Pegasus Post (Christchurch)
Jack’s got it all sewn up
OutTdhoeoSrtaer,nJtahnuasriya2st3,J2a0c2k5Kerr has found a sustainable way to get the things he needs – by making them himself at Tūranga. The 19-year-old ARA student, who moved to Christchurch last year to study outdoor education...
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The ranger who has put down roots
After 38 years of protecting, nurturing and caring for ChrTihsetcShtaurr,Jcahn’suapryar2k3,s2a0n25d reserves, Paul Tamagushiku is the city council’s longestserving park ranger. The 68-year-old enjoys his role as a kaitiaki o te whenua, or guardian of...
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Call for ideas to shape action on climate change
Young people are being encouraged to make a bid to lead a climate change project. The city council is calling for expressions of interest from 15 to 24-year-olds keen on leading a prTohejeScttart,hJraonuagrhy 2t3h,e20y2o5uth climate action fund. The...
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Fish, lizards relocated for stream work
Thousands of nationally threatened native freshwater fish and dozens of at-risk lizards have been relocated to alloTwhefSotrarr, eJasntouraaryti2o3n, 2w02o5rk at Halswell’s Greens Stream. The enhancement work adjacent to Riverstone Dr involved...
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Rush for free bikes as cost of living bites
Demand for free bikes has hit a record high, with one community workshop giving away 170 bikes so far this year as more people look to cut transport costs. Aranui Nile Fixup founder Steven Muir believes high fuel prices and the rising cost of living...
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Volunteer sowing the seeds of change in neglected park
Pania Nain saw more than a neglected corner of Richmond Park – she saw potential. Since moving into a house beside the park six years ago, she has transformed an area once used as an illegal dumping site into a thriving garden, volunteering her time...
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Taking your memories into the future
Tina Fautrier has been re-living a lifetime of memories while sorting through photo negatives and saving them digitally. She is one of more than 200 people in the last year to use a digitising service available at Christchurch Libraries, utilising...
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Canterbury getting 'raw deal' on transport, says ECan chair
Environment Canterbury’s chair says the region is getting a “raw deal” in Government transport funding, as he calls for more investment in buses and infrastructure maintenance. Canterbury's regional council chair Deon Swiggs said his priorities are...
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International award for PhD student
A PhD student has become one of only 16 people internationally to receive a prestigious award for her research into endometrial cancer. The Zonta Women in Stem Award recognised outstanding women pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering and...
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Daffodil-ighty blooms in time for cancer appeal
Breanna Hill loves to dress up – and last week it was as a daffodil. Hill (left) has helped plant more than 32,000 daffodils throughout Hagley Park over the last two months. The final day of planting was held last week. The flowers are now set to...
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Park restoration gains momentum
Two community advocates have joined forces to revitalise a “boring” park. Woolston YouthTown team leader Roz Potter and Roimata Gardens volunteer advocate Sarah Kjellberg want to turn Radley Park into an intergenerational space that is valued by young...
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Making waves to raise funds for water safety
Lewis Elliott is all about keeping people safe in the water. The Swim Education Team Leader at Te Pou Toetoe Linwood Pool is taking part in next month's Big Swim to raise money for Coastguard – a nationwide volunteer organisation committed to...
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Planting the seeds to grow natives
Thousands of student-grown native seedlings have been planted along an adventure nature trail. Students from more than 20 schools grew them from seeds provide by the Eco action Nursery Trust. About 350 students, families and community members planted...
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Coastguard slipway step closer to launch
An art auction and soiree fundraiser to fix Coastguard Sumner’s slipway has raised about $20,000. Rockfall and silt have built up at its rescue boat slipway since the earthquakes, severely limiting its ability to launch the all-weather rescue vessel...
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