Banks Peninsula, Akaroa

Caring For You Like Family

Caring For You Like Family

Hear about 91-year-old Dora’s experience as a rest home resident living in a Ryman community.

2610 days ago

Many bus routes will detour this Sunday for Christchurch Marathon

Claire Nicholls from Metroinfo

If you travel Sundays on the Blue, Orange or Yellow Lines, Orbiter, 17, 28, 29, 44, 60 or 95 your bus will be detouring around the CBD until 3pm on Sunday 4 June while the Christchurch Marathon is on. You can view specific detours for your route at the link below.

2610 days ago

Make knowledge work for you

Ara Institute of Canterbury

Discover how to get the skills and knowledge you need for the job you want at Ara Institute of Canterbury’s Open Day! It’s on at our City and Woolston campuses from 2pm to 5pm on Thursday 15 June. Open Day is a great opportunity to meet tutors, tour the campus, attend subject info sessions and … View moreDiscover how to get the skills and knowledge you need for the job you want at Ara Institute of Canterbury’s Open Day! It’s on at our City and Woolston campuses from 2pm to 5pm on Thursday 15 June. Open Day is a great opportunity to meet tutors, tour the campus, attend subject info sessions and learn about more than 150 study options ranging from certificates and diplomas to degrees and graduate qualifications. You can even enrol on the day.

Come along and discover how to make knowledge work for you!
Find out more

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2611 days ago

FREE waste drop for dangerous and hazardous household items.

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Are you from Banks Peninsula? Have paint, aerosols, batteries or other hazardous items you need to get rid of?

Drop them off at Barry's Bay Transfer Station this weekend.

Click the link for more details, including a list of items that are accepted.

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2611 days ago

Plan for the ASB Christchurch Marathon this weekend.

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

With the ASB Christchurch Marathon coming up this week, it might be time to start planning ahead. The CBD will still be open for business, however delays around the marathon route can be expected.

To avoid congestion and plan your trip visit: www.tfc.govt.nz...

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2612 days ago

Great teaching in your community

Teach NZ

The Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards celebrate New Zealand teachers, leaders and communities who are working together to improve outcomes for our children and young people. This year, 14 finalists from across New Zealand have been recognised for their outstanding achievements – … View moreThe Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards celebrate New Zealand teachers, leaders and communities who are working together to improve outcomes for our children and young people. This year, 14 finalists from across New Zealand have been recognised for their outstanding achievements – including Halswell School. Please join us in congratulating them, and find out about their achievements here. Find out more

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2613 days ago

The only BA you can study by distance.

Massey University

Learning can happen anywhere. Enrol in a Bachelor of Arts at Massey – the only BA you can study from wherever you are. With 26 majors on offer you can study what you’re passionate about, while gaining valuable knowledge that will serve you now and in the future. Semester 2 starts July. Learn more

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2615 days ago

Kidsfest 2017

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

KidsFest has got you sorted for all your winter break. We can't wait to announce our event line up for this year in 6 days. Find out more at KidsFest's website: www.kidsfest.co.nz...

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2616 days ago

Derelict building owners 'kicking the city in the face'

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

The Christchurch City Council is going after the owners of the "dirty 30" derelict properties holding up the central city rebuild. What sites would you add to the list?

2616 days ago

Kidsfest 2017

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

One week to go until KidsFest tickets go on sale.
Head to our website to find out more:
www.kidsfest.co.nz...

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2616 days ago

Which local group will you support?

Z

Good in the Hood is your chance to support local groups in your neighbourhood. Right across New Zealand, groups of all sizes and from a variety of backgrounds are meeting different needs in their communities. So next time you’re at your local Z, remember to vote and … View moreGood in the Hood is your chance to support local groups in your neighbourhood. Right across New Zealand, groups of all sizes and from a variety of backgrounds are meeting different needs in their communities. So next time you’re at your local Z, remember to vote and help a group do good in your hood. Meet the groups

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