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SOFIA Returns to Christchurch’s Night Skies
Friday, 8 June 2018, 9:54 am | Christchurch NZ
NASA’s largest flying astronomical observatory has returned to Christchurch to continue exploring the mysteries of outer space. More >>
Christchurch Schools Get Antarctic Dance Lesson
Thursday, 7 June 2018, 9:57 am | Christchurch NZ
Christchurch school students will have a special dance session with internationally acclaimed choreographer Corey Baker, who originally hails from the city and recently staged the first dance in Antarctica. More >>
NZ Space Challenge winner announced
Thursday, 24 May 2018, 5:45 pm | Christchurch NZ
NZ Space Challenge winner announced Thursday 24 May 2018 The search for New Zealand’s top space talent has come to an end, with the winner of the 2018 NZ Space Challenge announced in Christchurch tonight. The inaugural Space Challenge was won by GPS Control ... More >>
Innovation on show at NZ Space Challenge
Wednesday, 23 May 2018, 1:53 pm | Christchurch NZ
From Taranaki to Texas, innovation on show at NZ Space Challenge 23 May 2018 Airborne ice penetrating radar may be the answer to navigating the Extreme Environments of Antarctica and outer Space. Taranaki’s Duncan Young is spearheading a team from ... More >>
Dunedin NZ Space Challenge finalists on AI + Antarctica
Wednesday, 23 May 2018, 9:38 am | Christchurch NZ
A Dunedin tech team say using artificial intelligence to detect and map hazardous surfaces could be the answer to navigating the Extreme Environments of Antarctica and outer Space. More >>
An adventure in Antarctica
Tuesday, 22 May 2018, 2:28 pm | Christchurch NZ
A childhood dream to explore Antarctica has led a Tauranga-based tech expert to design an innovative solution to navigate the extreme environments of Antarctica and outer Space. More >>
Christchurch kids design robots at Techweek’18
Monday, 21 May 2018, 2:14 pm | Christchurch NZ
Christchurch kids design robots at Techweek’18 21 May 2018 Christchurch kids will be able to design and build their own robots out of LEGO as part of Techweek’18. While not the Terminator-sized, laser-beam shooting variety, these robots will be ... More >>
Road closures planned for ASB Christchurch Marathon
Monday, 21 May 2018, 10:36 am | Christchurch NZ
The ASB Christchurch Marathon is coming back for the 38th year and while road closures are planned, the CBD will be open for business. More >>
What the 2018 Budget means for Christchurch
Thursday, 17 May 2018, 5:01 pm | Christchurch NZ
$300m to accelerate rebuild projects, setting up an insurance tribunal for earthquake claims and boosting our schools rebuild programme is top of Christchurch’s Budget 2018 list. More >>
Christchurch welcomes Budget 2018 announcement
Thursday, 17 May 2018, 3:06 pm | Christchurch NZ
The Government’s announcement of a $300 million capital acceleration facility delivers critical and much-needed certainty for Christchurch, says the head of the city’s economic development and city profile agency. More >>
Christchurch Announces Bread & Circus
Saturday, 12 May 2018, 11:29 am | Christchurch NZ
After a rigorous process, ChristchurchNZ is excited to announce that Strut & Fret Production House has been awarded the contract to deliver the enhanced and reshaped Buskers Festival. More >>
NASA’s Antarctica and Space missions explored
Thursday, 10 May 2018, 12:00 pm | Christchurch NZ
A key member of one of NASA’s premier space programs will share his views on Space, the Antarctic and the technological revolution at an event in Christchurch this month. More >>
Spotlight firmly on Christchurch and Canterbury
Tuesday, 8 May 2018, 9:20 am | Christchurch NZ
A thriving hospitality scene, brand new retail precincts and booming hotel sector are proving a hit with visitors to the South Island’s largest city. More >>
Christchurch to host TRENZ 2020
Friday, 4 May 2018, 4:25 pm | Christchurch NZ
Christchurch will play host to the biggest event of the New Zealand tourism calendar when TRENZ returns to our city in 2020. More >>
Mums get training for ASB Christchurch Marathon
Wednesday, 2 May 2018, 4:19 pm | Christchurch NZ
There’s nothing more determined than a mother who needs to run, particularly when it comes to the ASB Christchurch Marathon. More >>
Christchurch wins international biochemistry congress
Tuesday, 1 May 2018, 11:16 am | Christchurch NZ
Christchurch has won hosting rights for the Federation of Asian and Oceanian Biochemists and Molecular Biologists (FAOBMB) conference in 2021, the first time New Zealand has hosted the triennial event. More >>
Christchurch Marathon attracts global following
Tuesday, 1 May 2018, 10:52 am | Christchurch NZ
01 May 2018 From Hong Kong to Houston and Hamilton to Hoon Hay, marathons runners from all over the world are gearing up for the ASB Christchurch Marathon. Freelance running writer Karien Potgieter has run marathons in seven countries across four ... More >>
Firm decision on separate sports facilities gives certainty
Friday, 27 April 2018, 1:27 pm | Christchurch NZ
Firm decision on separate sports facilities gives certainty for Christchurch The Government’s announcement today to proceed with both a Multi-Purpose Arena and Metro Sports Facility in Christchurch is a great endorsement for New Zealand’s ... More >>
Firm decision on separate sports facilities gives certainty
Friday, 27 April 2018, 11:06 am | Christchurch NZ
The Government’s announcement today to proceed with both a Multi-Purpose Arena and Metro Sports Facility in Christchurch is a great endorsement for New Zealand’s second largest city. More >>
City businesses team up for ASB Christchurch Marathon
Tuesday, 24 April 2018, 3:56 pm | Christchurch NZ
City businesses team up for ASB Christchurch Marathon Corporate Challenge 24 April 2018 Christchurch’s business community are being challenged to grab their running shoes and their workmates and be part of the ASB Christchurch Marathon’s Corporate ... More >>