Paratriathlete Shaz Dagg is not afraid of a challenge and now she has her eyes on becoming the first female amputee to complete the Coast to Coast. Feilding-based Dagg is New Zealand’s first elite para-triathlete, winning silver medals at the Paratriathlon World Cup and Oceania Championships. She took up the sport after losing her left…
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Coast to Coast and Buller Marathon affecting traffic this weekend on state highways – NZTA
Two sporting events this weekend, one linking the West Coast and Canterbury, the other in Buller District, will cause some traffic delays and require road users to plan ahead, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. Coast to Coast multi-sport traverse of the South Island The Coast to Coast multi-sport race affects the area from Kumara…
Appeal aims to raise $200,000 for busy winter – Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue
The Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue helicopter service was busier than ever in 2020 with a substantial increase in mission numbers, and the trend is continuing in 2021. Across a turbulent year, the helicopter crews were tasked to 869 missions, an eight per cent increase in mission numbers compared to 2019. May is Chopper Appeal…
Canterbury and West Coast DHBs planning for the 10/11 August MERAS midwives’ strikes
Canterbury and West Coast DHBs are implementing contingency plans for a planned eight-hour strike by midwife members of the MERAS union. The dates and times of the planned strikes are as follows: Tuesday 10 August, 11 am to 7 pm on the West Coast, and Wednesday 11 August, 11 am to 7 pm in Canterbury…
‘$178 million transport network investment for the West Coast’ – Waka Kotahi
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency today announced $178 million of investment in the West Coast’s land transport system that will deliver a safer, more resilient transport system. The planned investments are detailed in NgÄ Kaupapa Huarahi o Aotearoa | 2021-24 National Land Transport Programme (NLTP), published today by Waka Kotahi – www.nzta.govt.nz/nltp The planned $178…
Downpours for the West Coast, rapid cooling for the South Island Saturday
Heavy rain will impact the West Coast over the coming days with wet weather spreading east as well, along with a rapid cooling change. Temperatures will tumble on Saturday with Christchurch dropping more 10 degrees from Friday to Saturday, as far as daytime highs are concerned. (24 is forecast today, 14C Saturday). Further south and…
Praise for all involved in West Coast severe weather response
The West Coast should hold its head high after a fantastic response to the severe weather event of recent days, Minister for Emergency Management Kiri Allan says. “Emergency management is about preparing for the worst and hoping for the best, and that’s exactly what we saw. West Coast Emergency Management, Buller Emergency Management and all…
Student Volunteer Army returns to West Coast for community outreach camp
In the first volunteering camp of the year, 100 members of the University of Canterbury Student Volunteer Army (UC SVA) will head to Hōkitika on Friday 24th July to help out with a range of community volunteering projects. The SVA Camp initiative was introduced in 2016 to provide student volunteers the opportunity to explore areas…
James Daniels gets back behind the microphone as Coast launches on 105.7FM
New Zealand Media and Entertainment’s (NZME) Coast radio network will start broadcasting from Christchurch on Monday (3rd August 2020) on 105.7FM, enticing former radio host James Daniels out of broadcasting retirement. James was last on-air in Christchurch in 2018 with The Breeze. Previously, he was one half of the hugely popular ZM and More FM…
T-Beams heading to West Coast from Christchurch for Ahaura bridge build from Wednesday
People who drive on State Highway 73, Christchurch to Arthur’s Pass, may encounter very long truck and trailer units from Wednesday, 22 July. The trucks are carrying 30-metre long concrete beams for the new Ahaura Bridge. The trucks will leave Christchurch early in the morning at 4.30 am, Monday, Wednesday and Fridays-, travel via State…
Support for resilient rail connection to the West Coast – Jones and Tabuteau
A $13 million investment from Government will create jobs and improve the resilience of the rail connection between Christchurch and the West Coast,Infrastructure Minister Shane Jones and Regional Economic Development Under-Secretary Fletcher Tabuteau say. The funding comes from the tagged contingency set aside in Budget 2020 for infrastructure projects and forms part of the $90…
New guide puts Christchurch walks on map
If you feel like exploring new territory on foot, a handy new guide will help you plan an outing around the city’s coastline and plains. A brochure detailing all of the walks available in Christchurch’s flat areas, from beachside wanders to forest strolls, has been published by the Christchurch City Council’s Parks team for the…