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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
Upcoming learning opportunities from Canterbury WEA
Posted: Wednesday, October 21, 2026 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: sustainability, seminar, arts, Courses, transport
Learn printmaking or how to make the most of your EV 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
Corsair Bay gets fresh new look ahead of summer
Posted: Wednesday, October 21, 2026 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: parks, families, children, recreation
Christchurch City Council Newsline: 21st October 2026 Lyttelton Harbour's Corsair Bay is summer-ready, with major stormwater upgrades and a brand-new playground completed ahead of the busy holiday season
Intersectional Journeys: Chinese queer international students navigating migration, sexuality, and belonging
Posted: Wednesday, October 21, 2026 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: wellbeing, asian health, sexuality, research, webinar, education
This webinar from Community Research presents findings from award-winning research by Dr Taylor Cui
Interview readiness workshop for the neurodiverse mind
Posted: Wednesday, October 21, 2026 in: Training With tags: support, seminar, diversity, employment
This FREE community event from Arise Coaching is for anyone who is struggling with interviews because of their neurodiverse beautiful mind
Workshop on Supporting Rainbow Wellness
Posted: Wednesday, October 21, 2026 in: Training With tags: wellbeing, health, webinar, seminar, Rainbow
This workshop from the Mental Health Education and Resource Centre (MHERC) will provide an introduction to the influences which shape LGBTTQIA+ people’s wellbeing and practical strategies in how to support them
Beginners Guide to Wormfarms and Composting
Posted: Wednesday, October 21, 2026 in: Training With tags: seminar, gardens, workshop, waste
Curious about what to do with your food waste but not sure where to start? This friendly, no-fuss session guides you through everything you need to know to build a thriving worm farm or compost system at home
Join an online dicussion group on tools for managing anxiety
Posted: Wednesday, October 21, 2026 in: Training With tags: wellbeing, support, anxiety, webinar
Connect with others dealing with anxiety for an interactive online seminar series guided by experienced mental health professional Dr Chris Taua
Seminar: Working together for vulnerable kids
Posted: Wednesday, October 21, 2026 in: Training With tags: children, seminar, safety
This FREE seminar is run by Child Matters in partnership with and funded by Oranga Tamariki – Ministry for Children. The seminar provides a great foundation in how we can work together to keep children and young people safe
EU-backed environmental project takes root in Christchurch
Posted: Wednesday, October 21, 2026 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: sustainability, environment, land
Christchurch City Council Newsline: 21st October 2026 Three hectares of harakeke (flax) have been planted in the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor to test how harvestable native species can deliver long-term environmental and economic benefits on former residen
The Yarns Men turns 3: Chat with Matthew Steans
Posted: Wednesday, October 21, 2026 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: wellbeing, Community Groups, seminar, mens health
You are invited to the next Yarns Men session with founder Matthew Sterans - to mark their third birthday. Matthew will share the wins and learnings from the last three years, our plans for the next five, and why it’s good to yarn
Make a submission: Have your say for a healthy greater Christchurch
Posted: Wednesday, October 21, 2026 in: Waka Toa Ora Notices With tags: submissions, community engagement, planning, policy, legislation, consultation
Waka Toa Ora provides a way to share submission opportunities across our networks
Seminar: Sustainable and Sovereign AI for Aotearoa
Posted: Wednesday, October 21, 2026 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: technology, sustainability, environment, seminar, energy
AI is here. Our real choice is whether we shape how it is powered and delivered here — or let someone else, somewhere else, make those decisions for us. Date: Thursday 5th November 2026.Time: 5 to 7.30pm
Spring plant sale fundraiser for the Linwood Community Gardens
Posted: Wednesday, October 21, 2026 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: funding, fundraising, gardening, Community Groups, gardens
Vote for your favourite plant this election day by purchasing it at the Linwood Community Gardens annual spring plant sale! Lots of vege and a few other random seedlings for sale. Date: Saturday 7th November 2026.Time: 10am to noon
Come along to an Ōtautahi Preloved Clothing Market
Posted: Wednesday, October 21, 2026 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: market, sustainability, community event
The Ōtautahi Preloved Clothing Market is a place for you to refresh your wardrobe by browsing and buying someone else's
Council trials number plate monitoring this freedom camping season
Posted: Wednesday, October 21, 2026 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: camping, transport, information
Christchurch City Council Newsline: 20th October 2026 Automatic number plate monitoring will occur this summer as part of a trial to assess compliance rates of freedom campers. The 6-month trial will start on the 22nd October 2026
Webinar: Solving the Cost of Living and Climate Crisis Together
Posted: Wednesday, October 21, 2026 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: sustainability, climate action, webinar, financial pressures
Join this Christchurch Envirohub webinar with editor of the book "Kiwis in Climate" Tessa Vincent - who will be tuning in from the United Kingdom

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