Canterbury Mornings

The Christchurch City Council has voted to spend $2 million “upgrading” Worcester Boulevard making it more “pedestrian and cycle friendly”, spend $4 million upgrading Hereford Street from Manchester Street to the river, spend $3 million on 30k speed limit changes, including new signs and the Council has also voted to upgrade Park Terrace.Councillors Yani Johanson and Deon Swiggs voted against this. Chris Lynch spoke to Yani Johanson, who is asking the question why are we gold plating the city when there are other areas that actually need work.

The Christchurch City Council has voted to spend $2 million “upgrading” Worcester Boulevard making it more “pedestrian and cycle friendly”, spend $4 million upgrading Hereford Street from Manchester Street to the river, spend $3 million on 30k speed limit changes, including new signs and the Council has also voted to upgrade Park Terrace.Councillors Yani Johanson and Deon Swiggs voted against this. Chris Lynch spoke to Yani Johanson, who is asking the question why are we gold plating the city when there are other areas that actually need work.

Chris Lynch spoke to Maria Bradshaw, who believes that over-prescription has taken hold of New Zealand. In 2008 Maria lost her only child to "antidepressant-induced suicide" and she's now on a mission to educate people about this modern epidemic. Maria has helped organise the conference 'Mental Health in Crisis' which is coming to Christchurch next Monday. The conference will investigate the modern "epidemic" that has taken hold in New Zealand and Australia, and present a review of scientific findings that reveal why the adoption of the disease model - and the resulting increase in diagnosis of psychiatric disorders and prescribing of psychiatric drugs - inevitably leads to worsening mental health for a society.

Chris Lynch spoke to Maria Bradshaw, who believes that over-prescription has taken hold of New Zealand. In 2008 Maria lost her only child to "antidepressant-induced suicide" and she's now on a mission to educate people about this modern epidemic. Maria has helped organise the conference 'Mental Health in Crisis' which is coming to Christchurch next Monday. The conference will investigate the modern "epidemic" that has taken hold in New Zealand and Australia, and present a review of scientific findings that reveal why the adoption of the disease model - and the resulting increase in diagnosis of psychiatric disorders and prescribing of psychiatric drugs - inevitably leads to worsening mental health for a society.

Christchurch Regeneration Minister Megan Woods says there's no chance of a regional fuel tax being implemented in the city.The City Council wants to test public opinion on a four cents a litre fuel tax, to help repair earthquake damaged roads.But Transport Minister Phil Twyford has quashed the idea and Megan Woods told Chris Lynch it won't get signed off by central government."The fuel levy was only ever around Auckland and was only ever going to be covering Auckland and not for other places. We gave that commitment before the election."National MP Nicky Wagner is pleased the Government has put an end to the discussion."I'm glad that Phil came out of it. Otherwise, I would have had to have my petitions out with people saying, 'we need a petition on this!'"

Christchurch Regeneration Minister Megan Woods says there's no chance of a regional fuel tax being implemented in the city.The City Council wants to test public opinion on a four cents a litre fuel tax, to help repair earthquake damaged roads.But Transport Minister Phil Twyford has quashed the idea and Megan Woods told Chris Lynch it won't get signed off by central government."The fuel levy was only ever around Auckland and was only ever going to be covering Auckland and not for other places. We gave that commitment before the election."National MP Nicky Wagner is pleased the Government has put an end to the discussion."I'm glad that Phil came out of it. Otherwise, I would have had to have my petitions out with people saying, 'we need a petition on this!'"

Chris Lynch spoke to AA Infrastructure spokesman Barney Irvine following reports that the Christchurch City Council is considering implementing a fuel tax to help pay for roading repairs.

Chris Lynch spoke to AA Infrastructure spokesman Barney Irvine following reports that the Christchurch City Council is considering implementing a fuel tax to help pay for roading repairs.

Minister for Christchurch Regeneration, Megan Woods, spoke to Chris Lynch following the Prime Minister's announcement of the first stage of the Government’s plan to deliver dedicated mental health support to primary and intermediate schools in Canterbury.  

Minister for Christchurch Regeneration, Megan Woods, spoke to Chris Lynch following the Prime Minister's announcement of the first stage of the Government’s plan to deliver dedicated mental health support to primary and intermediate schools in Canterbury.  

Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel speaks to Chris Lynch about how she thinks the city is recovering 7 years on from the quakes.

Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel speaks to Chris Lynch about how she thinks the city is recovering 7 years on from the quakes.

Chris Lynch spoke to Former Earthquake recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee, for his views on how the city has recovered from the earthquakes and how to keep the momentum going 7 years on.

Chris Lynch spoke to Former Earthquake recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee, for his views on how the city has recovered from the earthquakes and how to keep the momentum going 7 years on.

Chris Lynch caught up with Former Christchurch Mayor Sir Bob Parker, for his thoughts looking back 7 years on from the Christchurch Earthquakes.

Chris Lynch caught up with Former Christchurch Mayor Sir Bob Parker, for his thoughts looking back 7 years on from the Christchurch Earthquakes.

Chris Lynch spoke to It's Our Future spokesperson Oliver Hailes ahead of the public meeting being held in Christchurch. Meeting organisers 'It's Our Future', say this meeting is to provided the public with knowledge about what NZ could potentially be giving up in exchange for cheaper tariffs and a marginal increase in GDP.   

Chris Lynch spoke to It's Our Future spokesperson Oliver Hailes ahead of the public meeting being held in Christchurch. Meeting organisers 'It's Our Future', say this meeting is to provided the public with knowledge about what NZ could potentially be giving up in exchange for cheaper tariffs and a marginal increase in GDP.   

Cardrona Alpine Resort is reporting they've had 15cm of snow fall and settle overnight with more snow falling this morning. Chris Lynch spoke to Nadia Ellis, the Marketing Manager at Cardrona Alpine Resort, about this unusual snowfall.

Cardrona Alpine Resort is reporting they've had 15cm of snow fall and settle overnight with more snow falling this morning. Chris Lynch spoke to Nadia Ellis, the Marketing Manager at Cardrona Alpine Resort, about this unusual snowfall.