From helping godwits to saving seals
From helping godwits to saving seals: Tanya Jenkins loves a challenge
Tanya Jenkins is stepping down from her role as an environmental educator at the Avon-Heathcote Estuary Ihutai Trust.
Geoff Sloan
Flow turns struggle into service for people in need
Flow turns struggle into service for people in need
For more than a decade, Florence “Flow” Waaka has been cooking meals and offering warmth to people doing it tough in Christchurch.
Young girl on journey of 'strength and resilience'
Young Christchurch girl on journey of 'strength and resilience'
A Christchurch 9-year-old living with an extremely rare condition has battled through countless challenges and achieved remarkable milestones.
Kiara's journey of 'strength and resilience'
Kiara's journey of 'strength and resilience'
Christchurch 9-year-old Kiara Milner lives with an extremely rare condition known as sonic hedgehog syndrome.
Dangerous overtaking manoeuvre on Ilam footpath
Dangerous overtaking manoeuvre on Ilam footpath
A flat deck truck driver who veered onto the footpath to get past a Christchurch kerbside recycling truck has been caught in the act.
Driven to make the streets safer for cyclists
Christchurch rider making the streets safer for cyclists after being hit by car
Spending five days in hospital after being hit by a car was the catalyst for cyclist Robert Fleming to dedicate his spare time to making Christchurch streets safer for cyclists.
Residents claim win in battle over festival hours
'Great news': Neighbours claim win in battle to reduce festival hours
Residents of Christchurch's Bottle Lake are claiming a win after organisers of a New Year's music festival are understood to have reduced the finishing time and noise levels.
Stroke of the pen that ended the war
Pen that ended the war on display in Chch
One of the pens that helped end the war against Japan in WW2 is on display at the Air Force Museum of NZ in Christchurch.
Plan to reduce noise levels at music festival
Plan to reduce noise levels at music festival in Bottle Lake
The organisers of the Rolling Meadows music festival at Christchurch's Bottle Lake from December 29-31 are now working on ways to reduce the noise levels after complaints from nearby residents.
Peggy driven by her love for people
Peggy driven by her love for people and the Christchurch suburb she calls home
Peggy Butterfield is as New Brighton as they come.
Dad and daughter team up to save lives at sea
Dad and daughter team up to save lives at sea
A Christchurch father-daughter duo who often head out on rescue missions together for Coastguard Sumner have helped their unit earn national recognition.
Residents riled up over three-day music festival
Community riled up over three-day music festival and its 2am finish
Residents in Christchurch's Bottle Lake are rallying to stop a New Year's music festival running until 2am over several nights in their quiet neighbourhood.
Growing alongside the community
Growing alongside the community
Sid Cole has been volunteering at the Phillipstown Community Hub in Christchurch for almost a year - and says there is nowhere else she would rather be.
Small club’s big battle for survival
Small club’s big battle for survival
The determined members of a Christchurch bowling club are on a mission to keep it alive.
Husband and wife team help the needy
Husband and wife team help the needy
Lawrence and Rachel Watson have volunteering in their blood - the couple have chalked up almost a decade of service between them at Christchurch City Mission.
From refugee to mini pastry empire
From refugee to mini pastry empire: Baker creating pies 'that inspire me’
Christchurch baker Serey Chum, 73, has built up a mini Canterbury pastry empire from humble beginnings - and earned high praise for his top-quality pies.
Julie Andrews dances to her own tune
Julie Andrews dances to her own tune
At 93, Julie Andrews is the oldest of the dedicated volunteers who help keep Christchurch's Transitional Cathedral running.
The Hare and Bubbles' prankish air force days
'I said no, it was my brother': The Hare and Bubbles' prankish air force days
Identical twins Bob and Rolly Janek arrived in NZ as refugees and went on to join the air force, despite their father’s harrowing wartime experiences. Geoff Sloan spoke to the brothers about survival, service, and a fair bit of mischief.
Food pantry volunteers an inspiration for people in need
Food pantry volunteers an inspiration for people in need
New Brighton food pantry volunteer Carolyn Tauailoto Uili said demand for its service is on the increase, with about 80 to 100 people a day now lining up for help.
Tireless dedication to animal welfare
Tireless dedication to animal welfare 'nothing short of extraordinary'
SPCA Canterbury volunteer Carole Worley has devoted years to helping "unloved and abused" animals and raising guide dog puppies.