Rare orange-fronted parakeets released into the wild as coronavirus restrictions ease
Almost 20 of New Zealand's rarest forest bird are being released into the wild after coronavirus restrictions eased to level 3.
The 18 young orange-fronted parakeet/kākāriki karaka, raised in captivity in Christchurch, are being flown to the the Lake Sumner Forest Park in the Canterbury high country on Wednesday.
They will join another 15 that were released in the area in March following a booming breeding season. Continue reading here
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Poll: Are you starting to feel a lift in business confidence across the Canterbury region?
The Press reports that Canterbury is right in the middle of a construction boom, with activity forecast to peak around 2027 and major investment flowing into transport, water and energy infrastructure.
We want to know: Are you starting to feel a lift in business confidence across the Canterbury region?
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40% Yes
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60% No
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