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Feedback sought on Government's proposed council amalgamation
Posted: Thursday, June 4, 2026 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: submission, consultation, community engagement, Governance
Waimakariri District Council media release: 3rd June 2026 Council is asking residents to share their views on possible local government amalgamation as part of the Government’s proposed ‘Head Start Pathway’
Christchurch Sustainable Funding workshops from Exult
Posted: Wednesday, June 3, 2026 in: Training With tags: funding, Community Groups, workshop
Are you sick of scrambling from one funding round to the next? Would you like your organisation to have a reliable income, but are unsure where to start? Exult's Sustainable Funding workshop is designed help organisations develop a sustainable funding pla
Celebrate the magic of fireworks in winter
Posted: Wednesday, June 3, 2026 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: community event, winter
Christchurch City Council Newsline: 3rd June 2026 Watch the sky light up in a galaxy of pyrotechnics at this year’s Winter Fireworks Spectacular
Deadline fast approaching for self-contained vehicles requirements
Posted: Wednesday, June 3, 2026 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: camping, legislation
Christchurch City Council Newsline: 3rd June 2026 Freedom campers with self-contained vehicles are reminded that the deadline is fast approaching for changes to self-containment requirements
Celebrate Coeliac Awareness Week in Central City
Posted: Wednesday, June 3, 2026 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: community event, workshop, awareness, market
A series of events are being run in Christchurch to mark Coeliac Awareness Week (15th to 21st June 2026). Events from Riverside Kitchen Riverside Kitchen is running a series of workshops on Saturday 20th June 2026 - upstairs at Riverside Market
Expand your skills with WEA cooking classes in June
Posted: Wednesday, June 3, 2026 in: Training With tags: Food, physical activity, workshop
Come along to a upcoming cooking class at Canterbury WEA. They have a variety of workshops and talks available on a variety of topics. All classes are held at Canterbury WEA (59 Gloucester Street, Central City)
Couples Therapy now available from Home and Family Charitable Trust
Posted: Wednesday, June 3, 2026 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: families, counselling, services, Relationships
Home & Family Christchurch have have recently launched a professional couples therapy service. Experienced, confidential counseling is available for $139 per session to help you improve communication, rebuild trust, and move forward together
Become a nurse at University of Otago Christchurch
Posted: Wednesday, June 3, 2026 in: Training With tags: Nursing, qualification, information
The University of Otago's graduate entry Master of Nursing Science (MNSc) offers you a higher level degree through a comprehensive two-year Christchurch based programme of study while meeting the requirements for nursing registration
Braided Rivers Conference 2026 at Lincoln University
Posted: Wednesday, June 3, 2026 in: Conferences With tags: conferences, environment, water
This annual Braided Rivers conference is an opportunity for professional and volunteer river managers, ecologists, ornithologists, researchers, students and interested members of the public to share the latest practical information and research with the
Mānawatia a Matariki mā Puaka: Welcoming the Māori New Year
Posted: Thursday, May 28, 2026 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: community event, Matariki, library, festival, winter
Christchurch City Council Newsline: 28th May 2026 Community planting days, whānau days and after school activities make up some of the amazing events celebrating Matariki at Christchurch City Council libraries this June
Help us reduce air pollution in Waitaha Canterbury
Posted: Thursday, May 28, 2026 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: winter, heating, pollution
Environment Canterbury media release: 27th May 2026 As we head into winter, more people are lighting their wood burners to keep warm
Good Practices for Political Engagement and Influencing
Posted: Thursday, May 28, 2026 in: Resources and Information With tags: policy, planning, politics, resources, economics
This resource from the Land Portal Foundation is based on a review of literature and practical resources on policy influencing and engagement and includes diverse examples of engagement approaches used across the world to influence different policy outcom
Want to know more about diabetes? Come along to one-day Diabetes Symposium
Posted: Thursday, May 28, 2026 in: Conferences With tags: research, health, symposium, diabetes
The Canterbury Diabetes Consumer Group is hosting a one-day Diabetes Symposium with esteemed speakers. This event is suitable for both medical professionals and consumers with all forms of diabetes. Date: Saturday 27th June 2026.Time: 9am to 4.30pm
Kiwis urged to learn difference between Pampas and native Toetoe
Posted: Thursday, May 28, 2026 in: Resources and Information With tags: biodiversity, restoration, environment, information
Across New Zealand’s coastlines, wetlands and restoration areas, one invasive plant continues to quietly spread - smothering native ecosystems, increasing fire risk, and outcompeting indigenous species
Information sessions for Lincoln Road works
Posted: Wednesday, May 27, 2026 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: meeting, roadworks, road safety
Christchurch City Council Newsline: 26th May 2026 Information sessions are being held for residents and business operators ahead of major works starting on Lincoln Road
New Report on Rural and Community Hospitals
Posted: Wednesday, May 27, 2026 in: Resources and Information With tags: health, services, Report, research
New Zealand Resident Doctors Association media release: 26 May 2026 A new report from the health unions APEX and NZRDA on the state of New Zealand’s rural and community hospital system has found many are operating well below capacity, even as demand for e
Speaker Series at Tūranga: Foraging with Peter Langlands
Posted: Wednesday, May 27, 2026 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: environment, maori, diversity, seminar
Supporting our Matariki theme of food sovereignty and food security, Peter Langlands joins this FREE talk series for a conversation on foraging in Mother Nature’s pantry. Date: Thursday 11th June 2026.Time: 6 to 7pm
Upcoming opportunities from the Canterbury Horticultural Society
Posted: Wednesday, May 27, 2026 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: crafts, creativity, gardens, workshop
Build a terrarium, or learn about botanical printmaking or embroidery and natural dyes at these events in June and July 2026! Contact the Canterbury Horticultural Society (CHS) for more information on these and other upcoming opportunities [03 366 6937 or
Big swim to save lives
Posted: Wednesday, May 27, 2026 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: fundraising, support, services, water safety
Christchurch City Council Newsline: 25th May 2026 Lewis Elliott is all about keeping Kiwis safe in the water
Certificate of Achievement in Introducing Health Promotion online
Posted: Wednesday, May 20, 2026 in: Training With tags: Courses, health promotion, qualification
Apply now to gain your Certificate of Achievement in Introducing Health Promotion

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