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Funding boost for local projects and the launch of new environmental awards
Posted: Wednesday, July 5, 2023 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: environmental health
Environment Canterbury media release: 4th July 2023 What's happening in the Waimakariri water zone Firstly, we are delighted to tell you about the innovative projects we have recommended for funding from the zone committee Action Plan Fund
More investment needed for kaupapa Māori mental health services
Posted: Wednesday, June 28, 2023 in: Resources and Information With tags: maori, mental health, services, Report
Te Hiringa Mahara | Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission media release: 27th June 2023 More investment in kaupapa Māori mental health and addiction services is needed to ensure the support available meets the level of mental distress experienced by Māor
Hurunui communities covered for life’s roadblocks
Posted: Wednesday, June 28, 2023 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: housing, heating, insulation, campaign
Hurunui District Council media release: 27th June 2023 A new website has North Canterbury communities covered when it comes to life’s roadblocks
Burn 'Warmer Cheaper' this winter to improve Canterbury's air quality
Posted: Wednesday, June 28, 2023 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: health, mental wellbeing, resources
Environment Canterbury media release: 26th June 2023 As the infamous Canterbury frosts start to bite, people across the region are firing up their wood burners to stay warm
New study seeking people living with shoulder pain
Posted: Tuesday, June 27, 2023 in: Vacancies With tags: research, volunteers, medical, injury prevention
A research team from the University of Otago is looking for people aged 35 years or older, with shoulder pain for more than 3 months
Free CV skills workshop from Citizens Advice Bureau
Posted: Tuesday, June 27, 2023 in: Training With tags: employment, workshop
Citizens Advice Bureau is hosting a FREE CV skills workshop specially designed to help you get NZ job ready! Date: The first Friday of the month - starting Friday 7th July 2023.Time: 10 to 11.30am. Morning tea provided
Four popular events return to fill your July calendar
Posted: Tuesday, June 27, 2023 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: event, Community, families, children, music, festival
Christchurch City Council Newsline: 26th June 2023 There’s lots to enjoy around Ōtautahi Christchurch over the month of July
New programme connects people over sustainable kai
Posted: Thursday, June 22, 2023 in: Resources and Information With tags: Food, awareness, waste, children, families, business, environment, gardens
Keep New Zealand beautiful media release: 21st June 2023 Iconic charity Keep New Zealand Beautiful is launching their new Kai Connections programme - a fun, easy and educational way for students, whānau and friends to demonstrate commitment to kai pai (go
Council releases submission on District Plan change
Posted: Wednesday, June 21, 2023 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: housing, planning, consultation, submission
Christchurch City Council Newsline: 20th June 2023 Christchurch City Council has released its submission on the Housing and Business Choice Plan Change (Plan Change 14) ahead of inviting further public submissions from the end of this month
Volunteers needed for study on mānuka honey and digestive health
Posted: Wednesday, June 21, 2023 in: Vacancies With tags: volunteers, research, health, Gut Health
A research team from the University of Otago, Christchurch is looking for people with indigestion and other digestive symptoms to participate in a 10-week research study investigating the digestive health effects of consuming mānuka honey
Volunteers needed for whole grains research
Posted: Wednesday, June 21, 2023 in: Vacancies With tags: volunteers, research, diabetes, health
A research team at the University of Otago are looking for volunteers who have type 2 diabetes to be part of a study. They are looking at whether eating wholegrain foods helps improve blood glucose control in type 2 diabetes
Recreational water quality results from Whakaraupō Lyttelton and Akaroa released
Posted: Wednesday, June 21, 2023 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: water, safety, disease, pollution, swimming
Christchurch City Council Newsline: 20th June 2023 Environment Canterbury undertook faecal source testing earlier this year in many of the bays and waterways in Lyttelton Bays/Whakaraupō and Akaroa/Whakaroa to help determine what type of faecal pollution
Future-proofing Greater Christchurch: Spatial Plan consultation opens
Posted: Wednesday, June 21, 2023 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: planning, consultation, urban, development
Consultation starts on Monday 19th June 2023 on a draft plan that provides a blueprint for how population and business growth will be accommodated in Greater Christchurch into the future
More financial support for new parents
Posted: Wednesday, June 21, 2023 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: families, children, parenting, finances
Beehive media release: 19th June 2023 Paid parental leave entitlements will increase on 1st July 2023 - putting an additional $51 a week into the pockets of new parents or an additional $1327 for those taking the full 26 weeks of parental leave, Associate
ASB Extra Care Specialist Support team: Helping those impacted by domestic violence
Posted: Wednesday, June 21, 2023 in: Resources and Information With tags: finances, support, services, violence
The ASB Extra Care Specialist Support team can help support people who have been impacted by domestic violence with their financial safety and wellbeing. A pathway is available for community agencies to refer clients to the team directly
New lookout boasts best view in town
Posted: Wednesday, June 21, 2023 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: Community, walking, cycling, Community Groups
Christchurch City Council Newsline: 19th June 2023 A bit of wet and cloudy weather couldn’t dampen the celebrations of opening of Christchurch’s newest lookout. The new John Jameson lookout is opposite the Sign of the Bellbird
Construction starts on Halswell Junction extension
Posted: Wednesday, June 21, 2023 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: transport, roadworks, safety
Christchurch City Council Newsline: 19th June 2023 Work is underway on the Halswell Junction Road extension
Listening to Families: Videos answering real-life questions
Posted: Wednesday, June 21, 2023 in: Resources and Information With tags: families, children, resources, parenting
It can be bewildering when a child or young person is going through a big health challenge. The Listening to Families team publish FREE videos that answer real-life questions from families on a range of topics - to provide timely self-paced support
New Zealand celebrates National Blood Donor Week
Posted: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: volunteering, support, services, awareness
New Zealand Blood Service (NZBS) is marking the start of the country’s second annual National Blood Donor Week by calling for 40,000 more New Zealanders to ‘Find their Why’ and become lifesavers
Dispose of hot ash safely
Posted: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: waste, heating
Selwyn District Council media release: 12th June 2023 A warm fire in the fireplace is one of the best things about winter, but without care it can quickly become a hazard. One of the easiest ways fires start is not disposing properly of hot ashes

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