Waka Toa Ora
Home
News
Signatory Notice Board
Waka Toa Ora Notices
Resources and Information
Training
Earthquake
Conferences
Vacancies
City Health Profile
Who lives here?
Factors that affect our health and wellbeing
Key health challenges
Asthma
Cancer
Cardiovascular Disease
Child and Adolescent Oral Health
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Diabetes
Obesity
Mauriora
Art and Culture
Te Reo - Māori Language
Nga Manukura
Te Mana Whakahaere
Community initiatives
Te Oranga
Access to Primary Health Care
Age Friendly City
Democratic Participation
Education
Employment
English as a second language
Household Overcrowding
Housing Affordability
Income
Library Use
Migrant Social Support
Public Transport
Racism
Religious Organisations
Social connectedness
Telephone and Internet Access
Toiora
Active Transport
Activity Levels
Alcohol
Antisocial Behaviour
Breastfeeding
Food Security
Fuel Poverty
Gambling
Green Prescription
Immunisation
Mental Health
Smoking
Work-Life Balance
Waiora
Air quality
Contaminated Land
Drinking Water
Noise Pollution
Open and green space
Recreational water quality
Urban design and planning
Supporting materials
Priority Areas
Alcohol
Impact of alcohol-related harm
Developments in Canterbury
Resources
Capacity Building
Integrated Planning Guide
CHIAPP
HiAP NZ Conference 2015
Reflective Practice Day Presentations
Conference Presentations
Housing
Warmer Canterbury
Information
Wellbeing and Community Resilience
All Right? Wellbeing Campaign
Places of Tranquillity
Urban Design
Christchurch Active Design Symposium 2013
Building for All Portal
About
Charter
Charter Background
Advisory Group
Signatories
Become a Healthy Christchurch signatory
About this site
Send News
Contact
Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter
Send news
News areas
Conferences
Earthquake
Resources and Information
Signatory Notice Board
Training
Vacancies
Waka Toa Ora Notices
News tags
mental health
physical activity
earthquake
vacancies
families
public health
children
funding
poverty
health determinants
social
Community development
planning
employment
healthy cities
volunteers
newsletter
youth
volunteering
nutrition
employment opportunity
housing
alcohol and drugs
maori
community engagement
rebuilding
wellbeing
disabilities
Lectures
counselling
Training
earthquake recovery
sustainability
event
community gardens
Community
seminar
Awards
stress
Community Groups
mens health
research
arts
smokefree
culture
men
exercise
migrants
community event
education
environment
resilience
human rights
health
medical
business
sport
conferences
survey
mental wellbeing
Courses
obesity
elderly
support group
environmental health
healthy food
health promotion
violence
pacific health
resources
rebuild
women
race relations
meeting
gardens
workshop
services
leadership
forum
water
disabled
repair
transport
prevention
pacific
dance
fundraising
asian health
sexual health
inequality
cancer
support
disasters
development
mindfulness
dementia
presentation
collaboration
health in all policies
data analysis
recovery
smoking
law
drugs and alcohol
technology
safety
cycling
Sleep
policy
parenting
media
hearing
walking
land
neighbours
social justice
qualification
resilient cities
information
community connection
consultation
oral health
bullying
depression
youth empowerment
young people
activities
non-profit
charity
harm
NURSES
addiction
disease
Communication
alcohol
symposium
submission
anxiety
accessibility
Relationships
eating
economics
Advocacy
eLearning
falls
parking
energy
efficiency
heating
insulation
advice
Eating Disorders
abuse
waste
Matariki
webinar
diabetes
workplace
Film
Climate Change
solutions
urban
management
economy
plan
restoration
Report
Vulnerability
welfare
parks
learning
awareness
emergencies
legislation
injury prevention
reading
Meeting Room
conservation
language
refugees
recreation
built environment
data
venue
urban design
Food
older people
finances
suicide
heritage
gender
recycling
breastfeeding
public
identity
Nursing
submissions
Rainbow
biodiversity
campaign
promotion
Gut Health
diversity
therapy
older adults
sexuality
computing
pollution
School Holidays
Arts Therapy
providers
gambling
Maori health
Cervical cancer
screening
trauma
autism
Governance
treaty of waitangi
care
mentoring
pets
relaxation
Professional Development
pornography
exhibition
history
discrimination
vaping
equity
lockdown
grief
rural
hygiene
participation
tourism
summer
intervention
warning
podcast
science
petition
swimming
roadworks
traffic
wildlife
beaches
pools
immunisation
vaccination
brain
preparation
open day
market
evaluation
noise
music
property
testing
crafts
CALD
cultural diversity
camping
creativity
child health
tamariki
climate action
Pasifika
refugee
migrant
community events
road safety
cyclists
library
Hornby
skills
placemaking
regenerative communities
journey
reflection
regional council
councillors
water management
emergency management
retirement
stress management
Christmas
family
festival
alcohol harm
waterways
planting
health protection
legionnaire's disease
hepatitis
heatwaves
river beds
nesting birds
water safety
natural resources
community organisations
fishing
gardening
workshops
stormwater
biosecurity
volunteer
plant and animal pest management
politics
faith
crime
drugs
pregnancy
native birds
Waimakariri
water quality
schools
early childhood
health professionals
heart disease
kura
school
ethical issues
rangatahi
Linwood
running
donations
whanau
financial pressures
film festival
online
health professional
flooding
conflict
peace
winter
agriculture
stroke
plastic
representation
autumn
previous
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
next
Signatory Notice Board
News and notices from Waka Toa Ora signatories.
Plan ahead to reduce financial stress for your family
Posted: Wednesday, May 6, 2026 in:
Signatory Notice Board
With tags:
finances
,
financial pressures
,
grief
,
advice
Message from Budgeting Services North Canterbury... Planning for the end of life isn't easy - but it can make a significant difference for your family when they need it most
Webinar: Advocating for your child in education
Posted: Wednesday, May 6, 2026 in:
Signatory Notice Board
With tags:
webinar
,
children
,
parenting
,
awareness
,
education
,
families
Join a FREE evening online webinar with Kendra and Sean from INCludED for families navigating diversity and additional needs in schools. We know so many parents are trying to make sense of the school system right now
Council’s northwest programme shifts up a gear
Posted: Wednesday, May 6, 2026 in:
Signatory Notice Board
With tags:
roadworks
,
repair
,
water
,
traffic
Christchurch City Council Newsline: 6th May 2026 A two-year programme to upgrade water and roading infrastructure in Christchurch’s northwest is picking up momentum, with three new projects getting under way in May
New chapter for Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor
Posted: Wednesday, May 6, 2026 in:
Signatory Notice Board
With tags:
recovery
,
housing
,
environment
,
planning
Christchurch City Council Newsline: 6th May 2026 The newly established Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor (OARC) Regeneration Committee represents a new beginning and a transformation from dark to light, its inaugural chair says
Workshop in Culverden: Growing Great Brains
Posted: Wednesday, May 6, 2026 in:
Signatory Notice Board
With tags:
parenting
,
families
,
children
,
development
,
workshop
Chat with your child and take time to play. It’s nothing fancy, but these are the two most important factors required for preparing an infant for the school years
Help shape the future of Linwood Park
Posted: Wednesday, May 6, 2026 in:
Signatory Notice Board
With tags:
sport
,
recreation
,
parks
,
consultation
,
planning
,
submission
Christchurch City Council Newsline: 5th May 2026 Changes are being proposed for Linwood Park, and the community is invited to share their thoughts on the plans
Spirited Conversation: Is NZ going to (social cohesion) hell in a handbasket?
Posted: Wednesday, May 6, 2026 in:
Signatory Notice Board
With tags:
seminar
,
social
,
wellbeing
As Aotearoa navigates increasing social, political and economic threats, the need for strong, connected and inclusive societies has never been greater
Busy May ahead for Canterbury’s regional parks
Posted: Wednesday, May 6, 2026 in:
Signatory Notice Board
With tags:
parks
,
recreation
,
community event
Environment Canterbury media release: 5th May 2026 Autumn has arrived across Canterbury’s regional parks, bringing crisp mornings, vibrant colours, and a busy calendar of events throughout May
Green Drinks: Building resilient communities
Posted: Wednesday, May 6, 2026 in:
Signatory Notice Board
With tags:
seminar
,
resilience
,
climate action
,
Climate Change
May's Green Drinks will explores what resilience looks like for our communities, and the organisations that serve them, to move from change-resistant to change-ready in the face of climate change and growing environmental and social challenges
Temporary change to opening hours for Lincoln Library and Service Centre
Posted: Wednesday, May 6, 2026 in:
Signatory Notice Board
With tags:
services
,
library
,
repair
Selwyn District Council media release: 4th May 2026 A scheduled carpet replacement will be taking place at Lincoln Library and Service Centre from 4th to 13th May 2026
Inaugural Professorial Lecture: How cells manage stress, ageing and disease
Posted: Wednesday, May 6, 2026 in:
Signatory Notice Board
With tags:
research
,
Lectures
,
health
,
webinar
Hear University of Otago Professor Elizabeth Ledgerwood reflect on her research exploring how our cells maintain balance by managing the reactive molecules generated during normal metabolism to keep us healthy, and aims to understand what happens when tha
Celebrate New Zealand Music Month at city libraries
Posted: Wednesday, May 6, 2026 in:
Signatory Notice Board
With tags:
music
,
awareness
,
community event
,
campaign
Christchurch City Council Newsline: 4th May 2026 Help celebrate Kiwi melodies and their creators at our libraries this May during New Zealand Music Month (NZMM)
Grow Your Health Challenge during May
Posted: Thursday, April 30, 2026 in:
Signatory Notice Board
With tags:
gardens
,
wellbeing
,
campaign
,
mindfulness
Visit the Christchurch Botanic Gardens | Te Māra Huaota o Waipapa throughout May 2026 where you can complete a simple wellbeing activity - with chances to win along the way. Discover how time in nature supports connection, movement and mindfulness
Upcoming seminar on gluten free living
Posted: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 in:
Signatory Notice Board
With tags:
Food
,
information
,
intervention
,
nutrition
,
seminar
Join Dr Sam Fussey to learn about coeliac disease, gluten intolerance and maintaining a gluten free lifestyle. Dr Fussey is a GP and advisor to Coeliac NZ. Date: Monday 11th May 2026.Time: 6 to 7pm
The Play Activation Fund 2026 is now open
Posted: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 in:
Signatory Notice Board
With tags:
funding
,
sport
,
physical activity
,
wellbeing
,
children
,
schools
,
Community Groups
This fund from Sport Canterbury supports tamariki-led play and physical activity projects that promote wellbeing for tamariki aged 5 to 12 across Waitaha Canterbury and Te Tai Poutini West Coast
When ADHD Meets Menopause workshop in Christchurch
Posted: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 in:
Signatory Notice Board
With tags:
women
,
health
,
workshop
This event is the space for you if you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, foggy, emotional, scattered… or just not quite yourself - whether you’re diagnosed, undiagnosed, or simply curious
Why Wild Places Really Matter: Protecting Nature and Our Climate
Posted: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 in:
Signatory Notice Board
With tags:
environment
,
Community Groups
,
conservation
,
seminar
Forest and Bird North Canterbury invite you to their branch AGM and 2026 McCaskill Lecture by Lou Sanson. Date: Tuesday 12th May 2026.Time: 7.30pm.Location: Knox Church Hall (28 Bealey Avenue, Central City).Cost: FREE
Banks Peninsula Walking Festival: Get off the beaten track
Posted: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 in:
Signatory Notice Board
With tags:
walking
,
festival
,
physical activity
Get off the beaten track with the Banks Peninsula Walking Festival. Explore parts of Banks Peninsula not usually open to the public, visit new reserves and appreciate projects in progress
New whānau community cafe opening 30 April 2026
Posted: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 in:
Signatory Notice Board
With tags:
Community Groups
,
healthy food
,
nutrition
,
inequality
The Thursday Kai Club is another Delta Community Support Trust community café where every person matters. A place for whānau and friends to connect, and where we nourish both bellies and souls
Get hands-on with history at Ōtautahi Festival of Archaeology
Posted: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 in:
Signatory Notice Board
With tags:
families
,
children
,
awareness
,
history
,
heritage
,
community event
Discover what it takes to be an archaeologist in this hands-on family event for Archaeology Week 2026! Try your hand at excavation, take part in archaeology-themed activities and chat with real archaeologists about their artefacts and discoveries
previous
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
next
20 items per page.