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Protecting Waitaha/Canterbury’s crucial flood protection assets Stopbanks are the last line of defence from significant floods. They have been built to protect lives, homes, land, roads and other vital infrastructure, so it is crucial they function properly when needed. We all have a role to play in keeping these assets in top working condition so…
Cultural context crucial for understanding mahinga kai A recent online Shed Talk event for farmers and industry representatives in the Hurunui Waiau Uwha zone saw the cultural context of mahinga kai at the forefront to inform future protection actions. Shed Talk events are held to help communities connect with their local Environment Canterbury team and…
ShadowTech Teachers, a game-changing programme for teachers run by NZTech and supported by the Ministry of Education, is taking teachers, the key influencers of students, into tech firms to see first hand exciting tech careers. It is an opportunity to showcase the tech world and for teachers to return to the classroom and lay a…
Why strict border control remains crucial if we want to keep the travel bubble safe In the latest article in The Conversation, UC’s Professor Michael Plank and UoA’s Nicholas Steyn write that we need to constantly evalaute and improve our border systems to minimise the risk of Covid-19 to Aotearoa New Zealand. People returning from…
Close contact test results will be crucial to whether Auckland’s level 3 lockdown is extended beyond three days In an article on The Conversation, academics from UC and UoA explain that moving Auckland to Alert Level 3 is the right thing to do. They examine why close contact test results will be crucial to whether…