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New research on physical activity environment and obesity risk
Posted: Wednesday, February 13, 2019 in: Resources and Information With tags: physical activity, environment, recreation, research
University of Canterbury media release: 12th February 2019 A new study from University of Canterbury (UC) shows a link between recreational physical activity spaces in a neighbourhood and obesity risk in adults
Sea level rise report strengthens resolve
Posted: Thursday, January 31, 2019 in: Resources and Information With tags: Climate Change, Report, environmental health
Beehive media release: 31st January 2019 The Minister for Climate Change says Government recognises the challenges facing many on the frontline of coastal impacts from sea level rise
Get help with back to school costs
Posted: Wednesday, January 30, 2019 in: Resources and Information With tags: resources, children, families, education, funding, support, services
Deborah Lemon from Rehua Marae has compiled the following comprehensive list of where families can access a bit of help with getting the kids back to school
Online survey shows e-scooters positive for city
Posted: Wednesday, January 30, 2019 in: Resources and Information With tags: survey, transport, safety
Christchurch City Council Newsline: 29th January 2019 The findings of an online survey shows that Christchurch’s shared electric scooter service is winning fans across the city
Blueprint for the Future of NZ Disability Sport and Recreation Sector
Posted: Thursday, January 17, 2019 in: Resources and Information With tags: disabilities, sport, recreation, planning, Report
Sport NZ initiated a review: the ‘Blueprint for the Future of the NZ Disability Sport and Recreation Sector' in early 2018
Research reports on adult alcohol use
Posted: Thursday, January 17, 2019 in: Resources and Information With tags: alcohol, research, seminar, Report
The Health Promotion Agency (HPA) hosted a seminar in Wellington on 25th October 2018 to share findings from new HPA-commissioned research into New Zealand’s mid to older adults’ alcohol use
National Geohazards Monitoring Centre goes live
Posted: Wednesday, December 12, 2018 in: Resources and Information With tags: emergencies, services, disasters
Beehive press release: 12th December 2018 New Zealand now has around the clock experts on the lookout to help keep the public safe from geological hazards, with today’s opening of a world-first monitoring centre
Research report on NZ Youth and Porn
Posted: Wednesday, December 12, 2018 in: Resources and Information With tags: young people, research, Report, survey, pornography, sexual health, sexuality
The Office of Film and Literature Classification (OFLC) have released research into how and why young New Zealanders view online pornography. They surveyed more than 2,000 New Zealanders aged 14-17 for this major research project
People in need get helping hand at Turanga
Posted: Thursday, November 15, 2018 in: Resources and Information With tags: support, Vulnerability, services, community engagement
Christchurch City Council Newsline: 15th November 2018 Joanne Tippett has a friendly smile and listening ear for the city’s most vulnerable when they come to the new central library
Council funds street outreach worker
Posted: Wednesday, October 31, 2018 in: Resources and Information With tags: sexual health, environment, support, community engagement
Christchurch City Council Newsline: 30th October 2018 Council funding will allow an outreach worker to work full-time liaising between residents, businesses and sex workers on Manchester Street
New design rolls out for disabled swimmers
Posted: Wednesday, October 31, 2018 in: Resources and Information With tags: recreation, disabilities
Christchurch City Council Newsline: 29th October 2018 An innovative and unique wheelchair design created by a local company is helping disabled swimmers get in and out of Council pools
Boosted Car Seat Subsidies in the Waimakariri
Posted: Thursday, October 25, 2018 in: Resources and Information With tags: safety, recycling, children, families
Waimakariri District Council media release: 24th October 2018 Do you know that the cost to recycle your kid’s car seat at one of our local transfer stations is seriously subsidised by Council? We introduced recycling of car seats earlier this year to ou
Eat My Lunch now delivering in Christchurch
Posted: Wednesday, September 12, 2018 in: Resources and Information With tags: healthy food, charity, children
Eat My Lunch is delivering in Christchurch from Monday 10th September 2018. Be the first to order Eat My Lunch in Christchurch and give lunches to kids in need in the local community
Education sessions on screening for women
Posted: Friday, September 7, 2018 in: Resources and Information With tags: education, health, women, cancer, screening
ScreenSouth is responsible for the administration of the National Cervical Screening Programme and BreastScreen Aotearoa in Canterbury
Room hire for counselling and supervision
Posted: Friday, July 27, 2018 in: Resources and Information With tags: counselling, Meeting Room
Avebury House is please to offer a cosy and quiet room that is suitable for counselling and supervision services. The Leslie McMillan room is offered at the low rate of $15 per hour
Easy Choice to feed Kiwi families for $60
Posted: Wednesday, July 11, 2018 in: Resources and Information With tags: families, nutrition, healthy food
Waimakariri District Council media release: 10th July 2018 Easy Choice – Family Kai is a new initiative supported by Waimakariri District Council that aims to feed families for $60 a week
Everything Selwyn website launched
Posted: Thursday, May 31, 2018 in: Resources and Information With tags: Community development, services, information
Selwyn District Council media release: 31st May 2018 A group of community agencies in Selwyn have launched a one-stop shop with information on everything residents and newcomers need to know about the district - supported by the Council
Can Do Catering: a social enterprise business
Posted: Wednesday, May 30, 2018 in: Resources and Information With tags: nutrition, Community Groups, healthy food
Can Do Catering is one of Christchurch’s newest caterers for businesses and social functions. Can Do Catering is a social enterprise business that provides real employment for younger adults with significant physical impairments
Maori and Pacific health app being trialled
Posted: Thursday, April 19, 2018 in: Resources and Information With tags: maori, pacific, health, technology
Ol@-Or@ is a healthy lifestyle mobile app and website developed for Māori and Pasifika people. The app is being trialled and could be rolled out nationally next year
New website to help men check for prostate cancer
Posted: Thursday, April 12, 2018 in: Resources and Information With tags: mens health, men, cancer
Ministry of Health media release: 11th April 2018 Kupe is a website aimed at helping men decide if a prostate check is right for them launched by the Ministry of Health

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