Ben Mack spends an afternoon with Tony Aldridge to report on how one man’s data is helping to shape the rebirth of Christchurch’s hillside suburb of Mt Pleasant. The sea breeze is strong as Tony Aldridge walks the ever-so-steep streets of Mt Pleasant. “A nickname for Mt Pleasant is Mt Plywood,” he says as… Read More »Mapping the damage
Jane Harrison has found her niche boosting community involvement in South Brighton. Jennifer Eder finds out how she does it. Where South Brighton was once stripped of events and community connections, one woman has found her calling. Jane Harrison has excelled in pulling people together with mutual interests. Once a month… Read More »Volunteer boosts Brighton connections
New Brighton businessman Paul Zaanen is doing all he can to build a better, brighter future for his seaside suburb. He talks to Ollie Ritchie about trusting the community to come up with its own solutions.
There’s a black door covered in white painted koru at 186A Shaw Avenue, New Brighton. The sign saying Toi Te Karoro has a matching colour theme on one side and a red and black touch if you’re approaching from the opposite end of the street. They are strong colours for… Read More »A space for creatives in New Brighton
People were shovelling silt and families were baking to feed them. But Civil Defence was refusing to allow the distribution of homemade food for fear of contamination. The Civil Defence decision, during the 2011 Canterbury earthquakes, angered Burwood-Pegasus Community Board member Tim Baker. He objected to the bureaucracy of it. “We… Read More »Civil Defence bureaucracy sparks community response plan
The Redcliffs Community Shed provides a second home for community members. Ryan Thomas talks to chairman Nev Dell about what the shed offers himself and his community. Men are known to have smaller circles of friends than women. For one retired businessman, the Redcliffs Community shed allows him to expand… Read More »The Redcliffs Shed: a community asset
Poet and gardener Barbara Strang is a rock in the Mt Pleasant community, committed to supporting its people and restoring the environment. Alice Peacock reports on her website: Barbara Strang is weathering the corrosion zone.
Georgina Campbell reports on UC Red, a University of Canterbury first aid programme aimed at giving students a head start in the workplace, where safety is becoming a high priority.
Ollie Ritchie catches up with Canterbury Rams rookie and Junior Tall Black Sam Timmins on his preparation ahead of joining one of the top college basketball teams in the United States.
Alice Peacock reports on the realities of owning an electric car.
