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The reinstatement of Christchurch’s historic Citizens’ War Memorial reached a significant milestone on Saturday when the cross was re-established atop the central structure. The restoration of the memorial on its new site in Cathedral Square – near where the Police Kiosk used to be is – is well progressed, and work to reattach the bronze…
The list of most expensive domestic claims from New Zealand’s leading travel insurer is a reminder to purchase travel insurance as soon as a trip is booked – the highest claims came from customers who hadn’t yet packed their bags. Southern Cross Travel Insurance has revealed the ten most expensive domestic travel insurance claims paid…
Community groups are taking charge of former public pool ‘lifesavers’. Christchurch City Council’s Aquatics team have partnered with the New Zealand Red Cross to provide Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in the community. “While the defibrillators have saved several lives in Council facilities, including poolside and in work areas, they are suitable for community use…
UC project develops battery prototype for New Zealand Red Cross A University of Canterbury engineering project has helped to develop the first prototype of a portable power unit to help deploy more effective mobile radio transmitters into emergency situations for the Red Cross. The project has the potential to make a significant difference for emergency…
Environment Canterbury is increasing the frequency of buses on the popular Avonhead to Sumner route. From 29 November, buses on the Purple Line (or Route 3) will run every 10 minutes all day on weekdays, and every 15 minutes during weekends. ECan Transport Portfolio Lead Councillor Phil Clearwater said this is an exciting and significant…
On September the 4th, Ara Institute of Canterbury Visual Communications and fashion design students took their re-imagined, re-crafted and re-fined works of art to the people for an event held at TÅ«ranga in the central city for 2020’s Red Cross appeal event ‘Retooled’. This inaugural Retooled event is the brainchild of the New Zealand Red…