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1. Canterbury Flood Alerts 17 June 2013

17 June 2013 9:53am | Environment Canterbury

The continuous rain has resulted in extensive surface flooding in most areas of South Canterbury. The rivers south of Timaru i.e. Pareora, Otaio, Waihao, along with the Maerewhenua and Otematata Rivers in the Waitaki Valley are all causing some conern. ..... More >>

2. Mid and South Canterbury: General Road Conditions

12 June 2006 9:31am | New Zealand Police

Police are receiving significant numbers of calls concerning heavy snow and difficult road conditions throughout Mid and South Canterbury... More >>

3. Motorist dies in crash near Tai Tapu

17 June 2013 11:58am | New Zealand Police

A motorist died after his vehicle left the road and crashed into a flooded ditch near Tai Tapu, south of Christchurch, on Sunday morning. .. More >>

4. Unmanaged Urban Sprawl A Step Backward

13 June 2013 4:32pm | NZ Planning Institute

Releasing land to saturate the housing market, as the Government seems to be keen to do through the Housing Accord Bill, will not solve housing affordability issue, according to the New Zealand Planning Institute (NZPI). .. More >>

5. Otago flood conditions update

17 June 2013 1:34pm | Otago Regional Council

Many Otago rivers are running at flood levels, causing widespread surface flooding. Heavy rain is expected to continue in much of Otago for at least the next 12 hours. .. More >>

6. Otago flood conditions update

17 June 2013 9:37am | Otago Regional Council

Otago flood conditions update All rivers from Milton north to the Waitaki River are at flood levels, causing widespread surface flooding, and are continuing to rise. Heavy rain is expected to continue in many areas of Otago for at least 12 hours. ..... More >>

7. Water Out In Ngaio, Khandallah

17 June 2013 4:47pm | Wellington City Council

A burst watermain on Waikowhai Street in Ngaio has meant water will be out in the Wellington suburbs of Crofton Downs, Ngaio and Khandallah for about five hours this evening. Contractors are on the scene and are working to repair the main and restore ..... More >>

8. Heavy Rain Causes Flooding, Slips

17 June 2013 12:36pm | Dunedin City Council

Dunedin (Monday, 17 June 2013) - Contractors are busy clearing slips and fallen trees from Dunedin roads after heavy rain causes problems across the wider city. .. More >>

9. Otago Flood advisory 0830 hrs

17 June 2013 10:06am | Otago Regional Council

All rivers from Milton north to the Waitaki River are at flood levels, causing widespread surface flooding, and are continuing to rise. Heavy rain is expected to continue in many areas of Otago for at least 12 hours... More >>

10. Govt Approves Toxic Mining Interests On DOC/Private Land

14 June 2013 9:34am | Joint Press Release

Yesterday's Government announcement of mineral exploration permits across Northland (1) betrays public trust, exposes vested interests and has wasted public money, says Te Wakameninga o ngÄ hapÅ« NgÄpuhi and Far North's Forest and Bird... More >>

11. Otago Flood Conditions Update

17 June 2013 4:57pm | Otago Regional Council

Many Otago rivers are continuing to run at flood levels, causing widespread surface flooding. Further rain is expected. This will cause many rivers to remain high for at least the next 24 hours... More >>

12. Road Closure: SH 8 between Cromwell and Clyde

16 June 2013 8:35pm | New Zealand Police

Cromwell Police advise that the road between Clyde and Cromwell has been closed from 7pm tonight 16 June 2013. .. More >>

13. Fatality in Christchurch Car Accident

16 June 2013 4:16pm | New Zealand Police

Police confirm that the woman who fell from a vehicle in Halswell Junction Road on the morning of Sunday 9 June 2013 has died as a result of her injuries. .. More >>

14. Road Closed: Helensville

17 June 2013 8:49am | New Zealand Police

As a result of a crash involving multiple vehicles, SH16 between Twin Springs Drive and Wharepapa Road is closed and diversions are in place. .. More >>

15. Christchurch: Water and road closure updates

17 June 2013 1:25pm | Christchurch City Council

The Christchurch City Council is tankering fresh water for Akaroa, Takamatua and Duvauchelle residents whose normal water supply has been affected by the current weather conditions... More >>

16. Road Closures and Restrictions Due to Weather - Christchurch

29 May 2013 9:43am | Christchurch City Council

Update: Banks Peninsula road closures and restrictions due to weather conditions Update as of 9am Due to deteriorating weather conditions the following Banks Peninsula roads remain closed or have vehicle restrictions until further notice... More >>

17. Armed incident in Penrose

17 June 2013 6:29pm | New Zealand Police

Police have cordoned a scene in Penrose where an armed man ensconsed himself in a Westpac Bank on Great South Road at about 4.30 this afternoon. .. More >>

18. Welfare Centre opening in Mairehau after flooding

17 June 2013 12:50pm | Christchurch City Council

To assists those affected by the localised flooding in the Mairehau area of Christchurch, Christchurch City Council Civil Defence Unit is opening a Welfare Centre at the Mairehau Primary school today at 12.30pm. The school will remain open... More >>

19. Charlie's backs down on recycling claims

17 June 2013 10:54am | Wanaka Wastebusters

Charlie's is removing all recycling claims from its Honest Water Eco Bottles, following an investigation by the Commerce Commission. The investigation was initiated by a complaint sent to the Commerce Commission by community recycling organisation Wanaka ..... More >>

20. Woman killed in landslide near Motueka

16 June 2013 8:36pm | New Zealand Police

A 63 year old woman has died following a large landslide near Kaiteriteri today. Emergency services were alerted about 1.15pm today and on arrival discovered a badly damaged house, on the Kaiteriteri-Sandy Bay road, Kaiteriteri. .. More >>

21. Man Dead After Bar Incident in Ohakune

15 June 2013 9:18am | New Zealand Police

At approximately 1:15am this morning emergency services were called to a location near Rimu St, Ohakune where a male was located unconscious. .. More >>

22. Heavy Rain Update 5 0830hrs 17/6/13

17 June 2013 11:04am | Tasman District Council

The first duty of the day is an impact assessment of the areas affected by the rain throughout all of Sunday with Tasman District Council staff and contractors out in the field since daylight... More >>

23. Local Government Commission decisions on Wairarapa

17 June 2013 11:11am | Local Government Commission

The Local Government Commission has made several decisions relating to the application by Masterton, Carterton and South Wairarapa District Councils to form a unitary authority which would also assume responsibilities of the Greater Wellington Regional Council ..... More >>

24. Heavy rain in Canterbury makes driving hazardous

17 June 2013 3:00pm | Canterbury Regional Civil Defence

Heavy rain is continuing to fall around Canterbury making driving conditions hazardous. The current forecast suggests a further 60 to 70mm of rain is expected up to 6pm this evening in parts of Canterbury... More >>

25. Kaiteriteri landslide victim named

17 June 2013 9:35am | New Zealand Police

Police have released the name of the woman who died when a landslide engulfed her home near Kaiteriteri yesterday afternoon. .. More >>

26. South Island: Road Conditions

13 June 2006 9:23am | New Zealand Police

Police report a quiet night following the weather issues facing the South Island during the previous 36 hours. SH8 between Fairlie and Twizel remains closed, along with SH80 Lake Pukaki to Mount Cook and SH 79 betweeen Geraldine and Fairlie... More >>

27. New Zealand Planning Institute Announces 2013 Award Winners

03 May 2013 12:26pm | New Zealand Planning Institute

NZPI Award Panel Chair, Andrew Willis has announced the winners of the 2013 New Zealand Planning Institute Awards that were presented at the NZPI Conference held in Hamilton. .. More >>

28. Four Ps govern city's first Biodiversity Strategy

10 June 2013 12:20pm | Palmerston North City Council

The purpose of the draft strategy, which is an initiative from the Sustainable City Strategy, is to increase the health and extent of biodiversity in Palmerston North. .. More >>

29. Flooding disruption update

17 June 2013 6:34pm | Christchurch City Council

Welfare centre in Mairehau open until 7pm to assist with localised flooding As of 4.30pm no residents have registered at the welfare centre, set up at Mairehau Primary School. The Centre will close at 7pm this evening unless there is a demand to keep ..... More >>

30. It's a Four Course Affair with Visa Wellington On a Plate

07 June 2013 8:53am | Visa Wellington On A Plate

Wellington, New Zealand, 7 June 2013 - Visa Entertainment is giving food-lovers an exclusive opportunity to buy the first tickets to the highly anticipated and incredibly scrumptious Visa Wellington On a Plate culinary festival on 17 June, before tickets ..... More >>

31. Mining consent expired for Happy Valley

12 June 2013 9:14am | Biodiversity Defence Group

The Biodiversity Defence Society is filing declaration proceedings with the Environment Court today, arguing that Solid Energy no longer holds resource consents for its Cypress Mine. The resource consents for the mine - gained in 2005 - were due ..... More >>

32. Farmers up, up and away with Google's beautiful Loon

16 June 2013 9:05pm | Federated Farmers

Federated Farmers is excitedly welcoming Google's global trial for its revolutionary Project Loon. If successful, Project Loon could ensure near total broadband coverage for rural New Zealand at speeds currently associated with 3G mobile... More >>

33. Venues in Wellington are alive and jumping

17 June 2013 12:32pm | Joint Press Release

Positively Wellington Venues and the Westpac Stadium have between them had 468,201people through their doors in the first half of this year. .. More >>

34. Organisational Review - Executive Management Team Announced

17 June 2013 3:31pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council

The delivery of a new organisational structure for the Queenstown Lakes District Council took an important step forward today with the announcement of the new executive management team, said QLDC Chief Executive Adam Feeley... More >>

35. Flooding Begins as Waitaki hit by Heavy Rain

25 May 2010 12:16pm | Waitaki District Council

Waitaki District Civil Defence is dealing with flooding as forecast heavy rain overnight has continued. The rain and strong winds are expected to continue for the next few days. Many parts of the community are affected... More >>

36. SH16 Helensville Crash: Update + casualty list

21 March 2013 4:46pm | New Zealand Police

Full description: Further to the earlier bulletin, the crash at Helensville involved two vehicles. The casualty list is as follows: Vehicle 1. - Single occupant - Male - status 2 (serious injury) en route to hospital Vehicle 2 - Female driver - died ..... More >>

37. MetService - Weather News Release - Friday, 31 May 2013

31 May 2013 3:59pm | MetService

The Queen's Birthday weekend should get off to a fine and mostly dry start for many parts of the country with the help of a ridge of high pressure over the north of the North Island. However, fronts pushing up the South Island are set to bring a ..... More >>

38. Otago river and lake level alert

14 June 2013 4:38pm | Otago Regional Council

Otago Regional Council flood managers advise that heavy and prolonged rainfall is possible in north-eastern Otago from Sunday June 16 to Tuesday June 18. The heaviest falls are expected on Sunday evening in the Shag and Kakanui catchments... More >>

39. Storm water and surface flooding

17 June 2013 10:42am | Christchurch City Council

The on-going heavy rain has caused flooding in a number of locations around Christchurch, with surface flooding evident in Beckenham, New Brighton, Northwood, Burnside and Sumner... More >>

40. Banks Peninsula road closures, restrictions due to weather

28 May 2013 5:44pm | Christchurch City Council

Due to deteriorating weather conditions the following Banks Peninsula roads are closed or have vehicle restrictions until further notice: .. More >>

41. Wheels moving on Ngauranga to Petone cycleway investigations

15 June 2013 9:29am | NZTA

Cyclists are may soon enjoy safer and easier journeys between the Hutt Valley and Wellington, with work about to start on an initiative to develop a walking and cycling facility connecting the two cities... More >>

42. Nicky Hager - Tax Havens and the Rule of Law

17 June 2013 8:47am | New Zealand Fabian Society

I am writing to invite you to hear Nicky Hager on "Tax Havens and the Rule of Law" at Connolly Hall, Guildford Terrace, Wellington, at 5:30pm on Friday 21 June 2013. .. More >>

43. Enhancing the Halo

17 June 2013 8:56am | The Morgan Foundation

Gareth Morgan is asking Wellington households to pitch in and make their back yard a safe haven for native wildlife. .. More >>

44. Missing Rawene woman

17 June 2013 3:45pm | New Zealand Police

Northland Police have increasing concerns for the well being of missing Rawene woman Barbara Ann Moka. Barbara Ann Moka, aged 38 years, was last seen in Rawene on the morning of Sunday June 9 and has not been in contact with her family and friends ..... More >>

45. Final feedback numbers for draft Unitary Plan

11 June 2013 5:29pm | Auckland Council

Thousands of Aucklanders have taken the opportunity to have their say on the draft Auckland Unitary Plan. .. More >>

46. National Fieldays kicks off with sunny & bustling first day

13 June 2013 12:49pm | National Agricultural Fieldays

New Zealand National Agricultural Fieldays is this year celebrating its 45th annual event and the gates opened at 8am to a solid stream of visitors. In total 26,648 came through the gate, a figure that Event Manager Vanessa Richmond said was typical ..... More >>

47. Three rescued from sinking ship

17 June 2013 2:00pm | Maritime New Zealand

Two Americans and a Canadian (genders not known) have been rescued from a vessel that began taking on water this morning 150 nautical miles (280km) south south west of American Samoa... More >>

48. Kapiti Council to withdraw from kerbside rubbish collection

07 June 2013 1:45pm | Kapiti Coast District Council

Kapiti Coast District Council will stop providing kerbside refuse and recycling collection from 1 July 2013. Four operators currently provide collection services in the district. .. More >>

49. Youth seriously injured in Porirua Stabbing

14 June 2013 12:25pm | New Zealand Police

At about 11:00pm on Thursday the 13th of June 2013 there was a confrontation between two 17 year old men at the Waitangirua Mall. The argument appears to be over a dispute about a particular colour being worn by one of the men. As a result of the confrontation ..... More >>

50. Council to build new workplace culture for staff

17 June 2013 3:27pm | Wellington City Council

Wellington City Council has started the process of building a new workplace culture following a survey that found a majority of staff believe the culture falls short of what they want and expect... More >>

51. Letter to Hon. Gerry Brownlee

23 May 2013 4:32pm | CanCERN

The following letter which has been sent to Minister Gerry Brownlee was also originally cced to John Campbell - Campbell Live, Ian Simpson - EQC Chief Executive, Michael Wintringham - EQC Board Chair, Lyn Provost - Office of the Auditor General, Dame ..... More >>

52. Wellington Zoo First in the World to Achieve carboNZero Cert

17 June 2013 1:02pm | Wellington Zoo

Wellington Zoo is the first zoo in the world to achieve carboNZero Certification, making it a global leader in sustainability and care for the environment. .. More >>

53. Young people come together for Anti Bullying Hui

13 June 2013 9:39am | Blue Light

A group of 70 young people will meet on Saturday 22 June on Auckland's North Shore to spend the day discussing bullying and what can be done to address the issue from a youth perspective. The outcome of the Hui, which has been organised by Blue Light ..... More >>

54. Statement for immediate release, re National Volunteer Week

14 June 2013 11:34am | Volunteering Canterbury

National Volunteer Week will be celebrated by Volunteering Canterbury and other organisations around New Zealand from 16 to 23 June. .. More >>

55. Armed offender apprehended after shooting at Police

15 June 2013 9:13am | New Zealand Police

At about 5:15pm yesterday Police were called to an address in Awaruku Road Torbay where a disturbed man was reported to be brandishing an air rifle. As time went on the man became more aggressive and subsequently began firing random shots from the ..... More >>

56. Resignation and new role for Peter Garty

15 June 2013 12:22pm | Wellington City Council

Wellington City Council's Chief Financial Officer, Peter Garty, today announced his resignation to pursue further business opportunities. .. More >>

57. Small explosion Forrest Hill North Shore

16 June 2013 4:11pm | New Zealand Police

Just before 2pm Saturday emergency services responded to a reported explosion on Forrest Hill Road near to intersection with East Coast road. On arrival a small container was found in bush. The container had exploded. .. More >>

58. Crash Impeding Traffic Flow

16 June 2013 6:00pm | New Zealand Police

Due to a crash earlier on SH 1 at the intersection with Wilson Road commuters are experiencing some delays moving through the township of Sanson in the Manawatu. .. More >>

59. Christchurch: Check website for road closures

13 August 2012 12:44pm | Christchurch City Council

Christchurch motorists are advised to check local road closures online and avoid driving through areas of surface flooding as they travel through the city. Extreme care should be taken when driving through surface flooding caused by recent high ..... More >>

60. Latest news from Pasifika Festival 2013

01 February 2013 11:07am | Pasifika Festival

Kia orana, malo e lelei from the Pasifika Festival team, Ole Maiava, the longest serving event producer for Pasifika Festival completed his 6th year of service in December and announced his retirement from the role to embark on a new venture. Ole, ..... More >>

61. NZ's Clean Green Image a Lure For Chinese Visitors

23 May 2013 3:37pm | University of Canterbury

New Zealand's clean, green image is a key reason why a record number of Chinese tourists are flocking to New Zealand, a University of Canterbury (UC) Chinese language lecturer says... More >>

62. Countdown to National Volunteer Week

10 June 2013 2:34pm | Volunteering New Zealand

Volunteers across New Zealand will be in the limelight during National Volunteer Week from Sunday 16th to Saturday 22nd June. .. More >>

63. Farming Couple Transform Do-Up into Dream Home with Rinnai

14 June 2013 1:10pm | Rinnai

A Northland share milking couple is one step closer to achieving their dream home with the win of a flash new gas hot water heater. The new Rinnai appliance will be the first to kick off renovations of Catherine Moore and her husband Jacques Lenoir's ..... More >>

64. Time to speak up on Auckland's future generations

17 June 2013 12:52pm | Auckland Council

Aucklanders are being called to speak up on the important issues facing our children and young people, with the launch of a draft action plan. Developed with Auckland Council's Youth Advisory Panel, the draft Children and Young People's Strategic ..... More >>

65. Fish & Game calling all hunters

17 June 2013 3:40pm | North Canterbury Fish and Game

Fish & Game North Canterbury are encouraging all licenced game bird hunters to get out hunting this coming Saturday, in an effort to disperse game birds which may have flocked up over the weeks since the beginning of the season... More >>

66. Christchurch Airport Closed Until Further Notice

25 July 2011 10:16am | Christchurch Airport

Due to a snow storm, all flights into and out of Christchurch are cancelled until further notice. .. More >>

67. Southern Discoveries to open visitor information centre

14 February 2013 11:20am | Southern Discoveries

Media Release from Southern Discoveries February 14 2013 Southern Discoveries to open visitor information centre in premium CBD location Established tourism company Southern Discoveries is continuing to expand and invest in its business with the ..... More >>

68. Global events experts secured for World Masters Games 2017

29 May 2013 6:35pm | ATEED

Auckland's hosting of the world's largest participation multi-sport event - Auckland 2017 World Masters Games - took a major step forward today with the appointments of its Board Chair and Chief Executive... More >>

69. Aggravated Robbery Caltex Hornby

09 June 2013 12:50pm | NZ Police

At around 5.45am on Sunday 9 June 2013 a male described as "skinny" with a red scarf over his face wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black pants and armed with a pistol entered the Caltex Service Station on Main South Road, Hornby, Christchurch. .. More >>

70. Improvements to enhance Kapiti Island visitor experience

12 June 2013 12:02pm | Department of Conservation

Visitors to the Wellington region will soon be able to enjoy a wider range of walking experiences and other improvements on Kapiti Island. .. More >>

71. Te Aroha retains Big Little Town title

12 June 2013 4:58pm | National Agricultural Fieldays

Te Aroha retains its title, trophy and bragging rights for top town in the Waikato, winning by a landslide in Fieldays' Big Little Town competition. .. More >>

72. AK transitional facility sentenced over biosecurity breaches

13 June 2013 10:24am | Ministry For Primary Industries

Green Freight Ltd and staff member Peter Pham were yesterday convicted and sentenced to combined fines and Court costs of $2,132.89 and $2,565.78 respectively after pleading guilty to one and two charges respectively under the Biosecurity Act 1993. .. More >>

73. Fall from high rise building

16 June 2013 4:20pm | New Zealand Police

At about 2 am this morning Fire, Police and Ambulance were called to the Volt Apartment building at the corner of Queen St and Mayoral Drive, where a man in his 20s had fallen from a balcony on the 15 storey building. .. More >>

74. Update to High Rise Building Fall

16 June 2013 4:22pm | New Zealand Police

Police enquiries have revealled no suspicious circustances surrounding the fall a man from the 15th floor of the Volt Apartment building. It appears that the man was locked out of his his 14th floor apartment... More >>

75. Online Webinar Series for National Volunteer Week

17 June 2013 12:06pm | Volunteering New Zealand

Volunteering New Zealand is hosting five (5) webinars during National Volunteer Week on the following topics: Resourcing the community with partners; Reo, the Language of Volunteering in Aotearoa; Recognition & Rewards; Reimbursing Volunteers; and Rights ..... More >>

76. Cullen signs MoU on Auckland rail network purchase

17 July 2001 6:23pm | Auckland City Council

Chair of the Auckland Regional Mayoral Forum, Chris Fletcher is delighted by Finance Minister Dr Michael Cullen's signing today of a MoU (memorandum of understanding) for the purchase of the region's rail network... More >>

77. Mid and South Canterbury: Weather/Road conditions

12 June 2006 9:32am | New Zealand Police

NZ Police CommCens Alert 06:40 12-06-2006 Canterbury Location of incident: Mid and South Canterbury. Incident Type: Weather/Road conditions Police have not issued warnings to Christchurch residents not to travel around Christchurch. The warnings are localised ..... More >>

78. Community seek discussion with The Warehouse about Pah Rd

09 October 2011 10:53am | Roskill Community Voice

Media Statement From: Roskill Community Voice 8th October 2011, for immediate release Community seek discussion with The Warehouse about Pah Rd development "Community members are calling on The Warehouse to meet with them to discuss their concerns ..... More >>

79. Christchurch: The Way Forward

11 June 2012 11:48am | Hugh Pavletich

Why Local Government Minister David Carter must allow the people of Christchurch, with its communities, to belatedly get the recovery underway .. More >>

80. Flood alert as Canterbury river and lake levels set to rise

01 January 2013 11:52am | Environment Canterbury

Severe weather warnings for the Southern Alps has prompted Environment Canterbury to warn holidaymakers and locals to keep a close watch on river and lake levels. .. More >>

81. SH 16 Helensville - Serious Crash

21 March 2013 4:07pm | New Zealand Police

Emergency services are attending a serious crash on SH 16 about 8km South of Helensville which happened at about 3:40 pm. .. More >>

82. Serious crash closes SH16 near Helensville

21 March 2013 4:39pm | New Zealand Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency says a section of State Highway 16 near Helensville has been closed by a fatal crash. .. More >>

83. Visa Wellington On a Plate 2013

02 May 2013 4:11pm | Wellington On a Plate

The coolest little culinary festival in the world, Visa Wellington On a Plate , is set to serve its fifth course of good times and great deals from 9-25 August. .. More >>

84. Facebook, AA Roadwatch Latest Tools For North Civil Defence

21 May 2013 1:44pm | Northland Emergency Management

Social media giant Facebook and the Automobile Association's Roadwatch website are two of the latest tools to be adopted by Northland's Civil Defence officials to help provide information during winter storm events and other emergencies... More >>

85. Wellington Airport to begin plans for runway extension

30 May 2013 9:40am | Wellington Airport Limited

Wellington Airport will now apply for resource consent to extend the runway for long haul flights following Wellington City Council's vote of support this evening. .. More >>

86. Mt Crawford is not for sale

11 June 2013 3:46pm | Save Mt Crawford

Behind the scenes, a Government department (LINZ) is currently making plans to sell the Mt Crawford/Wellington Prison property on the open market. .. More >>

87. Community to help set direction for transport

12 June 2013 9:08am | Horizons Regional Council

Horizons Regional Council is encouraging Palmerston North residents to get on board with a bus review that could see major changes made to the network over the next few years... More >>

88. NIWA forcasts: Mystery Creek 13, 14 June 2013

13 June 2013 2:16pm | NIWA

Forecast for Mystery Creek between 0600 (NZST) 13-Jun-2013 and 0600 (NZST) 14-Jun-2013. Issued at 2130 (NZST) 12-Jun-2013. .. More >>

89. Bridge name honours culture and history

13 June 2013 2:20pm | Whangarei District Council

Whangarei's spectacular Lower Hatea River Crossing now has an official name - Te Matau a Pohe - translated as "The fishhook of Pohe" the Maori chief who welcomed the first English settlers to Whangarei... More >>

90. Opportunity to conserve high quality drinking water in Chch

13 June 2013 3:40pm | University of Canterbury

New Zealanders have lost the ability to drink untreated water throughout most of the country, but Christchurch has the chance to drink almost pure water if it conserves high quality groundwater for drinking purposes, a University of Canterbury (UC) water ..... More >>

91. Youngsters plant trees to protect their stream

14 June 2013 4:37pm | Bay of Plenty Regional Council

Rotorua young people from five schools were out in force today [Friday 17 June] planting up the Utuhina Stream as part of a Rotorua Youth Environmental Forum (RYEF) project. .. More >>

92. Christchurch Hospital Volunteers awarded

17 June 2013 11:22am | Canterbury District Health Board

The Christchurch Hospital Volunteers have received an Outstanding Achievement award in the Health Care Provider Service category of the 2013 Minister of Health Volunteer Awards on Monday... More >>

93. Red Cross Reaches 100,000 Grant Recipients

17 June 2013 12:55pm | NZ Red Cross

New Zealand Red Cross has distributed earthquake grants to 100,000 recipients - a quarter of the Greater Christchurch population. .. More >>

94. Researcher looking at post-earthquake legal headaches

17 June 2013 1:30pm | University of Canterbury

The standard commercial lease used in New Zealand and commonly used in Christchurch before the earthquakes, did not contain provisions governing many of the situations that landlords and tenants have had to deal with, a University of Canterbury (UC) ..... More >>