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Signatory Notice Board
News and notices from Waka Toa Ora signatories.
FREE parenting workshop: Supporting neurodivergent teens
Posted: Wednesday, July 2, 2025 in:
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diversity
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young people
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parenting
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workshop
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mental wellbeing
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families
Parenting can be really tough - but raising neurodivergent kids comes with extra challenges and requires a different kind of parenting to create a calm home
Conquer the Summit Challenge for Cancer Society NZ
Posted: Wednesday, July 2, 2025 in:
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sport
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winter
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cancer
3,724 metres in one day. Choose your snow sport and location for any day this winter. The Conquer the Summit challenge is to descend the equivalent vertical height of Aoraki in just one day to raise funds for Kiwis facing cancer
Sign up now for Recycling Week (20 to 26 October 2025)
Posted: Wednesday, July 2, 2025 in:
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With tags:
campaign
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waste
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recycling
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awareness
Get ready to inspire change and take action
Weekly clinics held at The Loft Christchurch
Posted: Wednesday, July 2, 2025 in:
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support
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services
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health
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Advocacy
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migrants
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law
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housing
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families
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hearing
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Weekly clinics bring essential services directly to The Loft - making it easier for you to access the support you need in one place. Below are details of what’s on and how to connect with the right support for you
Wai July Challenge: Go alcohol-free for July
Posted: Wednesday, July 2, 2025 in:
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mens health
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alcohol
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awareness
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alcohol harm
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campaign
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maori
Wai July is a nationwide challenge for tāne Māori to go alcohol-free for the month of July
Kiwis can now access 24/7 primary healthcare from anywhere in NZ
Posted: Wednesday, July 2, 2025 in:
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With tags:
health
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medical
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advice
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information
Beehive media release: 1st July 2025 New Zealanders can now access trusted primary healthcare around the clock, no matter where they are in the country, Health Minister Simeon Brown says
Christchurch Conversations: Steps to a walkable Ōtautahi
Posted: Wednesday, July 2, 2025 in:
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walking
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transport
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placemaking
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planning
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sustainability
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urban design
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health
Join this Christchurch Conversation considering how a truly walkable city could make for a vibrant, sustainable and liveable Christchurch. The simple act of walking has powerful benefits
Investing in Selwyn’s Future: Mayor Broughton Responds to Rates Criticism
Posted: Wednesday, July 2, 2025 in:
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With tags:
services
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funding
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planning
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built environment
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water
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transport
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waste
Selwyn District Council media release: 1st July 2025 Selwyn Mayor Sam Broughton says the Council is focused on investing in essential services to support the district’s rapid growth and is rejecting the Taxpayers’ Union's claims of poor financial manageme
Get your dog vaccinated and microchipped for free!
Posted: Wednesday, July 2, 2025 in:
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With tags:
pets
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vaccination
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immunisation
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community event
Are you struggling with the cost of owning a dog? Is your dog due their annual vaccinations? Dogwatch Sanctuary Trust is teaming up with Kowhai Vet and Avonside Wainoni Vet Clinic to offer FREE vaccinations and microchipping for dogs 6 months and older
New alcohol rules for Christchurch
Posted: Wednesday, July 2, 2025 in:
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With tags:
alcohol
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alcohol harm
,
policy
Christchurch City Council Newsline: 30th June 2025 Christchurch City Council has adopted a new series of rules that set out how alcohol should be sold and supplied
FREE Skin Cancer Spot Checks in July 2025
Posted: Wednesday, June 25, 2025 in:
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With tags:
community event
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prevention
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cancer
Cantabrians can get a FREE 5-minute skin cancer spot check by a Melanoma New Zealand Nurse Educator in July 2025. No appointment is necessary but spot checks will be provided on a first come first served basis
Screening of Departure and Return: The Final Journey of the Rainbow Warrior
Posted: Wednesday, June 25, 2025 in:
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Film
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history
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community event
Join this FREE screening of Claudia Pond Eyley’s documentary commemorating the 2006 anniversary of the sinking of the Rainbow Warrior that also traces the history of the ship and its campaigners. Date: Sunday 13th July 2025.Time: 2 to 3.15pm
Upcoming Blood Service Drive at Pioneer Stadium
Posted: Wednesday, June 25, 2025 in:
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With tags:
community event
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services
,
support
Join the NZ Blood Service whānau of life savers! Did you know one blood donation can save up to 3 lives? Date: Tuesday 8th July 2025.Time: 1 to 6pm.Location: Pioneer Stadium (61 Lyttelton Street, Hoon Hay)
Greater Christchurch bus fares to increase from 7 July 2025
Posted: Wednesday, June 25, 2025 in:
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With tags:
public
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transport
Environment Canterbury media release: 23rd June 2025 Bus and ferry fares will increase from Monday 7th July 2025 for Metro services across Christchurch, Selwyn, and Waimakariri
Proposed new rebates to encourage central city development
Posted: Wednesday, June 25, 2025 in:
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housing
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consultation
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community engagement
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submissions
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Christchurch City Council Newsline: 23rd June 2025 Consultation opens today on two proposed new rebate schemes aimed at supporting development in the central city
Special screening of Embrace: The documentary
Posted: Wednesday, June 25, 2025 in:
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With tags:
Film
,
women
,
diversity
Come along to a special screening of this documentary that follows body image activist Taryn Brumfitt's crusade as she explores the global issue of body loathing. Date: Thursday 10th July 2025.Time: 6pm
The Yarns Men: Come and chat with Hayden Roulston
Posted: Wednesday, June 25, 2025 in:
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With tags:
wellbeing
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seminar
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mens health
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mental health
You are invited to the next Yarns Men session with guest speaker Hayden Roulston. Hayden is one of New Zealand’s most accomplished cyclists, having represented NZ at the Olympics, Commonwealth Games and Tour de France
Research: Bridging the Climate Concern-Action Gap
Posted: Wednesday, June 25, 2025 in:
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With tags:
research
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Climate Change
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climate action
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survey
Are you interested in climate change but wonder if your actions make a difference? You are invited to participate in a research study on psychological factors influencing climate change engagement
Routes 95 and 97 now stop at Ravenswood
Posted: Wednesday, June 25, 2025 in:
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With tags:
transport
,
public
Environment Canterbury media release: 23rd June 2025 A new bus stop in Woodend will strengthen the connection between Ravenswood residents and their use of Metro services
Community Research is developing the Queerness in Aotearoa collection
Posted: Wednesday, June 25, 2025 in:
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With tags:
research
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gender
,
diversity
,
sexuality
,
webinar
Community Research is developing a special kete of research, resources, and community-led kōrero by and for queer communities in Aotearoa New Zealand. This living collection is about making queer-led research more visible, accessible, and connected
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