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Resources and Information

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

• Selwyn recognised as welcoming community

  Posted: Wednesday, January 29, 2020 in: Resources and Information With tags: migrants, Community, development, Awards, support
  Selwyn District Council media release: 28th January 2020 Selwyn has become one of the first places in the country to be recognised as a welcoming community for its efforts to support newcomers to the region

• Speak Up-Korerotia Podcast on climate anxiety

  Posted: Wednesday, January 29, 2020 in: Resources and Information With tags: Climate Change, information
  We open the news and are confronted by climate disaster. If this news make you feel anxious, scared, horrified or helpless, you are probably experiencing 'climate anxiety' - and you are not alone

• New Canterbury digital heritage archive an open book

  Posted: Wednesday, January 15, 2020 in: Resources and Information With tags: heritage, technology, information
  Christchurch City Council Newsline: 14th January 2020 A new digital repository captures the heritage of Canterbury, with rare images and previously unpublished community and personal records now publicly accessible

• Plunket lactation consultants are just a video-call away

  Posted: Wednesday, January 15, 2020 in: Resources and Information With tags: breastfeeding, support, services, children
  Breastfeeding isn’t always easy. If you’re a mum who’s having difficulty breastfeeding – you’re not alone! Lots of whānau find breastfeeding tricky and sore at the start

• The Town Hall story: a Christchurch dream renewed

  Posted: Wednesday, December 11, 2019 in: Resources and Information With tags: built environment, repair, earthquake, arts
  University of Canterbury media release: 9th December 2019 A new book published by Canterbury University Press captures an intimate story of the Town Hall - through the tortuous beginnings of the original project to the battle to save the complex after th

• Fish and shellfish report reveals most are safe to eat

  Posted: Thursday, December 5, 2019 in: Resources and Information With tags: water, recreation, safety, research, Report
  Environment Canterbury media release: 5th December 2019 A report released earlier in the year confirms that most fish and shellfish found in waters around Ōtautahi/Christchurch are safe to eat

• Growing numbers say Selwyn a great place to live

  Posted: Thursday, November 21, 2019 in: Resources and Information With tags: research, survey, services
  Selwyn District Council media release: 20th November 2019 More people than ever are enjoying being part of the district’s community

• People walking, biking, scooting more in Christchurch

  Posted: Wednesday, November 13, 2019 in: Resources and Information With tags: transport, survey, cycling
  Christchurch City Council Newsline: 12th November 2019 The results of the Life in Christchurch Transport survey suggest that people are using their cars less and walking, biking or scooting more

• Legal opinion on climate change for businesses

  Posted: Wednesday, November 13, 2019 in: Resources and Information With tags: Climate Change, business, law, advice
  Climate change is a key priority, particularly for business. The Sustainable Finance Forum - part of The Aotearoa Circle initiative - engaged Circle member, Chapman Tripp, to provide a legal advisory opinion

• Council seeks feedback from residents through annual surveys

  Posted: Wednesday, November 13, 2019 in: Resources and Information With tags: survey, consultation, services
  Christchurch City Council Newsline: 11th November 2019 Christchurch City Council is encouraging residents to give their opinion on Council services and facilities through its annual Residents' Survey programme

• NZ climate change research boost

  Posted: Wednesday, November 6, 2019 in: Resources and Information With tags: Climate Change, research, funding
  Beehive media release: 5th November 2019 Should we plan for drought or deluge and how is CO2 released from the ocean’s floor? Several climate change projects were given a boost in the latest Marsden Fund investment of $83

• Kiwis report feeling less healthy

  Posted: Wednesday, November 6, 2019 in: Resources and Information With tags: wellbeing, survey, mental wellbeing, health
  Statistics New Zealand media release: 5th November 2019 The proportion of New Zealanders rating their general health as ‘excellent’ has fallen over the last eight years, especially among adults aged under 45, Stats NZ said today

• Botanic Gardens to host homegrown garden festival

  Posted: Wednesday, November 6, 2019 in: Resources and Information With tags: gardens, gardening, event
  Christchurch City Council Newsline: 5th November 2019 Christchurch’s Botanic Gardens will play host to an innovative, homegrown garden festival for three days in March

• Digital museum gives glimpses into our history

  Posted: Thursday, October 31, 2019 in: Resources and Information With tags: heritage, technology
  Selwyn District Council media release: 30th October 2019 Lincoln has been turned into a giant museum where anyone with a smartphone can glimpse the history of the world around them

• Expressions of interest open for hosting the Green Connection Pod

  Posted: Thursday, October 24, 2019 in: Resources and Information With tags: Community Groups
  The Green lab is seeking expressions of interest for groups to host the Green Connection Pod - currently installed on the ground floor of Tūranga

• Dangerous Decibels: Learn about preventing hearing loss

  Posted: Wednesday, September 25, 2019 in: Resources and Information With tags: hearing, prevention, Training, young people, children
  Dangerous Decibels is a training course available to colleges, schools and kindergartens on the dangers of excess noise, the irrevocable damage to hearing it can cause, and on how to protect yourself and your hearing health

• Call for young people to care for Christchurch rivers

  Posted: Wednesday, September 25, 2019 in: Resources and Information With tags: environmental health, conservation, water, young people, leadership
  Christchurch City Council Newsline: 23rd September 2019 Young people from local schools and early learning centres are being called on to take action to create a healthy Ōpāwaho/Heathcote River

• Hundreds helped to prevent family violence

  Posted: Wednesday, August 28, 2019 in: Resources and Information With tags: families, violence, workshop, awareness
  Selwyn District Council media release: 27th August 2019 More than 150 teachers have taken part in workshops to help prevent family harm in Selwyn

• Plant airlift signals final stages of Sumner Road project

  Posted: Wednesday, August 28, 2019 in: Resources and Information With tags: environment, transport, earthquake recovery
  Christchurch City Council Newsline: 26th August 2019 Helicopters will drop thousands of plants onto the steep slopes above Sumner Road as the final stages of a massive planting project gets under way this week

• Rare braided river birds to be protected by gull control

  Posted: Wednesday, August 28, 2019 in: Resources and Information With tags: environment, diversity, conservation
  Environment Canterbury media release: 26th August 2019 The Department of Conservation (DOC) is protecting rare and threatened bird species living in the Hurunui and Waiau rivers by controlling southern black-backed gulls/karoro, which prey on their chick

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