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News: tagged with "safety"

• 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

• Practical women's Self Protection and Defence class

  Posted: Wednesday, January 8, 2025 in: Training With tags: wellbeing, Training, women, safety
  Come join a hands-on Women's Self Protection and Defence class from SMA Karate where you'll learn practical techniques to defend yourself! Date: Thursday 30th January 2025.Time: 6.30 to 7.15pm. Doors open from 6pm

• 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: safety, summer, health, advice
  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

• 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

• MainPower Amberley Pool offers Safe Boating programme to families

  Posted: Wednesday, December 11, 2024 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: water safety, families, recreation, children
  Hurunui District Council media release: 9th December 2024 Hurunui District Council pool staff have jumped in with both feet to deliver a practical boating and water-safety programme to families in the district

• Knowing the basics saves lives: New tips from Water Safety agencies

  Posted: Wednesday, November 27, 2024 in: Resources and Information With tags: water safety, recreation, waterways, awareness, campaign, summer
  As temperatures rise and we head into another bumper summer, New Zealand’s water safety community is joining forces to ask New Zealanders to follow Five Ways to Survive

• Look out for toxic algae in our rivers and lakes this summer

  Posted: Wednesday, November 27, 2024 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: summer, environmental health, waterways, pets, safety
  Environment Canterbury media release: 27th November 2024 If you are heading to a river or lake to cool off this summer, check for toxic algae (cyanobacteria) in and around the water, it can cause serious harm to people and animals

• Be mindful of others when out with your pooch

  Posted: Thursday, November 21, 2024 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: pets, safety, recreation, parks, beaches
  Christchurch City Council Newsline: 18th November 2024 Christchurch City Council’s Animal Management team are advising pet owners to be mindful of their dogs and others over the warmer months

• Tis nearly the season again: Beware of your parcels being pinched

  Posted: Wednesday, November 6, 2024 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: safety, crime, Christmas
  NZ Police media release: 6th November 2024 We’re heading into the busiest time of year for postal deliveries and Police want to remind everyone to do what they can to stop parcel theft

• Heathcote cycleway to be closed

  Posted: Wednesday, October 30, 2024 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: traffic, roadworks, transport, cycling, safety
  Christchurch City Council Newsline: 30th October 2024 A 1.5km section of the Heathcote Express cycleway is being closed until rail upgrades are completed

• Cantabrians urged not to light outdoor fires

  Posted: Wednesday, October 23, 2024 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: safety, emergencies, prevention, warning, advice
  Fire and Emergency NZ media release: 22nd October 2024 Fire and Emergency New Zealand is asking people in Canterbury not to light outdoor fires over the next few days

• Next steps for Wheels to Wings cycle route

  Posted: Wednesday, October 16, 2024 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: cycling, road safety, transport, traffic
  Christchurch City Council Newsline: 16th October 2024 Several alternative options are being considered for the Wheels to Wings - Papanui ki Waiwhetū major cycle route

• 8 Fast Facts about Toxic Shellfish Poisoning

  Posted: Wednesday, October 16, 2024 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: Food, safety, recreation, waterways
  New Zealand Food Safety media release: 15th October 2024 Kiwis all over the motu will be heading to the beach to enjoy the sea’s bounty with warmer weather on the way

• Intersection Speed Zone to be installed at Dunns Crossing Road

  Posted: Wednesday, October 16, 2024 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: transport, traffic, roadworks, road safety
  Selwyn District Council media release: 14th October 2024 You’ll soon see work starting on the side of SH1 south of Rolleston as the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi begins installation of an Intersection Speed Zone (ISZ) to slow traffic to 60km/h on SH1 wh

• Keeping children safe around septic tanks

  Posted: Wednesday, September 18, 2024 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: waste, water, water safety, children, prevention
  Environment Canterbury media release: 18th September 2024 Many people with a septic tank on their property won’t have thought about whether or not it poses a drowning risk

• Don't let safety go to waste

  Posted: Wednesday, September 4, 2024 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: waste, recycling, harm, safety
  Christchurch City Council Newsline: 3rd September 2024 Take the time to dispose of hazardous items correctly and keep our staff and your community safe

• Reminder to stay out of Port Hills red zone

  Posted: Wednesday, August 28, 2024 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: safety, injury prevention, advice
  Christchurch City Council Newsline: 27th August 2024 Increasing use of red-zoned land in Christchurch’s Port Hills by the public has Christchurch City Council rangers fearing the worst

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