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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
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
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
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
Book Discussion Scheme: Open books open minds
Posted: Wednesday, May 6, 2020 in: Resources and Information With tags: recreation, reading, services, support
Renee Blackburn from the Book Discussion Scheme was recently interviewed by ReadNZ about how New Zealand's book clubs are coping during lockdown, what they're reading, and why they joined the Book Discussion Scheme
Contact a Maori pharmacist on a dedicated helpline
Posted: Wednesday, May 6, 2020 in: Resources and Information With tags: maori, medical, services, Maori health
Ngā Kaitiaki o Te Puna Rongoā o Aotearoa – the Māori Pharmacists Association (MPA) have re-launched their free phone line to answer questions that kaumātua or whānau may have about their medicines in response to COVID-19
OrianaTV: Free to air TV for Pacific communities
Posted: Wednesday, May 6, 2020 in: Resources and Information With tags: pacific, culture, information
Have you ever wondered what it would be like for Pacific communities in New Zealand to have our very own free-to-air Pacific TV platform in New Zealand - featuring our families, our people and our communities? That is the vision of Oriana TV
Resources from Dementia Canterbury during COVID-19
Posted: Wednesday, April 29, 2020 in: Resources and Information With tags: resources, physical activity, older people, dementia, lockdown, mental wellbeing, families
Dementia Canterbury has a range of resources available to assist those with dementia and their caregivers or family during COVID-19, including: exercise videos to keep the mind and body moving; information flyers covering a range of topics such as reduci

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