Fire-damaged Port Hills get native plant makeover
Fire-damaged Port Hills get native plant makeover
The Port Hills are still scarred after devastating fires burned across 2000 hectares of bush and farmland in 2017.
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Bird-snapping leads to field guide
Bird-snapping leads to field guide
A 20-year-old South Island bird photographer has just landed his first international publishing deal with a London publisher.
Canterbury couple encouraging people to 'live more lightly on the planet'
Canterbury couple encouraging people to 'live more lightly on the planet'
In a world struggling to cope with Covid-19 and climate change looming over its shoulder, are Cantabrians looking for ways to become more self-sufficient?
Home and Leisure Show cancelled due to Covid restrictions
Home and Leisure Show cancelled due to Covid restrictions
The Star Media Home and Leisure Show, recently rescheduled for September 4 to 6, has been cancelled.
New date for Home and Leisure Show
New date for Home and Leisure Show
Canterbury’s largest Home and Leisure expo is still going ahead, having secured new dates – September 4, 5 and 6 – at Horncastle Arena.
Casebrook property goes for $1.14m above rateable valuation
Casebrook property goes for $1.14m above rateable valuation
Auctions continue to boom in Christchurch with sellers getting well over the rating valuation.
'Unexpected' rise in lifestyle property sales
'Unexpected' rise in lifestyle property sales
There was a significant increase in the number of lifestyle properties sold in Canterbury last month.
Rising property prices 'defy expectations'
Rising property prices 'defy expectations'
The median property sale price increased in Canterbury last month compared to July last year.
Deadly blend: Woman dies after inhaling fumes from household cleaning products
Deadly blend: Woman dies after inhaling fumes from household cleaning products
A woman has died after she mixed two common household cleaning products together and inhaled the fumes while cleaning the bathroom.
Little owl feeds on insects at dawn and dusk
Little owl feeds on insects at dawn and dusk
Who would have thought there is a resident population of owls around the Avon-Heathcote Estuary, writes Tanya Jenkins.
Angry residents say problem trees not welcome in neighbourhood
Angry residents say problem trees not welcome in neighbourhood
Honey locust trees are causing headaches for residents of a Christchurch suburb.
Fire and Emergency urging high country farmers to share burn-off plans
Fire and Emergency urging high country farmers to share burn-off plans
Farmers and landowners in the Canterbury high-country are being reminded to talk to Fire and Emergency NZ about their upcoming burn-off plans.
Guest speaker brings homegrown fruit and vege tips to Garden City
Guest speaker brings homegrown fruit and vege tips to Garden City
Learn more about the in and outs of growing your own garden at a free series of expert talks in Christchurch.
Wright way to forget your troubles
Wright way to forget your troubles
Planting out a Christchurch park with native trees makes former Forest Service worker Owen Wright 'feel more alive' and forget his troubles.
Hidden treasure
Hidden treasure
Gillian Vine falls in love with a West Coast garden.
Feedback wanted on Akaroa wastewater options
Feedback wanted on Akaroa wastewater options
Christchurch City Council is seeking feedback on four options for dealing with highly treated wastewater from Akaroa.
Protection of kiwi chicks main aim of 1080 operation
Protection of kiwi chicks main aim of 1080 operation
Kiwi chicks hatching in the remote southwest of Fiordland this breeding season have been given a chance of reaching adulthood following an aerial 1080 poison bait operation last month.
Keys to property ownership: Sir John and son's house deals
Keys to property ownership: Sir John and son's house deals
Max Key is the proud new owner of a $1.4 million Mt Albert house, bought with the support of the Bank of Mum and Dad.
How to win a bidding war: TV presenter's top tips
How to win a bidding war: TV presenter's top tips
Planning to buy a home through auction anytime soon? Here are some tips to make sure you get the best deal possible.
Rare conifers planted in Botanic Gardens
Rare conifers planted in Botanic Gardens
A number of rare and endangered pine trees have been planted inside the Christchurch Botanic Gardens.