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Resources and Information

Research, reference documents and other documents of use to Waka Toa Ora signatories and others.

• Interactive map bears fruit without costing the earth

  Posted: Wednesday, January 29, 2020 in: Resources and Information With tags: technology, services, Food, urban
  Christchurch City Council Newsline: 29th January 2020 A new online food map reveals where people can find free fruit and nuts growing in public spaces in Christchurch

• Selwyn recognised as welcoming community

  Posted: Wednesday, January 29, 2020 in: Resources and Information With tags: migrants, Community, development, Awards, support
  Selwyn District Council media release: 28th January 2020 Selwyn has become one of the first places in the country to be recognised as a welcoming community for its efforts to support newcomers to the region

• National remembrance service to mark first anniversary of mosque attacks

  Posted: Wednesday, January 29, 2020 in: Resources and Information With tags: Community, event
  Christchurch City Council media release: 28th January 2020 A national remembrance service will be held on the afternoon of Sunday 15th March 2020 to honour those killed in the Christchurch mosque attacks and to build on the spirit of unity that came out o

• Civic service to mark quake anniversary

  Posted: Wednesday, January 29, 2020 in: Resources and Information With tags: earthquake, Community, event
  Christchurch City Council Newsline: 27th February 2020 The ninth anniversary of the 22nd February 2011 earthquake will be marked with a public civic service at the Oi Manawa Canterbury Earthquake National Memorial. The service will begin at 12

• Speak Up-Korerotia Podcast on climate anxiety

  Posted: Wednesday, January 29, 2020 in: Resources and Information With tags: Climate Change, information
  We open the news and are confronted by climate disaster. If this news make you feel anxious, scared, horrified or helpless, you are probably experiencing 'climate anxiety' - and you are not alone

• New Canterbury digital heritage archive an open book

  Posted: Wednesday, January 15, 2020 in: Resources and Information With tags: heritage, technology, information
  Christchurch City Council Newsline: 14th January 2020 A new digital repository captures the heritage of Canterbury, with rare images and previously unpublished community and personal records now publicly accessible

• Plunket lactation consultants are just a video-call away

  Posted: Wednesday, January 15, 2020 in: Resources and Information With tags: breastfeeding, support, services, children
  Breastfeeding isn’t always easy. If you’re a mum who’s having difficulty breastfeeding – you’re not alone! Lots of whānau find breastfeeding tricky and sore at the start

• The Town Hall story: a Christchurch dream renewed

  Posted: Wednesday, December 11, 2019 in: Resources and Information With tags: built environment, repair, earthquake, arts
  University of Canterbury media release: 9th December 2019 A new book published by Canterbury University Press captures an intimate story of the Town Hall - through the tortuous beginnings of the original project to the battle to save the complex after the

• Fish and shellfish report reveals most are safe to eat

  Posted: Thursday, December 05, 2019 in: Resources and Information With tags: water, recreation, safety, research, Report
  Environment Canterbury media release: 5th December 2019 A report released earlier in the year confirms that most fish and shellfish found in waters around Ōtautahi/Christchurch are safe to eat

• Where from Here: Empowering resource for older people

  Posted: Wednesday, December 04, 2019 in: Resources and Information With tags: elderly, resources, services, information, older people
  The new edition of Eldernet's Upper South Island "Where from Here" handbook is out now. This book covers South Canterbury, Canterbury, Nelson/Marlborough and the West Coast DHB regions

• Growing numbers say Selwyn a great place to live

  Posted: Thursday, November 21, 2019 in: Resources and Information With tags: research, survey, services
  Selwyn District Council media release: 20th November 2019 More people than ever are enjoying being part of the district’s community

• People walking, biking, scooting more in Christchurch

  Posted: Wednesday, November 13, 2019 in: Resources and Information With tags: transport, survey, cycling
  Christchurch City Council Newsline: 12th November 2019 The results of the Life in Christchurch Transport survey suggest that people are using their cars less and walking, biking or scooting more

• Legal opinion on climate change for businesses

  Posted: Wednesday, November 13, 2019 in: Resources and Information With tags: Climate Change, business, law, advice
  Climate change is a key priority, particularly for business. The Sustainable Finance Forum - part of The Aotearoa Circle initiative - engaged Circle member, Chapman Tripp, to provide a legal advisory opinion

• Council seeks feedback from residents through annual surveys

  Posted: Wednesday, November 13, 2019 in: Resources and Information With tags: survey, consultation, services
  Christchurch City Council Newsline: 11th November 2019 Christchurch City Council is encouraging residents to give their opinion on Council services and facilities through its annual Residents' Survey programme

• NZ climate change research boost

  Posted: Wednesday, November 06, 2019 in: Resources and Information With tags: Climate Change, research, funding
  Beehive media release: 5th November 2019 Should we plan for drought or deluge and how is CO2 released from the ocean’s floor? Several climate change projects were given a boost in the latest Marsden Fund investment of $83

• Kiwis report feeling less healthy

  Posted: Wednesday, November 06, 2019 in: Resources and Information With tags: wellbeing, survey, mental wellbeing, health
  Statistics New Zealand media release: 5th November 2019 The proportion of New Zealanders rating their general health as ‘excellent’ has fallen over the last eight years, especially among adults aged under 45, Stats NZ said today

• Botanic Gardens to host homegrown garden festival

  Posted: Wednesday, November 06, 2019 in: Resources and Information With tags: gardens, gardening, event
  Christchurch City Council Newsline: 5th November 2019 Christchurch’s Botanic Gardens will play host to an innovative, homegrown garden festival for three days in March

• Digital museum gives glimpses into our history

  Posted: Thursday, October 31, 2019 in: Resources and Information With tags: heritage, technology
  Selwyn District Council media release: 30th October 2019 Lincoln has been turned into a giant museum where anyone with a smartphone can glimpse the history of the world around them

• Expressions of interest open for hosting the Green Connection Pod

  Posted: Thursday, October 24, 2019 in: Resources and Information With tags: Community Groups
  The Green lab is seeking expressions of interest for groups to host the Green Connection Pod - currently installed on the ground floor of Tūranga

• Dangerous Decibels: Learn about preventing hearing loss

  Posted: Wednesday, September 25, 2019 in: Resources and Information With tags: hearing, prevention, Training, young people, children
  Dangerous Decibels is a training course available to colleges, schools and kindergartens on the dangers of excess noise, the irrevocable damage to hearing it can cause, and on how to protect yourself and your hearing health

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