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Budget 2022: What you need to know

There was a lot of spending in Budget 2022 - here are the main items that could impact you.

Yabba dabba doo time on safari fundraiser

Yabba dabba doo will echo through the Southern Alps on Saturday as a Canterbury teacher aide rides her modified 50cc Yamaha in the Scooter Safari.
Studio's new game a global hit

About 260,000 people around the world log in every day to play a new online video game developed by Christchurch studio Digital Confectioners.

Reports of 'suspicious activity' led to arrests

Neighbours' reports of 'suspicious activity' help police catch alleged burglars

Three alleged burglars have appeared in court after members of the public reported suspicious activity in North Canterbury.
One critical after explosion at Yaldhurst property

One critical after explosion at Christchurch property

One person is in a critical condition after a worker cutting a pipe caused an explosion at a property near Christchurch this morning.
1317 new Covid cases in Canterbury

1317 new Covid cases in Canterbury; 130 in South Canterbury

There are 1317 new community cases of Covid-19 in Canterbury today.

Christchurch

Last chance to vote for hospital mural design

Vote for the young artist whom you think should create a mural on the youth outpatient building at The Princess Margaret Hospital.

Hundreds of lightning strikes, monster waves as wild weather hits

Hundreds of lightning strikes, monster waves as wild weather hits

Severe weather and freezing conditions are on the way with the overnight temperature set to drop to 0 deg C in Christchurch and -4 at Aoraki/Mt Cook.
Card traders enjoy lucrative market

Christchurch card traders benefit from lucrative online global market

Business is booming at Christchurch trading card shops thanks to a popular NZ fantasy game. Sam Smith, who runs Sydenham's FAB Armory, explains how he recently sold two cards for $35k each.
Wildlife flee pungent wastewater plant

Wildlife flee pungent Christchurch wastewater plant

The birds have winged it, humans want to leave and even the midges appear to have flown away from the foul-smelling wastewater plant in east Christchurch.

National

Finance Minister Grant Robertson poses with a copy of the Wellbeing Budget 2022 during a...

Watch: Budget targets health, cost of living

Finance Minister Grant Robertson has tacked to the centre, bolting an emergency $1 billion cost of living package to his $5.9b health-focused Budget.

'Backwards', 'brain drain' - Opposition MPs lay into Budget

'Backwards', 'brain drain' - Opposition MPs lay into Budget

Opposition MPs have voiced their disdain for Budget 2022, with National labelling it "backwards" and Act naming it the "brain-drain Budget".
First-home buyer loan scheme shaken up in budget

First-home buyer loan scheme shaken up in budget

Housing Minister and Wigram MP Megan Woods says Budget 2022 will help more people get onto the property ladder by funding about 7000 extra first home grants and 2500 more first home loans every year.
Budget 2022: Health gets $13.2b boost to address inequities, sector reforms

Budget 2022: Health gets $13.2b boost to address inequities, sector reforms

The health sector was among the big winners in today's Budget, receiving a $13.2 billion boost over the next four years.

Districts

The planned Christchurch multi use arena. Image: Supplied

Will Selwyn help pay for the Christchurch stadium?

Selwyn residents may get the final say on whether they contribute to Christchurch’s ballooning stadium cost.

Thrill having obstacle course visit

Thrill having obstacle course visit

Children will have many obstacles to overcome in their lives.
1317 new Covid cases in Canterbury

1317 new Covid cases in Canterbury; 130 in South Canterbury

There are 1317 new community cases of Covid-19 in Canterbury today.
Hundreds of lightning strikes, monster waves as wild weather hits

Hundreds of lightning strikes, monster waves as wild weather hits

Severe weather and freezing conditions are on the way with the overnight temperature set to drop to 0 deg C in Christchurch and -4 at Aoraki/Mt Cook.

Sport

Katey Martin says the time is right to retire and is looking forward to more commentating and...

'One of a kind': Katey Martin pulls stumps on stellar career

White Ferns and Otago Sparks wicketkeeper-batter Katey Martin has pulled stumps on a decorated international and domestic cricket career spanning 21 years.

$4.3m artificial turfs officially opened

$4.3m artificial turfs officially opened

Two international quality artificial sports turfs at Rolleston’s Foster Park have officially been opened.
Cycling NZ chair apologises

'Difficult to read': Cycling NZ chair apologises for 'unresolved trauma'

Cycling NZ and High Performance Sport NZ have apologised for "unresolved trauma" and vowed to do better following the death of Christchurch athlete Olivia Podmore.
Former Aussie cricketer killed in crash

Former Australian cricketer Andrew Symonds killed in car crash

Cricket Australia are mourning Andrew Symonds after he died in a car crash near Townsville, in Queensland, overnight, according to reports.

Life & Style

Last chance to vote for hospital mural design

Vote for the young artist whom you think should create a mural on the youth outpatient building at The Princess Margaret Hospital.

Studio's new game a global hit

Christchurch studio's new online game plays to huge global audience

About 260,000 people around the world log in every day to play a new online video game developed by Christchurch studio Digital Confectioners.
Celeb out of Dancing with the Stars after catching Covid

Celeb out of Dancing with the Stars after catching Covid

Dancing with the Stars 2022 has been hit by the spectre of Covid as the cast enters semi-final week resulting in one celebrity leaving the show and an eliminated contestant returning in their place.
Driver goes viral after refusing customer over 'racist' remarks

Driver goes viral after refusing customer over 'racist' remarks

A video of an app rideshare driver ordering a couple out of his car after a woman made offensive comments about taxi and Uber drivers has created a storm online.

World

'Bulldozer' Morrison bowls over boy

Aussie PM Scott Morrison lost his footing and took out an under-8 rugby player during a mock match.

Surprise visit to open Elizabeth line

Surprise visit to open Elizabeth line

The Queen has made a surprise appearance at a ceremony to mark the completion of a long-awaited London train line named in her honour.
Biden condemns 'poison' of US white supremacy

Biden condemns 'poison' of US white supremacy

US President Joe Biden has condemned white supremacists, the media, the internet and politics for spreading racist conspiracy theories as he mourned the killing of 10 black people in New York.
More Aussies struggling under poverty line

More Aussies struggling under poverty line

More Australians are struggling to afford housing, food, and basic medical care, as new research shows most visitors to one charity are living below the poverty line.

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