Ruth Gardner's Blog 14/07/2012: Library Lure

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 14 July 2012 entitled, "Library Lure".

New agency to reduce quake impact on international students

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Government has created an agency to try to lure foreign students back to New Zealand after the Christchurch earthquake.

Akaroa tourism

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Tourist operators in Akaroa on the Banks Peninsula hit hard by the effects of the Christchurch earthquake are making a desperate push to lure back the tourists.

There’s Gold in Them There Hills!

Articles, Christchurch uncovered

Today on the blog the lure of gold is taking us over the Southern Alps to the wild West Coast. Anyone who is a fan of The Luminaires is aware of the thrill, drama, and hardship that was a day … Continue reading →

Christchurch buskers festival goes ahead despite money woes

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Tonight Christchurch's Bread & Circus Buskers festival is swinging into action, and its promising to lure the biggest crowds to the central city since pre-earthquake times. But organisers admit the festival hasn't escaped its dire financial past, despite new management and a rebrand as the Bread and Circus Festival last year. And it it will still be running at a loss until about 2022. Katie Todd reports.