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New Zealand’s first Water Crematorium is opening in Otautahi Christchurch.

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Where settlers once felled mighty tōtara, mātai, kahikatea and kanuka to build a growing city, residents are now planting the same trees to restore a unique piece of Canterbury's natural heritage.

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CHRISTCHURCH — After at least a dozen emails and numerous requests to look at traffic flow and lights on Manchester Street, Papanui Innes Central Community Board member Ali Jones is pleased at last something is being done with a trial starting today (May 12th).

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For 116 years, the Christchurch Vocal Competition has been attracting talent from across the country and internationally.

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CHRISTCHURCH — It’s been a challenging decade for shops on Rutland Street in St Albans but one owner says she wouldn’t be anywhere else.

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CHRISTCHURCH — Submissions related to the establishment of a Countdown supermarket on a large piece of land in St Albans, close tomorrow (Weds 16 April).

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CHRISTCHURCH — A joint Christchurch community board meeting has resulted in an outcome worthy of Monty Python.

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A decision made by the Ministry of Building Innovation and Employment (MBIE), means costly building work Christchurch City Council insisted on, is not necessary.

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CHRISTCHURCH — Former City Councillor (2013-2016) and current Community Board member, Ali Jones, has confirmed she will contest the Innes ward seat on the Christchurch City Council.

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“We’re not having the right conversation about insurance.” That from Christchurch based insurance claims preparer, Dean Lester, who says following the LA fires and recent comments in the media about insurers pulling out of some areas in Aotearoa, a much bigger conversation is needed.

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CHRISTCHURCH — Work to remove 20 large trees in two Mairehau streets has been postponed after community and elected member feedback.

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CANTERBURY — When the bills come in and money is even tighter, the need for food bank support soars.

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CHRISTCHURCH — A controversial cycleway has been paused after a close council decision yesterday.

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CHRISTCHURCH — Christchurch North College has appointed a principal.

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The lawyer heading the legal team representing Gloriavale leavers says the Government needs to act now to protect the victims of the leaders running the religious community.

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CHRISTCHURCH — The Christchurch City Council has voted to make a bus lane on Cranford Street, permanent.

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CANTERBURY — A complaint has today been laid with the Ombudsman regarding the recent changes to the EQC/NHC On Sold Programme (OSP) announced earlier this month by the Associate Finance Minister, David Seymour.

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AUCKLAND —   Stephanie and Brendon Deacon live in Huapai, if you could call it “living”.

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The Employment Court has released its decision on who was the employer of Gloriavale members who filed a case in September 2021 (HOSEA COURAGE, DANIEL PILGRIM AND LEVI COURAGE v THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL SUED ON BEHALF OF THE MINISTRY OF BUSINESS, INNOVATION AND EMPLOYMENT, LABOUR INSPECTORATE [2024] NZEmpC 222).

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CHRISTCHURCH — A Papanui Innes Central Community Board meeting today has seen a recommendation made to the City Council to make the bus lane on Cranford Street, permanent.

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CANTERBURY — A High Court decision has provided clarity around what insurance claims advocates, who are paid a percentage fee, can claim, when it comes to the Natural Hazards Commission’s On Sold Programme (OSP).

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An announcement from Associate Finance Minister David Seymour shows a misunderstanding of the issues claimants are managing in the NHC On Sold programme.

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CHRISTCHURCH — After a hugely successful world tour of the South Island, UNSUNG HEROES is returning to Christchurch in mid-October for four shows at Ferrymead Heritage Park.

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 A group action against the Government will start in the High Court in Wellington on Monday August 5th.

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One of the country's oldest and most respected funeral service providers is partnering with one of the newest innovators in New Zealand.

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At 9.30am today Thursday July 25, a number of issues are back before the Employment Court in Christchurch.

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The announcement yesterday by Climate Change Minister, Simon Watts, is being described as “encouraging” and “positive” by Water Cremation Aotearoa but needs resourcing and the Government to “walk the talk”.

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CHRISTCHURCH — Rising opera star, Olivia Pike, has taken away $5000 and first place in the 2024 Christchurch Vocal Competitions at The Piano.

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Tax cuts for “the squeezed middle” will help some families as they struggle with the cost-of-living crisis, and the College of Midwives says they are hopeful that the $17b announced for health will include money for maternity services.

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The country’s ethical performing KiwiSaver provider has donated just over $243,000 to KidsCan.

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Midwives may not be the first profession you think of when it comes to climate change but in a climate crisis they are an essential part of the emergency healthcare response.

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A podcast from Monsoon Pictures International and first broadcast on Radio New Zealand (RNZ) late last year, has won a coveted Gold Medal at the New York Festivals Radio Awards.

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The following can be attributed to Dennis Gates, lawyer and member of the legal team fighting for the people of Gloriavale.

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The drawing of MP Duncan Webb’s private member’s bill from the ballot this week is a positive start for consumers says former Christchurch City Councillor, Ali Jones.

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Information received today via an Official Information Act request shows recent information provided by EQCs Chief Executive is incorrect.

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CANTERBURY — “A changemaker”.

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It's been a week since the announcement from EQC that the organisation is undertaking consultation regarding a new claims dispute resolution service and today Ali Jones finally managed to connect with an EQC person on the phone to ask more about the verbal submission process.

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Following the announcement yesterday from EQC that the organisation is going to undertake consultation regarding a new claims dispute resolution service, many more questions need answers.

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CANTERBURY — Selwyn District Council and Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand are delighted to announce that Phoenix Healthcare has been confirmed as the preferred General Practice provider for the Toka Hāpai Selwyn Health Hub in Rolleston.

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The Employment Court has this morning released the decision on who was the employer of six former Gloriavale women (Serentity Pilgrim, Anna Courage, Rose Standtrue, Crystal Loyal, Pearl Valor and Virginia Courage).

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The door has been opened for what could be one of the largest class actions New Zealand has ever seen.

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 An appeal to the Court of Appeal by the leaders of Gloriavale has been largely dismissed in a decision released today.

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The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has today added Midwifery to their list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

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The country’s leading primary and community health body, The Federation of Primary Health (FPHANZ), is looking forward to working with its new board members.

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The country’s leading primary and community health body, The Federation of Primary Health (FPHANZ), is looking forward to working with the incoming Minster of Health.

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CHRISTCHURCH — This year for the first time, the New Zealand College of Midwives has implemented a co-president model and this morning (3rd November), the two new co-presidents, Debbie Fisher and Bea Leatham, were introduced to the audience. The outgoing president is Nicole Pihema.

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CHRISTCHURCH — More than 500 midwives will attend the biennial national conference in Christchurch starting on Thursday.

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WAIKATO — With a commitment to maternity and midwifery from National in the lead up to the election, midwives in Huntly and Waihī about to lose their birthing units, are looking forward to hearing from the new Government in the coming weeks.

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WAIHI — (NOTE: The dismantling of the unit has started today. It was communicated that the unit would remain operational until Oct 20.

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HUNTLY — “An absolute necessity”, “a place we feel safe” and “a vital service”.

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WAIKATO — Midwives from the Waikato have launched a campaign to save their *primary birthing facility.

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CHRISTCHURCH — A travelling troupe of a colourful cast of characters has arrived in the Garden City today.

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The following can be attributed to Caroline Conroy, MERAS Co-Leader (Midwifery): MERAS, the midwives’ union, has received an offer of a proposed final pay equity settlement from Te Whatu Ora in relation to the Midwifery pay equity claim.

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  The New Zealand College of Midwives is pleased to see some commitment to growing the midwifery workforce in Labour's health announcement yesterday.

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CHRISTCHURCH —   A group of Japanese student midwives and their tutors from Tenshi Graduate College of Midwifery arrived in Christchurch today for a week-long New Zealand visit.

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CHRISTCHURCH — The decision by the Waipapa Papanui Innes Central Community Board to recommend to city councillors that the Park Terrace roading changes be retained for five years is hugely disappointing.

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On the back of Tuesdays confirmation of the critical midwifery shortage, 97% of midwives employed by Te Whatu Ora have voted in support of an interim pay equity deal.

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The College of Midwives says the plan announced today designed to address health workforce shortages is overall positive and significant.

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The country’s leading primary health body says this year’s budget is a “good start” to addressing the serious issues currently affecting the health system.

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  The College of Midwives says the increase across the health budget (pre-committed at Budget 2022 within the multi-year budget) is a welcome change for community midwives, who have never had the certainty of regular cost of living adjustments to their pay.

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May 5th is International Day of the Midwife (IDM) and this year the College of Midwives is turning the spotlight on the thousands of New Zealand midwives who just get on and do their jobs in extreme situations.

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CHRISTCHURCH — "A sad day." That's how Jill Ovens, the co-leader of MERAS (the Midwives' Union) is describing the news today that St George's Hospital maternity service is closing.

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The Executive Director of the country’s leading primary health and community care organisation, the Federation of Primary Health Aotearoa NZ (FPHANZ), says a meeting with the head of Te Whatu Ora, Margie Apa, on Friday comes at a critical time in the current health reforms.

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CHRISTCHURCH — Is First Past The Post (FPP) serving us well in Christchurch and Banks Peninsula? That’s the question newly elected Innes Community Board member Ali Jones is asking after another by election has been signalled.

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On International Women's Day (March 8th), The College of Midwives is celebrating the government's commitment to women's health with the strategy which is currently under development.

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Midwives employed by Te Whatu Ora in the country’s hospitals are fed up that they are not being listened to and they are planning actions to make their voices roar, MERAS, the Midwives’ union, says.

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“We’re here to finish a job.” That from Barrister Brian Henry who is leading the legal team in the case against Gloriavale, representing six former residents of the West Coast community (the Plaintiff’s).

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The former chair of the Claimants Reference Group - CRG (which worked for several years with EQC on behalf of people affected by disaster / events), says people currently dealing with the damaging weather, should be better supported with advice about what to do, insurance-wise.

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The former chair of the Claimants Reference Group - CRG (which worked for several years with EQC on behalf of people affected by disaster / events), says people currently dealing with the damaging weather, should be better supported with advice about what to do, insurance-wise.

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The following can be attributed to College of Midwives Chief Executive, Alison Eddy: The College is extremely pleased by the Government’s announcement this afternoon which will see overseas midwives be able to access the fast-track to residency.

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Statement from the Midwives’ Union MERAS.

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CANTERBURY — A mid-Canterbury tourism operator has extended operating hours to meet demand.

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In Aotearoa in October 1972, poet JK Baxter died, Donny Osmond had the #1 hit with Puppy Love, Norman Kirk was about to be elected as Prime Minister, and the Equal Pay Act came into being.

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CHRISTCHURCH — An "emotional" community meeting this evening has underscored the importance of strong advocacy around the council table for communities.

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CHRISTCHURCH — Six independent local body candidates are appealing to those wanting independent representation around the city council table, to “get out and vote now”.

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Te Whatu Ora Health NZ announced today that not only are they stopping the controversial Winter incentive payments, but any other payments for additional work or shifts over and above contractual entitlements will also cease from today.  In July, Te Whatu Ora implemented incentive payments to meet the predicted surge of Covid-19 and Winter illnesses such as Influenza.

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CHRISTCHURCH — Recent surveys show that 89% of Christchurch residents believe mental health is an important or very important issue.

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CHRISTCHURCH — Six local body candidates are encouraging women to vote in this year’s local body elections.

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The Peter Timbs flooding issue has clearly not been top of anyone’s agenda, especially our elected members on council.

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CANTERBURY —   The way may soon be clear for “On-Sold” homeowners to access a cash payment from EQC without the stringent conditions previously in place.

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The country’s leading primary and community health membership organisation says time is running out for the group responsible for developing a Commissioning Operating Model for Te Whatu Ora, to engage with key players in the primary health sector.

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CHRISTCHURCH — "It might be a draft plan but we should be starting as we mean to go on." That from Ali Jones who is running in the Innes ward, one of the city areas that has been heavily impacted by an increase in traffic volumes over the last couple of years.

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CHRISTCHURCH — A Christchurch based charity is launching an appeal to help Kiwis affected by the flooding and landslips at the top of the South Island.

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CHRISTCHURCH — The first large group of international students back in Canterbury since the borders closed more than two years ago will be welcomed at Ara on Wednesday 17 August.

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CHRISTCHURCH — David Timbs from Peter Timbs Meats In Christchurch's Edgeware Village has decided not to run in this year's local body election.

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A gaping hole.

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The country’s leading primary and community health membership organisation, the Federation of Primary Health, is pleased with the Government’s announcement today but stresses more must be done as quickly as possible to address workforce issues.

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CHRISTCHURCH — The 'women standing up for Christchurch' caught up with former city councillor and now Opportunities Party leader, Raf Manji, in ChCh today.

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Waikura Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community Board Chair, Alexandra Davids, is calling on the Christchurch City Council to advocate better for its residents and business owners at a central government level.

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CHRISTCHURCH — “The best news I‘ve heard in quite a while!” That from Innes Community Board Member, Ali Jones, who is running for council in the Innes ward in the upcoming local body elections.

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Tomorrow will see the introduction of the most significant changes to the New Zealand health system in decades.

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CANTERBURY — “Good news for most.” That from former city councillor and insurance claimant advocate, Ali Jones, following the release of a new study that has shown no evidence of brain function problems caused by exposure to earthquake trauma - known as ‘quake brain’ - eight years after the Canterbury earthquakes.

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The Federation of Primary Health Aotearoa (FPHANZ) says making flu shots available to more New Zealanders and the second Covid booster roll out are positive moves however is sounding a word of caution.

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Midwives are celebrating the $40 a week increase in Paid Parental leave entitlements from 1 July as they see daily, new parents struggling to meet rising costs.

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MT HUTT — Peter and Susanne Wood who run Ski Time in Methven (Mt Hutt Ski Village), have had to reduce their operating hours and room availability just as the busy ski season is about get under way.

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The following can be attributed to Alison Eddy, Chief Executve of the New Zealand College of Midwives: It is even more important now, that Aotearoa New Zealand pulls all the levers available to it to address maternity staffing issues, and as the College has been saying for several years, there are levers to pull.

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