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Achievable blueprint for addressing climate change released
Posted: Thursday, June 10, 2021 in: Resources and Information With tags: Climate Change, environment, sustainability, Report
Beehive media release: 9th June 2021 The Climate Change Commission’s blueprint for addressing climate change has confirmed the Government has made good progress to reduce emissions, but a step up is now required
Hidden places: Power and pumps in Christchurch
Posted: Wednesday, June 9, 2021 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: heritage, built environment
Christchurch City Council Newsline: 9th June 2021 The mystery of the curious little brick buildings that dot the city dates to colonial Christchurch. There were serious drainage problems with the city developed on a flat, low-lying, waterlogged site
New smart bins coming to a park near you
Posted: Wednesday, June 2, 2021 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: waste, management, parks, recreation
Christchurch City Council Newsline: 1st June 2021 ‘Smart’ bins are being installed in community parks around Christchurch as the city council moves to reduce maintenance costs in the city’s public spaces
Child wellbeing reports highlight need for ongoing action
Posted: Thursday, May 13, 2021 in: Resources and Information With tags: research, children, young people, Report, wellbeing, mental wellbeing, poverty, families
Beehive media release: 13th May 2021 The Government has released the first Annual Report for the Child and Youth Wellbeing Strategy and the second Child Poverty Related Indicators (CPRI) Report, both of which highlight improvements in the lives of childre
Govt motoring towards zero-carbon buses and protecting drivers’ conditions
Posted: Thursday, May 6, 2021 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: consultation, public, transport, employment, Climate Change, policy, planning
Beehive media release: 5th May 2021 Transport Minister Michael Wood is seeking feedback on options for the next phase of the Public Transport Operating Model (PTOM) review to better protect bus drivers’ pay conditions, and also achieving the Government’s
Productivity Commission inquiry into immigration settings
Posted: Wednesday, May 5, 2021 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: economy, migrants, employment
Beehive media release: 3rd May 2021 The Productivity Commission will hold an inquiry into immigration settings to ensure New Zealand’s long term prosperity and wellbeing, Grant Robertson and Kris Faafoi say
Children’s emotional and behaviour problems linked to mobile screen time
Posted: Wednesday, May 5, 2021 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: technology, children, development, research
Safer Technology Aotearoa New Zealand (STANZ) media release: 3rd May 2021 A new Australian study has confirmed that young children who spend large amounts of time on mobile screens are more likely to have problems sleeping and managing their emotions and
Join the Waimakariri Biodiversity Trust
Posted: Wednesday, April 28, 2021 in: Vacancies With tags: biodiversity, community engagement, vacancies, Community Groups
The Waimakariri Water Zone Committee Biodiversity Working Group is looking for trustees for an independent community-based biodiversity trust that will work together to improve the local environment
Lockdown impact on wellbeing lingers one year on
Posted: Wednesday, March 24, 2021 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: mental wellbeing, lockdown
University of Canterbury media release: 23rd March 2021 Last year’s COVID-19 lockdown could affect New Zealanders’ mental health for years to come and current demand for talking-based therapies is already overwhelming services, a University of Canterbury
Managing the long-term impact of cruise ships in Akaroa continues
Posted: Wednesday, March 17, 2021 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: tourism, environment, Report, collaboration
Environment Canterbury media release: 16th March 2021 Akaroa has experienced a significant increase in cruise ship arrivals over the last ten years, which has raised concerns for many in the community about the influx of tourists and the potential disturb
Help track Christchurch’s changing coastline
Posted: Wednesday, February 3, 2021 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: conservation, environment
Christchurch City Council Newsline: 1st February 2021 Christchurch residents can become beach scientists with a simple snap
Council offers students hands-on learning opportunities
Posted: Wednesday, January 20, 2021 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: environment, education, waste, recycling, children, youth
Christchurch City Council Newsline: 18th January 2021 Christchurch school students will get hands-on lessons this year on how to minimise their waste thanks to a free Learning Through Action programme run by Christchurch City Council
What if Santa forgot Christmas?
Posted: Wednesday, December 16, 2020 in: Resources and Information With tags: campaign, dementia, families
Dementia New Zealand media release: 15th December 2020 Nearly two thirds of adult New Zealanders have some personal experience with dementia, so chances are, it could even happen to Santa! With millions of children to remember, reindeer to command, and an
Reports on what Canterbury men need from support services
Posted: Wednesday, December 9, 2020 in: Resources and Information With tags: research, men, services, mens health, Report, survey
The Canterbury Men's Centre (CMC) went through significant growth again in the past year and with this came some reflection about the work we do and how to do it better
Survey uncovers emotional and mental health issues faced by Kiwis with diabetes
Posted: Wednesday, November 4, 2020 in: Resources and Information With tags: diabetes, awareness, survey, mental wellbeing, medical
Diabetes New Zealand media release: 1st November 2020 As New Zealand begins Diabetes Action Month, Kiwis are being asked to Love Don’t Judge as Diabetes NZ sheds light on the emotional burden of a chronic condition that affects quarter of a million of us
One-stop jobs and training shop goes live
Posted: Wednesday, August 12, 2020 in: Resources and Information With tags: employment, Training, education, services, information, support
The Government has launched a new online, phone and onsite service to help New Zealanders connect to a range of employment support and products for workers and businesses affected by COVID-19, announced Minister of Education Chris Hipkins and Minister for
Multi-Use Arena preparations continue at pace
Posted: Wednesday, July 22, 2020 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: recreation, built environment, recovery
Christchurch City Council Newsline: 21st July 2020 Christchurch City Council is pulling out all stops on preparation work for the Canterbury Multi-Use Arena, as the $473 million anchor project continues to gather momentum
New fund to support red zone community projects
Posted: Wednesday, July 8, 2020 in: Resources and Information With tags: funding, Community development, recovery
Christchurch City Council Newsline: 8th July 2020 The Christchurch City Council has opened a $282,000 fund that enables people to activate community projects and events in the city’s former residential red zones
Neighbours Online Aotearoa's Great Skill Share: Rewatch online
Posted: Wednesday, July 8, 2020 in: Resources and Information With tags: learning, seminar, development
Kia ora tātou! Thanks to the wonderful presenters who generously shared their vast range of skills and kept us entertained, informed and even physically active over Neighbours Day Aotearoa's Great Skill Share during the month of June
Dual place names for Banks Peninsula features
Posted: Wednesday, July 8, 2020 in: Resources and Information With tags: maori, environment, heritage
Beehive media release: 7th July 2020 The history of Rāpaki is being restored through the inclusion of te reo in thirteen official place names on Te Pātaka-o-Rākaihautū/ Banks Peninsula and around Lyttelton Harbour/ Whakaraupō, the Minister for Land Inform

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