Measles

Canterbury District Health Board is seeking your help to ensure our community is protected against possible future measles outbreaks.  More than 2,000 New Zealanders got sick with measles in 2019, with more than 700 needing hospital treatment.  In Canterbury, 38 people caught measles during the outbreak.

Lots of people aged between 15 and 30 years didn’t get fully immunised when they were children. This puts them at risk of catching and spreading measles.

Measles is about 8 times more contagious than COVID-19. It is a serious disease that can make you very sick. But getting immunised is easy and free.

Get your free MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) immunisation from your GP or, if you’re 16 and over, you can go to a participating pharmacy.
For more information, visit cdhb.health.nz/Measles.

Enviro Kids

Every Saturday at 10 AM– 3 PM at Christchurch Botanic Gardens – Kiosk.
Activities to inspire environmentally connected kids!  Activities inspired by what's happening in Christchurch, in our networks and in our surrounding ecosystems.

Linwood Village Market

Linwood Village Market, first Saturday of the month October till May - corner of Worcester Street & Stanmore Road 9 am till 1pm. A community market with lots of re-cycled & upcycled stuff, and some new too, crafts, antiques, artworks and more. Free Box in the interest of Waste Minimisation. Friendly atmosphere, very reasonably priced refreshments, usually music and sometimes dance too.

Christchurch Vegan Society Proudly Presents Vegan Night Mākete

From October to March, summer hours, 5pm – 8pm, last Saturday of the month, Phillipstown Community Hub, 39 Nursery Road. Free entry, free parking. Plant-based street food, live music, stalls and more. 

Ōtautahi Sports Association - Reading Together Programme

Do your tamariki need a bit of extra help with reading? OSA are facilitating a wānanga which helps parents and whānau to provide effective support for their children's reading.

This is a great programme for all the whānau!

If you would like more information or to register please email Kowhai Te Kira at osa.hauora@outlook.com

McDonald's Youth Duathlon

The 2021 McDonald's Youth Duathlon will be held on 11 April in South Hagley Park.  Visit www.mcdonaldsduathlon.co.nz for more information.