Keeping your pets calm: Pet Remedy
Cold rainy days, all cooped up together, can stress our pets. Cats especially, love their own territory and can get distressed. When owners are off on holidays and pets are removed from familiar routines with the transport, boarding kennels, catteries or house sitters, anxiety levels can soar. Environmental scents can help anxious, stressed-out […]
Third bridge on Avon River corridor
Pedestrians and cyclists now have better access to enjoy the Avon River corridor with the recent opening of Snell Bridge, pictured. The last of three pedestrian and cycle bridges connecting the wetlands and the neighbouring communities, the Snell Bridge is accessed from Snell Place in Dallington. The other two are the Avondale Bridge […]
The Influencers: Simon Kingham
Shared transport impact The impact of shared transport on two different Christchurch communities could determine transport goals for New Zealand. I’m leading a team of researchers studing two National Science Challenges – Ageing Well and Healthier Lives – to understand the impact of shared transport options into a lifestyle village and a community […]
The Influencers: Alison Adams
Economic booster The biggest challenge facing Christchurch businesses is the labour shortage. This is one of the economic factors contributing to inflation, which we are all experiencing. ChristchurchNZ has been working on two initiatives to help reduce the impact of the shortages. Last week we launched the PowerUp campaign, designed to inform, inspire, […]
The Influencers: Ross Steele
A win for us all It has been great to hear the stories of local businesses beginning to notice positive effects to trade, as a result of the centre being operational. We’re thrilled to finally be playing our part in the regeneration of the city. For the remainder of the year – in […]
The Influencers: Lianne Dalziel
Winter in Christchurch It feels like we’ve passed a milestone once we get past the shortest day, but I often find that’s when the truly cold weather arrives. Having four distinct seasons, however, is one of the things I love about living in Christchurch. With the July school holidays about to start there […]
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