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Resources and Information

Research, reference documents and other documents of use to Healthy Christchurch signatories and others.

• NZ scientist seeks volunteers to count Antarctic seals

  Posted: Thursday, February 28, 2019 in: Resources and Information With tags: research, environment, volunteers
  University of Canterbury media release: 28th February 2019 A University of Canterbury-led study of the crabeater seal population in Antarctica aims to understand potential environmental and social impacts on one of the southern-most mammals in the world,

• New insulation and downlight subsidies available to homeowners

  Posted: Wednesday, February 20, 2019 in: Resources and Information With tags: services, housing, heating, insulation
  Have you checked on the health of your home lately? It’s the perfect time now to make sure you have enough insulation in your ceiling and underfloor - as this contributes greatly to the health of your home, and the health of you and your family

• Canterbury Health in All Policies 2018 Annual Report

  Posted: Wednesday, February 20, 2019 in: Resources and Information With tags: health in all policies, Report
  Health in All Policies is all about collaborating across sectors to improve the wellbeing, equity and sustainability of our community.  Together we have worked on some great projects in 2018

• Raise funds for your organisations through family portraits

  Posted: Wednesday, February 20, 2019 in: Resources and Information With tags: fundraising, Community Groups
  Jack n Jill Portraits Canterbury wish to offer Christchurch community groups the opportunity to raise at least $1,000 for their organisation this year -  by providing $10 family portraits

• No and Low Interest loans for goods or services available from Aviva

  Posted: Wednesday, February 20, 2019 in: Resources and Information With tags: finances, funding, services
  Everyone deserves to feel in control of their financial wellbeing. Aviva can support your journey towards a financially secure future with their microfinance programmes for goods and services (not cash) - offered in partnership with Good Shepherd NZ

• Building Financial Capability service at Christchurch Methodist Mission

  Posted: Wednesday, February 13, 2019 in: Resources and Information With tags: services, support, finances, Community Groups
  The Christchurch Methodist Mission is accepting referrals for their FREE Dollars and Sense Building Financial Capability service - currently with no waiting time! Referrals are accepted from all sources and you can refer yourself

• New research on physical activity environment and obesity risk

  Posted: Wednesday, February 13, 2019 in: Resources and Information With tags: physical activity, environment, recreation, research
  University of Canterbury media release: 12th February 2019 A new study from University of Canterbury (UC) shows a link between recreational physical activity spaces in a neighbourhood and obesity risk in adults

• Better regional assistance for earthquake-prone heritage buildings

  Posted: Wednesday, February 13, 2019 in: Resources and Information With tags: housing, heritage, earthquake
  Beehive media release: 11th February 2019 Owners of heritage buildings in regional areas are set to benefit from changes to Heritage EQUIP - the national earthquake upgrade incentive programme - Associate Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Grant Rob

• Information on breastfeeding during hot weather

  Posted: Thursday, February 07, 2019 in: Resources and Information With tags: women, children, nutrition, water
  La Leche League NZ has put out some tips for breastfeeding mothers during hot weather. Breastfeed on cue or demand. Exclusively breastfed babies do not need additional water

• Eldernet: Where good decisions start!

  Posted: Tuesday, February 05, 2019 in: Resources and Information With tags: health, resources, information, older adults, residential care, services, care
  Eldernet is New Zealand's leading information provider about services relating to the older people as well as the people who support them

• Sea level rise report strengthens resolve

  Posted: Thursday, January 31, 2019 in: Resources and Information With tags: Climate Change, Report, environmental health
  Beehive media release: 31st January 2019 The Minister for Climate Change says Government recognises the challenges facing many on the frontline of coastal impacts from sea level rise

• Insulation boost means more warm dry homes

  Posted: Thursday, January 31, 2019 in: Resources and Information With tags: housing, insulation, campaign, Community Groups, funding
  Beehive media release: 29th January 2019 Community groups have given a boost to the Government’s new insulation programme Warmer Kiwi Homes

• Get help with back to school costs

  Posted: Wednesday, January 30, 2019 in: Resources and Information With tags: resources, children, families, education, funding, support, services
  Deborah Lemon from Rehua Marae has compiled the following comprehensive list of where families can access a bit of help with getting the kids back to school

• Online survey shows e-scooters positive for city

  Posted: Wednesday, January 30, 2019 in: Resources and Information With tags: survey, transport, safety
  Christchurch City Council Newsline: 29th January 2019 The findings of an online survey shows that Christchurch’s shared electric scooter service is winning fans across the city

• Great lengths to save a life in the water

  Posted: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 in: Resources and Information With tags: children, water, safety, recreation
  Christchurch City Council Newsline: 21st January 2019 A new survey shows the need to learn water survival skills at a young age is the main motivation for parents when booking swimming lessons

• Blueprint for the Future of NZ Disability Sport and Recreation Sector

  Posted: Thursday, January 17, 2019 in: Resources and Information With tags: disabilities, sport, recreation, planning, Report
  Sport NZ initiated a review: the ‘Blueprint for the Future of the NZ Disability Sport and Recreation Sector' in early 2018

• Research reports on adult alcohol use

  Posted: Thursday, January 17, 2019 in: Resources and Information With tags: alcohol, research, seminar, Report
  The Health Promotion Agency (HPA) hosted a seminar in Wellington on 25th October 2018 to share findings from new HPA-commissioned research into New Zealand’s mid to older adults’ alcohol use

• National Geohazards Monitoring Centre goes live

  Posted: Wednesday, December 12, 2018 in: Resources and Information With tags: emergencies, services, disasters
  Beehive press release: 12th December 2018 New Zealand now has around the clock experts on the lookout to help keep the public safe from geological hazards, with today’s opening of a world-first monitoring centre

• Every 4 Minutes: Chief Science Advisor sets out actions to prevent family violence

  Posted: Wednesday, December 12, 2018 in: Resources and Information With tags: violence, Report, families, justice, children
  Beehive press release: 11th December 2018 The Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor has delivered a report on preventing family violence and reducing incarceration rates today

• Research report on NZ Youth and Porn

  Posted: Wednesday, December 12, 2018 in: Resources and Information With tags: young people, research, Report, survey, pornography, sexual health, sexuality
  The Office of Film and Literature Classification (OFLC) have released research into how and why young New Zealanders view online pornography. They surveyed more than 2,000 New Zealanders aged 14-17 for this major research project

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