Waikari School Fundraiser – Frog Rock Mountain Bike Ride
On Saturday 10th November, The fourth annual Frog Rock Mountain Bike Ride is being held in North Canterbury by Waikari School.
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Canterbury Press Releases, New Zealand
Rangiora High School – Common Sense Must Prevail
With the escalation of public interest around the relocation of the Rangiora High School Nursery School some explanation regarding the Board of Trustees’ intentions is important at this time. The Board acts in the best interests of 1800 secondary school students in this matter and has made the decision to develop a Board owned facility for school use because it has a significant, genuine and justified need to do so. The two recent claims in the media that it is the Board’s intention to take possession of the Nursery School’s Wales Street site and that the Board has failed in their duty of care of the school’s substantial land and buildings need clarification.
Instant Exposure Information Now Available For Radiation Workers
The way in which radiation workers are monitored for occupational exposure to ionising radiation is set to change with the introduction of a new and very different type of dosimeter that has just been approved for legal use in New Zealand.
Savour Your Valentine’s Day With Mud House Estate Wines
What better way to complete your romantic Valentine’s Day dinner than a bottle of the Estate range of wines from Mud House – an exquisite range of wines providing the perfect accompaniment to a candlelit dinner for two.
Canterbury Software Summit 2011 – biggest ever
The Canterbury Software Summit & UCONZ combined event on Thursday, 8 September now has over 470 delegates registered, far surpassing organisers’ expectations.
2011 Akaroa MasterCook Competition Final
In a compelling final, Sumner artist Kim Robertson took out the 2nd annual Akaroa MasterCook competition.
Akaroa Quake Disrupts Muntstones Blog Post
A post celebrating the YouTube video The Muntstones was being written in the sleepy district of Darfield when a quake interrupted the writing of the word “despair”.
Canterbury Rugby Football Experience Book Release
We are excited to announce a publication capturing the Canterbury Rugby Football Experience, with three exclusive limited editions and one unlimited edition.
Canterbury trades training boost – Budget 2011
Steven Joyce, Tertiary Education Minister announces that the 2011 Budget will allow for up to $42 million to cover trades training in Canterbury.
Canterbury Schools and Staff Praised Following Earthquake
Education Minister Anne Tolley has praised Canterbury teachers and principals for their resilience and positive attitude following the recent earthquake.
Steering Group co-ordinates Private Sector Support Following Christchurch Earthquake
CEOs of 50 leading New Zealand companies today developed a Steering Group to co-ordinate private sector support for Christchurch following this week’s devastating earthquake. The members of BusinessNZ’s Major Companies Group CEO Forum were briefed by Prime Minister John Key, Finance Minister Bill English and Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee at a meeting in Auckland this afternoon.
Two Minutes Silence for Christchurch Earthquake
Prime Minister John Key is asking New Zealanders to observe two minutes of silence for the victims of the Canterbury earthquake on Tuesday, 1st March, at 12.51pm.
Firefighters Recovery Efforts Great with International Support Following Christchurch Earthquake
The Minister Responsible for the New Zealand Fire Service, Nathan Guy, has been on the ground visiting firefighters in Christchurch today to observe recovery efforts.
Website to assist Christchurch Earthquake Residents
Christchurch company Wantedz has setup a temporary site for fellow Canterbury residents to make requests for help over the weeks following the major earthquake
Never Miss a Bus in Christchurch Again Via Free Online Service!
If you’re a keen bus traveller in christchurch and have found that you’ve arrived at the bus stop too late or too early, now you can check when the bus is expected to arrive online. A free online service by an independent developer is now available. Accessing the expected bus times via an online google map has made this easy to achieve through metromate.coomsie.
Bottle Lake Forest Orienteering Day in Christchurch
Orienteering Day in Bottle Lake Forest, Christchurch on Sunday 20 February 2011 has courses varying from beginners to adrenalin-pumping challenges. Starting time is between 10am and noon.
Repair of Earthquake Damaged Christchurch City Council Pools
Swimming pools at QEII, Pioneer and Centennial Recreation and Sport Centres will undergo repair work this year to correct damage caused by the September earthquake.
Santaline Phone Boxes for Christchurch
Telecom has teamed up with the Christchurch City Council, City Mission and Christchurch Cathedral to bring some festive cheer to the city centre with plans to unveil dedicated Santaline phone boxes at a public ceremony on the evening of Thursday 9 December.
Check For Earthquake Drain Damage
Council waste water staff are urging Christchurch householders to check their properties for possible storm water and waste water pipe damage that may have been caused by the earthquake.
More Garden Displays at Ellerslie 2011
Visitors to next year’s Ellerslie International Flower Show (EIFS) will be able to enjoy more gardens than have ever been on display before in Christchurch. Exhibition Manager Kate Hillier says there will be a record 45 gardens at next year’s Show – the biggest turnout since the Show moved to Christchurch. At this year’s EIFS, there were 34 gardens while in 2009, the first year the Show was in Christchurch, there were 26 gardens.