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Spring-time gardeners reminded of bacteria threat from potting mix and compost
Posted: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: disease, gardening, prevention
Health New Zealand is reminding New Zealanders to take precautions to protect against Legionnaires’ disease when gardening this spring, after 135 people were hospitalised with the illness over the past year across New Zealand
One blue zone for tsunami evacuations across Waitaha Canterbury
Posted: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: prevention, disasters, emergencies
Environment Canterbury media release: 6th October 2026 Canterbury residents are being encouraged to check their tsunami evacuation status as the region moves to a single blue tsunami evacuation zone from Tuesday 6th October 2026
Local government reform sets council on a new path
Posted: Wednesday, June 3, 2026 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: Governance, survey, consultation
Christchurch City Council Newsline: 2nd June 2026 Christchurch City Council is exploring options for the reorganisation of Canterbury councils, after the Government asked for proposals to simplify local government
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
Come along to an Electoral Commission talk
Posted: Thursday, October 15, 2026 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: politics, community event, migrants, information, seminar
Come along to this FREE information session from the Electoral Commission about getting ready for the 2026 General Election. Everyone is welcome
Shifting the narrative on road safety with creativity: Tom Flood in conversation
Posted: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: seminar, road safety, creativity, Communication
How can graphic design and communication transform our cities? Join leading Canadian design and communications professional Tom Flood for a conversation on how creativity can shift the narrative on road safety. Date: Saturday 31st October 2026.Time: 1
Navigating the online landscape Special Collection
Posted: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 in: Resources and Information With tags: technology, research, Community
It is with immense pleasure that Community Research launches the latest addition to our Special Collection series: "Navigating the online landscape"
Feedback sought on potential solar energy proposal at West Melton Reserve
Posted: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: planning, energy, land, consultation, submission, community engagement
Environment Canterbury media release: 14th October 2026 You can now provide feedback on whether you think solar development should be enabled on council-held reserve land
Understanding Neurodiversity and Disability through Māori and Pasifika Experiences
Posted: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: pacific, maori, diversity, webinar, disabilities, seminar, families, children
The Migrant Neuro-Inclusion Network invites you to their next webinar - Nesemalama-Whakamana: Understanding Neurodiversity and Disability through Māori and Pasifika Experiences
MSD Community Mobilisation Toolkit: Preventing family violence and sexual violence
Posted: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 in: Resources and Information With tags: violence, harm, sexual health, families, resources, migrant
The purpose of this Ministry of Social Development toolkit is to support a wide range of community groups and organisations – especially those working with ethnically diverse populations – in developing and implementing community mobilisation initiatives
Upcoming Confident ADHD parenting workshop
Posted: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 in: Training With tags: children, families, parenting, workshop
Learn Practical parenting strategies and supportive tools for raising neurodiverse and ADHD children with confidence at this 90-minute interactive workshop
Have your say for a healthy greater Christchurch: Submission opportunities
Posted: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 in: Waka Toa Ora Notices With tags: planning, community engagement, policy, consultation, submission, legislation
Waka Toa Ora provides a way to share submission opportunities across our networks
AOD101 Workshop for professionals supporting others
Posted: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 in: Training With tags: Professional Development, alcohol and drugs, workshop, Training, support, community organisations
Waimakariri District Council and the AOD Harm Prevention Waimakariri Steering Group are partnering with Odyssey House Trust to deliver this AOD101 workshop for community support organisations and professionals. Registrations are essential
Upcoming FREE CAP Money courses
Posted: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 in: Training With tags: Courses, finances, financial pressures
The CAP Money Course is a FREE revolutionary money management course that teaches people budgeting skills and a simple, cash-based system that really works
CWEA sessions on having Courageous Political Conversations
Posted: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: politics, Communication, Relationships, workshop
Conversations about politics can be challenging, but they also provide an opportunity to strengthen democracy, build understanding, and connect across difference
Community invited to help shape response to rising seas
Posted: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: Climate Change, climate action, consultation, community engagement, submission, flooding, planning
Christchurch City Council Newsline: 12th October 2026 Residents are being invited to help shape the future of the Te Onepoto Taylors Mistake to Lower Ōpāwaho Heathcote River area, as the first phase of community engagement on how the area could adapt to r
Public lecture: Myth busting de-extinction to sort fact from fiction
Posted: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: Lectures, science, technology, wildlife
De-extinction has hit the headlines recently with the ‘resurrection’ of the dire wolf and plans to de-extinct the moa
Is your well water safe to drink? Don't guess Test!
Posted: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: water, water quality, water safety, health, testing
Environment Canterbury media release: 12th October 2026 If your family’s drinking water comes from a private supply, regular testing is the only way to know if it’s safe to consume
The Automated Misogynist: How AI amplifies gender inequity
Posted: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: technology, event, fundraising, women
National Council of Women Waitaha | Canterbury invites you to their annual Hilda Lovell-Smith Fundraising Event. Hilda Lovell-Smith was an active campaigner for women’s rights in the early to mid-1900s in Ōtautahi Christchurch
Lincoln Town Centre Stage One complete
Posted: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: urban, planning
Selwyn District Council media release: 12th October 2026 A significant milestone has been reached in the transformation of Lincoln's town centre, with Stage One of the Lincoln Town Centre Project now complete

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