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Morgans Valley Planting Day Community Planting Day  Date:           FRIDAY 10th July – Matariki Time:          12.30 – 3.00pm Where:       Morgans Valley  - @33 Morgans Valley (Lower slopes)  Follow the signs from the MV reserve. Bring:          Bring a planting spade or grubber if you have one, otherwise we will have a few available for use.   Gloves and sturdy footwear recommended. We'd love to see you there! Rachel Wells Ph: 027 4838 026 Draft Waste Management and Minimisation Plan 2026 and policies - Consultation open Draft Waste Management and Minimisation Plan 2026 and policies - Consultation open Kia ora, We’d like to hear what you think about our Draft Waste Management and Minimisation Plan 2026, and two related policies—the Draft Litter and Illegal Dumping Policy and the Draft Community Waste Disposal Policy. The draft plan sets a clear direction for how we will manage waste over the next six years, focusing on tackling key challenges and reducing reliance on landfill across Christchurch and Banks Peninsula. The draft plan includes three new proposals for managing waste: Investigating the separate collection and processing of glass bottles and jars. Introducing a new service focused on repurposing unwanted household goods and extending their useful life. Establishing a dedicated team to address litter and illegal dumping. You find out more about the draft plan and the related policies and tell us what you think until 3 August 2026. Tell us what you think Talk to the team If there is a community meeting you would like us to attend, email us on lets...@ccc.govt.nz with the date, time and topics you’re interested in, so we can arrange for one of our team to be there. If you have any questions or would like to discuss the draft plan and policies, please get in touch. Ngā mihi, Swantje Bubritzki – Senior Engagement Advisor 03 941 8728 Our Term 3 programme has been online for just a few days and already more than 250 bookings have been made. This term is packed with opportunities to learn something new, explore big ideas, get creative, meet interesting people and simply enjoy the pleasure of learning. From art, science and history to current issues, food, music and wellbeing, we hope you'll find something that sparks your curiosity. If you've been meaning to book, now is a great time. Many of our courses have small class sizes, and popular workshops often fill quickly. We look forward to welcoming you to the WEA this term. Explore the full term 3 programme here A few highlights from the programme 🎨 Get creative Whether you've always wanted to pick up a paintbrush, improve your photography or are looking for your next creative project, there's plenty to inspire you this term. Try Hundertwasser for Absolute Beginners, Introduction to Watercolours, or Creative Painting & Mixed Media. Learn from award-winning photojournalist Monica Lopossay in Mastering Smartphone Photography, discover the Japanese art of Sashiko visible mending, pick up knitting or crochet, or breathe new life into a favourite jersey in our new Mend Your Merino workshop with the Sewing Fairy. 🌏 Explore big ideas Learning isn't just about acquiring new skills—sometimes it's about making sense of the world around us. This term we're exploring healthcare, climate migration, modern Iran, conservation, democracy, retirement and the future of energy as Aotearoa navigates the transition to a lower-carbon world. You don't need to arrive with all the answers—just curiosity and a willingness to explore new ideas alongside others. 🍜 Learn something delicious Our food workshops are always among the first to fill. This term you can learn to make Japanese dumplings from scratch, okonomiyaki, and simple one-pot Japanese meals, discover vegan Indian cooking on a budget, or explore the science of nutrition in our Power Foods for the Brain and Foods for a Healthy Heart workshops. Best of all, you'll enjoy tasting what you've made along the way! 🔭 Feed your curiosity Why are beetles one of the most successful groups of animals on Earth? How do astronomers uncover the secrets of the universe? What can animal intelligence teach us about ourselves? From astronomy and wildlife to conservation and climate science, our science programme is full of fascinating opportunities to discover something new. More than just courses... There's always more happening at the WEA than classes. Here are a few ways to connect with our community over the coming weeks. 🎨 KidsFest starts next week! The school holidays are here, and there's still time to book one of our remaining KidsFest workshops. Our Japanese Dumplings class has already sold out, but there are still places available in Drawing Dinosaurs for budding young artists and Art in Activism (ages 8–14), a creative workshop that explores how artists have used their work to stand up for the things they care about. Inspired by artists such as Pat Hanly, Ralph Hotere and Friedensreich Hundertwasser, children will create their own posters, postcards or artworks inspired by issues that matter to them—from protecting wildlife and oceans to caring for our environment. If you've got a creative young person at home, we'd love to welcome them to the WEA these school holidays. Book Here. 🏛️ Afternoon Tea with MP Megan Woods Our popular Afternoon Tea with MPs series continues this term with Christchurch MP Megan Woods. Join us on 11th August for an informal afternoon of conversation over tea and cake as Megan reflects on her political journey, her work as a local MP, and the issues shaping Aotearoa today. There'll also be plenty of time for questions from the audience. Whether you're politically engaged or simply curious about the people who represent us, everyone is welcome. Book Here. ☕ Hōhepa Café Morning We're excited to be welcoming the Hōhepa community to the WEA for the very first Hōhepa Café Morning. On Wednesday 26th August, our kitchen will become a café as members of the Hōhepa community prepare and serve a delicious morning tea while developing their hospitality and catering skills. We hope this will be the first of many café mornings, creating opportunities for people to learn, build confidence and share their hospitality with the wider community. Come along, enjoy a cuppa and something tasty, and support a wonderful new collaboration between Hōhepa and the WEA. 🍽️ Share Kai Community Lunch Looking for somewhere different to have lunch? The Share Kai Cooks Collective Café continues on the first Friday of every month here at the WEA. Enjoy delicious meals prepared by former refugee women sharing the cuisines of Afghanistan, Eritrea, Palestine, Pakistan and Nepal. It's affordable, welcoming and one of the nicest ways to spend a Friday lunchtime in the city. No booking required—just come along between 12 noon and 1.30pm. Find out more about the share kai initiative here. 🎵 Almost Acoustic – A Fundraising Concert for the WEA One of the real joys of working at the WEA is seeing the generosity of our community in action. Our much-loved singing and ukulele tutor, Deen Coulson, has brought together a talented group of local musicians for a special fundraising concert, with proceeds helping support affordable lifelong learning at the WEA. It promises to be a fantastic afternoon of music—and a wonderful way to support the WEA while enjoying some exceptional local talent. Join us on 12th September from 4pm, tickets $20 /$15 concessions and under 18. Book tickets to Deen’s concert through Humanitix here Community News ✨ Celebrating Matariki This week we gathered at the WEA to celebrate Matariki with an evening of waiata, shared food and conversation. Matariki is a time to remember those who have gone before us, celebrate the present, and look ahead with hope to the year ahead. We'll be sharing some photos and reflections from the evening on our blog in the coming days, so keep an eye on our website. 🏆 More Than the Sum of Our Parts We were delighted to see our We Are Books volunteer team recognised at this year's Volunteering Canterbury Awards. More than 30 volunteers contributed over 2,000 hours last year, helping raise funds that support affordable lifelong learning at the WEA. While the award was presented to our bookshop volunteers, it also celebrates the many people who quietly give their time across our organisation—as tutors, committee members, gardeners, event helpers and in countless other ways. Read the full blog here 💡 One thing you might not know about the WEA... If you have a Community Services Card, you receive 25% off almost all WEA courses. We don't want cost to be a barrier to learning. Whatever brings you through our doors this term—a course, a concert, a community lunch or simply a cup of tea—we look forward to welcoming you to the WEA. See you soon! The CWEA Team Copyright © 2026 CWEA, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you enrolled for or presented a course at the Canterbury Workers' Educational Association. Our mailing address is: CWEA 59 Gloucester Street Christchurch, Can 8024 New Zealand Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list. Explore Lyttelton Port by double  decker  bus

More than 300 tickets were sold in 24 hours, with strong community demand to see inside the port gates. Visitors will travel through key areas including the Container Terminal, Inner Harbour, Cruise Berth and Dry Dock. Click here to join the waitlist

Jocelyn de Kort

Community Connector

Contact me on: heathcotevi...@gmail.com - with local information activities and inspirations for our wonderful community. Please remember to give at least seven days notice of information to be posted. 

Look forward to hearing from you :-) 

Heathcote Village Project Support operates on a part-time basis.