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Check the rules before you burn outdoors The most important rule to remember is that if your property is under two hectares (20,000 square metres), you can’t burn outdoors, even if you live in a rural area. If your property is over two hectares, you can burn dry waste material from your property and a…
Before you leave for the lake, remember to ‘Prep, Check, and Know’ The Waitaha region is home to over 400 lakes, many of which are popular with campers, travellers, and boaties, such as Lake Ruataniwha, Lake Takapō/Tekapo, and Lake Aviemore. This year, our Safer Boating campaign wants you to remember three key things: whatever your…
Before you go near the water, remember to ‘Prep, Check and Know’ The Canterbury/Waitaha region is home to numerous and diverse waterways, from coastal areas through to braided rivers and inland lakes. Whether you’re kayaking on the Waimakariri, jet skiing with friends, bay hopping by jet boat, fishing from a sailboat or paddleboarding off the…
People taking part in October’s local elections may find they are voting in a different ward than in the last election, even though they have not changed addresses. How it works Christchurch is comprised of 16 wards, 15 of roughly the same population size, and the Banks Peninsula ward. Although fewer people live there, the…
We’re just eleven weeks into the year, but it’s already a year to remember for eleven Kiwis who have become overnight millionaires with Lotto NZ’s games. While ten of these players are making their dreams a reality following their big win, there’s something different about the eleventh millionaire – they don’t know they’re a multi-millionaire…
Check out the newly transformed Bailes Island picnic area Come visit the recently enhanced Bailes Island. Nestled within the Waimakariri River Regional Park, the area has been transformed into an idyllic spot for recreation. Its convenient car parking, variety of picnic areas, biodiversity plantings and shared tracks allow you to enjoy the space and explore…
No plans this weekend? Head to opening night of The Court Theatre’s ‘Once’, or come learn about Matariki with some crafts, activities and cool tech at Tūranga. Don’t miss this ‘Once’ in a lifetime show The Court Theatre brings this stand-out new Broadway show to Christchurch, opening this Saturday 19 June. The show ‘Once’ has…
Well, that came around quickly! Another weekend is upon us and we’ve got a few ideas to keep you entertained. Pull out your knitting Saturday is Worldwide Knit in Public Day and keen Christchurch knitters are marking the occasion with a special tram trip. Come along with your knitting or crochet and take a loop…
If you’re staying in town for the long weekend and still haven’t got plans, from the music you love to fan-favourite sports, we’ve got you covered. Listen to some tunes The Mainland Big Band will be rocking the walls of Cashmere Club on Saturday night, playing songs you’ll know and love, including pop, rock, ballads…
Fact check – did the 2021 Budget reverse 1991’s ‘Mother of All Budgets’ benefit cuts? Stephen Hickson is the Director of the Business Taught Masters programme and teaches Economics at the University of Canterbury. It is not easy to establish this. We need to compare benefit rates from 30 years ago to today. However this…
Check conditions before burning outside Open fire season began in Canterbury on 20 May, but be sure to check the conditions before lighting an outdoor burn. Southern zone delivery lead, Brian Reeves said “Outdoor burns are permitted activities under the Canterbury Air Regional Plan, but they must meet certain conditions. Burns must be on properties…
Want to find out what projects we’re planning on doing in your area? Then check out our online tool. It provides a visual representation of all the projects we are proposing to spend money on over the next 10 years. You can search the tool using keywords, locations, or project names. You can find out…
The tsunami alerts issued in the wake of the earthquakes near the Kermedec Islands are a timely reminder that people should check if they are in a tsunami evacuation zone. “We are fortunate the strong off-shore earthquakes early this morning did not result in any damaging tsunamis but you never know when one could hit,’’…
If you’re staying in Christchurch for the holiday weekend, there’s lots on to keep the whole family entertained. Visit a farmyard Children still have a chance this weekend to get up close and personal with farmyard animals. Gloucester Green, 221 Gloucester Street, is hosting the Hazletts City Farmyard where there will be lambs, calves, bunnies,…