Our people: Finding the right balance to be a successful principal
Bernadette May is the first female principal at Tai Tapu School in the Selwyn district. She spoke to Devon Bolger about her passion for education and well-being.
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Behind the Darkroom: No featherweight when it comes to performing on stage
Behind the Darkroom: No featherweight when it comes to performing on stage
Feather Shaw is the co-owner of Christchurch venue, Darkroom. Matt Slaughter spoke to her about supporting Christchurch musicians and her background in the arts.
Boyhood skydiving dream comes true
Boyhood skydiving dream comes true
Lee Barraclough talks about his business Skydiving Kiwis, which is set to launch a new attraction soon that will see people skydive out of a helicopter onto Sumner Beach.
A hilly haven for herbs: Family business keeps growing
A hilly haven for herbs: Family business keeps growing
A goal of becoming self-sufficient in food and natural medicines has grown into a burgeoning business for a Banks Peninsula family.
Our People: Reality of becoming a police officer from an early age
Our People: Reality of becoming a police officer from an early age
David Harvey served for 40 years in the police, retiring in 2017, and has now been made a member of the New Zealand Order of Merit. The former detective senior sergeant spoke to Matt Slaughter.
Man behind Bully Hayes restaurant
Man behind Bully Hayes restaurant
Iconic Akaroa restaurant Bully Hayes will be renamed after the recent controversy over claims the name honours slavery. Jess Gibson talked to owner Wayne Jones about the future of the business.
A life-long passion for wildlife
A life-long passion for wildlife
Anne Richardson has been protecting and breeding native flora and fauna at the Isaac Conservation and Wildlife Trust in Canterbury for 28 years.
Activist takes up fight against Canterbury coal mine
Activist takes up fight against Canterbury coal mine
Siana Fitzjohn talks about her work with Extinction Rebellion and mounting opposition to a coal mine expansion in Canterbury.
Random acts of kindness: Helping Canterbury families
Random acts of kindness: Helping Canterbury families
Natasha Oliver has been managing donations for struggling families for three years. The Rakaia resident speaks about her work with the Selwyn Kindness Initiatives group and her passion...
Passion pays off: Ash-Leigh builds big future in dairy industry
Passion pays off: Ash-Leigh builds big future in dairy industry
Lincoln University graduate and Halswell resident Ash-Leigh Campbell has been named Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year. She speaks about the achievement and what it's like to manage 8000 cows.
On a mission to support the vulnerable
On a mission to support the vulnerable
Vicki-Anne Parker's love of community service and giving back inspired her to start the NZ Gifts of Love and Strength charity.
Looking after Canterbury families in need
Looking after Canterbury families in need
Leonie Corry co-founded the Ellesmere Food Bank in 1995, providing food for families in need. She spoke to Devon Bolger about helping the community and receiving a Queen’s Service Medal.
Big project architect tours globe from his Christchurch base
Big project architect tours globe from his Christchurch base
Globe-trotting architect James Lunday is highly sought after around the world. He speaks to Louis Day
Volunteer fire chief urging others to step up
Volunteer fire chief urging others to step up
As the conditions across Canterbury get drier, we need more volunteer firefighters like Cam Kenyon on the frontlines.
Chilling out with Christchurch's gelato entrepreneur
Chilling out with Christchurch's gelato entrepreneur
Seven years ago, Jed Joyce was selling gelato out of a mobile cart in Christchurch at the age of 15 - now he owns three Rollickin’ Gelato stores across the city.
Our People: Selwyn man encouraging businesses to be sustainable
Our People: Selwyn man encouraging businesses to be sustainable
Lincoln Envirotown Trust chairman Dave Fitzjohn talks to Devon Bolger about his work with the environment and how he ended up in the Selwyn district.
Cultivating a long career with trees
Cultivating a long career with trees
Steve Bush started working at Trees for Canterbury nearly 30 years ago. More than a million trees have been planted in that time. Having just been recognised in the recent New Year Honours list, he...
Our People: Steely resolve to make Te Pae convention centre a success
Our People: Steely resolve to make Te Pae convention centre a success
It's shaping up to be a big year for the central city with convention centre Te Pae opening in October. Louis Day talks to its general manager Ross Steele about what to expect from the facility.
ECan leader 'walking the talk' on environment
ECan leader 'walking the talk' on environment
Jenny Hughey is the newly-elected Environment Canterbury chairwoman. Louis Day finds out who she is and what she brings to the role. What were you doing before you were elected chairwoman?I worked...
Politics and farming a true blue mix
Politics and farming a true blue mix
Nicola Grigg will be National’s Selwyn candidate in next year’s general election, replacing the retiring Amy Adams. She talks to Louis Day.