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Resources and Information
Research, reference documents and other documents of use to Waka Toa Ora signatories and others.
Strategy highlights pathway to reduce infrastructure deficit
Posted: Wednesday, May 4, 2022 in:
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healthy cities
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Climate Change
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Beehive media release: 3rd May 2022 The Government has welcomed Te Waihanga/New Zealand Infrastructure Commission’s first infrastructure strategy as a major milestone in building a more prosperous, resilient and sustainable future for all New Zealanders
The Pink Pages Directory is alive and well
Posted: Wednesday, April 27, 2022 in:
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gender
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services
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sexuality
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Rainbow
The Pink Pages is a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Intersex and Transgender Directory of Queer and Queer Friendly Services in Ōtautahi Christchurch
Donate your old laptop to reduce e-waste and bridge the digital divide
Posted: Wednesday, April 6, 2022 in:
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education
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technology
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recycling
Recycle A Device (RAD) is an initiative which gets laptops to those who need them
Inequities increase in vaccination of pregnant women
Posted: Thursday, March 24, 2022 in:
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immunisation
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women
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Immunisation Advisory Centre media release: 23rd March 2022 Recent research adds to alarm bells that pregnant people are not getting vaccinated in big enough numbers
Recycle A Device: Bridging the digital divide
Posted: Wednesday, December 8, 2021 in:
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education
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technology
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recycling
Recycle A Device - or RAD - is an Aotearoa initiative which matches those who need a laptop with a donated and refurbished device
7 ways to support somebody living with dementia at Christmas
Posted: Thursday, December 2, 2021 in:
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dementia
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wellbeing
Dementia NZ has release the following ways you can support your family members living with dementia this festive season... Introduce the Christmas environment slowly
Lockdowns are socially and emotionally challenging, but children are resilient
Posted: Wednesday, November 3, 2021 in:
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research
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children
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resilience
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education
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health
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wellbeing
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Report
Growing Up in New Zealand media release: 2nd November 2021 Children in Aotearoa New Zealand have displayed strength in the face of adversity according to one of the world’s largest surveys looking at the impact of Covid-19 restrictions on children’s healt
Report highlights importance of improving access for mental health and addiction services
Posted: Thursday, October 28, 2021 in:
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services
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Report
Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission media release: 28th October 2021 The Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission (the Commission) has today released its independent report into the progress of the "Access and Choice Programme" being developed and implem
Serious Injury Outcome Indicators 2000–2020 released
Posted: Thursday, October 28, 2021 in:
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Report
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Serious injury outcome indicators released by StatsNZ show trends in fatal, serious non-fatal, and serious (fatal and non-fatal) injuries for the whole population, Māori, and children (aged under 15 years)
Reduce e-waste, support students and contribute to community development
Posted: Wednesday, October 20, 2021 in:
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services
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technology
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recycling
Recycle A Device (RAD) is an Aotearoa-based initiative aiming to close the digital divide by bringing laptops and tech engineering skills to students and young people who need them
Asthma education goes online to fight health inequity
Posted: Wednesday, October 20, 2021 in:
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children
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health
,
education
The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ (ARFNZ) has launched the Sailor Digital Classroom - a brand-new free online tool to teach primary school children about asthma
Top 10 Tips for Climate Change
Posted: Wednesday, October 13, 2021 in:
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resources
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Climate Change
Flourish Kia Puāwai is putting together tips to help Greater Christchurch address climate breakdown. The headlines are scary right now - the climate crisis is here, it’s accelerating and it's dangerous
GPS sets long-term direction for housing and urban development
Posted: Wednesday, September 29, 2021 in:
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housing
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policy
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urban
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development
Beehive media release: 28th September 2021 The Government has laid out its long-term vision for housing and urban development in Aotearoa New Zealand, ensuring we have the infrastructure and homes needed to nurture thriving communities in the decades to c
Long-term pathway next step to better mental wellbeing for New Zealanders
Posted: Wednesday, September 22, 2021 in:
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mental health
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mental wellbeing
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planning
Beehive media release: 22nd September 2021 The Government is taking a new approach to support people who experience mental distress, Health Minister Andrew Little says
Dementia during COVID-19: Tips if you have dementia or you are a care-partner
Posted: Wednesday, August 25, 2021 in:
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Dementia Canterbury has put together an information sheet with tips for lockdown if you have dementia or care for someone with dementia. The information is designed to help you to remain safe and to help build resilience during lock-down and beyond
Window on Pacific Peoples’ health calls for urgent system change
Posted: Wednesday, July 7, 2021 in:
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Report
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health
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services
Health Quality and Safety Commission NZ media release: 5th July 2021 A new report paints a stark picture of the health care challenges faced by Pacific peoples in New Zealand and calls for ambitious changes to the system to be made urgently
New inquiry into a fair start for all
Posted: Wednesday, June 16, 2021 in:
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research
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policy
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families
Productivity Commission media release: 15th June 2021 The Government has asked the New Zealand Productivity Commission - Te Kōmihana Whai Hua o Aotearoa to prepare the Terms of Reference for a new inquiry, aimed at finding ways to break the cycle of long-
Achievable blueprint for addressing climate change released
Posted: Thursday, June 10, 2021 in:
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environment
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sustainability
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Report
Beehive media release: 9th June 2021 The Climate Change Commission’s blueprint for addressing climate change has confirmed the Government has made good progress to reduce emissions, but a step up is now required
Eldernet’s ‘older person’s bible’ getting better with age
Posted: Wednesday, June 2, 2021 in:
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resources
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support
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The release of the latest Where from Here/ He Ara Whakamua handbook by The Eldernet Group – which covers the Upper South Island – marks more than 30 years of what is commonly referred to as the “older person’s bible
Child wellbeing reports highlight need for ongoing action
Posted: Thursday, May 13, 2021 in:
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research
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children
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young people
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Report
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wellbeing
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mental wellbeing
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poverty
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families
Beehive media release: 13th May 2021 The Government has released the first Annual Report for the Child and Youth Wellbeing Strategy and the second Child Poverty Related Indicators (CPRI) Report, both of which highlight improvements in the lives of childre
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