Josh Cornah of Unlimited School and Nathan Bothamley of Christchurch Boys’ High School are off to New Caledonia to represent New Zealand in the under 16 World Youth Climbing Championships starting on 19 September. They are the only climbers selected to compete from the South Island. A total of 13… Read More »Chch boys selected for world climbing champs
Pig farmers say animal activists who trespass and hide cameras on farms are exposing pigs to harmful diseases. Animal rights group Farmwatch took hidden camera footage of two pig farms that aired on national TV and the group intends to keep trespassing to take more photos. Mid-Canterbury pig farmers Vicki… Read More »Pig farmers tighten security for activists
By Krysia Krawczyk for The Press A move by the Christchurch City Council to waive consents for major building work could lead to a repeat of the costly leaky buildings saga, critics say. In a bid to speed up the city’s rebuild, the council is allowing project managers and builders… Read More »Building consent waivers a step too far for some
