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Waitaki Valley project provides biodiversity and cultural opportunities A three-year biodiversity education project in the Waitaki Valley aims to enhance unique local biodiversity while providing students with strong connections to the culturally significant area. The Hakataramea Sustainability Collective (HSC), in conjunction with Waitaki Valley School, received $17,500 from the Lower Waitaki Water Zone Committee for…
NZ is touting a green hydrogen economy, but it will face big environmental & cultural hurdles UC academics Andy Nicol and David Dempsey join Ludmila Adam and Kēpa Morgan to dig deeper into New Zealand’s green hydrogen future, raising cultural and technical issues to be addressed, in an article on The Conversation. But to provide…
Learning about the cultural heritage of Ōtautahi-Christchurch is about to get easier for residents and visitors alike. Over the coming weeks tohu whenua (or cultural markers) will be installed at four locations around the central city. One will be located at the Margaret Mahy Playground, one near the Bridge of Remembrance, one in Victoria Square,…
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…
One of New Zealand’s oldest cultural festivals and a brand new youth festival are amongst four events to win grants to help them grow, attract new audiences, and boost local economies. Economic and Regional Development Minister Stuart Nash has announced new support from an incubator fund launched last year to provide seed and development backing…
New Zealand’s creative and cultural events will be able to apply for a funding boost to help them grow, with the latest funding round of the Creative and Cultural Events Incubator set to open on 1 November, the Ministry of Business, Employment, and Innovation announced today. Susan Sawbridge, MBIE Manager Major Events said the Incubator…
Visitors to the Avon Loop area of the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor Regeneration Area will be able to learn more about the concept of mahinga kai and the city’s rich rowing history when installation of a ‘tohu whenua’ cultural marker and information plinth. This week Christchurch City Council will begin installing the tohu whenua in…
Strong cultural partnership creates inclusive new student halls Prioritising best-practice student care, a strong partnership with mana whenua Ngāi Tūāhuriri, and sustainable design, the University of Canterbury’s (UC) new student accommodation building, Tupuānuku offered much to celebrate at the official opening held yesterday to coincide with Matariki. UC’s newest student accommodation facility, Tupuānuku, was celebrated…
Collaboration results in cultural artwork for the community The new stormwater culvert aims to filter contaminants from stormwater before it enters Lyell Creek. A collaborative project between councils, community, and local Kaikōura businesses has resulted in artwork showcasing one of the towns forgotten reserves. The Lower Lyell / Waikōau West End Reserve has been developed…