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Traffic 3 Mar 2017
Update on Rutland Street Cycleway Works

CHRISTCHURCH —   The Rutland/St Albans Street intersection should be returned to a two way road next week as cycleway roadworks continue.

Cycleway signage on Rutland Street

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Education 28 Feb 2017
Happiness on the Agenda As Japanese Prof Visits Rangi Ruru Today

Rangi Ruru Girls’ School has been selected by Christchurch’s Science Alive to participate in a Japanese-run project called Picture Happiness on Earth.

Dr Akiyuki Irikawa with Yr 10's from Rangi Ruru Girls' School

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Education 27 Feb 2017
In the Pink at Rangi Ruru for Love Week

Rangi Ruru Girls’ School last week celebrated the importance of positive relationships during their annual Love Week which kicked off on Wednesday 22 February.

Principal Sandra Hastie with students at Rangi Ruru Girls' School

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Building 12 Feb 2017
'Smurf Blue' House Remedy for Leaky Homes - First in the South Island

A product that will change the landscape for leaky homes is being applied to the first house in the South Island in Christchurch this weekend.

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Tennis 9 Feb 2017
Tennis Success for Rangi Ruru Girls' School

CHRISTCHURCH — Rangi Ruru's premier tennis team yesterday (8 February) won the Christchurch qualifying tournament beating Christchurch Girls' High 6-0 and St Margaret's College 4-2.

The Winning Rangi Ruru Team: Ava Willimann Kyla Otway Jade Feneon Tessa McCann Luke Simmers

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News 8 Feb 2017
Residents Vow To Halt Quarry

CANTERBURY —   North Canterbury residents are vowing to stop a large quarry being developed close to established homes, and will be making that point at 7pm this Thursday, 9th February at the Oxford / Ohoka Community Board Meeting in the Oxford Town Hall.

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Entertainment 5 Feb 2017
300,000 Return To Central Christchurch For Buskers Festival

CHRISTCHURCH — More than a quarter of a million people attended the World Buskers Festival in Christchurch late last month.

Circus Firemen Angus and Matilda ladder walking and clowing around the Christcurch Art Gallery Forecourt

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Education 2 Feb 2017
Exceptional NCEA Results for Rangi Ruru Girls' School

A significant increase in the number of students achieving excellence in all NCEA levels is one of the new statistics making Rangi Ruru Girls’ School in Christchurch a standout in decile 8-10 schools across New Zealand.

Abby Croot and Hannah Davies at Last Year's Brain Bee at Otago University

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News 26 Jan 2017
The Sun Shines on Christchurch and the 24th World Buskers Festival

CHRISTCHURCH — "Just awesome!" That's how Buskers Festival Director Melissa Haberfield is describing the first week of the annual shenanigans which has seen more than 70,000 people attend performances over *6 days.

Mighty Mike in the North Quad at the Arts Centre

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News 18 Jan 2017
Former Rangiora High School Principal Won't Seek Reinstatement

Peggy Burrows will not appeal the Employment Relations Authority (ERA) determination released late last week, which while upholding her claim of unjustified dismissal, rejected her request for reinstatement as Principal at Rangiora High School, a position she had held successfully for 13 years.

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Health 17 Jan 2017
New Zealand College of Midwives and the Primary Health Alliance signal new era of inter-disciplinary collaboration

The New Zealand College of Midwives has become a full voting member of the Primary Health Alliance in a move which signals a new era of inter-disciplinary collaboration for New Zealand’s primary care sector.

Deb Pittam

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News 17 Jan 2017
Former Rangiora High School Principal Wins Unfair Dismissal Claim

CANTERBURY — "Relieved" is how dismissed Rangiora High School Principal Peggy Burrows is describing the way she feels about comprehensively winning her unfair dismissal case against Commissioner Beverly Moore.

Peggy Burrows

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Health 4 Jan 2017
International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) Appoints New Zealander as CEO

The International Confederation of Midwives (ICM), the global “voice” for the midwifery profession, has chosen New Zealander Sally Pairman as its next CEO.

Dr Sally Pairman

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News 20 Dec 2016
World Renowned Designer Opens Exhibition "Enchanted Garden" in Christchurch Botanic Gardens Tea Kiosk

CHRISTCHURCH — Almost 6 years after the 2011 earthquake that closed the Victorian Tea Kiosk in the Christchurch Botanic Gardens, the space has been fully repaired and is once again filled with colour and activity.

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Earthquakes 14 Dec 2016
Cautious Thumbs Up For New Earthquake Claim Arrangements

An insurance advocate who has worked with hundreds of Canterbury Earthquake insurance claimants says having homeowners dealing with their insurance company to resolve their house claim and not EQC, is a positive change however sounds a word of warning.

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Technology 9 Dec 2016
Massive Global Potential For Kiwi Invention

  A new invention is set to have everyone talking – at the same volume.

The Sound Moderator will help those with a hearing deficit

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Maori 7 Dec 2016
Sad Passing of Midwifery Kaumatua

The NZ College of Midwives has just received the very sad news that our beloved Kaumatua, Mina Timutimu has passed away after a short illness.  We extend our sincere condolences to Mina’s family.

Mina receiving her Queens Honour in January 2016

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Education 7 Dec 2016
Rangi Ruru 2016 End of Year Prizegiving Results

Rangi Ruru Girls’ School has announced its 2016 Gold Braid Award winners at the end of year Prize Giving, held at Horncastle Arena on Monday 5 December.

Year 13 Dean, Leigh Allan with Dux, Amy Huang

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Education 6 Dec 2016
Rangi Ruru Announces 2017 Leaders

CHRISTCHURCH — Rangi Ruru has announced their 2017 Student Leadership Team at an end of year celebration with the whole school.

The 2017 Student Leadership Team

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Athletics 6 Dec 2016
Rangi Ruru Wins at Secondary School Athletics Champs

CHRISTCHURCH — Rangi Ruru has won two places at the New Zealand Secondary School’s Athletics Associations Track, Field and Road Race Championships in Auckland over the weekend.

Sam Vance, Lydia Robinson, Alicia Yee

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Entertainment 1 Dec 2016
Rhys Darby announces full New Zealand Tour

Next year, from Whangarei to Invercargill and 14 other towns and cities between, Rhys Darby will bring Mystic Time Bird home to New Zealand; a brand new show which goes on sale nationwide, from December 8.

Rhys Darby

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Music 29 Nov 2016
Recognition for Exceptional Rangi Ruru Musicians

CHRISTCHURCH — It's been another stunning year for Rangi Ruru's musicians as they continue to achieve on the national stage, up against much older performers.

Jessie Anderson

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Tennis 25 Nov 2016
Canterbury Junior Tennis Titles for Rangi Ruru

CHRISTCHURCH — Rangi Ruru Girls’ School has won three titles at the Canterbury Secondary Schools Junior Tennis Championships at Wilding Park in Christchurch this week.

Junior tennis champs Yr 10 doubles winners Tessa McCann (left) and Kate Edwards

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Government 16 Nov 2016
Papanui-Innes Profile Shows A Healthy and Growing Ward

CHRISTCHURCH — With the population estimated to increase by 10,000 in the next 30 years and a growing number of young families, the Papanui-Innes Ward looks to be in a strong and positive position heading into the future.

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Education 15 Nov 2016
New Director of Boarding for Rangi Ruru

CHRISTCHURCH — Rangi Ruru Girls’ School in Christchurch has announced the appointment of a new Director of Boarding.

Lyth Family left to right Noah, Anthony, Lily, Kyleigh and Isaac

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Entertainment 10 Nov 2016
Alice in Wonderland on Stage at Rangi Ruru

‘Beautiful costumes and a dreamlike interpretation.’ That’s how the Director of Theatre Arts at Rangi Ruru Girls’ School describes the upcoming junior school production.

Alice in Wonderland at Rangi Ruru

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Business 10 Nov 2016
Regional Young Enterprise Awards for Rangi Ruru

CHRISTCHURCH — Rangi Ruru Year 13 student Danielle Ackland has been awarded one of two Young Enterprise scholarships at the Regional Young Enterprise Scheme Awards held at the University of Canterbury on 27 October.

FPS Rangi Ruru Team: Eugene In, Abby Croot, Suzanna Davis, Ruby Blake-Manson

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Education 1 Nov 2016
Big Demand for New Student Magazine

CHRISTCHURCH — Rangi Ruru Girls’ School this week launched its first magazine written, edited and designed solely by its students and already more than 240 copies have been sold.

Front cover of SHELTER

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Education 25 Oct 2016
New Student Magazine To Be Launched on Monday

  Rangi Ruru Girls' School will next Monday, launch its first magazine written, edited and designed solely by its students.

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Education 25 Oct 2016
World Vision Senior Scholarship Award

CHRISTCHURCH — More than a third of the entire student body at Rangi Ruru Girls’ School took part in this year’s World Vision 40 Hour Famine after a hugely successful participation campaign led by two of the senior students.

Flossie van der Pol (Year 12) receiving her scholarship

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Health 20 Oct 2016
Ministry of Health Confirms Doubts about Lawton Study Results

"Needs a “more robust” methodology and more recent data" Doubts raised about the reliability of results in the controversial study led by Beverley Lawton have led to the commissioning of a new study by the MOH.

Karen Guilliland

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Music 19 Oct 2016
Talented Rangi Ruru Singer Hits the Right Note

CHRISTCHURCH — Talented Rangi Ruru singer and musician, Holly Evans (Year 11) has accepted a place in the New Zealand Secondary Student’s Choir (NZSSC) on a two-year tenure.

Holly Evans and Dame Malvina Major

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Education 14 Oct 2016
Japanese Garden Dedicated at Rangi Ruru Girls' School

CHRISTCHURCH — A Japanese garden has been officially dedicated this week in front of students from Yokohama Jogakuin and Rangi Ruru Girls’ School.

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Fundraiser 4 Oct 2016
Christchurch Woman to be Dropped off Christchurch Building for Charity

CHRISTCHURCH — Alexandra Davids has always taken leaps of faith and this Friday will be her second from the Les Mills building in the CBD.

Alexandra Davids

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Health 28 Sep 2016
Positive Response From Ministry Good News for Midwives, Mums and Babies

Comments from the Ministry of Health’s spokesperson on Child and Youth Health have buoyed the New Zealand College of Midwives today.

Mum and new baby

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Health 28 Sep 2016
Study Supports Midwives' Claims of Maternity Service Under Resourcing

A retrospective study of just over 244,000 pregnancy outcomes from 2008 to the end of 2012, has reinforced claims that maternity services continue to be under pressure.

Rosie with her midwife Jacqui Anderson

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Education 26 Sep 2016
Clan Singing Brings Out The Rangi Spirit

CHRISTCHURCH — Ella Fitzgerald said "The only thing better than singing is more singing".

Dunvegan Triumphant

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Education 22 Sep 2016
Loud and Colourful - Annual Clan Singing Brings Out The Rangi Spirit

CHRISTCHURCH — Ella Fitzgerald said “The only thing better than singing is more singing”.

Clans Compete in Annual Singing Event

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News 18 Sep 2016
National Suffrage Day With "That Bloody Woman"

CHRISTCHURCH — Celebrate "that bloody woman" and honour the achievements of women on Monday in Christchurch for New Zealand Suffrage Day.

The Kate Sheppard Memorial by the Avon River in Christchurch

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News 12 Sep 2016
ERA Hearing Between Former Rangiora High Principal and School Commissioner Starts Today

The following is a statement regarding the commencement today at 9.30am in Christchurch, of the Employment Relations Authority hearing between the Rangiora High School commissioner and Peggy Burrows.

Peggy Burrows

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Hockey 6 Sep 2016
Rangi Ruru Secures National Hockey Title

CHRISTCHURCH — Rangi Ruru’s second hockey team has taken out the national 2nd XI title winning the Chris Arthur Cup in Hamilton.

A happy winning team

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Education 2 Sep 2016
Changes to Year 7 and 8 at Rangi Ruru Girls' School

CHRISTCHURCH — A change is on the way for Year 7 and 8 girls at Rangi Ruru Girls’ School.

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Equestrian 29 Aug 2016
Rangi Ruru Wins Horse Trial

CANTERBURY — Rangi Ruru’s Gold team has won the Jane Sullivan Canterbury Interschools One Day Horse Trial (ODHT) Trophy with the schools’ Blue team coming 4th – pipped for 3rd by 0.3 of a point.

Rangi Ruru's Blue and Gold Teams Together

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Health 25 Aug 2016
Leading Midwifery Expert to Address NZ Midwives at Biennial Conference

Less than a fortnight after New Zealand midwives began mediation with the Ministry of Health to progress their struggle for gender pay equity, midwifery conference delegates will hear of a similar battle currently underway in Canada.

Prefessor Vicki Van Wagner

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Music 19 Aug 2016
New Music Programme Launched At The Piano

CANTERBURY — Stunning! A word heard many times at The Piano last night as a new music programme that will foster musical talent was launched by Rangi Ruru Girls’ School.

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News 17 Aug 2016
Rangi Ruru Excited to Be Amongst The Piano's First Performers

CHRISTCHURCH — A varied line-up of talented performers from Rangi Ruru Girls’ School, will take to the main auditorium stage at the newest venue in Christchurch’s performing arts precinct this week.

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News 10 Aug 2016
Midwives Heading to Mediation on Monday

  The historic gender equity case filed by the New Zealand College of Midwives is heading to mediation instead of court.

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News 8 Aug 2016
Halswell Residential College Mother Rejects Co-Ed Safety Claims

Claims that girls are less safe in the co-educational environment at Halswell Residential College, are absolute rubbish.

Halswell Residential College

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Education 7 Aug 2016
Christchurch School Starts New Trial Bus Service

CANTERBURY — Rangi Ruri Girls’ School has announced the commencement of a new Red Bus service for students in South West Canterbury.

The new bus carrying South Canterbury Students into Christchurch

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Education 6 Aug 2016
Rangi Ruru Staff Receive National Accolades

CHRISTCHURCH — Several staff from Christchurch’s Rangi Ruru Girls’ School have been recognised by a number of awards.

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Sport 2 Aug 2016
Rangi Ruru Athlete Only Canterbury Rep in Junior Tall Ferns

CHRISTCHURCH — Year 12 Rangi Ruru student, Esra McGoldrick, has been named in the Junior Tall Ferns, the only Canterbury representative in the team*.

Esra McGoldrick Shooting for Goal

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Education 29 Jul 2016
New Report Supports Change To Co-ed At Halswell Residential College

An independent review released yesterday shows strong support for Christchurch's Halswell Residential College becoming fully co-educational, a decision confirmed by the Minister of Education, Hon.

Halswell Residential College

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Education 27 Jul 2016
Announcement is Positive News for Students and Their Families

CHRISTCHURCH — The decision for Christchurch’s Halswell Residential College (HRC) to become a co-educational campus is being welcomed by staff, students and families.

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Music 5 Jul 2016
Exceptional Success is Music to Their Ears

CHRISTCHURCH — It has been a hugely successful couple of weeks for Rangi Ruru music students.

Graznya's Girlz

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News 29 Jun 2016
Groundbreaking Partnership Between Rangi Ruru and Crimson Consulting

Leading New Zealand Girls’ School, Rangi Ruru and innovative education and career pathway specialists, Crimson Consulting, have announced a milestone collaboration in Christchurch.

Dr Sandra Hastie and Jamie Beaton

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News 24 Jun 2016
Employment Relations Authority Finds in Favour of Former Rangiora Principal

CANTERBURY — The Employment Relations Authority yesterday ruled against the Rangiora High School commissioner, Beverley Moore, after she took a case to try and gag former RHS principal, Peggy Burrows.

Peggy Burrows

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Business 17 Jun 2016
Gingerbread Surfboards Win Young Enterprise Dragons' Den

CHRISTCHURCH — Rangi Ruru has taken out the top prize in the 2016 Canterbury Regional Dragons' Den awards.

The Winning Idea - Gingerbread Surfboards

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Education 11 Jun 2016
International Awards for Rangi Ruru Problem Solver

CHRISTCHURCH — Rangi Ruru student, Sarah Lawrence, has been recognised for her problem solving skills at the Future Problem Solving Program International Conference at Michigan State University, in Michigan, USA.

Sarah Lawrence and Her Award

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Education 9 Jun 2016
International Awards for Rangi Ruru Problem Solver

CHRISTCHURCH — Rangi Ruru student, Sarah Lawrence, has been recognised for her problem solving skills at the Future Problem Solving Program International Conference at Michigan State University, in Michigan, USA.

Sarah Lawrence with her 2nd placegetter award

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Sport 7 Jun 2016
17-Year-Old to Trial for U20 Women's World Cup

CHRISTCHURCH — Rangi Ruru's Una Foyle (pronounced Oona) is off to Auckland to trial for New Zealand's FIFA U20 Women's World Cup football team that will play in Papua New Guinea in November.

Una Foyle in Action

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Sport 5 Jun 2016
Collaboration Delivers New Hockey Turf

CHRISTCHURCH —   A new artificial hockey turf at Rangi Ruru Girls' School will be officially dedicated this coming week.

New Hockey Turf From The Air

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Art 3 Jun 2016
ThINKing in Print

CANTERBURY — ‘Thinking in Print’ shows recent works by current Rangi Ruru Girls’ School art students and staff and opens at the Selwyn Gallery in Darfield today and runs to the end of June.

Rangi Ruru Students Working On An Exhibit

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Art 2 Jun 2016
Fair Trade Schools Collaborate In Art Exhibition

CHRISTCHURCH — An art exhibition with Fair Trade as its focus has opened in Christchurch.

Hanging Coffee Bags

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Music 31 May 2016
Rangi Ruru Performs in Cavell Leitch International Jazz and Blues Festival

CHRISTCHURCH — Rangi Ruru Girls’ School Jazz Band and Jazz Combo wowed audiences last Sunday when they gave their first performances of the year at the Cavell Leitch International Jazz and Blues Festival.

Rangi Ruru Jazz Band

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Education 22 May 2016
Record Turnout at Recent Open Day at Rangi Ruru Girls' School

Rangi Ruru Girls’ School has had an impressive turnout for their annual Open Day on Monday 16 May, with more than 600 people through the gates.  Now that figures have been reviewed, it is clear that interest has come from a wide range of families including Christchurch residents, regional families, those new to town, as well as families looking to change schools.

Senior Students Prepare to Welcome Visitors to Rangi Ruru

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Education 12 May 2016
New Creative Technology Hub to Open at Rangi Ruru

CHRISTCHURCH — Christchurch’s Rangi Ruru Girls’ School is launching a new Creative Technology Hub on campus.

A Year 10 Class Watches A Robot They Have Programmed

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News 10 May 2016
First Public Meeting Since Joint Agreement Signed With EQC

CANTERBURY — EQC Chief Executive Ian Simpson has been invited to the first public meeting since the signing of a joint agreement between Commission and an EQC claimants group.

House Being Moved Onto An Empty Site, Post Quake

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News 9 May 2016
Residential Rebuild Slows As Insurers Continue To Delay Settlements

CANTERBURY — Canterbury Claimants is disappointed by the slowing progress of earthquake insurance rebuilds in Canterbury.

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Health 4 May 2016
NZ Midwife Video Vignettes Launched to Celebrate International Day of the Midwife

"Absolutely amazing" and "I can't wait until they are released." Comments from New Zealand College of Midwives members who recently saw two new videos which are being released tomorrow to celebrate International Day of the Midwife.

Midwife and Mum To Be

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Politics 29 Apr 2016
Ali Jones To Stand For Community Board Not Council

Shirley Papanui City Councillor, Ali Jones, will not be standing for re-election to council in the October local body race.

Ali Jones

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News 28 Apr 2016
Earthquake Insurance Advocate Calls Agreement "Significant"

The following can be attributed to Christchurch City Councillor and EQ Insurance Advocate , Ali Jones: I would like to congratulate the EQC Action Group which has been instrumental in achieving the significant decision from EQC to re-state its interpretation of the Act, relating to standard of repair.

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News 28 Apr 2016
Canterbury Claimants Congratulate EQC Action Group Members

Canterbury Claimants has commended the courage, perseverance and sacrifice of an EQC claimants group.

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Health 22 Apr 2016
Midwives Around The World Leading The Move To Close The Pay Equity Gap

From the CEO of the NZ College of Midwives, Karen Guilliland.

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Gardening 14 Apr 2016
Shirley Papanui Gardeners Show Their Colours at Annual Awards

CHRISTCHURCH — Yellows, blues and pinks abounded at the Annual Shirley Papanui Community Pride Garden Awards ceremony earlier this month.

Community Board Member Barbara Watson and winners Mike and Karen Gilligan

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Rowing 11 Apr 2016
Rangi Ruru Wins Top Girls' School at Maadi Cup

Christchurch's Rangi Ruru Girls' School has been named the Top Girls' School at the Maadi Cup over the weekend, finishing an overall 4th in the national secondary schools rowing regatta.

Gold Medal Winning U16 Rowing Eight

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Health 7 Apr 2016
Midwives "Very Pleased" Burwood Birthing Unit Re-opening

CHRISTCHURCH —   Statement from Rose Barker, Canterbury/Westland Region Spokesperson “The New Zealand College of Midwives Canterbury/ West Coast Region is very pleased that the Burwood Birthing Unit is to reopen.

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Athletics 6 Apr 2016
Impressive Medal Haul for Rangi Ruru Girls' School

One gold, three silver and four bronze make up the medal count for Rangi Ruru Girls’ School at the South Island Secondary School’s Athletics Championships held in Timaru over the weekend.

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Education 5 Apr 2016
Bring Your Horse To School

Around twelve girls, including a number from a variety of Christchurch girl’s schools, got up close to a horse at Rangi Ruru last week.

Charlotte and Genevieve Meet Serengetti

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Music 31 Mar 2016
Merivale Lane Theatre Music Series Announced

CHRISTCHURCH — A new series of musical performances has been announced this week in Christchurch.

Jeremy Thin

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Rowing 21 Mar 2016
Rangi Ruru Top Girls' School in Weekend SI Rowing Champs

“A hugely successful regatta.” That from Rangi Ruru’s head rowing coach, Mark Cotham.

Rangi Ruru U17 Four Gold Medal Winners

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Education 18 Mar 2016
Dame Malvina Major Nurturing New Talent

CHRISTCHURCH — Rangi Ruru musicians were treated to a special masterclass on Wednesday with internationally renowned soprano Dame Malvina Major.

Holly Evans Gets Some Tips From Dame Malvina Major

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Community 18 Mar 2016
Schools Value Regular Meetings with Community Board

CHRISTCHURCH — Improving awareness of what’s happening in our community is one of the positive outcomes for both board members, local police and schools according to Shirley Papanui councillor Ali Jones.

Shirley Papanui Community Board meet with local police and schools

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Equestrian 11 Mar 2016
Top Class Showing At Horse of The Year

CHRISTCHURCH — Rangi Ruru equestrienne Grace Tripe has been awarded three national titles at the recent Horse of the Year competition held over the last week at Hastings, further adding to the school's recent achievements in the saddle.

Rangi Ruru's Grace Tripe in Action

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Rowing 9 Mar 2016
Multiple Golds For Rangi Ruru Rowers

Christchurch’s Rangi Ruru Girls’ School had a stunning outing at the Canterbury Schools Rowing championships held at Lake Hood last weekend.

The Winning Rangi Rowers

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Education 7 Mar 2016
Rangiora High School Principal To Challenge Dismissal

RANGIORA — The following is a statement from Peggy Burrows (Principal of Rangiora High School) following the receipt of a letter today informing her that she has been dismissed, effective immediately.

Peggy Burrows

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Health 3 Mar 2016
Local Midwives Support Re-Opening of Burwood Birthing Unit ASAP

CHRISTCHURCH — Despite the temporary closure of the Burwood Birthing Unit after the Valentines Day earthquake, the Canterbury/West Coast Region of the New Zealand College of Midwives has been assured by the Canterbury DHB that primary birthing options remain a priority in the DHB's redevelopment and rebuild work.

Rosie with her midwife Jacqui Anderson

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Community 25 Feb 2016
Edgeware Pool Decision Great News For Local Community and The City

CHRISTCHURCH — Local ward councillors Pauline Cotter and Ali Jones say the decision unanimously passed at council today to sell the Edgeware Pool site to a community pool group for $1 will provide a hugely positive boost for the local area and the wider city.

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Equestrian 19 Feb 2016
Rangi Ruru Showjumpers Win Top Spot at Regional Champs

CHRISTCHURCH — The Rangi Ruru "Gold" Equestrian Show Jumping team has been placed first at the Canterbury Interschools Champs held on Wednesday at the National Equine Centre on McLeans Island.

The Winning "Gold" Team from Rangi Ruru

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Education 18 Feb 2016
Seeing Double at Rangi Ruru

CHRISTCHURCH — A record number of twins are together in the same class is at Rangi Ruru Girls’ School in Christchurch.

Three Sets of Twins in One Class

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Sport 15 Feb 2016
Top Sports Coaching and Support Team Announced at Rangi Ruru for 2016

CHRISTCHURCH — Top Christchurch Girls’ School, Rangi Ruru has today confirmed that former Silver Fern and current Canterbury Tactix squad member Anna Thompson has been signed as head netball coach.

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Business 3 Feb 2016
Insurance Council Continues To Be Disingenuous

The following can be attributed to Canterbury Claimants spokesman and Chartered accountant, Cameron Preston:   Yesterday Tim Grafton put out a statement refuting my claims.

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Education 2 Feb 2016
New Rangi Ruru Boarders Have Some Fun in the City

Around 20 new boarders at Rangi Ruru Girls’ School were introduced to a number of Christchurch activities at the weekend, much to the delight of passing tourists.

New Rangi Ruru boarders Teresa Edge and Laura Bell

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Business 2 Feb 2016
Private Insurance Earthquake Settlement Figures Demand Greater Scrutiny

The Private Insurance sector continues to overstate the rate of progress of Canterbury earthquake insurance settlements.

A Christchurch house being lifted onto a new site after the quakes

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Gardening 28 Jan 2016
Deadline for Entries Approaching: 2016 Shirley Papanui Edible Garden Awards

With three weeks to go until nominations close (5pm Friday 19th of February), 28 entries from have been received for the 2016 Shirley Papanui Edible Garden Awards.

Marralomeda Charitable Trust - a big 2015 winner

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Education 27 Jan 2016
New Rangi Ruru Principal Welcomed With Powhiri on First Day of School

A moving Powhiri in Christchurch today as Rangi Ruru Girls' School welcomed their new Principal, Dr Sandra Hastie.

Reverend Kirstie McDonald Fastens New Principal's Korowai

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Education 21 Jan 2016
New Rangi Ruru Girls' School Principal Finds Family Link

CHRISTCHURCH — A previously unknown family link has been discovered by the new Principal of Rangi Ruru Girls’ School in Christchurch.

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