Ngāi Tahu's final step to permanent representation on ECan
Ngāi Tahu's final step to permanent representation on ECan
Politics in Canterbury is poised to evolve for the better tonight, writes Lisa Tumahai.
Star Opinion
Santa parade needs more council support
Opinion: Christchurch Santa parade now free of charge, needs more council support
The people running the Santa parade in Christchurch seem to have come to their senses - and realised a $15-a-head indoor Christmas concert was never going to fly, says John MacDonald.
Moving back home a life-changer
'No place like home': Move back to Christchurch a life-changer
OPINION: In 2008, Anna Leask moved from Christchurch to Auckland - but 12 years later she felt it was time to move back home. What called her back home and why was it one of the best decisions of her life?
Why Christchurch must proceed with the stadium
Why Christchurch must proceed with the indoor stadium - Brownlee
The great stadium debate is in full swing in Christchurch 10-plus years after it was included in the recovery blueprint in 2012, writes Gerry Brownlee.
South must make most of Forsyth Barr while it can
Opinion: South must make most of Forsyth Barr while it can
Big rugby tests in Dunedin are special occasions but for how long? It is hard to see Christchurch councillors making the sensible call to drawback on the city's overly ambitious stadium plans.
Owe the council money? Don't worry about paying
Opinion: Owe Christchurch council money? Don't worry about paying
If you've got an outstanding parking fine from Christchurch City Council, don't bother paying it - just get yourself a meeting with the mayor and it will disappear, writes John MacDonald.
Ian Foster is no match for Razor Robertson
Opinion: Ian Foster is no match for Razor Robertson
If Crusaders coach Scott Robertson and All Blacks coach Ian Foster were TV sets, Foster would be black and white and Razor would be high-def full colour.
Santa parade priceless, until now
John MacDonald: Santa parade priceless, until now
Following today's news the Christchurch Santa Parade is coming back but, this time, it won't be free, Newstalk ZB host John MacDonald wonders if it will be worth it.
No need for two covered stadiums
Opinion: No need for two covered stadiums
Opinion: One major question seems to be left out of the Christchurch debates about its planned new stadium.
PM's reward for Trevor Mallard is 'outrageous'
John MacDonald: PM's reward for Trevor Mallard is 'outrageous'
We probably all know - or, at least, know of - someone who has been an absolute shocker at their job - but somehow they've gone on to get an even better job.
Only two options for Christchurch stadium
Lianne Dalziel: Only two options for Christchurch stadium
When I announced I was standing for mayor in 2013, I was excited by the fact we were building a new city, writes Lianne Dalziel.
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