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Healthcare professionals needed for survey on AI in healthcare
Posted: Wednesday, October 28, 2026 in:
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Do you trust AI to support clinical decisions? The University of Canterbury is looking for NZ and AU healthcare professionals to participate in a short anonymous survey - open until Saturday 14th November 2026
Spring-time gardeners reminded of bacteria threat from potting mix and compost
Posted: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 in:
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gardening
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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
Come along to the Linwood Village Election Day Market
Posted: Wednesday, October 28, 2026 in:
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Bring your family and friends back to the Linwood Village Market. Come and do your Saturday morning shopping in this friendly atmosphere. All sorts of bargains and treasures will be available and you can walk 50 metres to vote
Come along to the Active Canterbury Spring Hui
Posted: Wednesday, October 28, 2026 in:
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nutrition
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Connect with other advocates and providers of adult exercise at this upcoming hui. The aim is to understand the existing pathways to support exercise opportunities in our Canterbury community. Date: Friday 6th November 2026.Time: Noon to 3pm
Think deeply with the Canterbury WEA
Posted: Wednesday, October 28, 2026 in:
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history
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information
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Learn how to think critically or explore Australia's history and culture at these November 2026 events. All sessions are held at CWEA (59 Gloucester Street, Central City). Find out about other courses or sessions coming up at the Canterbury WEA
Workshop on Chronic Pain and The Brain
Posted: Wednesday, October 28, 2026 in:
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brain
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Dive into how your brain handles chronic pain and learn cool ways to cope better at this in-person workshop with pain coach Jean Jordan
Parenting workshop: Is my neurodivergent kid just lazy?
Posted: Wednesday, October 28, 2026 in:
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families
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diversity
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children
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Come join expert trainer and Mum Jacqui Johnson, alongside Pippa (a teen with ADHD), to get a better understanding of how neurodivergence affects your teens ability to ‘get the thing done’ and how to get them past the brain freeze
November opportunities at the Women's Centre
Posted: Wednesday, October 28, 2026 in:
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skills
The Women's Centre are offering a variety of courses for women during November 2026Term 4. All courses are located at the Women's Centre (48 Fitzgerald Avenue, Central City)
What’s the story with compliance?
Posted: Wednesday, October 28, 2026 in:
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environment
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legislation
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resources
Environment Canterbury media release: 28th October 2026 We often get asked how we do compliance and why it’s important. This page explains how we monitor compliance with resource consents and handle cases of non-compliance
Beyond the pump: The long-term impact of the fuel crisis on waste and resource recovery sectors
Posted: Wednesday, October 28, 2026 in:
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The effects of this crisis are likely far from over. The “long tail” will continue to have consequences over the coming months, possibly even years from now while the sector and the world recovers
Have your say for a healthy greater Christchurch: Make a submission
Posted: Wednesday, October 28, 2026 in:
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community engagement
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policy
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consultation
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Waka Toa Ora provides a way to share submission opportunities across our networks
What's driving Waitaha Canterbury's air pollution?
Posted: Wednesday, October 28, 2026 in:
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health
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housing
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transport
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Report
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Environment Canterbury media release: 27th October 2026 Improving air quality starts with knowing where pollution comes from, and which actions will make the biggest difference
Meet the Authors: Money, Time and Living Well
Posted: Wednesday, October 28, 2026 in:
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financial pressures
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wellbeing
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reading
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Join four internationally recognised financial independence authors for an evening of honest conversation about money, time and building a life you love
Entertain: Memorable and manageable festive food with Richard Till
Posted: Wednesday, October 28, 2026 in:
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summer
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workshop
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Christmas is not far away, and prepping for having friends over may already be on your mind
Strong stopbanks means safer communities
Posted: Wednesday, October 28, 2026 in:
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prevention
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flooding
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waterways
Environment Canterbury media release: 27th October 2026 When rivers rise, a strong stopbank can stand between the community and the water. To do their job, they need to be designed, built and maintained with technical expertise and maintained by our team
Summer Backyard Building sessions with The Green Lab
Posted: Wednesday, October 28, 2026 in:
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biodiversity
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Community Groups
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gardens
These hugely popular summer building workshops are back! Learn how to build sturdy stuff to support backyard biodiversity. Materials and tuition provided and open to all ages. On this summer's menu are insect hotels, wildlife ponds, and planter boxes
Upcoming Better Sleep and Relaxation Workshop
Posted: Wednesday, October 28, 2026 in:
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Sleep
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relaxation
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mental wellbeing
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wellbeing
Do you wish to enhance your life’s quality with better sleep and relaxation? Then this workshop is for you! Relaxation is one of the most powerful, yet simple ways to support our self-healing, to soothe mind and body, to refresh, renew, revitalise, and re
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