Venue: Zoom

Cost: $55

Presenter: Heidi Quinn, Volunteering NZ

Boost your skills in training, recognising, and rewarding volunteers. Join this interactive online session to gain fresh ideas, share experiences, and leave with practical tools to strengthen your volunteer programme.

For more information or to register, click here.

This annual celebration highlights the diversity of our city, connects newcomers with local resources, and fosters a sense of belonging in our communities.

You can find the full programme here: Welcoming Week Programme – CCC What’s On

Dates: 24 September, 22 October

Venue: Mānuka Cottage

No cost.

Come along and learn something new and make new connections. All welcome. We always cook up a new food recipe.

What skill would you like to learn?

Email your ideas to Janet at kaingakimara@gmail.com

Venue: Multicultural Centre, 455 Hagley Avenue

The event is collaborative project by Asia Family Services trust, Kia Ora Academy, the Multicultural Recreation and Community Centre Charitable Trust, Welcoming Communities and Council staff working with Pacific and ethnic communities.

It’s a mix of a fun day out - with music, performances, games, and food—and an expo showcasing services and opportunities for newcomers to Christchurch.

The event will include approximately 31 stalls featuring everything from health providers and Council teams to language schools and community groups. It’s a great chance to connect, learn, and enjoy.

There’ll be plenty of fun for families and friends, plus a lucky draw with some amazing prizes! We’ve gathered vouchers for popular attractions like the Gondola, Tram, Punting on the Avon, Uprising, Ninja Valley, New Brighton Hot Pools, restaurants, and more.

For more information, click here.

Spring Maintenance | Saturdays, 1 - 3pm

27 September - Barnett Park

4 October - Dry Bush

11 October - Dry Bush

18 October - Eastside Bush (with BBQ afterwards)

For more information, click here.

Governance Training Sessions

Short sessions on specific topics, a series of Zoom sessions focused on governance principles for Boards or committees of not-for-profit organisations in New Zealand.

Presenter: Carol Scholes, Overview Effect

Location: Zoom

Cost: Free

For more information or to register, click here

Upcoming Sessions:

16 September - Effective Meetings: How to have a good Board/Committee Meeting

14 October - Strategic Leadership Role of the Board and the Importance of a Stategic Plan

4 November - AI, Cybersecurity and Digital Leadership from a Governance Perspective

Governance Bites Workshop Series is running FREE events every third Wednesday of the month.

Venue: Aldersgate Centre, 309 Durham Street North

RSVP - registrations essential, via email, click here for more information.

17 September - Getting the Right People on Board and the Wrong People Overboard

15 October - Not-for-Profits Getting Real about Strategy

19 November - Keeping Board Members Engaged and the Role of the Chair

Tautoko Support Network

“Tautoko” relates to support and advocacy. Volunteering Canterbury's unique Tautoko Network enables more accessible information sharing and collaboration across the local community sector.

Tautoko Workshops are FREE events.

Venue: St Albans Community Centre, Colombo Street (on-site parking accessed via Caledonian Road)

RSVP - registrations essential, via email, click here for more information.

Upcoming Workshops:

23 September 1-2pm - Cultural Capacity | Facilitator - Aotearoa Refugee and Migrant Support

23 October 1-2pm - Storytelling | Facilitator - Sharon Moreham

Looking for a spring challenge?

Stunning scenery from Taylors Mistake over Godley Head return

Lots of spot prizes, medals for all finishers

Early bird registrations end 12th October - limited to 400 runners

Enter at https://www.boulderbayclassic.run/

FREE

Thursdays 1pm, meet new people and explore your neighbourhood and the city.

What to expect, wear and bring

• All walks leave from the corner of Birdwood Avenue and Malcolm Avenue (unless otherwise specified), are approximately 40 minutes long and on the flat.
• Walks are cancelled in heavy or persistent rain.
• To view the full programme, click here.

SEPTEMBER

4 - Walk

11 - Walk 'n' Talk - Mona Vale. Meet in the Rose Garden at 1pm near Mona Vale car park off Mona Vale Ave, or arrange to carpool from the corner of Malcolm and Birdwood Ave at 12.30pm.

18 - Walk

25 - Walk 'n' Talk - Redcliffs to Sumner. Meet at the corner of Beachville Road and Main Road (Sumner end, where the shops are) at 1pm or arrange to carpool from the corner of Malcolm and Birdwood Ave at 12.30pm. Bring your Metro/Gold card.