Canterbury
Mental health agency reports increase of inquiries from Covid-19 job losses
An agency helping Cantabrians with mental health problems is starting to see an increase in inquiries from those who have lost their jobs due to Covid-19.
Dairy trainee of the year takes the reins on Fairlie farm
Even though Nicola Blowey's parents sold their dairy farm in Devon just before she was born, farming has remained in her veins. After studying agriculture in the UK she came to South Canterbury to… Audio
Dairy trainee of the year takes the reins on Fairlie farm
Even though Nicola Blowey's parents sold their dairy farm in Devon just before she was born, farming has remained in her veins. After studying agriculture in the UK she came to South Canterbury to…
AudioCanterbury DHB remains quiet - but one member speaks out
Seven members of DHB's executive team have resigned since July, and one spoke out today pointing to the "adversarial" attitude of the board members as her reason for exiting.
DHB woes: 'Somebody needs to come to their senses'
A Christchurch doctor is calling on the Health Minister to intervene in the face of an exodus of senior managers, a huge deficit and fears of large cuts to staff and services in Canterbury. Audio
Mental health support in place ahead of gunman's sentencing
It has been over a year since the Christchurch terror attacks and preparations are underway to support the families of the mosque gunman's victims ahead of his sentencing next week.
"Adversarial" board to blame for CDHB resignations: Chief Medical Officer
Canterbury's chief medical officer and leader of the region's Covid-19 response says the adversarial and divisive approach of the board and the Crown Monitor is behind her decision to quit. Dr Sue… Audio
More high-level resignations expected at Canterbury DHB - union
Two more executives are set to resign at the crisis-hit Canterbury District Health Board, according to the senior doctors' union.
Doctors pen warning to Christchurch over DHB
In a rare move, Christchurch hospital senior doctors are writing an open letter to share their mounting and deep concerns at the state of the local health system with the people of Christchurch. They… Audio
Mosque shooter sentencing: Authorities not saying if gunman's family will attend
Authorities are keeping tight-lipped about whether the mosque gunman's family will attend his sentencing.
Selwyn Council to drop fines for all overdue library books
Tardy library users in Canterbury's Selwyn District are in luck, with the council dropping fines for overdue books.
Christchurch mosque attacks: Attendees at sentencing halved
The number of people able to attend the sentencing of the Christchurch mosque shooting gunman has been almost halved due to the re-emergence of Covid-19.
Fifth high-level resignation at Canterbury DHB since last month
The Canterbury District Health Board's chief medical officer is the fifth high-level resignation from the board's executive team since last month.
An action-packed farm experience for urban kids
Katie Earle started Bush Farm School because she's passionate about sustainability and wants children to be more resilient and resourceful. The primary school teacher has teamed up with Banks… Video, Audio
An action-packed farm experience for urban kids
Katie Earle started Bush Farm School because she's passionate about sustainability and wants children to be more resilient and resourceful. The primary school teacher has teamed up with Banks…
Video, AudioCanterbury DHB appoints acting chief executive
The Canterbury District Health Board has appointed an interim replacement to fill in after the resignation of its chief executive.
Christchurch retirement village in lockdown as residents have flu-type symptoms
Village Palms general manager Jon Amesbury says some residents have flu-type symptoms and they have been isolated to prevent further infection.
How a city race track bagged Provincial Growth Fund money
More than $10 million is going to a horse track in the middle of NZ's second largest city, despite officials saying Christchurch is ineligible for PGF funding.
$700k to fix electricals at Christchurch justice precinct
A major post-earthquake building project in Christchurch has needed more than $700,000 in repairs and maintenance to its air-conditioning, electrical and lighting systems.
$5m boost for predator control on Banks Peninsula
A long-term programme to eradicate pests like possums, rats and feral cats from a large part of Banks Peninsula has been given a funding boost.
