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Safety upgrades begin for key rural intersections
Posted: Wednesday, September 10, 2025 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: transport, road safety, roadworks, rural
Selwyn District Council media release: 10th September 2025 The Council has confirmed the next stage of its rural road safety programme, with upgrades set to begin at high-risk intersections across the district, and a reminder to the community to drive wit
Greenpeace Documentary Screening: Something in the Water
Posted: Wednesday, September 10, 2025 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: waterways, water quality, Film, environmental health, water safety
Join this evening of connection, kai, and inspiration with the NEW Greenpeace documentary: Something in the Water. This powerful film follows everyday people across Canterbury who are standing up to defend our fresh water. Everyone welcome
Native birds flocking to the red zone
Posted: Wednesday, August 27, 2025 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: environment, wildlife, safety, nesting birds
Christchurch City Council Newsline: 27th August 2025 The Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor’s (OARC) first wetland is becoming a haven for native wildlife, with new bird species flocking in to nest
Prioritise safety at EcoDrop transfer stations
Posted: Wednesday, August 27, 2025 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: recycling, waste, services, safety, families, children
Christchurch City Council Newsline: 26th August 2025 The Council’s Resource Recovery team and site operator EcoCentral are urging residents to prioritise safety at the EcoDrop transfer stations to protect themselves, their families and staff
Online Safety workshops for parents and teens
Posted: Wednesday, August 27, 2025 in: Training With tags: safety, technology, parenting, young people, workshop
Worried about how much time your teen spends online - or what they might be seeing? You're not alone. This FREE interactive workshop from The Collaborative Trust is designed to help both parents and teenagers better understand the digital world
Lighthouse Road to fully reopen for first time since May
Posted: Wednesday, August 13, 2025 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: road safety, transport, recovery, prevention
Christchurch City Council Newsline: 13th August 2025 Akaroa’s Lighthouse Road is set to reopen giving unrestricted access for the first time since the State of Emergency that hit Banks Peninsula and parts of Christchurch in May 2025
Built for Selwyn’s growth: Ellesmere Pipeline complete
Posted: Wednesday, August 6, 2025 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: water management, water safety, waste
Selwyn District Council media release: 5th August 2025 The Ellesmere wastewater pipeline to the Pines Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) in Rolleston has been completed four months ahead of schedule and is $9 million under its original $35.6m budget
Tap into real-time updates with Selwyn’s new water outage map
Posted: Wednesday, July 30, 2025 in: Resources and Information With tags: water, water safety, technology
Selwyn District Council media release: 29th July 2025 We’ve just made it easier for Selwyn residents and businesses to stay informed during water outages, with the launch of our new interactive water outage map
Partnering for safer schools and roads
Posted: Wednesday, July 23, 2025 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: children, road safety, education, transport
Selwyn District Council media release: 22nd July 2025 New road crossing upgrades have opened around three Selwyn schools as part of a programme aimed at improving student safety in partnership with local schools
Local Water Done Well: Waimakariri establishes Water Services Unit
Posted: Wednesday, July 23, 2025 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: water, water safety, water management
Waimakariri District Council media release: 22nd July 2025 Waimakariri District Council is one of the first in the country to establish its future structure for water services under the government's Local Water Done Well legislation
Take part in the Best Night Out: Ōtautahi City Safety Survey
Posted: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: safety, alcohol and drugs, harm, survey, young people
Want bars and festivals to know how you're feeling about the space they provide? The Ōtautahi City Safety Survey is your place to vent about all the best, worst, or mid-est experiences you've had when out at night
Amberley Pool increases disinfection protocols to keep swimmers safe
Posted: Wednesday, April 2, 2025 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: safety, swimming, pools
Hurunui District Council media release: 1st April 2025 MainPower Amberley Pool has increased its disinfection protocols as a precaution against the gastric illness cryptosporidiosis
Final push for Te Kaha Street upgrades
Posted: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: transport, traffic, roadworks, safety, rebuild
Christchurch City Council Newsline: 26th February 2025 Upgrades to the streets around the city’s new stadium are entering the final intensive phase to complete work six months ahead of schedule
Didymo found near Arthur’s Pass
Posted: Wednesday, February 19, 2025 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: waterways, water quality, safety, recreation
Environment Canterbury media release: 18th February 2025 The invasive, freshwater algae didymo, has been found recently in the popular tourist spot Te Tautea o Hinekakai/Devils Punchbowl Creek in Arthur’s Pass
Embracing drowning prevention technology at the Selwyn Aquatic Centre
Posted: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: safety, technology, pools
Selwyn District Council media release: 3rd February 2025 Selwyn Aquatic Centre will be the first New Zealand swimming pool to use cutting-edge technology to help keep pool users safe
Parents and drivers urged to keep kids safe as schools start
Posted: Wednesday, January 29, 2025 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: safety, road safety, children, families, schools
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: Signatory Notice Board With tags: safety, technology, children, families
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
Who let the dogs out?
Posted: Wednesday, January 29, 2025 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: pets, neighbours, safety
Selwyn District Council media release: 27th January 2025 Our Animal Control team have seen a recent increase in dogs wandering about in Selwyn without their owners. Over the last two weeks, they have had numerous dogs reported as wandering
Beachgoers urged to swim between the flags
Posted: Wednesday, January 22, 2025 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: swimming, beaches, safety
Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ) media release: 20th January 2025 Lifeguards performed 28 rescues this weekend as warmer weather attracted people to beaches up and down the motu
Jumping into the deep end
Posted: Wednesday, January 8, 2025 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: swimming, Training, water safety
Christchurch City Council Newsline: 6th January 2025 Taking swimming lessons as an adult may seem daunting to some, but Councillor Jake McLellan and his mates are diving straight in

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