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Easy Choice to feed Kiwi families for $90
Posted: Wednesday, April 10, 2024 in: Resources and Information With tags: nutrition, Food, planning, families, waste
Seasonal meal planner and recipe books called Easy Choice - Family Kai are produced by Love Food Hate Waste. Each book consists of four weeks of five dinner meal plans that will feed a family of six for approximately $90 a week
Questions and answers available from Citizens Advice Bureau
Posted: Wednesday, April 3, 2024 in: Resources and Information With tags: support, advice, information
The Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) website has lots of information you may wish to know but didn’t know who to ask. It has thousands of questions and answers based on common enquiries to CAB
Wellbeing spotlight: Steps to energising your mind, body and soul this autumn Part 2
Posted: Thursday, March 21, 2024 in: Resources and Information With tags: mental health, mental wellbeing, technology, creativity, wellbeing, stress
Here is part two of tips from Kevin Walls from the Career Transition team at Health New Zealand Waitaha Canterbury - offering practical steps and strategies to relax and reenergise your mind, body and soul as we head into autumn
Podcast on Dementia and the Chinese community
Posted: Thursday, March 21, 2024 in: Resources and Information With tags: dementia, asian health, research, older adults, podcast
Alzheimers New Zealand recent interviewed Associate Professor Gary Cheung from the University of Auckland about his latest project that is now up and running to improve dementia services for Chinese New Zealanders - in collaboration with Dementia Auckland
Wellbeing spotlight: Steps to energising your mind, body and soul this autumn
Posted: Wednesday, March 13, 2024 in: Resources and Information With tags: wellbeing, reading, physical activity, environment, recreation, stress, mental health
As we head into autumn, think about taking the opportunity to pause for a moment to slow down, relax and rest your mind, body and soul
Are you ready to be the next Super Mayor?
Posted: Wednesday, February 28, 2024 in: Resources and Information With tags: technology, youth, young people, community engagement
Selwyn District Council media release: 27th February 2024 Super Mayor is now available to demo on gaming platform, Steam
Researchers shed light on vaccine decisions
Posted: Wednesday, February 28, 2024 in: Resources and Information With tags: vaccination, immunisation, research
University of Auckland media release: 26th February 2024 Research into vaccine hesitancy finds people’s biggest concern is severe adverse effects, followed by how effective a vaccine is and how long its protection will last
Co-ordinated action required to meet young people’s mental health needs
Posted: Wednesday, February 21, 2024 in: Resources and Information With tags: Report, young people, youth, mental health, mental wellbeing, services
A more youth-focused, integrated, and coherent system of care is required to meet young people's mental health needs, says the Auditor-General in a new report
Eligible young people encouraged to have free meningococcal vaccines
Posted: Wednesday, January 24, 2024 in: Resources and Information With tags: vaccination, immunisation, young people
Te Whatu Ora media release: 23rd January 2024 Te Whatu Ora health specialists are encouraging young people aged 13 to 25 who are living in or about to move into close living situations, to make sure they’re immunised against meningococcal disease during
Asian alcohol and drug survey shows more use than previously thought
Posted: Tuesday, November 21, 2023 in: Resources and Information With tags: alcohol and drugs, research, asian health, Report
Asian Family Services and the New Zealand Drug Foundation Te Puna Whakaiti Pāmamae Kai Whakapiri are calling for more services that cater to Asian New Zealanders, following the release of a new report showing higher levels of drug use and harm than previo
Age Concern and Driving Miss Daisy launch "Life Without A Car" booklet
Posted: Tuesday, November 21, 2023 in: Resources and Information With tags: resources, older adults, transport
Age Concern New Zealand is excited to partner with Driving Miss Daisy NZ Ltd to launch a valuable resource that will significantly benefit New Zealand's older non-driving population
Sport NZ launches new Inclusivity Hub
Posted: Wednesday, October 18, 2023 in: Resources and Information With tags: diversity, sport, recreation, resources
Sport NZ Ihi Aotearoa is helping to ensure sport and recreation is inclusive for everyone with the launch of a new Inclusivity Hub
New animated video promotes rights when using health and disability services
Posted: Wednesday, September 20, 2023 in: Resources and Information With tags: health, services, Advocacy, education, human rights
The Health and Disability Commissioner (HDC) has launched an animated video titled "Respecting your Rights" which aims to empower people to understand and exercise their rights when using health and disability services in Aotearoa New Zealand
Sponge Cities: Can they help us survive more intense rainfall?
Posted: Wednesday, August 23, 2023 in: Resources and Information With tags: Climate Change, research, Report, environmental health, water, emergencies
A major new research report from the Helen Clark Foundation and WSP in New Zealand is recommending a series of actions to respond to the escalating impacts of climate change-induced extreme rainfall events
InnerBoy: New men-tool health app
Posted: Wednesday, August 16, 2023 in: Resources and Information With tags: maori, wellbeing, mens health, pacific, technology
She Is Not Your Rehab is excited to announce of the launch of innerBoy. This is a revolutionary mobile application designed to support men in healing from the profound impacts of intergenerational trauma and abuse and is FREE for all tāne in Aotearoa
New reports shed light on how nitrogen moves through land and water
Posted: Wednesday, August 9, 2023 in: Resources and Information With tags: water, research, planning, safety
Environment Canterbury media release: 9th August 2023 More needs to be done to see significant improvements in our region’s water quality, according to two new reports recently published by us
New website from Long COVID Support Aotearoa
Posted: Wednesday, July 19, 2023 in: Resources and Information With tags: disease, support, information
Patient rōpū Long Covid Support Aotearoa (LCSA) has recently published a new website to "bring forward the lived experience of patients to help others and the wider community connect with information that is relatable and useful
New programme connects people over sustainable kai
Posted: Thursday, June 22, 2023 in: Resources and Information With tags: Food, awareness, waste, children, families, business, environment, gardens
Keep New Zealand beautiful media release: 21st June 2023 Iconic charity Keep New Zealand Beautiful is launching their new Kai Connections programme - a fun, easy and educational way for students, whānau and friends to demonstrate commitment to kai pai (g
ASB Extra Care Specialist Support team: Helping those impacted by domestic violence
Posted: Wednesday, June 21, 2023 in: Resources and Information With tags: finances, support, services, violence
The ASB Extra Care Specialist Support team can help support people who have been impacted by domestic violence with their financial safety and wellbeing. A pathway is available for community agencies to refer clients to the team directly
Listening to Families: Videos answering real-life questions
Posted: Wednesday, June 21, 2023 in: Resources and Information With tags: families, children, resources, parenting
It can be bewildering when a child or young person is going through a big health challenge. The Listening to Families team publish FREE videos that answer real-life questions from families on a range of topics - to provide timely self-paced support

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