Podcasts about Canterbury

Five years ago Louie Chapman first came on What a Lad with a very different story to where he is now. Back then, Louie was still trying to establish himself in professional rugby in his first season with the Tasman Mako.Since then, he's experienced the highs and lows of chasing a career in the game, become a key player for Canterbury, fought his way into the Crusaders, and is now preparing for the next chapter of his career with Edinburgh in Scotland.What I love about Louie's story is hearing just how much perseverance has gone into getting to this point. Louie has always been a classy player, but nothing has come easy for him. He speaks openly about the periods where opportunities weren't coming, the pressure of trying to prove himself whenever he did get a chance, and how doing anything you can to help the team can ultimately give you a better chance of getting your own crack.We also get into why he has decided to leave New Zealand at a point where he is playing some of the best rugby of his career, what excites him about joining Edinburgh, and what the move could potentially lead to in the future.Some parts that stood out for me in this episode were…Nearly going 1,000 days between Super Rugby appearancesBeing told there might not even be a fourth halfback spot for him at the Crusaders, and what that meant for himWhy leaving Tasman for Canterbury changed his careerThe emotional moment he found out he had earned a full Crusaders contractHis parents driving six hours just to watch him sit on the benchThe Dave Havili moment that taught him an awesome lesson about being a good teammateHis decision to join Edinburgh and move to ScotlandHis Scottish family connection and ambitions for what the move could lead toHis advice for young halfbacks trying to make itPlenty of quality stories from along the journeyAs you'll hear, Louie is one of the genuine good buggers of New Zealand rugby. He has a massive impact on his teams both on and off the field, he speaks so well, and it was awesome to catch up again five years on. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Dutch environmental group is lodging the first complaint of its kind through the European Commission, which could suspend trade. University of Canterbury political scientist Professor Bronwyn Hayward spoke to John Campbell.

Mayoral minutes is where we speak with a local mayor about the challenges they're facing - how they're working to solve them - and what makes their community special. Today we're heading to the Waitaki District in the Canterbury and Otago regions of the South Island ...where you'll find Oamaru .... Mayor Mel Tavendale joins Jesse.

22 februari 2011. Chris Littlewood sitter på sitt kontor i centrala Christchurch när golvet plötsligt börjar skaka våldsamt. När jordbävningen upphör tar han sig mot trapphuset – men trapporna finns inte längre. Chris och hans kollegor är fast på sjätte våningen i ett skadat höghus, medan efterskalven fortsätter och byggnader rasar runt omkring dem. Deras enda möjliga flyktväg finns utanför fönstret.Detta är berättelsen om de som fångades i ett höghus under jordbävningen i Christchurch.Inläsare: Hilda HenzeResearch och manus: Caroline Mathiasen Faktagranskning: Linn EkRedaktör: Alex HaegerProducent: Oliver BergmanExekutiv producent: Victoria RinkousKällor:Van Beynen, M., Trapped: Remarkable Stories of Survival from the 2011 Canterbury Earthquake (Wellington: Penguin Group, 2012). Poddar Fragments, ‘The Journey', podcastavsnitt, hosted and produced by Katy Gosset, RNZ, 2021. Nyhetsartiklar och intervjuer (webb) ‘NZ climber helped workmates abseil to safety', ABC News, 27 February 2011, (hämtad 14 May 2026). ‘John Haynes helped 15 people abseil from Forsyth Barr building', RNZ Checkpoint (radioinslag), RNZ, 2011, (hämtad 14 May 2026). ‘Their lives were in my hands', IOL, 26 February 2011, (hämtad 14 May 2026). ‘Forsyth Barr Building', Grokipedia, (hämtad 14 May 2026). ‘Forsyth Barr – Earthquake Repairs', Pace Project Management, (hämtad 14 May 2026). ‘February 2011 Christchurch earthquake', NZHistory, Ministry for Culture and Heritage, (hämtad 14 May 2026). ‘CTV Building', Wikipedia, (hämtad 14 May 2026). ‘Forsyth Barr Building', Wikipedia, (hämtad 14 May 2026). Rapporter och utredningar Canterbury Earthquakes Royal Commission: Final Report – Volume 2: The Performance of Christchurch CBD Buildings, 2012, (hämtad 17 May 2026). ‘Structural Performance of Christchurch CBD Buildings in the 22 February 2011 Earthquake', Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, 2011, (hämtad 14 May 2026). Arkiv och vittnesmål ‘Personal stories of the 2010–11 Canterbury earthquakes', Te Ara – The Encyclopedia of New Zealand, (hämtad 15 May 2026). Cameron, G. A., ‘Statement of Grant Ashley Cameron', Canterbury Earthquakes Royal Commission, CEISMIC – Canterbury Earthquake Digital Archive, (hämtad 17 May 2026).

Visitors to the Mackenzie District may soon struggle to find a free toilet, the council is meeting today to consider introducing a user-pays system. The district's toilets receive close to a million users a year, paid toilets currently generate $80,000 a year, the council says that's not enough. Mackenzie District Mayor Scott Aronsen spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Last month, four New Zealand engineers flew to Venezuela to help in the aftermath of the devastating double quakes, which hit the western and central parts of the country in June, leaving more than 6000 people dead. Nearly 200 buildings collapsed in the quakes while more than 16-thousand structures were deemed unsafe. For the Kiwi engineers, it was a chance to learn about what New Zealand could do better, when it comes to earthquake resilience. University of Canterbury civil and environmental engineering Professor Santiago Pujol, director of the earthquake research centre, QuakeCore spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Schools appear to be finding it tough to keep track of students with image restrictions. New research by Christchurch tech company Hail has found 68% of schools have accidentally published a student's image online despite restrictions. Just 12% are confident they could find and remove an image once it's online. Canterbury's Darfield High School Principal Andy England told Ryan Bridge there's a lot of different platforms to consider. He says this includes apps like Facebook and Instagram, the school website and newsletters, and there's also often several different people organising school media. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former ministers upset over changes to the Conservation Act, the latest on Canterbury's nitrate emergency and how is the Christchurch Hospital coping? Newsroom's South Island correspondent and environment editor David Williams.

Since 597, students have hauled books among the green lawns and Gothic stone buildings of the world's oldest boarding school: The King's School in Canterbury, England. Founded by St. Augustine — patron saint of theologians, printers, and brewers (!) — it's educated hundreds of thousands of boys over the past 1400 years, including Shakespeare's rival Christopher Marlowe and Legolas himself, actor Orlando Bloom. Boarding schools are practically designed for drama in real life and on the page. They're populated by kids of all ages, and the closed environment is ripe for cliques, bullying, and friendships tighter than family. The built-in power dynamics — students vs. teachers, day schoolers vs. boarders, scholarship kids vs. legacies — are the ideal kindling for entertaining and affecting conflict. In this episode, we take a romp through the history of boarding school literature, enjoy a virtual tour of the posh school for the world's elitest students, and celebrate a thirteen-year-old boy who biked sixty miles to make it to the first day of term in 1926. Then we recommend a whole bunch of great books that took us back to the school on the page, including: The Secret Place by Tana French Prep by Curtis Sittenfeld Say Her Name by Juno Dawson The Incandescent by Emily Tesh Villette by Charlotte Brontë For more on the books we recommend, plus the other cool stuff we talk about, visit show notes. Sign up for our free Substack to connect with us and other lovely readers who are curious about the world. Transcript of Boarding School: Crushes, Cliques, and Curfews Do you enjoy our show? Do you want access to awesome bonus content? Please support our work on Patreon! Strong Sense of Place is an audience-funded endeavor, and we need your support to continue making this show. Get all the info you need right here. Thank you! Parts of the Strong Sense of Place podcast are produced in udio. Some effects are provided by soundly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

University of Canterbury psychologist and researcher Julia Rucklidge has been looking at nutritional interventions for mental illnesses, and has found a crucial link between gut health and symptoms of ADHD.

In this special episode, I'm joined by writer and screenwriter Thom Burgess for a chat about ghost stories, folklore and a lifelong fascination with the supernatural.Thom talks about growing up surrounded by the ghostlore of Kent, from the phantom bride of Bluebell Hill to the stories that first frightened and fascinated him as a child, and how that interest eventually found its way into his own writing and the Paramount horror film Passenger.Along the way, we get into M. R. James, haunted pubs, phantom hitchhikers, the strange ways folklore has moved online and, inevitably, those deeply unsettling Cat in the Hat videos. Thom also shares a couple of his own unexplained experiences, including a very strange night in a Seattle hotel.We also talk about City of Ghosts: The Canterbury Ghost Story Festival, taking place in Canterbury on 3 October, which brings together more than 300 years of ghost stories, folklore, literature, film and the supernatural.Links to the festival, tickets and Thom's work can be found below:Early Haunts https://www.amazon.co.uk/Early-Haunts-T-W-Burgess/dp/B0BQ4X2WLFMalevolents - Click Clickhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Malevolents-Click-Thom-Burgess-ebook/dp/B077F4XB87Ghoster : TW Burgesshttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Ghoster-Thom-Burgess-Toby-Meakins-ebook/dp/B088Q4PKPNThe Eyrie https://www.amazon.co.uk/Eyrie-Thom-Burgess-ebook/dp/B077F17L3BHallows Fellhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Hallows-Fell-T-W-Burgess/dp/B08W7SPT3CManoghosts Youtube https://www.youtube.com/c/ManoghostsTVAnd here is the link for City of Ghosts: The Canterbury Ghost Story Festival:https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/city-of-ghosts-the-canterbury-ghost-story-festival-tickets-1998994102171?keep_tld=trueTake care everyone and I'll catch you again tomorrow.Sarah xxSURVEY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jamie Franklin, Tom Pelham and Daniel French on a week the Church of England and the culture both told on themselves.On the anniversary of 9/11, the Archbishop of Canterbury gave an interfaith award to a cleric who praised Osama bin Laden as a Muslim warrior standing next to his wife in a niqab. Lambeth put the photo out then withdrew the honour after a Google search anyone could have done. The hosts say the real scandal is a church that would rather curry the world's favour than speak of Christ.Then: Greta Gerwig's new Narnia. Meryl Streep voices Aslan. Rainbow whiskers. Bowie eyes. The panel argues Aslan is Christ in Narnia, not a costume, and that “Translan” is the point.1 Corinthians 1: boast in the Lord.Timestamps:0:00 – Intro0:15 – Welcome4:24 – Lord's Prayer5:07 – 1 Corinthians 111:08 – 9/11 award to a Bin Laden praiser35:45 – Church leadership, repentance, and the episcopate42:01 – Meryl Streep's Aslan / “Translan”56:40 – Close, support & blessingSupport Irreverend:

Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think.Labour drops a major tax policy bombshell! In Episode 28 of NZ Property Insights, Paul and Debbie Roberts unpack Labour's official confirmation to retain 100% interest deductibility for residential property investors, alongside the technical accounting reasons behind their Capital Gains Tax shift. Plus, we break down why first-home buyers hit a record 29% market share, Moody's new economic recovery forecast, a $2.5 billion data centre energy boom, and a staggering 190% surge in Australian buyers hunting for Kiwi real estate! Key Episode HighlightsSegment 1: $2.2B KiwiSaver Cash-Out & Record First-Home Buyer ShareOver 50,000 Kiwis withdrew $2.2 billion from KiwiSaver to secure their first home. Cotality data confirms first-home buyers reached a record 29% national market share. Why QV's -1.9% quarterly drop lags real-time market activity by up to three months. How ASB's housing outlook gives buyers an extended runway through late 2029. Segment 2: Moody's Economic Recovery Report & Data Centre SurgeMoody's projects NZ real GDP growth of 1.6% in 2026, broadening to 2.3% in 2027. Data centres are set to consume over 3 terawatt-hours of power, requiring $2.5B in energy infrastructure. Moody's warning on central government's proposed 2%–4% council rate caps. Why NZ's well-capitalized banks are keeping mortgagee sales at historical lows. Segment 3: 190% Aussie Search Surge Driven by Cross-Tasman Tax ShiftsRealestate.co.nz search traffic from Australia surged 163% in May and 190% in August following Australian tax changes. Australian enquiries jumped 134% in May, with saved properties up over 44%. Hotspot demand: Sydney, Brisbane, and Perth buyers targeting standalone houses in Auckland, Canterbury, and Central Otago. Segment 4: Labour's Interest Deductibility U-Turn & Capital Gains Tax FocusLabour confirms it will retain 100% mortgage interest deductibility ($2.8B policy over 4 years). The technical tax math: Why interest, rates, and insurance are deductible holding costs under a Capital Gains Tax regime. Political fallout: Industry reactions from Renters United, the Property Investors Federation, National, and ACT. Call to Action (Drive Masterclass & Subscriptions)

It has been revealed the Government has pumped the brakes on the council reform it was rushing to get done. I think the councils and mayors who are angry about this have every reason to be really, really cross. Dion Swiggs of ECan says he's 'disgusted'. Timaru's mayor says this is 'disappointing'. Mackenzie District's mayor says he's 'utterly disappointed'. Porirua's mayor says she's 'fuming' and has called the Government 'cowards'. And fair enough, too. The Government was warned that the three-month timeframe it gave mayors and councils earlier this year to get their plans in, or else 'we'll do it for you', was unreasonable and far too fast. You know how I feel about these mayors and councils, right? I'm not usually one to give them praise. But credit where it's due: they tried to meet the deadline, they tried to do the right thing and they got their plans in. Now they've been told they did all of that for absolutely nothing. The plans they hurried to submit by August 9 still have not been decided on nearly two months later and they won't be decided on for at least another four months. If there's a change of Government, they'll have to survive that as well. If I were them, I'd be furious. What a waste of their time. More importantly for you and me as ratepayers, what a waste of their money. Canterbury's five major councils have spent nearly half a million dollars on these plans. Waimakariri District Council spent $129,000. Selwyn District Council spent $116,000. Ashburton spent $34,000. Timaru spent $106,000. Wellington's councils spent a quarter of a million dollars collectively. We'll never know how much of that money didn't need to be spent because of the rush to get this done. Some of that spending will have been the direct result of the compressed timeframe, if you know what I mean. In Ashburton's case, because it never submitted a plan in the end, all of it was wasted. The entire $34,000 did not need to be spent. Forcing that expenditure from a Government that has repeatedly harped on about councils wasting ratepayer money is incredibly disappointing. Here's hoping this delay does not portend something worse. Here's hoping the Government is genuinely overloaded with work and is not actually losing its nerve over these amalgamations. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why are a million people about to queue at the British Museum for a strip of embroidered linen?What if the most famous picture of 1066 isn't a tapestry, was probably stitched in England, and treats the losing king as a hero?And, if the arrow in Harold's eye was stitched back in by 19th-century restorers, how sure are we of the one thing everyone knows about 1066?With the Bayeux Tapestry in Britain for the first time in nearly a thousand years, Peter Frankopan and Afua Hirsch sit down with Sue Brunning, the British Museum curator who helped bring it here and waved Sutton Hoo off to France in exchange.Sue takes them through the bishop who probably paid for it and gave himself a starring role, the English women who likely stitched it, and a Harold who looks nothing like a villain. Then come six women in 68 metres, three of them naked; a cleric, a woman called Ælfgyva and a slap nobody can explain; and a battle sequence brutal enough to send visitors out shaken. And then there's the arrow.Join Legacy Plus for bonus episodes, early access, Q&A's, fewer adverts and more.legacy.supportingcast.fm[0:00] 68 metres of linen, home after nearly a thousand years[3:33] From a Sandhurst summit to Bloomsbury, with Sutton Hoo sent the other way[7:53] Why it isn't a tapestry, and why 1066 changed everything[11:55] Harold the hero, hauling Normans out of the quicksand[13:14] Bishop Odo, Canterbury and the women with the needles[17:39] Six women, three naked, and a slap nobody can explain[21:43] The battle that leaves visitors shaken[26:44] Restorers, fading dyes and the arrow in Harold's eyeStay connected with Legacy:Instagram: @originallegacypodcastTikTok: @legacy_productionsExplore more from Peter and Afua — essays, sources, and ideas:Substack: peterfrankopan.substack.com | afuahirsch.substack.comJoin Legacy+ for bonus episodes, early access, Q&A's, fewer adverts and more.legacy.supportingcast.fmStay connected with Legacy:Instagram: @originallegacypodcastTikTok: @legacy_productionsExplore more from Peter and Afua — essays, sources, and ideas: Substack: peterfrankopan.substack.com | afuahirsch.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This weekend in the NPC, a plethora of All Blacks have been released to join their respective NPC sides following the end of the Greatest Rivalry tour. Jamie Hannah was a part of the tour squad over in South Africa and returns to the NPC this weekend for Canterbury for their match against Southland. Jamie joined D'Arcy to discuss ahead of the game. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charles C. W. Cooke, senior writer at National Review and host of The Charles C. W. Cooke Podcast, joined us on the Guy Benson Show today to discuss a wide variety of topics. Cooke and Benson criticize Hasan Piker for claiming that he loves America, yet expresses hatred with his controversial comments about Americans deserving 9/11. Later, Cooke goes over a controversy involving the Archbishop of Canterbury, immigration policy, data centers, and more. Listen to the full interview with Cooke and Benson below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In two weeks in June 1381, English peasants drove a Chief Justice out of Essex, took Rochester Castle, walked into Canterbury Cathedral, camped outside London, burned the richest palace in the country, and then walked into the Tower of London and beheaded the Archbishop of Canterbury. And a fourteen-year-old king rode out to meet them and said yes to everything they asked for. This is Part 3 of my series on the Peasants' Revolt, told day by day, from Brentwood on 30 May to the night of 14 June with the rebels holding London. We cover Wat Tyler, who has no history at all before that month, John Ball's sermon at Blackheath, the manor court rolls they burned everywhere they went, the Flemish weavers murdered in the streets, and Johanna Ferrour, the woman the court records name as a leader of the attack on the Tower. ▶️ Part 1: https://youtu.be/bl5z1blEY-Y | Part 2: https://youtu.be/AT5AWrkIBVE

Daniel Lienert-Brown is one of the great servants of New Zealand rugby. With 140 games for the Highlanders, 100 for Canterbury, a Super Rugby title and four NPC titles, DLB has built an incredible career through consistency, resilience and a genuine love for the game.In this episode of What a Lad, DLB opens up about the full journey — from growing up in Christchurch dreaming of one day playing for Canterbury or the Crusaders, to getting his first taste of professional rugby, receiving the call from Jamie Joseph to join the Highlanders and becoming part of their historic 2015 Super Rugby title.What stands out most is just how grateful he is for every opportunity rugby has given him. He talks about those early “pinch yourself” moments, becoming the Highlanders' most capped forward and reaching 100 games for Canterbury.DLB also opens up about the tougher side of the journey. He reflects on a time when being “the rugby player” became his identity, how that affected his life away from the game, hitting rock bottom in 2021 and how faith, family and perspective helped completely change the way he sees himself today.Some parts that stood out for me in this episode were…Growing up watching Canterbury and the Crusaders and dreaming of one day being there The satisfaction he got from making his dad proudGoing from working at Pak n Save to getting his first Crusaders opportunityWhat made the 2015 Highlanders side special Why Nasi Manu is the best player he played withThe role faith now plays in his lifeWhy gratitude has become such a big part of the way he approaches rugby and lifeDLB is a special man and there is no man who his more grateful for his career then this man, I know you'll enjoy this one! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the morning of August 26, the Himalayan landscape above a Nepalese district a mass of ice and rock broke loose high in the mountains and sent down a violent surge of water, mud and debris. The torrent travelled through valleys, swept away settlements and infrastructure and eventually reached the Nepal-China border. By mid-September, more than 1,400 people had been reported dead and at least 6,000 remained missing in Nepal and across the border in Tibet. Since then, an international research team has been investigating the disaster .. University of Canterbury's Senior Lecturer Dr Thomas Robinson was part of that team, he chats to Jesse.

Top headlines for Tuesday, September 22, 2026North Dakota's Supreme Court upholds the state's ban on sex-change procedures for minors. Patrick Clancy explains why he forgave the ex-wife who killed their three children, though she never asked. Thousands sign a petition demanding Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally resign. Plus, Texas's high court revives Cindy Clemishire's suit against Gateway Church.0:11 ND Supreme Court upholds ban on sex-change surgeries for minors1:06 Patrick Clancy says ex-wife Lindsay never asked for forgiveness1:54 Thousands back petition urging archbishop of Canterbury to resign2:53 Texas high court pauses dismissal of Cindy Clemishire's lawsuit3:47 Andrew Walker installed as dean of SBTS School of Theology4:39 Judge upholds law banning religious exemptions to vaccine mandate5:34 School district agrees to LGBT opt-outs after Christians' lawsuitSubscribe to this PodcastApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercastFollow Us on Social Media@ChristianPost on TwitterChristian Post on Facebook@ChristianPostIntl on InstagramSubscribe on YouTubeGet the Edifi AppDownload for iPhoneDownload for AndroidSubscribe to Our NewsletterSubscribe to the Freedom Post, delivered every Monday and ThursdayClick here to get the top headlines delivered to your inbox every morning!Links to the NewsND Supreme Court upholds ban on sex-change surgeries for minors | PoliticsPatrick Clancy says ex-wife Lindsay never asked for forgiveness | U.S.Thousands back petition urging archbishop of Canterbury to resign | Church & MinistriesTexas high court pauses dismissal of Cindy Clemishire's lawsuit | U.S.Andrew Walker installed as dean of SBTS School of Theology | U.S.Judge upholds law banning religious exemptions to vaccine mandate | PoliticsSchool district agrees to LGBT opt-outs after Christians' lawsuit | Education

What happens when you open your front door and just never close it? For over 40 years, Rabbi Mordechai Machlis and his late wife Henny hosted Shabbos in Jerusalem for anyone who walked in. No invitations. No RSVPs. Forty years of Shabbosim plus every Yom Tov adds up to well over half a million meals, served to everyone from homeless men to the Archbishop of Canterbury. This is the story of the most open house in Jerusalem.Learn more and support the work: machlis.org✬ SPONSORS ✬► Jwed: Find Your Chosen OneJWed has been helping Jewish singles find each other for over 25 years, with more than 4,000 verified marriages.→ https://jwed.com► Wheels To Lease: #1 Leasing CompanySimple, stress-free leasing on any major brand, delivered right to your house.→ CALL/TEXT: 718-871-8715→ EMAIL: inspire@wheelstolease.com→ WEB: https://bit.ly/41lnzYU→ WHATSAPP: https://wa.link/0w46ce► Colel Chabad: Help Families for Yom TovHelping the neediest people in Israel with food, shelter, and basic necessities, and before Yom Tov that work goes into overdrive. The Pushka App makes giving tzedakah every day simple.→ https://pushkapp.cc/inspo► Bitbean: Software Built for GrowthBitbean builds custom software designed to solve real problems and help businesses scale, serving everyone from TorahAnytime to platforms processing billions of dollars.CALL HERE→ 732-806-1125LEARN MORE→ https://bitbean.com✬ IN MEMORY OF ✬This episode is in memory of:• Shimon Dovid ben Yaakov Shloima• Miriam Sarah bas Yaakov Moshe#IFTNLchaim.

This week we look at the Greenland Deal; Did immigrants decide the Swedish election?  Who are the Houthis?  Country of the Week - Norway; Finnish study shows the danger of Transgender treatments; the predicted Muslim populations of Europe;  Fauda;  The Ed Sheeran witch hunt; Schubert; Deaths of Pressley Gerber and Bob Mackie; Simon Sebag Montiofiore's World History; the new Coal Boom; The Proclaimers turn to be cancelled; Feedback; the Archbishop of Canterbury awards an Islamist - then apologises; the growth of Evangelicalism in the UK; and the Final Word - 1 Corinthians 15:54-58with music from Midnight Oil; Edvard Greig; Ed Sheeran; Schubert; The Proclaimers; The Petersens; and Andre Rieu

Christchurch's Port Hills have twice been ravaged by fire - once in 2017 and again in 2024 - both times ripping through hundreds of hectares of land full of native plants. Now new research has revealed that a repeat of wildfires at Port Hills could be creating a 'fire trap' that is preventing native bush from regenerating. Jesse talks to University of Canterbury's Professor Emerita Paula Jameson and Dr John Clemens.

Pakistani Christians could face renewed persecution following the Archbishop of Canterbury's decision to withdraw an honour to a leading Muslim cleric, Monsignor Michael Nazir-Ali warns in this episode of Holy Smoke.The former Bishop of Rochester speaks to Damian Thompson following the news that Lambeth Palace has had to withdraw an award to Hafiz Ashrafi after previous comments by the Imam came to light. Following the ‘Reconciliation and Interfaith Cooperation' award being presented, it came to light that Ashrafi had praised Osama bin Laden in 2007, saying he would give the mastermind of the 9/11 attacks the title Saifullah – or 'Sword of God' – for 'serving Muslims by waging jihad against infidels'. The question remains ‘why there was not due diligence' Msgr Nazir-Ali tells Damian, saying Pakistani Christian leaders fear a backlash. The ‘reactionary action on the part of extremists' should have been thought about before making the announcement, Nazir-Ali said, as he criticised Lambeth Palace. Msgr Nazir-Ali, now a priest of the Catholic Ordinariate and who was born in Pakistan, is a world renowned authority on Islam's relations with Christianity. He talks to Damian about the debacle over the award, and warns against the increasing secularisation and desecration of British churches.Produced by Patrick Gibbons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Archbishop of Canterbury has withdrawn an interfaith award from a Pakistani cleric, days after presenting it on the 25 anniversary of 9/11. Comments from 2007 resurfaced in which Hafiz Tahir Ashrafi said he would give Osama bin Laden the title "Sword of God". He told the BBC his comments have been taken out of context. William Crawley speaks to Dr Edward Kessler, President of the Woolf Institute, which promotes understanding between Jews, Christians and Muslims.It's the centenary of John Coltrane's birth on Wednesday. In 1965 a young couple in San Francisco say they experienced a 'sound baptism' watching John Coltrane play. They went on to set up the The St. John Will-I-Am Coltrane African Orthodox Church - where the late saxophonist is venerated as a saint. We hear from BBC's Ben Cottam, who has been to San Francisco to attend the church's Sunday serviceRow over a controversial Quran burial site in West Yorkshire. Residents in Sowerby Bridge are demanding the removal of a large marble structure they say has been built without permission and is linked to the burial of thousands of worn-out Quran. More than twelve hundred people have signed a petition for its removal. The site's users say it's simply a place to rest and garden, and that burying sacred texts is entirely lawful. Adam Wilkinson is a Labour Councillor representing Sowerby Bridge on Calderdale Council. Beyond those planning issues, the Sunday programme turns to Shaykh Ibrahim Mogra, an Imam in Leicester to tell us why disused copies of the Quran are buried in the first place.Presenter: William Crawley Producers: Bara'atu Ibrahim & Katy Booth Studio Managers: Sharon Hughes & Georgia mae-Browne Editor: Tim Pemberton

The discussion covers comments on EU expansion, including suggestions that Ukraine could join the EU, which David Vance rejects as unrealistic. It also addresses criticism of the Archbishop of Canterbury over a photograph with a cleric described as having praised Osama bin Laden, which is presented as poor judgment. A large part of the episode focuses on culture and media, including Greta Thunberg, protests at Ed Sheeran concerts, and what the speakers describe as pressure on public figures to adopt political messaging. They also criticize media language around a child sexual abuse case in Wiltshire, arguing that it obscures the suspect's background.   Connect with David... WEBSITE           davidvance.net

Send us a question/idea/opinion direct via text message!National sales volumes have dropped for the eighth consecutive month - down nearly 12% year-on-year in August. But when you look past market share percentages to raw buyer transactions, a clear driver emerges: relocating owner-occupiers (movers) are choosing to hold back. While they still completed over 20,000 transactions in the last year, their activity has dropped by 1,500 to 2,000 deals compared to historical norms.This week on the New Zealand Property Market Podcast, Head of Research Nick Goodall and Chief Economist Kelvin Davidson unpack the latest Buyer Classification raw numbers. They explain why cautious movers are keeping sales subdued, and why first-home buyers are surging near record volumes (25,000 purchases across a 90,000-transaction market).The team also shares on-the-ground observations from their full-day development tour across Auckland with CBRE valuers, tackling the townhouse "oversupply" myth, developer cash-back incentives, and why the CRL is changing buyer calculus. Finally, they dive into the Q2 GDP numbers (+0.2% growth led by construction and manufacturing) and evaluate whether economic resilience makes an October 28 OCR rate hike more than a 50/50 bet.This week we discuss:The Mover Pullback: Why relocating owner-occupiers are taking a breather, dropping 1,500 to 2,000 annual deals while still completing 20,000+ purchases.First-Home Buyer Boom in Context: How FHBs secured 25,000 purchases out of 90,000 total sales - approaching peak-boom volumes.Auckland Field Tour Insights: Key observations from touring master-planned communities (Tāmaki Regeneration, Flat Bush) with CBRE valuers.Townhouse Oversupply Debunked: Why well-located, two-story developments are thriving while narrow three-story legacy builds struggle.Q2 GDP Rebound (+0.2%): How construction, manufacturing, and wholesaling helped the economy avoid contraction.October OCR Odds Rising: Why resilient GDP growth and sticky fuel inflation could push the RBNZ to hike rates on October 28.Weekend Sport: Kelvin docking lambs in Canterbury, heartbreak for the Warriors, and the Taniwha going top of the NPC ladder! 

Trinity Anglican Seminary is built on the same daily prayer rhythms you practice every time you hit play. Morning Prayer. Evening Prayer. Weekly Eucharist. Chapel and classroom aren't two separate worlds at Trinity. Whether you're pursuing a degree or exploring a certificate in Anglican studies, Trinity is a place to be formed in community, through study and prayer. Learn more at tas.edu/dailyoffice.Morning Prayer for Saturday, September 19, 2026 (Ember Day [Autumn Saturday]; Proper 19; Theodore of Tarsus, Archbishop of Canterbury, 690).Psalm and Scripture readings (60-day Psalter):Psalm 501 Kings 10Hebrews 9:15-28Click here to support The Daily Office Podcast with a one-time gift or a recurring donation.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here to access the text for the Daily Office at DailyOffice2019.com.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Trinity Anglican Seminary is built on the same daily prayer rhythms you practice every time you hit play. Morning Prayer. Evening Prayer. Weekly Eucharist. Chapel and classroom aren't two separate worlds at Trinity. Whether you're pursuing a degree or exploring a certificate in Anglican studies, Trinity is a place to be formed in community, through study and prayer. Learn more at tas.edu/dailyoffice.Evening Prayer for Saturday, September 19, 2026 (Ember Day [Autumn Saturday]; Eve of Proper 20; Theodore of Tarsus, Archbishop of Canterbury, 690).Psalm and Scripture readings (60-day Psalter):Psalm 51Haggai 1Matthew 14Click here to support The Daily Office Podcast with a one-time gift or a recurring donation.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here to access the text for the Daily Office at DailyOffice2019.com.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Beth runs a Helen Andrews argument that the “great feminization” — institutions quietly becoming majority female — is what actually turned them woke, then stacks it against the Lindsay Clancy verdict and a photo of the Archbishop of Canterbury honoring a man whose wife can only show a slit of her eyes. The question underneath: is wokeness an ideology, or just what a room full of women does to the rules?

Pakistani Christians could face renewed persecution following the Archbishop of Canterbury's decision to withdraw an honour to a leading Muslim cleric, Monsignor Michael Nazir-Ali warns today in this episode of Holy Smoke.The former Bishop of Rochester speaks to Damian Thompson following the news that Lambeth Palace has had to withdraw an award to Hafiz Ashrafi after previous comments by the Imam came to light. Following the ‘Reconciliation and Interfaith Cooperation' award being presented, it came to light that Ashrafi had praised Osama bin Laden in 2007, saying he would give the mastermind of the 9/11 attacks the title Saifullah – or 'Sword of God' – for 'serving Muslims by waging jihad against infidels'. The question remains ‘why there was not due diligence' Msgr Nazir-Ali tells Damian, saying Pakistani Christian leaders fear a backlash. The ‘reactionary action on the part of extremists' should have been thought about before making the announcement, Nazir-Ali said, as he criticised Lambeth Palace. Msgr Nazir-Ali, now a priest of the Catholic Ordinariate and who was born in Pakistan, is a world renowned authority on Islam's relations with Christianity. He talks to Damian about the debacle over the award, and warns against the increasing secularisation and desecration of British churches.Produced by Patrick Gibbons.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts. Contact us: podcast@spectator.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you ever traveled on the TranzAlpine through Canterbury in the late 80's or 90's, there's a chance you might remember Rosie.

Over the last few days, I simply couldn't help but visit the various botanical highlights where flowering trees attract loads of people for a walk. Years ago, I worked in Japan on a regular basis, where the Cherry Blossoms traditionally attract millions of people having lunch under those magnificent trees. Once you've seen that spectacle, you won't forget it in a hurry! This year is a brilliant one, especially in Christchurch (and the surrounding towns). Not just the botanic garden, where displays are always unique, but also the classic Cantabrian private gardens. Blossoms on an apple tree in Lincoln. Photo / Supplied It's a busy week at the Halswell Quarry, where parking is at a premium, especially on the weekend. For the past few decades, the development of the old quarry environment has not only focused on our native vegetation, trees and shrubs and useful Ornithological sites, but also on magnificent varieties of Cherry Blossom, grown in traditional ways. Different Cherry varieties. Photo / Supplied It may not come as a surprise that the Halswell Quarry has some botanical areas of international origin. The sister city connections show Kurashiki (Japan), Gansu Province (China), and Songpa-Gu from Korea. And they all have their own specific species and varieties that will attract gardeners. What I really enjoy about this time of the year is that many new sub-divisions around the Christchurch and general Canterbury area show gardeners the value of planting these lovely trees that attract pollinators, birds, and heaps of native insects in your garden. A wild Lincoln blossom tree. Photo / Supplied There are some great companies that support a wide variety of Cherry Blossoms – have a look at what's brilliant in your neck of the woods and pick what lights up your garden! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Music-lovers' excitement about Christchurch's Electric Avenue festival has been amplified now that line-up has finally been revealed. Superstar Scottish DJ Calvin Harris and Amercian rockers Kings of Leon will headline the two-date event in Hagley Park next February. Electric Avenue is so popular it's website crashed following this morning's announcement. Adam Burns reports.

Farming seems to be driving economic growth in our regions. Canterbury has reclaimed the top spot on ASB's latest Regional Economic Scoreboard, followed by Taranaki and Southland. Taranaki recorded one of the biggest turnarounds, after sitting second from the bottom last quarter. ASB Senior Wealth Economist Chris Tennent-Brown told Mike Hosking the common thread for the top three regions is the cash injection from the dairy sector, as well as good returns from the red meat sector. He says the rural sector is definitely the place to be when looking for green shoots at the moment. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fiji's government has declared a national HIV emergency, driven by a rapid rise in infections. The virus has taken hold in the island nation in recent years, with an estimated one in 60 Fijians now living with it. University of Canterbury senior lecturer and University of Fiji Adjunct professor Dr Jalal Mohammed spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think.Will New Zealand house prices rebound to their 2021 peak, or are we in for a prolonged flat cycle? In Episode 27 of New Zealand Property Insights, hosts Paul and Debbie Roberts unpack ASB's latest housing outlook, which projects national home values will not return to 2021 peak levels until at least 2029. They examine what flat growth in 2026 and a 3.5% lift in 2027 mean for buyers, how disposable income multiples have dropped from 9.8x to 6.7x, and how a proposed 5% deposit scheme could impact first-home buyer demand. Next, they explore the ongoing structural shift in non-bank mortgage lending. Featuring insights from XCEDA CEO Daniel McGrath and BaseCorp CFO John Moody, Paul and Debbie explain why non-bank lending is moving from a fallback option to a proactive strategy for self-employed borrowers, property flippers, and investors needing approvals within 24 to 48 hours. Finally, they break down fresh Realestate.co.nz rental figures to determine whether national asking rents have officially hit a floor. With the national average asking rent reaching $637 per week (+1.5% YoY), they analyze major regional variations—from strong gains in Marlborough (+8.2%) and Waikato ($587/wk record) to drops on the West Coast (-6.5%)—and reveal why pushing for a $10–$20 weekly rent increase can cost landlords up to $1,400 in vacant downtime. What You'll Learn in This Episode:ASB Price Forecast: Why house prices are expected to remain flat through 2026 before rising 3.5% in 2027, and why a 2029 peak recovery is positive for long-term market stability. Income-to-Price Multiples: How house price-to-disposable income ratios dropped to 6.7x (down from 9.8x in 2021), helping first-home buyers capture nearly 30% of sales. Proposed 5% Deposit Rule: How raising income caps to $300,000 for couples could accelerate first-home buyer entry. Non-Bank Lending Tactics: How writing clear application narratives enables specialist lenders to approve complex scenarios (bridging, self-employed, property additions) in 24–48 hours. Rental Market Floor: Why asking rents act as a leading indicator, and how provincial cashflows in Canterbury, Otago, and Waikato are supporting local rental gains. Tenant Retention vs. Vacancy Costs: Why keeping reliable tenants and avoiding 2–3 weeks of vacancy easily outweighs aggressive rent hikes in an adjusting market. Free Educational Masterclass & ResourcesReady to build a resilient, data-backed property portfolio without sales pressure or developer hype? Join financial adviser Debbie Roberts live for our free online training session: How to Succeed with Property Investing. 100% Independent Education (Property Apprentice does NOT sell real estate) Live Q&A Session Included

Today's headlines raise some big questions. What happens when uncomfortable facts become off-limits, men increasingly struggle to find work, and Christianity's exclusive claims collide with “all roads lead to God”? Segment 1 • How can AI be genuinely useful without becoming something you rely on too heavily? • If God ordains everything, does that make Him responsible for evil? • How do ultimate, proximate, and efficient causes help explain God's sovereignty over a world where evil exists? Segment 2 • A church plays Dolly Parton's “9 to 5” on a pipe organ. What belongs in a worship service? • Do archaeological discoveries and holy sites strengthen our faith, or has God already given us something more certain? • Why has LGBT identification risen so dramatically in America, and how much does cultural affirmation play a role? Segment 3 • Nearly all recent U.S. job growth reportedly went to women. What happens to a society when men increasingly struggle to find work? • A Virginia school district tells teachers not to associate 9/11 with Islam. Can you teach what happened without addressing the attackers' religious motivation? • When does legitimate criticism of a religion get wrongly dismissed as “Islamophobia”? Segment 4 • Jane Fonda challenged the Archbishop of Canterbury with a question that sounds like it could have been asked today: aren't there many valid ways to God? • Why wasn't “Jesus is the only way” the Archbishop's immediate response? • Fifty years later, what can this exchange teach Christians about responding clearly to religious pluralism? Preorder Todd Friel's new book, Go Serve Your King: The Key to Extraordinary Purpose in Everyday Life, available December 1. Preorder your copy at https://FortisInstitute.org/King ___ Thanks for listening! Wretched Radio would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Wretched Radio we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn't be more thankful for you if we tried!

Send me a DM here (it doesn't let me respond), OR email me: imagineabetterworld2020@gmail.comFilmed in Broadstairs, Kent — Charles Dickens' old stomping ground — this episode continues the raw 2014 conversation between Miles Johnston and Max Spiers at the home linked to Max's family. Picking up from earlier discussion of Max's difficult life and triggers, the talk goes deeper into origins and the bigger picture he describes. Max recounts being born to a “high vibrational” mother and “low vibrational” father and arriving perfectly balanced — then immediately imbalanced. He describes a brief, intense birth phenomenon (half red, half yellow down the center line, photographed and reported as a “Harley Quinn child”) that vanished after three minutes. He frames his life's work as finding the center point between those polarities.He identifies as a fallen male fire dragon from Draco, one of four elemental dragon types corresponding to air, earth, water and fire. The conversation weaves DNA spirals, reptilian/R-complex strands, the need to climb out of the 3D loop, longer cycles beyond the usual precession talk, and why polarity, war and extreme sensation keep this dense reality intact. Peace and true balance, he says, would collapse the 3D construct that certain beings want to preserve for the pleasures of the flesh — and for power extracted from suffering.The discussion also covers the fleur-de-lis, Sirius A/B/C, Merovingian and Dagobert connections, and English royal charts as galactic origin markers (Sirius, Orion, Aldebaran) displayed in plain sight; the Grail as consciousness, DNA and state of mind rather than a physical cup; the end of a fourth cycle with “only two left fighting” and echoes of the Hunger Games, Mortal Kombat and MK; the void, Goetian entities, Crowley, Boleskine, an unclosed gate at Loch Ness, energy vampires, fear and deals; an older council, end times, the ouroboros/Möbius loop, double binds and why confusion keeps souls looping; the 39 Steps in Broadstairs, reversals and black sun symbolism; and personal lineage ties including the Black Prince, a Percy ancestor at Shrewsbury, Stewart and Diana bloodline connections, plus Canterbury as a soul-level birthplace.This is unscripted, wide-ranging and characteristic of the Bases series: bloodlines, interdimensional conflict, 3D as a maintained polarity game, and Max's claim of both participating in and trying to step off that game.

Has the success of Auckland's City Rail Link sparked a desire for passenger rail in other parts of the country? Christchurch is booming, while the nearby town of Rolleston is now New Zealand's fastest growing town. Council chair Deon Swiggs spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

University of Canterbury research seeks to better understand karanga by sharing the experiences of kaikaranga - the women who perform karanga.

Jamie Andrews doesn't believe in viruses or DNA or what passes for ‘science' generally these days. He thinks they're all part of a hoax perpetrated since 1660 by the occultist, freemasonic Royal Society and its acolytes. Andrews expounds to James on his fascinating thesis, which he has backed up at his Control Studies Project, the most comprehensive study into virological methodology. You might believe in germs when you start this podcast. But you won't by the end. Also on the menu: King's College, Canterbury; being taught Darwinian theory by a creationist evangelical; living (almost) off the grid in France; how to survive on almost no money; the disgusting things they do to ‘isolate' viruses; and much, much more besides. Here is Jamie's excellent Substack https://substack.com/@controlstudies ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ Sharklings Assemble — Saturday 10th October 2026, my neck of the woods in Northants. My guest is Feargus O'Connor Greenwood, author of 180 Degrees: Unlearn The Lies You've Been Taught To Believe. Unregistered Chickens are playing, there's wood-fired pizza, and there are twenty VIP places for anyone who fancies a chat and some bell ringing thrown in. Standard and VIP tickets here: https://www.jamesdelingpole.co.uk/Shop/Events/sharklings-assemble-ft-feargus-o-connor-greenwood-live-event ↓ ↓ Monetary Metals is providing a true alternative to saving and earning in dollars by making it possible to save AND EARN in gold and silver. Monetary Metals has been paying interest on gold and silver for over 8 years. Right now, accredited investors can earn 12% annual interest on silver, paid in silver in their latest silver bond offering. For example, if you have 1,000 ounces of silver in the deal, you receive 120 ounces of silver interest paid to your account in the first year. Go to the link in the description or head to https://monetary-metals.com/delingpole/ to learn more about how to participate and start earning a return on honest money again with Monetary Metals. ↓ ↓ How environmentalists are killing the planet, destroying the economy and stealing your children's future. In Watermelons, an updated edition of his ground-breaking 2011 book, JD tells the shocking true story of how a handful of political activists, green campaigners, voodoo scientists and psychopathic billionaires teamed up to invent a fake crisis called ‘global warming'. This updated edition includes two new chapters which, like a geo-engineered flood, pour cold water on some of the original's sunny optimism and provide new insights into the diabolical nature of the climate alarmists' sinister master plan. Purchase Watermelons by James Delingpole here: https://jamesdelingpole.co.uk/Shop/ ↓ ↓ ↓ Buy James a Coffee at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jamesdelingpole To support independent, no-holds-barred journalism and gain first and full access to all James's content, subscribe directly at https://jamesdelingpole.co.uk x

Navigating Life's Challenges: A Conversation with Joanne Delo Discover insights on resilience and support in neurological care. In this heartfelt episode of the Mic Drop Club, Douglas Hamandishe reconnects with trailblazer Joanne Delo, whose journey has been shaped by her experiences with the Kent Neurotherapy Centre. Their conversation delves deep into the themes of resilience, community, and the importance of support for those affected by neurological conditions. The Power of Connection Joanne reflects on the serendipitous nature of their relationship, emphasising how vital face-to-face connections are in networking. "Being able to drill down to those connections and meet those connections face to face, that's what networking is all about," she shares. This genuine connection sets the tone for a meaningful discussion about the challenges faced by those living with neurological diseases. A Beacon of Hope Joanne serves as a trustee of the Kent Neurotherapy Centre, an independent charity that provides support for individuals with multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's, stroke, and other neurological conditions. "It's a real beacon of hope in Canterbury," she explains. The Centre relies on public funds and donations, highlighting the community's role in keeping this vital resource alive. Her personal connection to the Centre is deeply rooted; her husband has primary progressive MS, which has shaped their lives significantly. "It just brought me even closer to the centre because that's another thing about the centre. It brings people together in a safe environment," she reflects. Challenges and Governance The conversation shifts to the governance of the Centre, where Joanne emphasises the importance of lived experience among the trustees. "We've all got that close connection," she says, underlining how this shared understanding informs their approach to decision-making. The Centre strives to maintain its founding values while adapting to meet the growing needs of its community. Joanne also tackles the complexities of balancing proactive and reactive care within the charity sector. "It's that balancing act of being proactive versus reactive. The NHS is extremely reactive; it's the nature of what it is," she notes, advocating for the importance of early intervention in neurological care. Embracing Life on Good Days Despite the challenges, Joanne encourages embracing life on good days. "It's about trying to focus on those positives," she says, sharing her own experiences with hydrotherapy and the importance of finding joy in small victories. This conversation is not just a discussion about healthcare; it's a testament to the human spirit's resilience and the power of community support in navigating life's challenges. Joanne's insights invite us to reflect on our own connections and the ways we can support those around us. To hear more of this inspiring discussion, tune into the full episode with Joanne Delo on the Mic Drop Club.

Pure frequency, tasty players, and abandoning thyself. Tristan Lacombe (Population II) "Population II is a band dedicated to its disengagement, constantly working on refining their imposing, yet unpretentious sound. A trio consisting of singer/drummer Pierre-Luc Gratton, guitarist/keyboardist Tristan Lacombeand bassist Sébastien Provençal, Population II are masters at both improvised madness and sophisticated composition, delivering heavy psychedelic rock infused with feverish funk rhythms, a hint of jazz philosophy, a burst of energy reminiscent of punk's early days, and a love of minor scales that harkens back to the roots of heavy metal. Their sources of inspiration are diverse and not limited to music: the Detroit garage rock and psychedelic funk scenes of the late 60s, the Canterbury scene of the same period, the German experimental rock of the 70s, and Miles Davis' eclectic era collide, bound together by the swampy decor of their hometown of Pointe-Calumet and, above all, by the deep friendship and undeniable chemistry emerging from its three members. The roots of Population II go back a long way and are inextricably linked to its members' teenage memories. After years of jamming to the point of developing a sense of telepathy, the trio began recording a handful of independent releases that soon caught the attention of the independent label Castle Face Records. Thus was born À la Ô Terre, released in 2020. They returned in 2023 with their sophomore album Électrons libres du québec, this time released on Bonsound. A little more straightforward than its predecessor, the record reflects a natural progression of the sound the trio established on their previous releases, showing a sharp sense of songcraft and the undeniable expertise of their instruments. On a creative spree, Population II struck again the following year with their EP Serpent Échelle in the spring, and a split EP with local punk act Mulch in the fall. With this prolific sequence of releases, the band laid the groundwork for Maintenant Jamais, a third full-length album on which they stir up their various formative influences with sophistication, resulting in fourteen catchy, transgressive tracks. Released in March 2025, the album was shortlisted for the Polaris Music Prize the same year. Although Population II has kept busy touring internationally, sometimes supporting bands such as OSEES, SLIFT, and Frankie and the Witch Fingers, and playing at festivals like Levitation and Hipnosis, their creativity remains just as strong. After teaming up with You Doo Right and Nolan Potter to release the collective, improvised effort You II avec Nolan Potter in the fall of 2025, they return this spring with Gimmicks, a new EP that predominantly features keyboards and synthesizers." Excerpt from https://www.bonsound.com Population II: Bandcamp: https://population2.bandcamp.com Instagram: @populationii Website: https://bonsound.co Merch: https://population2.bandcamp.com/merch The Vineyard: Instagram: @thevineyardpodcast Website: https://www.thevineyardpodcast.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thevineyardpodcast

Show notes:In this week's episode I'm chatting to wedding photographer Ollie Knight, who has been capturing weddings since 2011 and has photographed more than 400 couples.Based in Canterbury, Ollie has built a photography business around a documentary, unscripted approach, capturing the real moments of a wedding day rather than creating lots of staged images. But photography is just one part of Ollie's life. Alongside his business, he makes time for his family, his faith, music and his work mentoring and educating other photographers through Framed.One of my favourite parts of this conversation is our discussion around being niche. Ollie talks about how, in the early days, he sometimes compromised his documentary style because he wanted to attract more work. Looking back, he'd choose to double down on what makes his work different. And I couldn't agree more. You don't need everyone to love what you do. It's a brilliant reminder that your business doesn't have to consume every part of your life. You can build something successful while still making space for your family, your faith, your interests and the things that matter to you.FramED InstagramFramED website

The National Party has fallen foul of advertising standards with a flyer that makes a false claim about a Labour tax policy. The brochure that was mailed directly to some voters stated Labour's Capital gains policy would hit the the family bach, rentals, small businesses and Kiwisaver. The Advertising Standards Authority found National's claim about Kiwisaver being subject to CGT under Labour was likely to mislead and confuse people. Professor of Marketing at the University of Canterbury, Ekant Veer spoke to Lisa Owen.

Food for thought is what's on offer at a not so ordinary lecture series. Raising the Bar is twenty free talks across ten pubs on one night, in Canterbury this time. The event is now in its 10th year. University of Canterbury Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering, David Denkenberger spoke to Lisa Owen.

Almost a year on from the previous Canterbury Regional Council declaring a 'nitrate emergency', a new report pointing to high nitrate levels across the region has been presented to councillors. The council also heard from Greenpeace, Health New Zealand and the water regulator, Taumata Arowai, who have proposed an additional limit on nitrate to protect people from possible long-term health effects. Keiller MacDuff reports.

Playing hard vs competing basketball is one of the clearest distinctions Coach Brian Fruscio makes in this conversation about Canterbury School Basketball. Playing hard is expected. Fruscio explains why truly competing, defending, rebounding, making winning plays, and executing what coaches ask can separate a player.Donate to help Coach Fuscio on the road to recovery: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-coach-brian-fruscios-road-to-recoveryBrian Fruscio joins Cory Heitz to explain how prep basketball can prepare players for what college basketball actually demands. They discuss growing your role from the end of the bench, earning a coach's trust, getting noticed without relying on scoring, handling demanding coaching, and developing habits that translate to the next level.The conversation also covers Canterbury School Basketball, reclassing, post-grad options, college placement, gym access, strength and conditioning, academic recruiting, finding the right school fit, NEPSAC competition, the changing prep-school model, what it takes to play guard at the Division I level, and what Fruscio learned from coaching Andre Jackson Jr. at Albany Academy.For players and parents evaluating prep school basketball, this conversation offers a practical look at what development and college readiness actually require beyond exposure, points, and recruiting attention.⏰ Timestamps:0:00 - Supporting Coach Brian Fruscio2:21 - Brian Fruscio's Basketball Background3:51 - Choosing Ithaca5:08 - Starting a Coaching Career6:28 - New York City Basketball7:43 - Preparing Players for College Basketball9:47 - Building Albany Academy Basketball12:27 - Moving to Canterbury School14:16 - What Makes Canterbury Different16:16 - Reclassing at Canterbury19:12 - Canterbury Basketball Roster Structure20:43 - College Placement, Exposure and Competing25:44 - Strength Training and Multi-Sport Athletes27:51 - Gym and Training Access30:25 - Post-Grad Academic Requirements32:08 - High-Academic Recruiting and Finding Fit36:00 - Does NEPSAC Class Matter?37:48 - The Future of Prep School Basketball42:24 - What It Takes to Be a D1 Guard45:03 - What Made Andre Jackson Special49:13 - Quick Hitters53:02 - Wrapping Up