Canterbury

EDUCATION 12:25PM
Rangi Ruru Students' Excellence Acknowledged at Government House CHRISTCHURCH — Only two Christchurch students, both from Rangi Ruru Girls’ School, were amongst the 45 Premier Award and Top Subject Scholarship recipients, awarded at Government House on Wednesday. By Ali Jones PR and Communications
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FUNDRAISER 11:39AM
Run Harry Run - Giving a young boy a chance in life CHRISTCHURCH — Giving a Young Boy a Chance in Life “Run Harry Run” A group of Christchurch women are running for Harry. By Ali-Cat Productions Ltd
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EDUCATION 4:20PM
Christchurch houses sold by auction almost doubled since 2010, UC research shows CHRISTCHURCH — The number of houses sold by auction in Christchurch has almost doubled since the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes, University of Canterbury (UC) research has found. By University of Canterbury
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FOOD 4:17PM
Hermitage Hotel team cooks to victory once again at Salon Culinaire competition AORAKI/MOUNT COOK — The Hermitage Hotel at Aoraki Mt Cook is once again celebrating culinary success with its award-winning chefs taking out first and third place at the Southern Light Salon Culinaire competition on Saturday (11 May 2013). By Southern Public Relations
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MOUNTAIN BIKING 10:09AM
Brook MacDonald 2013 The Search for Scree AORAKI/MOUNT COOK — New Zealand Downhill Mountain Bike Champion Brook MacDonald searches for some new and challenging scree. By Red Bull New Zealand
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EARTHQUAKES 1:29PM
Positive Moves Forward for Insurance Advocacy Service CHRISTCHURCH — The new insurance advocacy service for quake hit Cantabrians plans to be up and running in a month's time. By Ali Jones PR and Communications
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BUSINESS 2:50PM
Local Travel Agency Picks Up National Prize CHRISTCHURCH — Media release by Impact PR NZ: Christchurch travellers’ growing interest in more ambitious long-haul trips has seen a local travel agency nab a national award. By Impact PR: Fleur Revell
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TOURISM 3:29PM
Mum's have opportunity to travel to France on Sunday CANTERBURY — Mum’s get the opportunity to travel to France this Sunday with a special cruise from Lyttelton to Akaroa with Black Cat Cruises.    “We have running this cruise for over 10 years,” Black Cat Cruises Group Operations Manager Paul Milligan said. By enthuse
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BUSINESS 2:56PM
Local Travel Agency Secures Top Spot Again RANGIORA — By Impact PR: Fleur Revell
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SKIING 2:49PM
Snow and more snow at New Zealand's Mt Hutt MT HUTT — Winter has ‘officially’ arrived at Canterbury’s Mt Hutt ski area in New Zealand’s South Island as it celebrates its second major snowfall in two weeks. By NZSki
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NEWS 4:31PM
$10,500 Raised for St John By Christchurch Business CHRISTCHURCH — "An incredible achievement." That from Constructure Managing Director Cory Bedford who together with his team completed the 101km Forrest Grape Ride in Marlborough earlier this month. By Ali Jones PR and Communications
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NEWS 1:38PM
HANMER BRIDGE PRIVATISED & TOLLBOOTH SET UP THIS MORNING Part Of Keep Our Assets Protest At National Party Conference CHRISTCHURCH — Keep Our Assets Christchurch members and supporters are this morning picketing the Prime Minister's keynote speech to the National Party Mainland Conference, in Hanmer. By Keep Our Assets Christchurch
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BUSINESS 1:22PM
Rilean Construction receives top national ranking for health and safety CANTERBURY — Award-winning Rilean Construction has been rated one of the top construction companies in New Zealand for its exceptional health and safety practices and procedures. By Southern Public Relations
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COMMUNITY 2:39PM
Your Story – Giving People a Voice CANTERBURY — A new web-based service will enable residents to share their stories of how they have got through the different issues faced in the recovery of Christchurch. By Ali Jones PR and Communications
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NEWS 1:43PM
20,000 visitors experience Quake City attraction CHRISTCHURCH — Quake City welcomed its 20,000th visitor today. By Canterbury Museum
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CULTURE 10:06AM
Discovery reopens at Canterbury Museum CHRISTCHURCH — Christchurch parents will be celebrating tomorrow with the reopening of Discovery, Canterbury Museum’s natural history centre designed especially for children. By Canterbury Museum
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SKIING 5:02PM
New Zealand's Mt Hutt celebrates first major snow fall MT HUTT — Canterbury's Mt Hutt ski area in the South Island of New Zealand is celebrating its first major snowfall – two months before its official scheduled opening on June 15. By NZSki
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RUNNING 3:03PM
Christchurch's Marathon Returning to Pre-quake Entries CHRISTCHURCH — The Christchurch Airport Marathon is poised to return to the record entry numbers it was enjoying prior to the earthquakes of 2010 and 2011. By Christchurch Marathon
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BUSINESS 1:17PM
QTech technology helps irrigators comply with tightening water regulations CHRISTCHURCH — Telemetry and water management specialist, QTech Data Systems, has created and launched a sophisticated Aqua Flow Management System (AFM) that enables water consent holders to remotely monitor, better manage and report their water usage data directly to their regional council. By Communicate IT Ltd
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ENTERTAINMENT 12:54PM
"Mothers Are Women Too" CHRISTCHURCH — “Naughty and Nice” Album From Christchurch Chanteuese – In Time for Mother’s Day. By Ali Jones PR and Communications
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ADVENTURE RACING 3:45PM
Team entries already capped as GODZone announces date for 2014 KAIKOURA — A top field of national and international teams are expected to sign up quickly for Chapter 3 of the GODZone adventure race being held in Kaikoura next year. By GODZone Adventure
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TOURISM 3:17AM
Cat lovers convention coming to Akaroa CANTERBURY — Cat Lovers from around the world will descend on Akaroa in April next year to attend the International Cat Lovers Convention sponsored by leading New Zealand tourism operator Black Cat Cruises. By enthuse
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