Commemorative plaque on Tram Road near Swannanoa 29 March 1975 A plaque commemorating two motor cycle world records on the…
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Understanding Loneliness in Farming – A Global Issue
A UK study shows that farmers feeling under siege is a worldwide experience. Many farmers interviewed in a study by…
Proposed Variation to Housing Intensification – Waimakariri District
The government says you need to provide more intensive urban development. This is the council’s response. What do you think?…
Approaches to News Journalism
Covid reporting has me thinking of approaches to news journalism and interaction with media organisations. My training and early experience…
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Soon after stepping down as president of the North Canterbury Jockey Club in 1964, Jack became a steward for…
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Jack’s mother Winifred knew the Latin name for every plant in the garden but Bill Blain did most of the…
The Day the World Changed
An honest and heartfelt read from the Christchurch earthquake An account of the February 22, 2011 Christchurch earthquake by Ian…