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Entertainment 23 Sep 2021
Covid Causes Cancellation of Cubbin Concerts

CANTERBURY — “It’s been a tough call”.

Cubbin Performing "Play Play" in 2019

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Entertainment 7 Sep 2021
Buddy Cancelled: The Day The Music Died.....

CHRISTCHURCH — After last month announcing their first show back following a 15-month Covid-19 hiatus, Showbiz Christchurch has confirmed today that their production of Buddy – the Buddy Holly Story has been cancelled.

Showbiz - Buddy Holly Cast

2,493 views

Health 30 Aug 2021
Strong Primary Health Care Service Critical To An Effective COVID-19 Response

The latest COVID Delta outbreak and response shows now more than ever how important it is that community-based services work effectively together.

Federation Chair Hon. Steve Chadwick

842 views

News 27 Aug 2021
SI Tourism Operator Has Fingers Crossed For This Afternoon

Skitime Lodge and Restaurant in Methven has been pretty quiet for the last ten days since the country was plunged into a Level 4 lockdown.

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News 16 Aug 2021
Union Disappointed By DHBs Immovability and Unavailability

DHB negotiators have responded today to requests from the midwives’ union for further mediation, saying that the DHBs’ position is unchanged and they are too busy to meet for further mediation until the first two weeks of September.

Striking DHB midwife in Christchurch

1,763 views

Entertainment 12 Aug 2021
Cubbin Concerts Coming to Christchurch

CANTERBURY — Concerts for children are nothing new……until now.

Cubbin Concerts Are Coming!

2,468 views

Health 10 Aug 2021
Clarification from MERAS – The Midwives' Union

The following can be attributed to Jill Ovens, co-leader of MERAS (the Midwifery Employee Representation & Advisory Service) – the midwives’ union.

MERAS midwives heading to the Auckland march (Monday 9 Aug)

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Health 4 Aug 2021
Employed Midwives Vote To Strike

Midwives employed by DHBs will go ahead with planned rolling strikes next week after mediation on Monday failed to reach agreement.

Employed midwives strike details for each DHB

1,179 views

News 23 Jul 2021
Travel Bubble Popping Challenges Hospitality Operators

CANTERBURY — "Not unexpected but still disappointing."

647 views

Entertainment 22 Jul 2021
Showbiz is Back! Cast Announced for 'Buddy'

CHRISTCHURCH — One of the country’s leading musical theatre companies, Showbiz Christchurch, is back with their first show since the March 2019 Covid lockdown.

Meet The Cast for Buddy

2,121 views

Community 19 Jul 2021
Blankets for Westport Launched Today

A West Coast woman has launched an appeal today for blankets, to help flood victims affected by the weekend deluge.

1,046 views

Health 14 Jul 2021
New Clinical Coach Role to Bolster Midwifery Workforce

The launch of a range of new midwifery initiatives is a step in the right direction for a workforce that is stretched to breaking point in some regions of Aotearoa.

610 views

News 8 Jul 2021
Hospital Midwives To Vote on Strike Action

Hospital midwives who are members of the Midwifery Employee Representation and Advisory Services (MERAS) are voting over the next two weeks on an offer from the 20 DHBs, to settle their Multi-Employer Collective Agreement (MECA).

West Coast DHB Midwife, Natalie

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News 8 Jul 2021
College of Midwives Throws Support Behind Petition

  “Women’s birth experiences have an impact beyond the act of giving birth.

2 year old Rory watches as midwife Megan Hurst measures the head of his new sister Kora resting on mum Ruth

716 views

News 29 Jun 2021
Sexual Harassment Survey Results Show Students Have Normalised Unacceptable Behaviour

CHRISTCHURCH —   A survey commissioned by Christchurch Girls’ High School / Te Kura o Hine Waiora, has revealed concerning trends related to how young women and the rainbow community are dealing with sexual harassment.

Christchurch Girls' HIgh Principal, Christine O'Neill and Head Girl, Amiria Tikao

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Health 8 Jun 2021
Midwives' Union Supports Nurses Strike

Most DHB-employed midwives are not able to strike tomorrow because their union is still waiting on a revised offer from the DHBs.

Jill Ovens

765 views

Health 4 Jun 2021
New Film Highlights The Importance Of Supporting Aotearoa's World Class Midwifery Service

New Zealand midwifery is famous everywhere else except New Zealand.

931 views

Politics 6 May 2021
Kiwi Midwife Writes and Records Song with Her Band

Midwife Pam Colbert has put her skills out for all to see on You Tube.

Tyneegiant. Pam is third from the left.

1,034 views

Health 29 Apr 2021
Kiwi Wellbeing Expert Diagnosed with Chronic Illness and Burnout: "No-one is immune."

A New Zealand wellbeing expert is unsurprised by Jarrod Harr’s research out of AUT around the effects of burnout and the need for a systemic approach to address the problem.

Sarah McGuinness

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News 29 Apr 2021
Earthquake Claim Win By Elderly ChCh Couple Soured By Insurer IAG Appealing Costs

CHRISTCHURCH — The family of an elderly couple has been left wondering how much longer their parents will have to wait to get their lives back after insurer IAG said they would be appealing a court decision.

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Community 22 Apr 2021
Homeowners Group Says Private Insurers Need To Step Up

CANTERBURY — More than ten years after the Canterbury earthquakes which changed thousands of lives forever, a claimants group says insurers need to do better.

House being lifted into position after being moved following EQs

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Tourism 6 Apr 2021
Welcome Boost Expected With Travel Bubble Opening

ASHBURTON — “Just what we all need.” That from Peter and Susanne Wood who run Ski Time in Methven, after they heard the announcement from the Prime Minister today.

1,664 views

Health 18 Feb 2021
Midwives Union Challenges Those Who Can Bring About Change To Step Up

The significant shortage in the number of midwives in Capital and Coast DHB is having a severe impact on the midwives employed there.

Jill Ovens

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Health 17 Feb 2021
Midwifery staffing at the Capital and Coast DHB

WELLINGTON — The following can be attributed to the College of Midwives Chief Executive, Alison Eddy: The College continues to be concerned about the issues related to the significant midwifery staffing shortage at CCDHB.

Mum with her new baby and supported by her midwife

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News 22 Dec 2020
A Year of Mahi and Milestones

CANTERBURY — Despite the challenges presented by Covid-19 and lockdowns this year, one of the country’s leading social housing providers has achieved a number of significant milestones.

1,155 views

Community 27 Nov 2020
Social Housing Returns To The East

CHRISTCHURCH — Ōtautahi Community Housing Trust (ŌCHT ) is behind the newest addition to community housing in East Christchurch.

1,294 views

Earthquakes 2 Nov 2020
Group Hopes EQC's Partnership Will Improve Outcomes For Claimants

The Claimants Reference Group (CRG) hopes a partnership with private insurers, announced today, will enable them to focus on better outcomes for Claimants, however is sounding a warning.

1,567 views

Legal 1 Nov 2020
Homeowner High Court Insurance Win a Decade After Canterbury September Earthquake

CANTERBURY — “Numb.” That’s how the family of an elderly couple have described feeling after a decision handed down by the High Court in Christchurch on Friday.  The case has been described as a “test case” by IAG, as it is the first case to determine whether IAG has liability for defective work done by builders under IAG’s managed repair scheme.

2,630 views

Politics 19 Oct 2020
MERAS celebrates election of midwife and union activist to Parliament

Sarah Pallett, newly elected MP in the Christchurch seat of Ilam, is the only current midwife in Parliament and brings the total number of union MPs in the Labour Caucus to 15.

Sarah Pallett

1,621 views

News 7 Sep 2020
Appeal Court Upholds Original Decision Against Southern Response

CANTERBURY — The Court of Appeal has today released its decision in the Southern Response Double DRA case and found in favour of homeowners Karl and Alison Dodds.

1,046 views

News 31 Aug 2020
EQC's Renewed Commitment to Claimants – Key Issues Missed

CANTERBURY — The Claimants Reference Group (CRG) is pleased to see a renewed focus on the claimant as the Government announces its response to the Dame Silvia Cartwright inquiry however says key points have been missed.

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Earthquakes 30 Aug 2020
Changes To On Sold Policy Good News For Claimants

The EQC Minister has signed off changes to the On Sold Ex-Gratia policy related to earthquake damaged homes in Canterbury.

A damaged foundation under an EQC repaired home in ChCh

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News 30 Aug 2020
Changes To On Sold Policy Good News For Claimants

CANTERBURY — The EQC Minister has signed off changes to the On Sold Ex-Gratia policy related to earthquake damaged homes in Canterbury.

A damaged foundation under an EQC repaired home in ChCh

1,077 views

News 14 Aug 2020
Claimants Group Encourages Homeowners To Register On Sold Properties

This week EQC has started contacting more than 40,000 homeowners, and the EQC Claimants Reference Group (CRG) is strongly recommending qualifying homeowners register with the On Sold (Over-Cap) programme as soon as possible.

House being lifted into position after being moved following EQs

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Entertainment 11 Aug 2020
For One Night Only – 70 Of Christchurch's Most Talented Performers Are Back with 'He Says She Says'

CHRISTCHURCH — For the third consecutive year, Blackboard Theatre Collective (BTC) is bringing He Says, She Says back to Christchurch audiences.

Josh Johnson at the Piano

3,663 views

Community 7 Aug 2020
Heat Pumps Installed in All OCHT Homes – Curtain Programme Extended

CHRISTCHURCH — Programme To Be Completed More Than Two Years Ahead of Legislative Requirement “It’s made a massive difference like you wouldn’t believe.” That from one of the Ōtautahi Community Housing Trust (ŌCHT) Tenants after the last of more than 2000 heat pumps were installed on Friday (31 July).

OCHT Tenant, Cynthia Dowman, is very happy with her new heatpump

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News 26 Jun 2020
Claimants Reference Group Pleased On Sold Extension Approved

CANTERBURY — CRG Encourages Homeowners To Register “to be safe”.

Damaged foundation

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Health 14 Jun 2020
Reimbursement For Specific Covid-19 Costs Incurred By Midwives

The New Zealand College of Midwives is pleased that the Government has today announced funds for community-based midwives, to assist with COVID-19 related costs.

Two year old Rory watches as Franklin midwife, Megan Hurst, measures the head of his new sister Kora resting on mum, Ruth

1,071 views

News 4 Jun 2020
EQC Privacy Breach Email to Claimants Too Slow

CHRISTCHURCH — Ten days is too long.

1,209 views

Health 14 May 2020
College Perplexed by Delay in Budget Announcement For Maternity Services

The following can be attributed to Alison Eddy, Chief Executive of the College of Midwives: The College became aware only an hour and a half before the budget being announced that maternity would not be addressed by the Minister today.

Alison Eddy, Chief Executive, NZ College of Midwives

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Health 12 May 2020
Midwives' Union Praises Budget Announcement But Says More Is Needed

Government announcements today have been applauded by MERAS, the midwives’ union however co-leader, Jill Ovens, is urging politicians not to stop there.

Jill Ovens

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Finance 10 May 2020
Women Financially Harder Hit by Covid-19

A financial advisor is warning that women will be worse off than men in the new current and post Covid-19 environment.

Sheryl Sutherland

1,593 views

Health 5 May 2020
College of Midwives Praises "vital workforce"

‘“Absolutely vital”.

1,069 views

Health 29 Mar 2020
Hospital Midwives Unconvinced About Risk From Asymptomatic Transmission

Ministry of Health guidelines released on Friday are causing considerable anxiety and stress for hospital midwives who feel they are putting themselves, the women they care for, and their families at unnecessary risk.

Employed midwife with a new mum, dad and baby

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Health 29 Mar 2020
Hospital Midwives Unconvinced About Risk From Asymptomatic Transmission

Ministry of Health guidelines released on Friday are causing considerable anxiety and stress for hospital midwives who feel they are putting themselves, the women they care for, and their families at unnecessary risk.

Employed midwife with a new mum, dad and baby

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Health 29 Mar 2020
PPE Measures and Advice For Midwives Needs Urgent Review and Action

The New Zealand College of Midwives is calling on the Ministry of Health to urgently review its recommendations around the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for midwives.

Ante natal visit with community based midwife

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Health 23 Mar 2020
College of Midwives - Covid-19 Update

Information from the New Zealand College of Midwives – the following can be attributed to Acting Chief Executive, Jacqui Anderson: The New Zealand College of Midwives is in regular communication with the Ministry of Health and DHBs regarding advice to pregnant women in relation to COVID-19.

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Health 5 Mar 2020
NZ Institute for Economic Research Report Backs Midwives Call For Pay Equity

A report from NZIER has confirmed that urgent changes are needed to funding for community midwives in order to address health and pay inequities.

960 views

Earthquakes 26 Feb 2020
Changes to EQC Implementation of Government On Sold Policy Applauded

CANTERBURY — The Claimants Reference Group is applauding the changes being made to the implementation of the Governments ex gratia On Sold policy, following issues they raised earlier this month.

1,676 views

Health 26 Feb 2020
The Government Should Take Heed Of Landmark Canadian Midwives Pay Equity Decision

The New Zealand College of Midwives (the College) has congratulated Ontario midwives following a landmark legal decision from the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario.

#backmidwives

1,684 views

Community 21 Feb 2020
Earthquake Claimants Group Thanks Outgoing EQC Deputy CE For Her Work

CHRISTCHURCH — The Claimants Reference Group is hopeful that the good work undertaken by EQC Deputy Chief Executive, Renée Walker, will be continued by her successor.

1,685 views

News 17 Feb 2020
Midwives Call For One Last Big Push

Midwives are asking for a “last big push” as the #backmidwives petition closing date of March 1st fast approaches.

616 views

Health 30 Jan 2020
2020 - A Key Year For Midwives and Midwifery in New Zealand

“A watershed year for maternal health and wellbeing”.

New #backmidwives video launched today

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Health 24 Dec 2019
Merry Christmas From The College of Midwives - A Sneak Peek Of The New #BackMidwives Video

  As the country heads away on holiday, midwives around the country remain on call for women and whanau, the College of Midwives is asking people to sign their #backmidwives petition and share it over the Summer break.

#backmidwives

1,616 views

News 21 Dec 2019
First Māori President For National Council of Women

  Nelson-based Lisa Lawrence (Ngāti Kahungunu and Ngāti Ruapani) has been named the new President of the National Council of Women.

1,096 views

Rowing 20 Dec 2019
Top NZ Coach Appointed At Rangi Ruru Girls' School

Top international coach Gary Hay, will join Rangi Ruru Girls’ School in Christchurch as head coach of rowing in late 2020 following the Olympics in Tokyo.

Gary Hay

3,731 views

Cannabis 13 Dec 2019
New Zealand Cannabis Institute PledgeMe Campaign Ends on Monday

New Zealand's first and only Cannabis Museum is celebrating a massive ripple effect of cannabis education and empowerment that has swept across Christchurch and wider New Zealand.

1,068 views

Education 10 Dec 2019
Rangi Ruru Prizegiving for 2019 – a snapshot

CHRISTCHURCH —   Emily Davey was last week named Dux of Rangi Ruru Girls’ School for 2019.

Emily Davey receives her award as Dux for 2019

1,626 views

News 6 Dec 2019
Reduction in Maternity Services......Again

The following can be attributed to the College of Midwives Chief Executive, Alison Eddy: The suspension of services at the Ōpōtiki Primary Maternity Unit is yet another reduction of choice and services for women, which is hugely disappointing.

#backmidwives

1,022 views

Health 6 Dec 2019
Take Care Partners with Tairāwhiti Menzshed

GISBORNE — Wellbeing specialist, Sarah McGuinness has partnered with Tairāwhiti Menzshed (video here), to support men’s mental health.

1,582 views

Health 6 Dec 2019
Top Tips To Manage Stress This Festive Season

GISBORNE — “Be kind to yourself and the world.” That from wellbeing specialist, Sarah McGuinness, at what can be an extremely difficult time of the year for many.

1,213 views

Cannabis 3 Dec 2019
Draft Cannabis Bill Looks "Pretty Good"

Looks pretty good.

Abe Gray from Whakamana

1,323 views

News 1 Dec 2019
Spoonful of Spice Book Launch Success

CHRISTCHURCH — Around forty people gathered at Rangi Ruru Girls' School in Christchurch today to celebrate the launch of a cookbook that five Rangi students have spent over a year producing (four core team members - Lucy Johnson, Tulsi Lathia, Saraha Lawrence and Victoria Park - all Year 13; plus their photographer Mette Van Pallandt).

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Food 29 Nov 2019
Rangi Ruru Students Launch "Spoonful of Spice"

CHRISTCHURCH — Spoonful of Spice is full of amazing recipes; however it is far more than a cookbook.

990 views

Cannabis 28 Nov 2019
Cannabis Pampering at Whakamana

CHRISTCHURCH — Join us for this fantastic pampering and self-care event, brought to you by Whakamana - Christchurch's Cannabis Museum.

It is easy being green......at Whakamana Canna-Pampering Event

1,461 views

Cannabis 27 Nov 2019
Canterbury University Students "Very Interested in Cannabis"

CHRISTCHURCH — One of the country’s best known and most successful social entrepreneurs, sparked a great deal of interest around cannabis when he addressed students at the UC Centre for Entrepreneurship in Christchurch recently.

Michael Mayell speaks to students at the UC Centre for Entrepreneurship in Christchurch

1,300 views

Business 27 Nov 2019
The China Kitchen Looking For A New Home.......Again

CHRISTCHURCH — Christchurch restaurant, The China Kitchen, which closed as the result of a fire in early November, is looking for new premises.

Stella and Wesley Li of The China Kitchen in Papanui, Christchurch

2,667 views

Cannabis 10 Nov 2019
New Zealand Cannabis Institute Launching Pledge Me - A Kiwi First

CHRISTCHURCH — Early Investor Opportunity Opens Noon Tomorrow (Monday 11 Nov) Public Investor Opportunity Opens 10am Tuesday 12th The NZ Institute for Cannabis Education, Research and Development based in Christchurch, is rallying people who are passionate about cannabis to support a world-leading Kiwi initiative.

An artists render of the new development

1,609 views

Health 31 Oct 2019
NZ College of Midwives Comments on Australia's Biggest Ever Birth Study

The biggest ever Australian study on where women give birth has shown that giving birth at home or in a birthing unit is safe for well-women and babies.

Ante natal visit with community based midwife

738 views

Cannabis 29 Oct 2019
Shand's Reopening Tomorrow For The First Time In Nine Years

CHRISTCHURCH — Christchurch’s oldest wooden commercial building will re-open to the public tomorrow for the first time since the September 2010 Canterbury earthquake.

Museum curator Abe Gray and MP Chloe Swarbrick at Whakamana in October 2019

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Architecture 29 Oct 2019
Shand's Re-opening To The Public For The First Time In Nine Years

CHRISTCHURCH — Christchurch’s oldest wooden commercial building will re-open to the public tomorrow for the first time since the September 2010 Canterbury earthquake.

Abe and Michael Look Out From Shands

1,088 views

Sport 25 Oct 2019
Rangi Ruru Takes out "Team" Award at Zonta Sports Awards

CHRISTCHURCH — Grace Fissenden (Year 13) from Rangi Ruru Girls’ School has taken away the Most Valued Contribution to a Team award at the Zonta Sports Awards in Christchurch last night.

Grace Fissenden in Dec 2018

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Community 23 Oct 2019
Questions Remain Unanswered Around EQC Taking On Southern Response Claims

CHRISTCHURCH — Insurance claimant advocate, Ali Jones, says a number of key questions remain around the announcement that EQC will take on the remaining Southern Response claims at the end of this year.

2,126 views

Cannabis 19 Oct 2019
NZ Cannabis Institute Backs Latest University Research on Cannabis Use

CHRISTCHURCH — The NZ Institute for Cannabis Education, Research and Development based in Christchurch, says a new study released by the University of Bath, underscores the importance of introducing standard units for cannabis.

Dr Anna Crighton hands the keys for Shands to Abe Grey and Michael Mayell earlier this year

1,500 views

Politics 14 Oct 2019
Response From Deon Swiggs To Media Release From 'Josh'

CHRISTCHURCH — Deon Swiggs welcomes the call, from one of the complainants 'Josh', to participate in the Code of Conduct process (if that is in fact available) investigating allegations against the former Christchurch City Councillor.

Matthews Email

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Politics 12 Oct 2019
MEDIA STATEMENT FROM DEON SWIGGS

CHRISTCHURCH — I would like to congratulate the Councillor-elect for the Christchurch City Council Central Ward, Jake McLellan.

1,281 views

Politics 8 Oct 2019
Deon Swiggs' Campaign Releases Video To Thank Supporters

CHRISTCHURCH — From Hayley Guglietta - one of the campaign organisers for Cr Deon Swiggs.

Hayley Guglietta in the video released today

1,325 views

Government 6 Oct 2019
ChCh City Councillor Deon Swiggs Urges People To Vote

CHRISTCHURCH — Cr Deon Swiggs is urging people, particularly in his Central ward, to get out and vote in the local body elections.

Campaign team members Jack Dillon and Evan Smith - with Evan's grandaughter Brooke.

2,751 views

TV 26 Sep 2019
Frank – Changing South: Back With Second Series

CHRISTCHURCH — Christchurch-based Frank Film drops the first episode in its second series on Monday at 7am.

LtoR Gerard Smyth, Jendy Harper and Ollie Dawes

1,354 views

Community 19 Sep 2019
Great News on Women's Suffrage Day

CHRISTCHURCH — The National Council of Women NZ has today welcomed the news that the Government has purchased Kate Sheppard's house in Christchurch, the base for the NZ suffrage campaign.

Kate Sheppard's House in Christchurch

1,248 views

Health 17 Sep 2019
Pay Equity for Midwives Must Be Fast-tracked

"Recruiting midwives from overseas tells us the DHB just doesn't get it." That from the chair of the Wellington Region of the College of Midwives, Siobhan Connor, following the news that Hutt Valley District Health Board is targeting midwives from overseas to help fill gaps in maternity units.

Employed midwife with a new mum, dad and baby

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Community 12 Sep 2019
Southern Response Continuing to Obfuscate and Delay - Reasons for Appeal are Rubbish

CHRISTCHURCH — Insurance advocate, Ali Jones, is hugely disappointed that Government insurer Southern Response has decided to appeal the recent double DRA court finding.

1,181 views

Community 10 Sep 2019
Foundations Remain Top Issue For ChCh EQ Claimants

CHRISTCHURCH — “Still plenty to do but good progress.” That from Chair of the Homeowners Advisory Group (HOAG), Tom McBrearty following last week’s report from the Greater Christchurch Claims Resolution Service.

Foundation damage

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News 15 Aug 2019
Claimants Reference Group Cautiously Optimistic About Govts Announcement Today

CHRISTCHURCH — The EQC Claimants Reference Group (CRG) is pleased an option for a group of 'on sold' claimants has been presented today, by the Government.

994 views

Cannabis 11 Aug 2019
New Zealand's First Cannabis Institute To Be Established in Christchurch

CHRISTCHURCH — Two of the oldest buildings in Christchurch are set to house New Zealand’s first Cannabis social enterprise.

Abe Gray and Michael Mayell in front of Shands and Trinity Church, Christchurch

2,141 views

Entertainment 7 Aug 2019
He Says She Says – World Class Talent on Stage in Christchurch For Fundraiser

CHRISTCHURCH —   The second He Says She Says fundraiser production by Blackboard Theatre Collective (BTC), hits The Piano stage this Saturday.

The Starlets L to R: Sarah Greenwood- Buchanan, Sarah Kelly and Georgia-Kate Heard

1,647 views

News 1 Aug 2019
EQ Homeowners Group Supports Promotion and Use of Engineering Instruction

CHRISTCHURCH — An engineering brief template developed to improve outcomes for claimants with earthquake damaged homes, has been given the thumbs up.

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Health 28 Jul 2019
NZ's Maternity System is Not Broken; It Needs to be Valued, Supported and Resourced

Ensuring midwives' voices are heard is key in addressing staffing issues in DHB, says the Midwives' Union, MERAS (Midwifery Representation and Advisory Service).

Employed midwife with a new mum, dad and baby

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Community 4 Jul 2019
EQ Claimants Reference Group: "Don't Stick Your Head in The Sand Over Damage"

CANTERBURY — Concerns that people still don’t know what earthquake damage their homes may have, has been raised at a meeting today.

1,656 views

Health 4 Jul 2019
First Maori President For The New Zealand College of Midwives

Nicole Pihema of Ngāpuhi and Te Rarawa descent is the first Māori President, and is currently the chairperson for the Te Taitokerau region of the College.

Nicole Pihema

1,387 views

Health 28 Jun 2019
More Midwives Than Ever Before In New Zealand

The number of midwives holding an Annual Practicing Certificate (APC) is at the highest level ever.

Rural midwife midwife Anne Atkins visiting new mum Lynne Robertson

1,003 views

Music 20 Jun 2019
Former Rangi Ruru Student Hitting All The Right Notes On the International Classical Stage

CHRISTCHURCH — Rangi Ruru Girls' School alumna  Bryony Gibson-Cornish is a member of an emerging London-based string quartet that has been awarded the top prize in a prestigious international music competition.

2017 Bryony teaching LtoR Sarah Lawrence_Rachel McSweeney_then in Y11 now in Y13_

1,576 views

Rural 14 Jun 2019
New Mum Jacinda Ardern Meets Midwives At Fieldays

A new mum popped in to meet the midwives at Fieldays today.

Local midwives with the Prime Minister

1,209 views

Rural 10 Jun 2019
Midwives At Mystery Creek Fieldays For The First Time

HAMILTON — For this first time this year, midwives will have a stand at Fieldays at Mystery Creek in Hamilton.

Rural midwife Anne Atkins visits new mum Lynne Robertson

1,398 views

Community 9 Jun 2019
Record Number of Greyhounds at Global Walk in Christchurch

CHRISTCHURCH — Just under 100 greyhounds and their owners took part in the Christchurch event for the Great Global Greyhound Walk (GGGW) today.

1,322 views

Media 3 Jun 2019
Frank Film Congratulates Dame Sue Bagshaw

CHRISTCHURCH — The team at Christchurch based Frank Film sends their congratulations to Dr Sue Bagshaw this morning following the news of her Queen’s Birthday honour.

Frank Film

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