Facilities Management will be completing urgent repairs to a heating line adjacent to the Meremere building, from Monday 22 September to Friday 10 October, due to an accelerating leak currently impacting heating across several buildings in the Recreation Centre and K1 blocks.

As part of the  preparation works the removal of a large oak tree will commence on Tuesday 22 September. In line with the Facilities Management 2-for-1 tree replacement policy his tree will be replaced in the 2026 landscaping programme.

Key Impacts and Access Changes

• The tree removal works will be noisy due to use of woodchipper and chainsaw equipment.
• Southwest footpath and Meremere southwest door closed.
• Partial closure of Meremere carpark (southwest end).
• Temporary relocation of designated car parks.
• Heating loss in Rec Centre, K1 blocks, and others.

Safety & Wayfinding:

• Follow all redirection and safety signage.
• Use the southeast entrance to access Meremere.
• Do not enter fenced or restricted areas and be alert to contractor activity.
• In an emergency, follow staff instructions and evacuation protocols.

We appreciate your cooperation and understanding as these essential repairs are carried out.

Please refer any enquiries to fmassist@canterbury.ac.nz

Facilities Management

Facilities Management Building Surveyors will be completing external roof surveys of the West Building (SC02) between Monday 22nd and Friday the 26th of September.

If you see staff on the roof of the West Building at that time it is likely that they will be the surveyors, who will be following all working at heights safety protocol.   If you are at all concerned, please contact UC Security tel:0800823637.

Surveyors will ensure that any photographs taken during the assessment are of the building and that persons are not identifiable in the photographs.

Please direct any enquiries to fmassist@canterbury.ac.nz.

 Thank you for your consideration as we undertake these required building surveys.

Facilities Management

UC has been invited to take part in the Wuhan Marathon University Team Challenge in March 2026, an exclusive event bringing together top global universities for a team-based competition.

We’re looking for 4 UC students (2 male + 2 female) to form our team and represent the University of Canterbury on the international stage.

Eligibility:

To be considered, you must:

• Be a current UC student in 2026 (proof of enrolment required)
• Be 20 years or older by March 2026
• Have completed a full marathon OR a half marathon with verified results/official recorded times.
• Be an experienced long-distance runner
• Be willing to comply with group travel and race requirements, including a medical checkup within 1 month of the race

Tentative Schedule:

• 20 March 2026 – Arrive in Wuhan
• 21 March – Race kit collection & orientation
• 22 March – Marathon race day
• 23 March – Return to NZ

 What’s covered?

All travel, accommodation, and local expenses will be provided by the organisers.

How to apply:

Send your application to josiah.leigh@canterbury.ac.nz with:

• Your marathon/half marathon official times and/or Strava links
• Confirmation of your UC student enrolment for 2026

Selections will be made by a panel including UC Rec & Sport, Athletics NZ, and UC’s Strength & Conditioning coach.

[By submitting your information, you acknowledge and consent to it being shared with the selection panel for the purpose of assessment and for the panel to contact you directly with any follow-up questions and consent forms]

Applications close: Monday 6th October 2025.

Do not miss the chance to apply for this awesome opportunity!