Many of you will already know that Christchurch has a fascinating political history, from labour movements to radical social reform to the campaign for women’s suffrage. It is to my eternal disappointment that this “great ferment of ideas”, as Jim McAloon … Continue reading →
A photograph of Judi Clements (Mental Health Foundation), Elizabeth Goodwin (Strategies with Kids, Information for Parents - a project of the Ministry of Social Development) and Sue Turner (All Right?) holding the cake celebrating the Tiny Adventures campaign. The photograph was taken at the Tiny Adventures launch at Niu Early Learning Centre in Linwood. Niu Early Learning Centre is managed by the Tongan Canterbury Community Trust. The Tiny Adventure card packs and smartphone app offer ideas, games and quick fun ways for parents to spend time with their children. They are a project of the All Right? mental health campaign.
A PDF copy of a summary of qualitative research findings on young people in Christchurch. The report resulted from focus groups facilitated by Age Concern in February 2015, to inform the All Right? wellbeing campaign.
A PDF copy of a document introducing All Right?. The document includes information about the origins and research of All Right?, as well as photographs from the campaign. The document was prepared in October 2013.
Christchurch and its surrounding towns are slowly starting to be rebuilt after the devastating earthquakes of 2010 and 2011. Our political editor Brent Edwards has been in Christchurch to find out whether the rebuild debate will dominate the election campaign in the city.
Blog of Action for Christchurch East, a group campaigning for the rights of residents in the Eastern suburbs of Christchurch. Includes discussion of political and social issues, delays to insurance payments and repairs, and protest actions in response.
The Wizard of Christchurch, who has launched a campaign to save the Christ Church Cathedral from demolition. Taken on a day when a walkway was opened up between Re:Start Mall and Cathedral Square to allow temporary public access.
A digitally manipulated image of 'Save Our Cathedral' ribbons hanging from a cordon fence near Latimer Square.
The Wizard of Christchurch, who has launched a campaign to save the Christ Church Cathedral from demolition. Taken on a day when a walkway was opened up between Re:Start Mall and Cathedral Square to allow temporary public access.
The Wizard of Christchurch, who has launched a campaign to save the Christ Church Cathedral from demolition. Taken on a day when a walkway was opened up between Re:Start Mall and Cathedral Square to allow temporary public access.
A photograph of staff member Vaea Hutchen from the All Right? mental health campaign leading a group of women in a Māori action song. The photograph was taken at an Asian Health Day event in 2015.
A photograph of All Right? posters pasted onto a Phantom Billstickers board. The posters were part of the first phase of All Right?'s advertising campaign. Each poster contained a statement beginning with "It's all right".
A photograph of All Right? posters pasted onto a Phantom Billstickers board. The posters were part of the first phase of All Right?'s advertising campaign. Each poster contained a statement beginning with "It's all right".
A photograph of All Right? posters pasted onto a Phantom Billstickers board. The posters were part of the first phase of All Right?'s advertising campaign. Each poster contained a statement beginning with "It's all right".
A photograph of All Right? posters pasted onto a Phantom Billstickers board. The posters were part of the first phase of All Right?'s advertising campaign. Each poster contained a statement beginning with "It's all right".
A PDF copy of a summary of qualitative research findings on young people in Christchurch. The report was prepared by the Community and Public Health Information Team in December 2013, to inform the All Right? wellbeing campaign.
A photograph of Anna Mowat of SKIP (Strategies with Kids, Information for Parents - a project of the Ministry of Social Development) , Tracey Tuhi (Mental Health Foundation) and Sue Turner (All Right?) holding a cake in celebration of the Tiny Adventures campaign. The photograph was taken at the Tiny Adventures launch at Niu Early Learning Centre in Linwood. Niu Early Learning Centre is managed by the Tongan Canterbury Community Trust. The Tiny Adventure card packs and smartphone app offer ideas, games and quick fun ways for parents to spend time with their children. They are a project of the All Right? mental health campaign.
A PDF copy of a poster advertising a public meeting about how to best bring the All Right? campaign to Waimakariri. The poster reads, "What makes people in the Waimakariri feel all right?" and provides the event details.
A photograph of Aroha Reriti-Crofts (Aunty Aroha) taken at the Health Day at the Pa event held at Tuahiwi Marae in August 2015. The event was part of the All Right? mental health campaign of the CDHB.
A digital copy of a poster from the Te Waioratanga project of the All Right? campaign. The poster features a black and white photographic portrait of Mere Peawini. The caption reads, "Te reo Māori is just who I am".
A PDF copy of a presentation by Dr Rob Gordon (NZ Red Cross) and All Right?. The presentation provides six tips from Gordon for attaining wellbeing after a disaster, together with images from phase 2 of the All Right? campaign.
A photograph of Pere Tainui holding his young child at an event connected with the Mahinga Kai Project. Pere Tainui is wearing a traditional korowai (cloak made of woven flax). The event was part of the All Right? mental health campaign.
A PDF copy of a summary report of the research behind the All Right? wellbeing campaign for Canterbury. The report was created in April 2013, by Canterbury District Health Board, the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand, and Healthy Christchurch.
A photograph of All Right? Campaign Manager Sue Turner at a media conference. Turner is releasing data from All Right?'s research findings. All Right? posted the photograph on their Facebook page on 17 June 2014 at 10:09am.
A photograph showing All Right? posters at the Central Library Peterborough. The posters feature images from phase 2 of the All Right? campaign, which sought to promote the 'Five Ways To Wellbeing' by asking simple, open-ended questions related to wellbeing.
A photograph of preschool children and adults posing for a group photograph with the All Righties and Sue Turner of the All Right? campaign, Christchurch City Councillor Glenn Livingstone, and Anna Mowat of SKIP (Strategies with Kids, Information for Parents - a project of the Ministry of Social Development). The photograph was taken at the Tiny Adventures launch at Niu Early Learning Centre in Linwood. Niu Early Learning Centre is managed by the Tongan Canterbury Community Trust. The Tiny Adventure card packs and smartphone app offer ideas, games and quick fun ways for parents to spend time with their children. They are a project of the All Right? mental health campaign.
A photograph of a flag in a planter box which reads, "It's all right to feel proud of how we've coped". The flag is part of the All Right wellbeing campaign led by the Canterbury District Health Board and the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand.
A radio advertisement for the All Right? campaign featuring a story about being helped by others in the community. The advertisement promotes the message "it's often the simple things we do that bring the most joy," and the All Right? Facebook page.
A radio advertisement for the All Right? campaign featuring a story about being helped by others in the community. The advertisement promotes the message "it's often the simple things we do that bring the most joy," and the All Right? Facebook page.
A photograph of a poster on the window of the Earthquake Services building on the corner of Fitzgerald Avenue and Ferry Road. The poster is in the style of Barack Obama's "Hope" campaign poster, and depicts Bryan Staples with the message "Insurance, hope".