christchurch is the perfect place for people to give cycling a go. An avid cyclist, Gareth has cycled in towns and cities around the globe but he thinks Christchurch has the best set-up for people to get on their bikes and hit the road. “After living around the world and…
Ditch the car for the day colleagues. That’s the challenge from Christchurch City Council Urban Development and Transport Committee Chair Mike Davidson to his workmates on World Car Free Day. Cr Davidson’s commute won’t be any different on Wednesday 22 September – he cycles to work each day and has done since 2016 – but he’s…
Students tackle challenge of future health Canterbury tertiary students have come up with innovative ideas to reimagine New Zealand’s healthcare system. Future of Health Challenge first place team members Conner Gullett, Anneke Lockhart, Greta Evans and Caleb Demegilio-Rose, with judge Peter Townsend, Independent Chair of Te Papa Hauora. The popular event, part of the UCE…
Winners announced in quick-fire thesis challenge Antarctic research, predicting volcanic eruptions, and local anti-nuclear campaigners were the winning topics in a fast-paced University of Canterbury competition for postgraduate students. Winners of the University of Canterbury Three Minute Thesis competition were announced last night. From left, UC Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation) Professor Ian Wright with…
Trading challenge has UC students delving into global markets The CMC Markets University of Canterbury Trading Challenge has concluded with first-year Commerce student, Luc MacKay, winning the top prize with an impressive 429.86% return on investment (ROI). (left to right) Professor Jedrzej Bialkowski (Head of Department Economics and Finance), Jaden Fearon (3rd place winner), Luc…
“Challenges have the potential to grow businesses, enhance the environment and support prosperous livelihoods. We’re thrilled with the level of sophistication across the entrants and the opportunity to support these innovators, share knowledge and potentially grow great global businesses – all from here in Ōtautahi Christchurch.” During the next phase of the Challenge, the top…
Food, Fibre and Agritech Challenge top 25 confirmed Innovation in the food, fibre and agritech sector looks set to solve some of the greatest challenges facing the sector thanks to ideas submitted to the Food, Fibre and Agritech Supernode Challenge. With more than 50 high quality applications from across the country, Challenge partners ChristchurchNZ, KiwiNet,…
A month of free activities to get Pasifika people moving together is kicking off in Christchurch. The Pasifika Fitness Challenge is being led by the Tangata Atumotu Trust with support from the Ministry of Pacific Peoples and Christchurch City Council. Tangata Atumotu Team Leader, Suli Tuitaupe says the first Pasifika Fitness Challenge, held in November…
‘’Because of the [Health Tech Challenge], we were then invited to be part of a much bigger med-tech accelerator in the Asia Pacific region. ‘’We also had a much stronger application for having done the local one.’’ The Health Tech Challenge had distilled their thinking much more quickly, and provided them with assets and marketing…
Christchurch sign language interpreter and mother-of-two Amy Hewgill loves taking her kids places by bike. “I find it far more relaxing than going by car and the kids really enjoy the ride. We chat about the things we see along the way and it is lots of fun,’’ says Amy, who has signed up to…
Hundreds of young readers are booking in some time for the Summertime Reading Challenge over the holiday break, with more than 600 entries already pouring into Christchurch City Libraries. Christchurch City Libraries is hosting the challenge – with heaps of prizes on offer – and a special pop-up library for younger readers at Riverside Market…
Challenge to accelerate innovation in the food, fibre and agritech sector The need for transformative innovation in the food, fibre and agritech sector is at the core of the latest Supernode Challenge which is now open to applications. With a total prize pool of $130,000, the Challenge is looking for ideas that are transformative and…
“Food, fibre and agritech is a really critical part of the Canterbury economy – 20 per cent of GDP for Greater Christchurch annually is produced by the food, fibre and agritech sectors. A Challenge like this helps feed the expertise and wealth of knowledge that we already have within Canterbury by drawing out other businesses…