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Spring-time gardeners reminded of bacteria threat from potting mix and compost
Posted: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: disease, gardening, prevention
Health New Zealand is reminding New Zealanders to take precautions to protect against Legionnaires’ disease when gardening this spring, after 135 people were hospitalised with the illness over the past year across New Zealand
One blue zone for tsunami evacuations across Waitaha Canterbury
Posted: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: prevention, disasters, emergencies
Environment Canterbury media release: 6th October 2026 Canterbury residents are being encouraged to check their tsunami evacuation status as the region moves to a single blue tsunami evacuation zone from Tuesday 6th October 2026
Local government reform sets council on a new path
Posted: Wednesday, June 3, 2026 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: Governance, survey, consultation
Christchurch City Council Newsline: 2nd June 2026 Christchurch City Council is exploring options for the reorganisation of Canterbury councils, after the Government asked for proposals to simplify local government
Co-governance, human rights and Te Tiriti o Waitangi
Posted: Wednesday, November 8, 2023 in: Resources and Information With tags: treaty of waitangi, maori, Governance, human rights, resources
Te Kāhui Tika Tangata | Human Rights Commission has released a resource that explains the link between human rights, Te Tiriti o Waitangi and co-governance
Join the Rainbow Rave Ride
Posted: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: community event, cycling, Rainbow
Rainbow Ride is back with a Rainbow Rave! Get your blood pumping, your wheels turning and your sparkle on this Biketober. Join this joyful mid-spring morning ride into the Red Zone for a mini Rainbow Rave
Find out what's planned for your road
Posted: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: traffic, transport, roadworks
Selwyn District Council media release: 7th October 2026 Want to know if road maintenance is happening on your road this year? Now you can with the Council’s new road maintenance map, which shows all planned road maintenance for the 2026/27 and 2027/28 fin
Richmond Spring Fair at Avebury House
Posted: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: community event, event
Winter's done, come shake it off at the Richmond Spring Fair - back for its 8th year. It's time for nurturing new growth, looking after old treasures, keeping our footprint light, and giving our community a great day out. Date: Saturday 17th October 2026
Your homemade compost is needed for local research!
Posted: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 in: Vacancies With tags: waste, research, gardening
Do you make compost at home from your kitchen or food waste? Rukaiya Rifhat is a PhD researcher at the University of Canterbury investigating microplastics and other contaminants in food-waste compost and what they may mean for soil health
Free sessions on disability law: Know your rights
Posted: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: disabilities, support, services, Advocacy, seminar, law, legislation
Come along to this series of FREE sessions exploring disability law to help people with disabilities, older adults and their whānau to know their rights. All sessions will be at the Braintree Wellness Centre (70 Langdons Road, Papanui)
Peter Beaven Memorial Lecture: How can medium-density housing be improved in our city?
Posted: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: housing, urban, seminar, Lectures
Te Kāhui Whaihanga | the New Zealand Institute of Architects Canterbury/Westland Branch is pleased to welcome Wellington-based architect, academic and author Guy Marriage to explore this important question. Date: Thursday 22nd October 2026.Time: 5
New report provides update on our atmosphere and climate
Posted: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 in: Resources and Information With tags: environment, Report, data, Climate Change
Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport media release: 7th October 2026 "Our Atmosphere and Climate 2026" brings together data, indicators and scientific evidence from across New Zealand to provide an independent picture of how the climate
Gardens, Bicycles and Bloomers: Dress reform and women's freedom
Posted: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: event, history, heritage, women, seminar
Come along to Te Whare Waiutuutu | Kate Sheppard House for an engaging exploration of the dress reform movement during the Christchurch Heritage Festival. Date: Saturday 24th October 2026.Time: 10am to noon
New investment in Waitaha Canterbury's flood warning system
Posted: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: flooding, prevention, emergencies, disasters, resilience, technology
Environment Canterbury media release: 7th October 2026 In Waitaha Canterbury, a $2.5 million programme is underway to strengthen the resilience and reliability of the region's flood warning network as part of the national programme
Her City: Three women who shaped Ōtautahi Christchurch
Posted: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: heritage, history, women, event
Spend a day touring the homes of three iconic women who shaped Ōtautahi Christchurch's history through settlement, politics and the arts
Submissions: Have your say for a healthy greater Christchurch
Posted: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 in: Waka Toa Ora Notices With tags: policy, planning, legislation, consultation, community engagement, submissions
Waka Toa Ora provides a way to share submission opportunities across our networks
New Brighton Beachfront: An evolving landscape
Posted: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: heritage, history, festival, community event
Join heritage landscape architect Dr Wendy Hoddinott for a fascinating look at how New Brighton Beachfront has changed over time
Climate Varied Futures: Adaptation Strategies for NZ Primary Sector
Posted: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: rural, agriculture, Climate Change, sustainability, workshop
Challenging weather conditions and extreme events are part of farming and growing in Aotearoa New Zealand. Yet climate change will make these events more frequent and intense, and make growing conditions more difficult into the future
Application evenings at Ara campuses
Posted: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 in: Training With tags: event, support, qualification
Need a little help with your application for study at Ara in 2027? Then come along to an upcoming Application Evening! Ara’s Engagement team will be available to answer any questions and provide the one-on-one support you need to complete your application
Upcoming community education webinar from Dementia Canterbury
Posted: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: seminar, webinar, families, dementia, wellbeing, Relationships
Come along to a community education webinar from Dementia Canterbury
Ageing Positively Week: Connect, learn, enjoy yourself and be inspired
Posted: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: community event, older adults, crafts, technology, services, wellbeing, learning
Christchurch City Council Newsline: 6th October 2026 Try a new hobby, discover digital resources, meet like-minded people

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