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Kura takes on solving global issues with 3D printing

Thu, 8th Jun 2017
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Students at Christchurch's Te Kura Kaupapa Māori O Te Whānau Tahi are using 3D modelling and printing to tackle world problems.
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Construction begins on exciting new Christchurch school

Mon, 10th Apr 2017
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Construction begins on new Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery school in Christchurch, featuring flexible learning spaces and digital workshops.
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Christchurch schools to benefit from $200,000 donation from SKY

Tue, 24th May 2016
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Christchurch's quake-hit schools to get new turfs from SKY's generous £200k donation, boosting post-disaster recovery.
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NEC NZ ups local smart city focus

Mon, 11th Apr 2016
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NEC New Zealand showcased its smart city suite of offerings to central and local government leaders in Wellington last week.
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Christchurch, Uber has landed

Thu, 17th Mar 2016
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Uber rolls into Christchurch offering free rides, promising to shake up local transport and aid the city's rebuild.
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Enable sets ambitious Christchurch UFB roll-out targets

Wed, 17th Jun 2015
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Enable has announced it plans to roll-out fast broadband to 33,000 more homes and businesses in the Christchurch area.
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Christchurch's love affair with fibre broadband continues

Fri, 24th Apr 2015
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Christchurch businesses and consumers are jumping onboard with fibre broadband with uptake of 35% in some areas.
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Update: Vodafone network back in business

Thu, 16th Apr 2015
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The cause of this morning's mobile issue was a core network router problem in Christchurch, which led to mobile voice and TXT services problems.
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Will the stars of yesterday's sex romp be fired?

Tue, 3rd Feb 2015
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The media coverage the event has brought on may bring the employer into disrepute. The rendezvous could have serious implications for the employees.
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Frisky Christchurch employees caught out on social media

Mon, 2nd Feb 2015
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Co-workers caught in explicit act at office building opposite a New Zealand bar, as sex tape goes viral on social media. Investigation launched.
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Martin Jetpack reviews ASX listing as Chinese investor commits A$50M

Fri, 19th Dec 2014
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New Zealand jetpack maker, Martin Aircraft Co, has secured more than twice the $25 million funding it has been seeking in a proposed initial public.
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Industry experts to discuss Christchurch's digital future

Wed, 26th Nov 2014
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Christchurch is unique in the world, combining the rollout of Ultra-Fast Broadband with the rebuilding of the city following its devastating earthquakes.
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Free Wi-Fi at Christchurch Hospital

Tue, 14th Oct 2014
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Christchurch Hospital teams up with Snap, launching a 6-month trial of free Wi-Fi for patients and visitors, enhancing connectivity and care.
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Christchurch suburbs hot for fibre says Enable

Wed, 1st Oct 2014
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Rolleston, Burnside and Addington lead Christchurch's sprint to fibre broadband, with over 20% connectivity. Enable highlights surging local demand.
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Vodafone HQ leads the way as Christchurch CBD gaps fill up fast

Wed, 9th Jul 2014
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The notion of a donut effect in the Christchurch CBD, with new developments on the fringes but few buildings in the centre, is being rapidly dispelled.
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Enable unveils new Christchurch school fibre broadband plans

Fri, 6th Jun 2014
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Network provider Enable has announced plans to connect 33 more Christchurch schools to fibre broadband by the end of 2015.
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Vodafone NZ commits to $50m Christchurch HQ revamp

Tue, 3rd Jun 2014
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Vodafone to establish $50m South Island HQ in Christchurch to bring together staff and support recovery and growth of the city.
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Telecom's three years of digital rebuilding in Christchurch…

Tue, 4th Mar 2014
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After a 3-year digital rebuild, Christchurch emerges as a tech-savvy city, reflecting progress and the resilience of its residents.
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Don't leave town before you've seen the booming ICT market

Thu, 13th Feb 2014
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The ICT sector is thriving with 75% of employers planning to hire, driven by new projects. Pay rises are on the horizon as industry confidence grows.
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Mashup competition for Christchurch schools

Fri, 26th Jul 2013
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Christchurch high school students have the opportunity to build a business in a weekend with the first Mashup competition in the region.