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[ad_1] Planters, speed cushions, outdoor seating and a small stage were installed, and parts of the road between Manchester and Colombo Streets were painted in December to make the area slower and more pedestrian friendly. A Hearings Panel, chaired by Councillor Sara Templeton, convened to consider a report and public feedback on the plan and…
[ad_1] Planters, speed cushions, outdoor seating and a small stage were installed, and parts of the road between Manchester and Colombo Streets were painted in December to make the area slower and more pedestrian friendly. A Hearings Panel, chaired by Councillor Sara Templeton, convened to consider a report and public feedback on the plan and…
[ad_1] Keeping the wheels moving on Canterbury transport investment Our Council is asking for better recognition of the importance of Canterbury, and the wider South Island, in the Government’s 10-year land transport strategy. We’ve provided feedback on the draft Government Policy Statement on land transport (GPS) 2024. The GPS outlines the Government’s priorities for land…
[ad_1] SailGP event: keeping everyone safe on the water During SailGP, the only role of our Harbourmaster’s Office is to provide oversight of navigation safety. We were not responsible for marine mammal management. The Marine Mammal Management Plan (MMMP) for the SailGP event was created by the organisers, in collaboration with Te Hapū o Ngāti…
[ad_1] Christchurch City Council roading contractors worked around the clock during last week’s heavy rain keeping the streets safe while most of us were warm and dry indoors. We talked to HEB operations manager Fatemeh Ghanbari who was on the ground during last Tuesday’s major flood event and asked her what she does and what it’s…
[ad_1] From our Chair: Keeping nasties out of stormwater Imagine taking a bottle of detergent down to your local stream, opening the lid, and pouring the contents straight into the water – into the habitat of fish and other creatures. Of course, you wouldn’t do this. But did you know that a lot of the…
[ad_1] Gus McPherson likes all the things a 10 year old should: His dog, football, gaming, waterpolo, guitar, surf lifesaving, swimming and mountain biking. But he also has a particular interest in politics and could one day see himself sitting at the head of the Christchurch City Council table as Mayor. So that’s why Gus…
[ad_1] MetService is forecasting a settled, summery week of weather for most people in Aotearoa, but are keeping a close eye on a tropical cyclone near Fiji. Tropical Cyclone Cody, named by the Fiji Meteorological Service this (Monday) morning, is a category 1 storm that is forecast to meander over the seas to the south…
[ad_1] Keeping your irrigation system up to scratch Keeping irrigation systems well maintained throughout the year is crucial to ensure good management practice is followed, and water use is sustainable throughout the irrigation season. Waimakariri and Hurunui Waiau Zone Delivery Lead Marco Cataloni says there’s been some unusual weather this summer. “The conditions have created…
[ad_1] From our Chair: Keeping youth engaged Watching young people become inspired to help shape our region’s future is one of the most satisfying aspects of my role as chair. Seeing them re-connect with nature while they do it is even more gratifying. A prime example of the way nature-based education can steer thinking and…
[ad_1] From our Chair: Keeping youth engaged Watching young people become inspired to help shape our region’s future is one of the most satisfying aspects of my role as chair. Seeing them re-connect with nature while they do it is even more gratifying. A prime example of the way nature-based education can steer thinking and…
[ad_1] A 15-minute ride to the edge of space costs up to $500,000, but a University of Canterbury (UC) Commerce student has found a way to experience outer space using a Virtual Reality (VR) Headset for a fraction of the price. [ad_2] More at the source
[ad_1] There was great enthusiasm from a group of young Esports enthusiasts who got to unbox and try out a new collection of keyboard and mice units at Upper Riccarton Library recently. The junior students from Riccarton High School were invited by Sport Canterbury, who have donated 65 units for use across the Christchurch City…
[ad_1] With Christmas on the horizon Christchurch City Council Animal Services Manager Lionel Bridger is encouraging dog owners to make suitable holiday arrangements for their furry friends. “If you are planning to go away over the holiday period, please ensure you have arrangements in place to keep your dog safe and well looked after,” says…
[ad_1] From our Chair: Keeping rubbish out of our regional parks Jenny Hughey, Chair, Environment Canterbury Why some people choose to dump rubbish in our regional parks, when the same effort taking it to an appropriate facility would see that waste responsibly and sustainably taken care of, staggers me. Last year, Environment Canterbury spent more…
[ad_1] Keeping your dog safe around water Summer is the perfect time to take your dog to one of Canterbury’s precious freshwater sites – but, after some recent hot weather, it is timely to remind dog owners about the risks that cyanobacteria in rivers and lakes presents you and your dog. Cyanobacteria (also called blue-green…
[ad_1] Keeping your whanau safe in the water this summer Each summer from November to March, we monitor more than 100 of Canterbury’s key recreational swimming sites weekly to check for cyanobacteria (toxic algae) that can be harmful to people, dogs, and stock. Cyanobacteria is a naturally occurring blue-green algae with the potential to bloom,…