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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
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
The two minute challenge that could save your sight
Posted: Tuesday, March 4, 2025 in: Resources and Information With tags: awareness
Glaucoma New Zealand (GNZ) are asking Kiwis to invest two minutes of their time this March - Glaucoma Awareness Month - to understand a little more about glaucoma by taking their FREE easy, two-minute challenge
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
New website to support access to state care records
Posted: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 in: Resources and Information With tags: information, care
Crown Response to the Abuse in Care Inquiry media release: 3rd February 2025 A website called Kōnae is now live for people who wish to know how and where to access records from their time spent in care announces Crown Response Office Chief Executive Rajes
Setting goals and looking after your mental wellbeing
Posted: Wednesday, January 29, 2025 in: Resources and Information With tags: wellbeing, health, Relationships
Would you like to set some goals for this year, but feel overwhelmed simply thinking about the idea? That’s okay. While setting goals can be fun and exciting, it’s also completely optional
Free Kiwi mindfulness story for kids!
Posted: Wednesday, January 15, 2025 in: Resources and Information With tags: Sleep, children
Let Kiwi and Ruru help sooth kids to sleep. Local Ōtautahi children’s book author Kris Herbert has written and voiced an audio mindfulness story to help kids settle into bedtime. Kiwi is a little bit anxious and is worried about every noise in the forest
Immigration advice available from Citizens Advice Bureau
Posted: Wednesday, January 15, 2025 in: Resources and Information With tags: migrants, advice, support, Advocacy, services, law
Citizens Advice Bureau Christchurch offers two distinct FREE clinics to assist with immigration concerns. Immigration Advisor Clinic Advice provided on general immigration inquiries, visa variations and visas for family members. Date: Every Wednesday
Tobacco and Vape Complaint Toolkit now available
Posted: Wednesday, January 8, 2025 in: Resources and Information With tags: smokefree, vaping, resources, Communication
This toolkit has been developed by Health NZ to help raise community awareness about how and where to make a complaint about a tobacco or vape retailer or ask a question about the Smokefree law
Consumer NZ launches guide to buying second-hand appliances
Posted: Wednesday, January 8, 2025 in: Resources and Information With tags: sustainability, advice, economics
Consumer NZ media release: 8th January 2025 As more New Zealanders turn to secondhand markets to tackle rising living costs and contribute to environmental sustainability, Consumer's guide provides essential tips to navigate the secondhand market with con
Refugees and mental wellbeing: A call for community approaches in Aotearoa
Posted: Wednesday, December 11, 2024 in: Resources and Information With tags: refugee, migrant, wellbeing, research
This research paper was co-produced by a mental health special interest group as part of the Migrant and Refugee Health Research Centre at Auckland University of Technology
Ethnic Evidence: Increasing the visibility and value of New Zealand's diversity
Posted: Wednesday, December 11, 2024 in: Resources and Information With tags: Report, CALD, Community, diversity
This report from the Ministry of Ethnic Communities brings together in one place evidence on how Ethnic Communities are doing in New Zealand

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