Category: Impact Stories

Addington Farm – A Community of Gardens and Gardeners Are you looking to learn about gardening and food resilience, get involved with a community initiative, improve your wellbeing, and connect with the land? The vision of this māra kai (food garden) is not just to grow produce, but rather to grow a community of gardens Read more…

https://youtu.be/5sfD02AdKvk Rekindle: “Empowering the Community to Create Items of Purpose”  As at December 2023, Rekindle is trying to secure a new venue. Click on the link below for updates.  Traditional handcrafts, connection to the natural environment, and collective creativity, are all intrinsic to the Rekindle mahi. Located in the heart of Christchurch city is Rekindle Read more…

https://youtu.be/tM4C47QE8s0 Avebury House: steeped in history, brings community alive  In the heart of Richmond is Avebury House, a charming heritage building that has been a central pillar in the community for generations. With its doors open to the public, Avebury House is a bustling hub of community events and workshops, and acts as a beautiful Read more…

    Avon Heathcote Estuary Ihutai Trust: The Voice of the Estuary ‘Love Christchurch just a little bit more’ and ‘Pick up 5’ are the slogans on colourful posters inviting every resident to pick up five pieces of litter when they are out and about. The bi- lingual posters will be in all libraries and Read more…

TOCK – Time Travelling Robot An Environmental Charmer  TOCK, the time travelling robot, is on a mission to create a happy future for us all. Created by wife and husband duo June and Ian Burney, TOCK is a relatable (dare we say charming?) 3D and online character who fronts their educational social enterprise. Their mission Read more…

https://youtu.be/Hs20R1mq45I CWEA  ‘Know how, can do!’ could be the motto of those who attend workshops, talks and courses at Canterbury Workers Education Association (CWEA), Christchurch’s longest standing adult education provider. The association provides affordable and accessible sessions on a huge range of topics, so that adults can enjoy and benefit from lifelong learning in a Read more…