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Resources and Information

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

• New fund to support red zone community projects

  Posted: Wednesday, July 8, 2020 in: Resources and Information With tags: funding, Community development, recovery
  Christchurch City Council Newsline: 8th July 2020 The Christchurch City Council has opened a $282,000 fund that enables people to activate community projects and events in the city’s former residential red zones

• Neighbours Online Aotearoa's Great Skill Share: Rewatch online

  Posted: Wednesday, July 8, 2020 in: Resources and Information With tags: learning, seminar, development
  Kia ora tātou! Thanks to the wonderful presenters who generously shared their vast range of skills and kept us entertained, informed and even physically active over Neighbours Day Aotearoa's Great Skill Share during the month of June

• Dual place names for Banks Peninsula features

  Posted: Wednesday, July 8, 2020 in: Resources and Information With tags: maori, environment, heritage
  Beehive media release: 7th July 2020 The history of Rāpaki is being restored through the inclusion of te reo in thirteen official place names on Te Pātaka-o-Rākaihautū/ Banks Peninsula and around Lyttelton Harbour/ Whakaraupō, the Minister for Land Inform

• $1.2m funding boost for Parkinson's disease study

  Posted: Wednesday, July 1, 2020 in: Resources and Information With tags: disease, research
  University of Canterbury media release: 30th June 2020 University of Canterbury-led research that could help Parkinson’s disease patients learn more about their risk of dementia has received a million-dollar funding boost

• Students would rather quit smoking than pay more for cigarettes

  Posted: Wednesday, July 1, 2020 in: Resources and Information With tags: research, young people, smoking, vaping
  University of Canterbury media release: 30th June 2020 A University of Canterbury (UC) study suggests that university students in New Zealand would be more likely to quit smoking if the price of cigarettes increases

• Zoom to Noon: Alcohol and other drugs support groups online

  Posted: Wednesday, July 1, 2020 in: Resources and Information With tags: alcohol and drugs, gambling, support group, technology
  Zoom to Noon is a series of online alcohol and other drug support groups provided by MHERC as a vehicle to better health and wellbeing. Join the Zoom to Noon support groups. Contact Marc Beecroft at MHERC for more information (021 881 752)

• Join millions of people reducing their plastic waste

  Posted: Thursday, June 25, 2020 in: Resources and Information With tags: environment, waste, recycling
  Plastic Free July is a global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution – so we can have cleaner streets, oceans, and beautiful communities

• Youth helping shape district's future

  Posted: Wednesday, June 24, 2020 in: Resources and Information With tags: survey, young people, youth, community engagement
  Young people are being given the opportunity to help design one of Selwyn’s biggest development projects

• Collaborative approach needed for recovery says Mayor

  Posted: Wednesday, June 24, 2020 in: Resources and Information With tags: recovery, collaboration, Report
  Christchurch City Council Newsline: 22nd June 2020 Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel is calling for a collaborative approach to the city’s post COVID-19 recovery

• Eldernet Gazette: Spotlight on financial abuse

  Posted: Wednesday, June 24, 2020 in: Resources and Information With tags: abuse, older people, finances, older adults
  Eldernet published several articles in its Gazette that looked at financial abuse - to mark Elder Abuse Awareness Week: Elder law specialist Fleur McDonald gives some examples to help you spot financial abuse; and Simon Templeton of Age Concern Canterbur

• Join the Wanderble Workplace Wellness Challenge

  Posted: Wednesday, June 17, 2020 in: Resources and Information With tags: workplace, mental wellbeing, stress, business
  Stress at work has risen 20 percent in New Zealand over the last two years. 40 percent of people are considering quitting their jobs because of burnout. That's why Wanderble have developed a quick intervention - the Wanderble Workplace Wellness Challenge

• Building a stronger health and disability system

  Posted: Wednesday, June 17, 2020 in: Resources and Information With tags: health, disabilities, Report, services, maori, pacific, rural, inequality, equity
  Beehive media release: 16th June 2020 The Government is committing to a long-term programme of reform to build a stronger New Zealand Health and Disability System that delivers for all

• Opportunities on offer for Selwyn youth

  Posted: Wednesday, June 17, 2020 in: Resources and Information With tags: funding, young people, maori
  Selwyn District Council media release: 15th June 2020 The Selwyn Youth Council is on the lookout for great ideas to support young people in the district

• FREE insulation available now from Community Energy Action

  Posted: Thursday, June 4, 2020 in: Resources and Information With tags: housing, health, insulation
  FREE insulation is available from Community Energy Action (CEA) in Canterbury (from Kaikōura to Ashburton) and on the West Coast

• Take part in a survey on access to dental care in NZ

  Posted: Wednesday, May 27, 2020 in: Resources and Information With tags: care, accessibility, oral health, survey, research
  Healthy teeth and gums are vital for optimal nutrition. Final year dentistry students at the University of Otago are researching how New Zealand adults access dental care

• Creating vibrant towns and cities webinar series

  Posted: Wednesday, May 27, 2020 in: Resources and Information With tags: transport, urban design, Community
  Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency and the Transportation Group are hosting a series of free webinars focused on creating vibrant towns and cities

• Join story time for seniors with Libraries’ new Campfire

  Posted: Wednesday, May 20, 2020 in: Resources and Information With tags: reading, older adults, older people, community connection
  Christchurch City Council Newsline: 19th May 2020 People can now tune in to the new Campfire – Stories Read Aloud for Adults every Wednesday and Friday online

• New learn-to-read series supports learning at home after lockdown

  Posted: Wednesday, May 20, 2020 in: Resources and Information With tags: reading, children, development, learning
  School is going back, but there’s no reason for parents to lose their hard-won connection with supporting their children’s learning. Many parents will have enjoyed sharing books and stories with their whānau during lockdown

• Open City: Inspiration to have a local adventure

  Posted: Wednesday, May 20, 2020 in: Resources and Information With tags: families, wellbeing, Community Groups, recreation
  Gap Filler have some inspirational free local activities if you are itching to get out of the house now we're at Level 2

• Biketober Christchurch 2020: A year for change

  Posted: Wednesday, May 20, 2020 in: Resources and Information With tags: campaign, cycling, event
  The momentum continues… Biketober is the month-long festival of cycling in Christchurch, a celebration of everything bike related, for all of October

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