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Tuning Into Kids: Free 6-week parenting programme
Posted: Thursday, February 13, 2025 in:
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Tuning Into Kids is a FREE 6-week parenting programme run by Mana Ake on emotional regulation and emotion coaching for parents of children aged 5 to 12 years
Picnic and play spots in the red zone
Posted: Wednesday, February 12, 2025 in:
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families
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Community
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gardens
Chritchurch City Council Newsline: 10th February 2025 Pack the chilly bin, grab the whānau and have some summer fun. We've put together our suggestions for the perfect pairing of play and picnicking in the red zone this summer
Webinar on dementia for adult children and family members
Posted: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 in:
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Find out more about the impact of dementia/ mate wareware on families, including changing roles and managing conflicts, plus a word on genetic inheritance
Come along to Summer in the Styx
Posted: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 in:
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families
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environment
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conservation
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Community Groups
Join the Styx Living Laboratory Trust for a FREE fun day of family-friendly festivities at Te Waoku Kahikatea Reserve
Parents and drivers urged to keep kids safe as schools start
Posted: Wednesday, January 29, 2025 in:
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Police are urging families to prioritise the safety of our tamariki who are preparing to head back to school over the coming weeks
Keep your family safe when posting back-to-school photos
Posted: Wednesday, January 29, 2025 in:
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New Zealand Police media release: 27th January 2025 As thousands of children prepare to head back to school, Police are urging parents to be diligent with their privacy settings before posting photos and videos online
Jay and Dozer make the perfect pair
Posted: Wednesday, January 15, 2025 in:
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Christchurch City Council Newsline: 15th January 2025 Adopting nine-year-old Dozer was one of the best things to happen to Jay Lowe last year. The pair go hand in glove and Jay knew Dozer was the perfect fit the moment they met. “I was looking for a dog
Enjoy summertime at the library
Posted: Wednesday, December 18, 2024 in:
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families
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reading
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Christmas
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School Holidays
Christchurch City Council Newsline: 17th December 2024 Keep the kids entertained over the holiday period with a range of free or low-cost events hosted by Christchurch City Libraries
Work starts on accessible sensory play area for Hanmer Springs
Posted: Wednesday, December 11, 2024 in:
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children
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recreation
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families
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Hurunui District Council media release: 9th December 2024 Work has started on an accessible, sensory play area at Brooke Dawson Park in Hanmer Springs, with a similar play area for Chisholm Reserve scheduled to get underway
MainPower Amberley Pool offers Safe Boating programme to families
Posted: Wednesday, December 11, 2024 in:
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families
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Hurunui District Council media release: 9th December 2024 Hurunui District Council pool staff have jumped in with both feet to deliver a practical boating and water-safety programme to families in the district
Roll on down to Sumner’s new skate park
Posted: Wednesday, December 4, 2024 in:
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families
Christchurch City Council Newsline: 2nd December 2024 Sumner’s skate park and village green area is officially open. Wheels are turning at the newly opened skate park which is fitted with a 1.9m deep pool bowl with an upper 1
Have a blast at Mitre10 Sparks
Posted: Wednesday, November 6, 2024 in:
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families
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Christchurch City Council Newsline: 6th November 2024 Local talent will be centre stage at the 2025 Mitre10 Sparks event
Go camping in your own back yard
Posted: Wednesday, October 16, 2024 in:
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summer
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families
Hurunui District Council media release: 15th October 2024 A thrifty summer may be on the cards for some, as holiday planning during the warmer months begins
Sense the fun at a new, interactive play space
Posted: Wednesday, August 14, 2024 in:
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families
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children
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services
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Christchurch City Council Newsline: 13th August 2024 There’s a new, sensory play space on the block at Pioneer Recreation and Sport Centre
A guide to Waimakariri playgrounds by age
Posted: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 in:
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children
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Taken from Waimakariri Monthly online newsletter: July 2024 With so many great playgrounds in our District, we’re spoilt for choice. But not all playgrounds are made equal when it comes to the different ages and stages of our tamariki
Sensory wonderland in Avon-Ōtākaro Forest Park
Posted: Wednesday, June 19, 2024 in:
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children
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Christchurch City Council Newsline: 18th June 2024 A deserted residential playground has been brought back to life as a sensory nature play park
Donate a bed to help local Pacific families
Posted: Wednesday, May 1, 2024 in:
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winter
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As we head into winter, Tangata Atumotu Trust (TAT) is experiencing a high demand for beds to help Pacific families in Canterbury and Mid Canterbury. If you or someone you know have a bed that is no longer needed, please contact Sina (s.vaele[at]tat.org
New campaign to prevent disabled people being groomed by extremists
Posted: Wednesday, May 1, 2024 in:
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violence
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wellbeing
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resources
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care
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families
Know The Signs is a new nationwide campaign that aims to prevent extremist groups from targeting disabled and vulnerable people - by raising awareness of the signs of violent extremism grooming
Cultural Harm in Māori Suicide Prevention and Postvention in Aotearoa
Posted: Wednesday, April 17, 2024 in:
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research
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suicide
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harm
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maori
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families
The Centre of Māori Suicide Prevention are conducting a survey to understand the processes that impact Māori when suicide death occurs and what may cause cultural harm to whānau Māori when a suicide death occurs
Recycle your child's car seat with SeatSmart
Posted: Wednesday, April 10, 2024 in:
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children
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safety
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families
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waste
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recycling
100,00 child car seats expire each year - so don’t let your expired or damaged car seat end up in landfill or be sold. Any brand of booster, convertible seat or capsule can be recycled through SeatSmart
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