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Co-governance, human rights and Te Tiriti o Waitangi
Posted: Wednesday, November 8, 2023 in: Resources and Information With tags: treaty of waitangi, maori, Governance, human rights, resources
Te Kāhui Tika Tangata | Human Rights Commission has released a resource that explains the link between human rights, Te Tiriti o Waitangi and co-governance
Upcoming course: Broadly Speaking about health determinants
Posted: Thursday, October 30, 2025 in: Training With tags: health determinants, Courses, health in all policies
All planning, policies and actions can potentially affect the health of the community. Working and planning together we create opportunities to improve the wellbeing of the community
Love your backyard? Here’s how to enjoy it without the smoke
Posted: Wednesday, October 29, 2025 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: pollution, environment, recreation, safety
Environment Canterbury media release: 30th October 2025 The weather’s heating up, but that doesn’t mean your fire should! In most parts of Christchurch, lighting your fire pit or brazier for warmth or ambience isn’t allowed
Grow Your Own Microgreens with Parakore
Posted: Wednesday, October 29, 2025 in: Training With tags: gardening, workshop
Discover how to grow your own microgreens at home and learn why these tiny greens can be a great addition to any garden! Get hands-on with planting your very own microgreens to take home and enjoy. Date: Saturday 8th November 2025
Workshop: Weave a water bottle holders from plants
Posted: Wednesday, October 29, 2025 in: Training With tags: workshop, crafts, creativity, sustainability
Embark on a creative journey with Inga from the Foraging and Growing Corner at this upcoming Flax Weaving Water Bottle Workshop. This hands-on workshop will cover the art of weaving with flax/harakeke to craft your own unique water bottle holder
Have your say for a healthy greater Christchurch: Make a submission
Posted: Wednesday, October 29, 2025 in: Waka Toa Ora Notices With tags: submissions, consultation, community engagement, policy, planning, legislation
Waka Toa Ora provides a way to share submission opportunities across our networks
Vape Talk: What Our Community Needs to Know
Posted: Wednesday, October 29, 2025 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: vaping, young people, seminar, Community
Worried about vaping in our community? About our young people getting addicted? About the proliferation of vape shops in the city? Come along to learn about the current state of vaping in New Zealand with Anna Stewart - co-founder of Vape-Free Kids NZ
The Helen Clark Foundation calls on Government to fund a health-based approach to drugs
Posted: Wednesday, October 29, 2025 in: Resources and Information With tags: research, health, Report, drugs
Helen Clark Foundation media release: 28 October 2025 New research from The Helen Clark Foundation and the University of Otago shows New Zealanders across the political spectrum want to see a more health-based approach to tackling the country’s drug issue
Refresh your wardrobe at the Ōtautahi Preloved Clothing Market
Posted: Wednesday, October 29, 2025 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: sustainability, market
Dress yourself sustainably by browsing and buying someone else's wardrobe at the surprise pop-up Ōtautahi Preloved Clothing Market! Date: Sunday 9th November 2025.Time: 10am to 2pm.Location: Addy and Lou (12 Battersea Street, Sydenham).Cost: FREE
Beyond the Buzzwords: Genetic engineering and our future
Posted: Wednesday, October 29, 2025 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: technology, Food, forum, science
Genetic Engineering (GE) is back on the table in Aotearoa - but how much do most of us really know about it? This forum event is a space to learn, ask questions about GE that you might be afraid to ask, and engage respectfully - whether you’re for it, aga
Retirement village proves sustainability doesn't retire
Posted: Wednesday, October 29, 2025 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: sustainability, older people, recycling, older adults, gardening
Waimakariri District Council media release: 28th October 2025 From worm farms to relishes, residents at The Sterling, Kaiapoi are turning organic waste into opportunity
Mental Health Foundation launches youth mental health petition
Posted: Wednesday, October 29, 2025 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: mental health, mental wellbeing, young people, petition
Mental Health Foundation media release: 28th October 2025 The MHF has today released a petition calling for the Minister for Mental Health, Matt Doocey, to take urgent action to address children and young people’s poor mental health
Workshop on Resilience: Build, Adapt, Grow
Posted: Wednesday, October 29, 2025 in: Training With tags: resilience, mental wellbeing, workshop
Resilience enables us to adapt to stress and life’s challenges in healthy, positive ways - but it must be nurtured and replenished
A Spirited Conversation on a Future Generations Act for Aotearoa NZ
Posted: Wednesday, October 29, 2025 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: housing, seminar, environmental health, young people, Climate Change
Our political system struggles to account for the long term: climate breakdown, housing unaffordability, biodiversity loss
Basketball half court is double the fun
Posted: Wednesday, October 29, 2025 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: recreation, sport, young people
Hurunui District District Council media release: 27th October 2025 Getting good at slam dunks will be an option for Amberley locals this summer, thanks to a basketball half court that has recently opened at Amberley Domain
Zentangle: Gift Boxes for Christmas
Posted: Wednesday, October 29, 2025 in: Training With tags: crafts, workshop
Enjoy embellishing with tangles, some premade boxes, which you can then later use for personal gifts over the festive season at this two-part workshop from CWEA. The boxes will be suitable for small gifts or goodies
Community meeting on emergency preparedness in the Halswell area
Posted: Thursday, October 23, 2025 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: emergencies, preparation, seminar
Come along to this FREE public meeting to hear important advice from Fire and Emergency NZ (FENZ) for those living in Halswell and the surrounding communities. Date: Monday 3rd November 2025.Time: 5.30 to 7.30pm
Lincoln Efford Lecture with Alice Diamond
Posted: Thursday, October 23, 2025 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: treaty of waitangi, maori, planning, solutions
You are invited to hear Alice Diamond give this year's Lincoln Efford Memorial Lecture. The topic of the lecture will be on "What if the way we’ve been trying to change the world is part of the problem?". Date: Monday 10th November 2025.Time: 7 to 8.30pm
Upcoming workshops from Lincoln Envirotown
Posted: Thursday, October 23, 2025 in: Training With tags: gardening, gardens, workshop, sustainability
Come along to these gardening workshops being run by Lincoln Envirotown Trust. You don't have to register - you can just turn up on the day. Contact the Lincoln Community Gardens for more information (021 074 3905 or ruth.wood[at]xtra.co.nz)
Come along to the next Linwood Village Market
Posted: Thursday, October 23, 2025 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: market, community event
Bring your family and friends back to the Linwood Village Market. Come and do your Saturday morning shopping in this friendly atmosphere. Date: Saturday 1st November 2025. Cancelled if wet.Time: 10am to 1pm

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