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Free Kiwi mindfulness story for kids!
Posted: Wednesday, January 15, 2025 in: Resources and Information With tags: Sleep, children
Let Kiwi and Ruru help sooth kids to sleep. Local Ōtautahi children’s book author Kris Herbert has written and voiced an audio mindfulness story to help kids settle into bedtime. Kiwi is a little bit anxious and is worried about every noise in the forest
Immigration advice available from Citizens Advice Bureau
Posted: Wednesday, January 15, 2025 in: Resources and Information With tags: migrants, advice, support, Advocacy, services, law
Citizens Advice Bureau Christchurch offers two distinct FREE clinics to assist with immigration concerns. Immigration Advisor Clinic Advice provided on general immigration inquiries, visa variations and visas for family members. Date: Every Wednesday
Christchurch hits cycling milestone
Posted: Wednesday, January 15, 2025 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: cycling, transport
Christchurch City Council Newsline: 14th January 2025 Cycling in Christchurch is at an all-time high with more than four million trips clocked in 2024. Christchurch City Council’s cycle counter logged a record breaking 4
New library and service hub popping up soon in South
Posted: Wednesday, January 15, 2025 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: library, reading, services, rebuild
Christchurch City Council Newsline: 13th January 2025 With demolition about to begin on the earthquake-damaged South Library and Customer Service Hub, Christchurch City Council is opening two new pop-up facilities to serve the local community
Transform your workplace knowledge into a business diploma
Posted: Wednesday, January 15, 2025 in: Training With tags: qualification, education
Ara is seeking 12 individuals interested in gaining a Diploma in Business with specialisations in either Project Management or Leadership and Management in 2025
Tobacco and Vape Complaint Toolkit now available
Posted: Wednesday, January 8, 2025 in: Resources and Information With tags: smokefree, vaping, resources, Communication
This toolkit has been developed by Health NZ to help raise community awareness about how and where to make a complaint about a tobacco or vape retailer or ask a question about the Smokefree law
Consumer NZ launches guide to buying second-hand appliances
Posted: Wednesday, January 8, 2025 in: Resources and Information With tags: sustainability, advice, economics
Consumer NZ media release: 8th January 2025 As more New Zealanders turn to secondhand markets to tackle rising living costs and contribute to environmental sustainability, Consumer's guide provides essential tips to navigate the secondhand market with con
Canterbury District moves to a Restricted Fire Season
Posted: Wednesday, January 8, 2025 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: prevention, emergencies, summer
Fire and Emergency NZ media release; 7th January 2025 Fire and Emergency New Zealand is revoking the prohibited fire season put in place in the Canterbury fire district last month, which banned outdoor fires in the area
New establishment chair appointed for Local Water Done Well Programme
Posted: Wednesday, January 8, 2025 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: water management, water, services
Selwyn District Council media release: 7th January 2025 The Selwyn District Council is pleased to announce Murray Strong's appointment as the Establishment Chair for the Local Water Done Well Programme to ensure alignment with government expectations
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
Improvements underway at popular recreation spot
Posted: Wednesday, December 18, 2024 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: recreation, swimming, water, summer, road safety
Christchurch City Council Newsline: 18th December 2024 The makeover for Roto Kohatu Reserve is underway, with its new entranceway complete for summer. Roto Kohatu Reserve is nestled in the north-west of the city with two man-made lakes, Tahi and Rua
Summer safety alert: Beware of rising river levels and unpredictable weather
Posted: Wednesday, December 18, 2024 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: waterways, emergencies, advice, safety
Environment Canterbury media release: 17th December 2024 Before you head to your favourite river this summer, check for weather warnings - some weather patterns can cause rapid rises in river levels
Get the free rules app to keep your fishing legal
Posted: Tuesday, December 17, 2024 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: recreation, safety, law, Food
Fisheries NZ media release: 16th December 2024 If you’re fishing or planning to drop a line in the ocean during the festive season, the best gift you can give yourself is the free NZ Fishing Rules mobile app
Hato Hone St John urges people to stay safe and have fun over festive break
Posted: Tuesday, December 17, 2024 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: health, safety, advice, summer
Hato Hone St John media release: 16th December 2024 Hato Hone St John (HHStJ) paramedics attend many preventable incidents over summer and while they encourage Kiwis to have fun and enjoy their holidays, we urge them to do it safely and responsibly
Akaroa jetty upgrades now complete
Posted: Tuesday, December 17, 2024 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: environment, repair, waterways, recreation
Christchurch City Council Newsline: 16th December 2024 The rebuild of Akaroa Wharf is a step closer following the completion of Drummonds Jetty rebuild and upgrades to Daly’s Wharf
Environment Canterbury approves public transport flat-fare trial extension
Posted: Thursday, December 12, 2024 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: transport, public, funding
Environment Canterbury media release: 11th December 2024 Council has today voted to extend its Greater Christchurch flat-fare trial, to facilitate the smooth transition to Motu Move, the new national payment system for public transport, next year
Drive Safe, Arrive Safe: A holiday campaign to save lives on NZ roads
Posted: Wednesday, December 11, 2024 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: campaign, School Holidays, summer, road safety
Road Safety Education media release: 10th December 2024 As the festive season approaches, Road Safety Education Limited (RSE), a leading not-for-profit organisation dedicated to saving lives, has launched the Drive Safe, Arrive Safe campaign to raise awar
Outdoor fires to be restricted in Canterbury and Mid-South Canterbury
Posted: Wednesday, December 11, 2024 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: warning, summer, emergencies
Fire and Emergency New Zealand media release: 10th December 2024 Canterbury and Mid-South Canterbury districts are both moving to restricted fire seasons at 1am on Wednesday 11th December 2024 until further notice
Refugees and mental wellbeing: A call for community approaches in Aotearoa
Posted: Wednesday, December 11, 2024 in: Resources and Information With tags: refugee, migrant, wellbeing, research
This research paper was co-produced by a mental health special interest group as part of the Migrant and Refugee Health Research Centre at Auckland University of Technology
Dogs Die In Hot Cars: If you love them don’t leave them
Posted: Wednesday, December 11, 2024 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: pets, summer, advice, health, campaign
A new campaign is being launched by SPCA to prevent dogs suffering and dying in hot cars. More than 400 complaints were received by Inspectors during the warmer months last year, prompting a call for vigilance to prevent more tragic incidents this summer

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