From seaweed to compostable packaging
Canterbury University student Olivia Cooper is closing in on a long-held dream to help reduce climate change with a business start-up turning seaweed into plastic-free packaging.
Schools
Wait for new classroom after demolition
School waiting for new classroom after old block demolished
There is uncertainty about when a 1950s two-storey classroom block at Ashburton Intermediate School will be replaced after it was demolished this month.
Seymour slams school over mouldy lunch saga
'Shouldn't have been a major drama': Seymour slams school over mouldy lunch saga
A Christchurch school caused a big drama by talking to the media about mouldy school lunches before waiting for the investigation findings, David Seymour says.
Children exposed to asbestos should be monitored
Children exposed to asbestos sand should be monitored for cancer
A Canterbury University toxicologist says children exposed to asbestos from recalled coloured play sands should be regularly monitored to ensure cancers that could emerge later in life can be successfully treated.
Provider cleared over mouldy school lunches
Provider cleared over mouldy school lunches
NZ Food Safety has found no food safety risks with the government's school lunch provider after an investigation into mouldy meals at a Christchurch school.
School lunch provider cleared over mouldy meals
School lunch provider cleared over mouldy meals in Christchurch
NZ Food Safety has found no food safety risks with the Government's school lunch provider after an investigation into mouldy lunches found at a Christchurch school.
St Andrew's College's latest epic prize-giving
St Andrew's College students star in another epic prize-giving
A Christchurch secondary school's end-of-year prize-giving concert has become a legendary event.
Schools spend thousands on travel, hospitality
Schools spend thousands on 'personal' activities, cruises, travel, hospitality
Auditors have called out a Christchurch school which spent $18,500 on a trip to Queenstown for its senior leadership team but did not provide enough evidence that all its spending had a clear business purpose.
Teen selected for prestigious 'ballet Olympics'
15-year-old selected for prestigious 'ballet Olympics'
When Christchurch teenager Tamison Soppet found out she had been selected as a candidate for Switzerland's prestigious Prix de Lausanne she jumped for joy.
Parents horrified students ate mouldy mince
Deputy PM accuses Chch principal of being media 'frequent flyer'
Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour has labelled the principal of the Christchurch school where children ate mouldy lunches a "frequent flyer in the media".
Ara offers to get future students 'study ready'
Ara offers to get future students 'study ready'
A series of events at the Ara Institute of Canterbury campuses aim to make it easier for future students to get ready to study in the new year.
Te Rau Horopito school on track
Te Rau Horopito school: 'Where each child’s unique talents are celebrated'
Construction is well under way at Te Rau Horopito, Rolleston's new full primary school, which is on target to open at 5 Arbor Green Boulevard in February and is now accepting enrollments.
How dangerous is the asbestos in coloured sand?
'Unfortunately it is a cancer causing': How dangerous is the asbestos in coloured play sand?
Schools in Canterbury and health authorities have been scrambling after the revelation that popular children's play sand products have been contaminated with asbestos. So what kind of asbestos is it, and how dangerous can it be?
School wins 'first dibs' on new hydroslides
School wins 'first dibs' on new hydroslides
Lyttelton Primary School pupils will be among the first to ride the hydroslides at Christchurch's new Parakiore Recreation and Sports Centre.
Schools closed to test for asbestos
Schools closed to test for asbestos
Some Canterbury schools have closed for asbestos testing because a brand of play sand they had been using has been found to contain asbestos.
Canterbury principals write open letter to Govt
Quality of education at risk: Canterbury principals write open letter to Govt
Primary school principals in Canterbury have written an open letter to Education Minister Erica Stanford expressing their concerns about further revisions to the English and maths curriculum.
Students tackle Sumner's flooding issue
Students tackle Sumner's flooding issue
Two 18-year-old Christchurch students have come up with a plan to help keep Sumner’s streets clean in instances of flooding - but it may not be implemented.
Art auction nets $80k for Lyttelton school
Art auction nets $80k for Lyttelton school
The Peninsula Art Auction has raised more than $80,000 for Lyttelton Primary School, with 120 artists from around the harbour donating pieces to the cause.
Rolleston’s Jack aces awards night
Rolleston’s Jack aces awards night
Being named the most valued female member of a team at the Zonta Secondary Schools Sports Awards was “surreal” for Rolleston College’s Hannah Jack.
Students' sporting achievements on show at awards
Students' sporting achievements on show at awards
The Zonta Club of Christchurch South has held its secondary school sports awards at the Hornby Club to celebrate students’ sporting success.