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Signatory Notice Board
News and notices from Waka Toa Ora signatories.
Dallington Bridge officially opened in the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor
Posted: Wednesday, September 24, 2025 in:
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recovery
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recreation
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Christchurch City Council Newsline: 22nd September 2025 The opening of the new Dallington Bridge was celebrated in the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor (OARC) today
Hello summer: Check the water quality grades for popular sites
Posted: Wednesday, September 24, 2025 in:
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water safety
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waterways
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summer
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swimming
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Environment Canterbury media release: 22nd September 2025 At the beginning of each summer, we give popular river, lake or beach recreation sites their long-term grades for the 2025-26 season
New safety campaign for crowded places incident
Posted: Wednesday, September 17, 2025 in:
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safety
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event
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preparation
Beehive media release: 17th September 2025 The launch of a new safety campaign guides Kiwis on what to do to stay safe during an armed offender incident in a crowded place, says Police Minister Mark Mitchell
Core Boards Add to Accessible Play
Posted: Wednesday, September 17, 2025 in:
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parks
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accessibility
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recreation
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families
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Waimakariri District Council media release: 16th September 2025 At their final meeting for this term, the Rangiora-Ashley Community Board approved an initiative to install a Core Board in Victoria Park
Share your thoughts on methamphetamine
Posted: Wednesday, September 3, 2025 in:
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drugs
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survey
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research
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health
Dr Jai Whelan from the Department of Population Health at the University of Otago, Christchurch is leading a new research project that aims to find out more about attitudes, knowledge, and perspectives of methamphetamine in Aotearoa New Zealand
Prioritise safety at EcoDrop transfer stations
Posted: Wednesday, August 27, 2025 in:
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recycling
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waste
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services
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safety
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families
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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
Foundation laid as Ōmōkihi takes shape
Posted: Wednesday, August 20, 2025 in:
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sustainability
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services
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recreation
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library
Christchurch City Council Newsline: 18th August 2025 It's time to check in on construction of Christchurch City Council's newest community facility, Ōmōkihi
A little smoke is okay – but no longer than 15 minutes
Posted: Wednesday, July 30, 2025 in:
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pollution
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heating
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advice
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winter
Environment Canterbury media release: 30th July 2025 We’re clearing the air on smoky chimneys and what the rules really mean for Waitaha Canterbury households. There’s nothing quite like the comfort of a warm fire on a cold evening in Waitaha
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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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
Kiwis can now access 24/7 primary healthcare from anywhere in NZ
Posted: Wednesday, July 2, 2025 in:
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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
Research: Bridging the Climate Concern-Action Gap
Posted: Wednesday, June 25, 2025 in:
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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
Help keep the doors open at PIPS
Posted: Wednesday, June 4, 2025 in:
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charity
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families
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children
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funding
For nearly 50 years, Pregnancy, Infancy, Parenting Support (PIPS) has stood alongside Christchurch families through the earliest and most vulnerable stages of life
Help us reduce air pollution in Waitaha Canterbury
Posted: Wednesday, June 4, 2025 in:
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winter
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heating
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pollution
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advice
Environment Canterbury media release: 3rd June 2025 Smoke from home heating is a major contributor to air pollution in Waitaha/Canterbury and as we head into winter, more people are lighting their wood burners to keep warm
Embracing alternatives to outdoor burning
Posted: Wednesday, May 28, 2025 in:
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pollution
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waste
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environmental health
Environment Canterbury media release: 26th May 2025 Smoky outdoor fires can be an issue at this time of year. There are alternatives to outdoor burning that are better for our environment and won't impact air quality. Mulching Mulch is used to cover soil
Stay warmer for cheaper this winter
Posted: Wednesday, May 28, 2025 in:
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winter
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heating
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pollution
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financial pressures
Consuming less wood and reducing your costs - it's a pretty compelling case. That's before you even consider improvements in chimney smoke and subsequent air pollution. When you use your wood burner efficiently, that's exactly what can be achieved
Spinning a yarn and crafting connection
Posted: Wednesday, May 21, 2025 in:
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crafts
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winter
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children
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families
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charity
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young people
Christchurch City Council Newsline: 21st May 2025 Library craft groups have been busy on the needles, knitting and crocheting to keep Christchurch families warm this winter
Reporting nuisance smoke
Posted: Wednesday, May 21, 2025 in:
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emergencies
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environment
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health
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pollution
Environment Canterbury media release: 19th May 2025 If you see smoke or pollution from a fire, report it as it could harm your health and others
Help us hunt down hornwort
Posted: Wednesday, May 7, 2025 in:
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With tags:
waterways
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biosecurity
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biodiversity
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prevention
Environment Canterbury media release: 7th May 2025 Do you have an aquarium, pond, or stream on your property? We’re currently on the lookout for the invasive aquatic plant hornwort (Ceratophyllum demersum) after reports of it being bought and sold online
New research on Christchurch’s source water
Posted: Wednesday, May 7, 2025 in:
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With tags:
water
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research
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water quality
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water management
Christchurch City Council Newsline: 6th May 2025 The Water Services Authority – Taumata Arowai (the Authority) has updated Christchurch City Council on research into the city’s water source
New process for subdivision approvals
Posted: Wednesday, April 30, 2025 in:
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With tags:
built environment
,
housing
,
transport
Christchurch City Council Newsline: 30th April 2025 Christchurch City Council is working on a new process to ensure subdivisions have all the appropriate approvals before starting construction
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