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News and notices from Waka Toa Ora signatories.
Two (refreshed) parks to check out with the kids this spring/summer
Posted: Thursday, October 23, 2025 in:
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parks
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families
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children
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Waimakariri District Council media release; 20th October 2025 We’re so excited to share that the refreshed Currie Park play space is officially open, and the new playground at Norman Kirk Park is not far behind! Back in 2023, we shared that the small play
Extra water storage for Banks Peninsula fire fighting
Posted: Thursday, October 9, 2025 in:
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emergencies
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preparation
Christchurch City Council Newsline: 9th October 2025 Three new water tanks will help fight fires in rural Banks Peninsula
Haere ki te Taiao, Haere ki te Atua | Walk in Nature, Walk with the Atua
Posted: Wednesday, October 8, 2025 in:
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walking
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environment
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biodiversity
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maori
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community event
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health
Join this 6-week rongoā hikoi wānanga series starting in October! Each Sunday afternoon event will involve: a guided hīkoi and native plant identification; mātauranga Māori (rongoā, atua, pūrākau); and group reflection and whakawhanaungatanga
Pest control project helping restore eco-system
Posted: Wednesday, October 8, 2025 in:
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funding
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environmental health
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biodiversity
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conservation
Christchurch City Council Newsline: 8th October 2025 A successful pest control programme on Whakaraupō Lyttelton Harbour has so far removed almost 4700 predators thanks to a network of dedicated volunteers, support from landowners and funding from Christc
Transport upgrades for South-East Central
Posted: Wednesday, October 8, 2025 in:
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transport
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roadworks
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traffic
Christchurch City Council Newsline: 7th October 2025 Spring roading upgrades are kicking off throughout the Central City
English Language Classes available for beginners
Posted: Wednesday, October 8, 2025 in:
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language
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Courses
Waimakariri District Council media release: 7th October 2025 “There”, “their” or “they’re”? English can be a tricky language to learn, especially if it’s not your first
Banks Peninsula property protected for the future
Posted: Wednesday, October 8, 2025 in:
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parks
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recreation
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biodiversity
Christchurch City Council Newsline: 6th October 2025 A new regional park will be established next to Wairewa/Lake Forsyth, providing space for outdoor recreation, and ongoing conservation protection
Kai Aku Rika Impact Group formed to drive Selwyn’s economic development strategy
Posted: Wednesday, October 1, 2025 in:
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economics
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planning
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leadership
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Governance
Selwyn District Council media release: 1st October 2025 A new collective of business and community leaders in Selwyn has been formed to support the Waikirikiri Selwyn economy
Five-month closure for Parklands Library repair
Posted: Wednesday, October 1, 2025 in:
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services
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repair
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reading
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library
Christchurch City Council Newsline: 29th September 2025 Parklands Library is closing for five months for structural repairs and an upgrade
Connecting with our region’s heritage
Posted: Wednesday, September 24, 2025 in:
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heritage
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festival
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history
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community event
Christchurch City Council Newsline: 24th September 2025 Find out more about the heritage of our district during the Christchurch Heritage Festival 2025
Parakiore’s spectacular water adventure playground comes to life
Posted: Wednesday, September 24, 2025 in:
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pools
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recreation
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swimming
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families
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children
Christchurch City Council Newsline: 23rd September 2025 A key part of Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre’s leisure water area has come to life with water flowing through the huge water adventure playground for the first time
Dallington Bridge officially opened in the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor
Posted: Wednesday, September 24, 2025 in:
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walking
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recovery
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recreation
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cycling
Christchurch City Council Newsline: 22nd September 2025 The opening of the new Dallington Bridge was celebrated in the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor (OARC) today
Flockton Street wastewater and street renewals underway
Posted: Wednesday, September 24, 2025 in:
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roadworks
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water
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repair
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transport
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traffic
Christchurch City Council Newsline: 22nd September 2025 Street renewal and traffic calming works on Flockton Street have been timed to follow wastewater upgrades
Hello summer: Check the water quality grades for popular sites
Posted: Wednesday, September 24, 2025 in:
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water quality
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water safety
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waterways
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summer
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swimming
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recreation
Environment Canterbury media release: 22nd September 2025 At the beginning of each summer, we give popular river, lake or beach recreation sites their long-term grades for the 2025-26 season
Wahine Ora Pop Up Clinics from He Waka Tapu
Posted: Wednesday, September 17, 2025 in:
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Cervical cancer
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screening
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women
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community event
Are you up to date with your screening? He Waka Tapu is offering Wahine Ora pop up clinics throughout Canterbury in October and November. Protect your whakapapa - ask about cervical screening today
New safety campaign for crowded places incident
Posted: Wednesday, September 17, 2025 in:
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campaign
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safety
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event
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preparation
Beehive media release: 17th September 2025 The launch of a new safety campaign guides Kiwis on what to do to stay safe during an armed offender incident in a crowded place, says Police Minister Mark Mitchell
Spotlight on community boards
Posted: Wednesday, September 17, 2025 in:
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Governance
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representation
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Community
Christchurch City Council Newsline: 16th September 2025 Voters will be electing six new community boards in October’s local elections, but what does a Community Board actually do? Retiring Community Board chairperson Emma Norrish explains what the job can
Taking action on nitrate
Posted: Wednesday, September 17, 2025 in:
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water
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water quality
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water safety
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agriculture
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Report
Environment Canterbury media release: 16th September 2025 Most of our region’s drinking water comes from groundwater, so when monitoring shows increasing nitrate concentrations in groundwater there is understandable community concern
Core Boards Add to Accessible Play
Posted: Wednesday, September 17, 2025 in:
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parks
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accessibility
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recreation
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families
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disabilities
Waimakariri District Council media release: 16th September 2025 At their final meeting for this term, the Rangiora-Ashley Community Board approved an initiative to install a Core Board in Victoria Park
Protecting the white gold: Surveys find whitebait spawning in Whakaraupō streams
Posted: Wednesday, September 17, 2025 in:
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With tags:
fishing
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environment
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biodiversity
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waterways
Environment Canterbury media release: 15th September 2025 Whitebait may be a seasonal delicacy for many — with the season now underway — but behind the scenes, efforts are being made to help ensure these taonga (treasured) species are healthy for generati
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