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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
How to start a conversation about mental health
Posted: Wednesday, July 2, 2025 in: Resources and Information With tags: Communication, mental health, mental wellbeing, support
When you want to have a conversation about mental health, it can feel hard to know where to start. Remember that no special skills are required to talk about mental health - you just need to be empathetic and willing to listen
Spaces available to hire at The Loft
Posted: Wednesday, June 25, 2025 in: Resources and Information With tags: Meeting Room, resources
The Loft Christchurch offers a relaxed and inviting atmosphere where they can accommodate you with a room to suit your needs. Their meeting rooms provide ease of access with ample car-parking and facilities found at Eastgate Shopping Centre
How to cope with the winter blues
Posted: Thursday, May 29, 2025 in: Resources and Information With tags: wellbeing, winter, resilience, mental health
As the days get darker and colder, some of us may feel our mood or energy levels decrease. You might be missing the beautiful weather and activity of summer
New suicide-related resources for workplaces
Posted: Wednesday, May 14, 2025 in: Resources and Information With tags: workplace, business, suicide, prevention, intervention, resources
The Mental Health Foundation recently blessed their two new suicide prevention and postvention resources - specifically designed to support workplaces in Aotearoa New Zealand
2023 Census data on the Rainbow/LGBTIQ+ Population
Posted: Wednesday, May 14, 2025 in: Resources and Information With tags: data, Rainbow, diversity, sexuality
Stats NZ media release: 13th May 2025 Rainbow /LGBTIQ+ population: 2023 Census provides data on LGBTIQ+ communities with the release of 24 new Aotearoa Data Explorer tables
A guide to starting physical movement
Posted: Wednesday, May 7, 2025 in: Resources and Information With tags: wellbeing, physical activity, mental health, mental wellbeing, exercise
Physical movement is a major tool for uplifting our mental wellbeing. It releases endorphins which lift our mood and give us a greater sense of confidence and achievement
This is not yours to carry: Children's book from She is not your rehab
Posted: Wednesday, April 30, 2025 in: Resources and Information With tags: children, violence, abuse, families
"This Is Not Yours to Carry" is a children’s book created for a new generation of cycle breakers. The book is written by Sarah Brown with Matt Brown and illustrated by their eldest daughter, Oceana Olsen
ID card for people with brain injury launched
Posted: Wednesday, April 2, 2025 in: Resources and Information With tags: brain, health, identity
Brain Injury New Zealand media release: 31st March 2025 Brain Injury New Zealand is excited to launch a national ID Card for people with brain injury, which will serve as an important tool in supporting people with brain injury in their daily lives
New cases of dementia picked up by researchers
Posted: Wednesday, April 2, 2025 in: Resources and Information With tags: research, dementia, migrants, older people, health
University of Auckland media release: 31st March 2025 Up to half of people with dementia in some New Zealand communities are receiving no help for the condition, early research results show
March 2025 is a time for contemplation and observance
Posted: Tuesday, March 25, 2025 in: Resources and Information With tags: culture, awareness, cultural diversity
Did you dress in green on 17th March for St. Patrick's Day? Have you been swept up in the lively spirit and vivid colours of Holi? March 2025 is truly a month brimming with celebrations and spiritual significance
Connect with nature to uplift your wellbeing
Posted: Tuesday, March 25, 2025 in: Resources and Information With tags: wellbeing, environment, physical activity, mental wellbeing
There’s plenty of research that shows spending time in nature has a positive effect on both your physical and mental wellbeing. Being able to see, touch or experience nature can help to lower stress, ease muscle tension and lift our mood
Report reveals high prevalence of Traumatic Brain Injury in women affected by family violence
Posted: Friday, March 14, 2025 in: Resources and Information With tags: violence, abuse, research, brain, health, Report
Women's Refuge media release: 13th March 2025 Women’s Refuge has released a new report never undertaken in Aotearoa before looking at the prevalence of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in victims of family violence
How to manage difficult feelings around significant world events
Posted: Monday, March 10, 2025 in: Resources and Information With tags: mental wellbeing, anxiety, wellbeing, technology
If you’ve been experiencing difficult thoughts and feelings about news events recently, you’re not alone in that. Hearing about these negative news events could lead to feelings of powerlessness, sadness, anger, fear or instability
Learn six ways to look after your brain to prevent dementia
Posted: Tuesday, March 4, 2025 in: Resources and Information With tags: awareness, brain, health, nutrition, physical activity, Sleep, dementia
March is Brain Health Awareness Month. Approximately 40 percent of dementia worldwide can be prevented, or delayed, by attending to a range of lifestyle and protective factors
Save money: Do better meal planning
Posted: Tuesday, March 4, 2025 in: Resources and Information With tags: waste, Food, campaign
The majority of Kiwis meal plan in some way, shape, or form. However some households still throw away the equivalent of three shopping trolleys of food every year
Resources designed to support informed conversations about Te Tiriti
Posted: Wednesday, February 12, 2025 in: Resources and Information With tags: resources, treaty of waitangi, maori
One thing that has become apparent through the Treaty Principles Bill process is that many of us don't have a good knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
Growing Smarter: Shaping Waikirikiri Selwyn's Economic Future
Posted: Wednesday, February 12, 2025 in: Resources and Information With tags: planning, sustainability, economics
Selwyn District Council media release: 11th February 2025 How does a rapidly growing district harness its momentum and potential to shape a vibrant economic future? What does it take to transform a thriving agricultural district into an exemplar of innova
Homebuyers encouraged to use Natural Hazards Commission’s new Buying A Home Checklist
Posted: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 in: Resources and Information With tags: housing, disasters, flooding, resources
Natural Hazards Commission media release: 5th February 2025 With home buying season on our doorsteps, Natural Hazards Commission Toka Tū Ake (NHC) wants homebuyers to go into a purchase with their eyes open about natural hazards, so they can make an infor
How’s life in Christchurch?
Posted: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 in: Resources and Information With tags: survey, wellbeing
Christchurch City Council Newsline: 5th February 2025 The latest Quality of Life survey shows that 80 percent of residents are enjoying life in Christchurch

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