SkillWise

Do you want to share your views or feedback about the bus and ferry network within Ōtautahi (Christchurch)?

Did you know Environment Canterbury is running a survey?

They are doing a review of Metro services.

If you complete their survey, you could also go into the draw to win one of three $300 grocery vouchers.

You have until Wednesday, 24 June 2026, to do the survey.

You can ask SkillWise staff for support you with the survey.

Hey you! Have a look at IHC New Zealand's article about the SkillWise Squad.

What do you think?

The SkillWise Squad - Taking on a Leadership Role — IHC Foundation With funding from the IHC Foundation, The SkillWise Squad has employed a dedicated facilitator to help its members—all individuals with learning or intellectual disabilities—develop key leadership and governance skills so they can actively represent their peers at a board level.

Play netball for SkillWise! We are looking for more players for our Saturday team - you don't need to be a current member of SkillWise to play for us. Be in touch if you are interested :)

Check it out!

Christchurch City Council have launched a new feature to their What's On Event finder!

What’s On Christchurch is a council website that helps the community find out about what’s going on in Ōtautahi Christchurch. It is already well-used and supported by the community, but there is now a dedicated tile when you go into the What filter on the front page. It is called What’s On Disability.

What's On Disability Explore a range of events, programmes, and activities in Ōtautahi Christchurch that are specifically created for people with disabilities and their whānau. These listings focus on inclusive spaces, tailored support, and opportunities to connect.

What great resources! Check out these online learning modules from People First New Zealand...what do you want to learn about??

Yesterday, some of the SkillWise team joined The White Room Creative Space, The Green Lab and Richmond Community Garden teams at the Climate Action Campus. Together we had a wānanga, learning some te reo Māori and tikanga with the brilliant kaiako (teacher) Regan Kupu Stokes. We got to sit in the rā (sun) and whakarongo (listen) and kōrero (speak) te reo Māori all day!

This is part of our ongoing mahi towards becoming a Tangata Tiriti organisation, and we are grateful to ACE Aotearoa for the funding to pursue this development.

The wānanga was a great reminder that we have a lot more te reo Māori than we use, and a warm encouragement to use it. Kia kaha te reo Māori!

Amazing news for the wonderful Phillipstown Community Hub - we are so happy to see this important hub being considered valuable. 😍

We’re really happy to be able to share some positive news 💛

Christchurch City Council will be stepping in as interim caretakers of the Phillipstown Hub from 8th April, helping ensure the space can continue to operate while longer-term plans are worked through.

A lot of effort has gone on behind the scenes, with both Council and our team working hard to keep the Hub open for the many groups who use and love this space. During this time, we’ll continue supporting existing bookings and activities, while doing our best to maintain stability for the community.

Over the coming weeks, our staff will be working closely alongside Council to support a smooth transition.

Most of all, we want to say thank you. The voices of this community have truly been heard, and we’re so grateful for the support, care, and advocacy shown for this place.

The Hub has always been about its people — and we’re hopeful for what comes next ✨