VFF Canterbury Notices

🔥🎥 RCR: This Week’s Must-Watch Picks From the Zero Spike conference in Japan, to AI’s rapid rise, and growing debates over public health, WHO reform, fluoride, free speech and digital ID - these are the must-watch conversations this week. 🎥 Watch them all here: https://RCR.Media 📧 Sign up for RCR’s Bites and get news you won’t find elsewhere, delivered FREE to your inbox each weekday: https://BiteMe.news #RCRMedia

Question: What's your favourite www.RCR.Media show? I have benn listening every day and my favourite at the moment is Media Matters with Marie and Marty They seem to go places where we all want to go and are able, most of the time, effortlessly articulate the state of media and in the the state of NZ https://rcr.media/episodes/media-matters-media-bias-election-battles-and-the-fight-for-our-future/

https://www.voicesforfreedom.co.nz/ Anybody checked out the new VFF website and watched the 12 minute new promo video? Looks cleaner and clearer now...thoughts?p

🏛 Council Watch: Amalgamation With Maree Buscke and Kathryn Ennis-Carter 🗓 Wednesday 8th July 🕗 8:00pm NZT 🤔 What could local government amalgamation mean for your community? Join Maree Buscke and Kathryn Ennis-Carter as they examine the growing discussion around council amalgamation, along with the establishment of multi-council water entities under the Government's Local Water Done Well reforms. 📌 Topics include: 🏘 Local government amalgamation and its potential impact on communities and representation 💧 The creation of multi-council water entities 🌊 Concerns surrounding entities such as Tiaki Wai and the implications for local water governance 📧 Questions or comments? Email: inbox@rcr.media 🎟 Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1917820030616/WN_4RFGP2AlTXqn8q_SsOWkjw ⚠️ This webinar was rescheduled from 24th June to 8th July.

Worth a thought: Christchurch City's Debt Overview for 2026 Total Debt Forecasted Debt: Approximately $3 billion for the 2025/26 annual plan. Debt Per Household Debt Per Household: About $16,462. Debt to Revenue Ratio Debt to Revenue Ratio: Reported at 183%. This financial information indicates that Christchurch City is managing a significant level of debt relative to its revenue, which is a critical factor for residents and stakeholders to consider in future planning and budgeting. Keep an eye on www.RCR.media and VFF for Council information and interviews

🚨🚨🚨 Today's walk in Victoria Park is postponed till next week.

Wednesday's walk is at Victoria Park. Meet at 10am at the main carpark by the playground, and we'll walk up to the Sign of the Kiwi for coffee then return to the meeting point. It's a wet week so keep an eye out for any postponement message

Friday from 5.30pm - Springston Hotel, Springston. Happy hour from 5.30pm

Tuesday • 10.30 am Halswell, Old Vicarage (335 Halswell Road) • 1-3pm pm Ferrymead, El Faro Cafe, Humphreys drive, Ferrymead, Underground Crafty Pod & anyone who wants to come for a chat! • 3.30 pm Hornby, Robert Harris (Hornby Mall) Wednesday • 10.00 am. *1st July - Bishopdale Shopping Centre, Cocoa Black, Thursday • 10.00 am Lyttelton, Shroom Room • 10.00 am City Centre, Lotus Heart • 11.30am - Darfield, Dalethorpe Café, • 1.00 pm Upper Riccarton, Moko Cafe Friday • 10.00 Templeton, Gatehouse Café • New 10.15 Papanui Club Cafe, 310 Sawyers Arms Rd • 10.30 Cashmere, Zero's Cafe • 10.30 am Rangiora, Fools of Desire Saturday • 10.00 am Shirley, Esquires cafe, (Marshlands Rd) • 10.00 am Ferrymead, Columbus Café, (Mitre10) Sunday • 11am, 12th July, Diamond Harbour, Two Thumbs,

⚠️ Due to upgrades in the VFF email there will be no email this week... apologies

Hi Aaron I have just heard from her nephew who heard ftom her son Sam, that VFF member Susan Thorpe died this morning. She did this bravely re Council Watch 8.5 etc. Ahead of her time, seen here with husband Hugh Thorpe, engineer. May she rest in peace through the mercy of God. https://youtu.be/g1rOtQdXkfs?

Dear Susan, what an absolute Trojan when it came to freedom fighting and standing up for our rights. She would often call me to chat about her concerns. Rest in peace dear Susan ❤️

📻 VFF Lounge Edition Webinar: Building Community Resilience Through Radio Join Alia Bland, Linc Teale, Lisa Murray, and Tiffany Fouwler for a special VFF Lounge Edition exploring the growing Rebuild Free Radio Network (RFRN). 📅 Monday 29 June 🕗 8:00pm NZT Discover how communities across New Zealand are using affordable radio technology to build stronger local connections, improve communication resilience, and prepare for uncertain times. We'll discuss: ✅ What RFRN is and why it matters ✅ The importance of independent communications ✅ How radio can support communities during disruptions ✅ The rapid growth of RFRN across New Zealand ✅ Practical ways you can get involved Strong communities start with strong connections. 🎟️ Register here:https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FY4amUyEQiKV2APElIOmtQ Voices For Freedom

📻 VFF Lounge Edition Webinar: Building Community Resilience Through Radio Join Alia Bland, Linc Teale, Lisa Murray, and Tiffany Fouwler for a special VFF Lounge Edition exploring the growing Rebuild Free Radio Network (RFRN). 📅 Monday 29 June 🕗 8:00pm NZT Discover how communities across New Zealand are using affordable radio technology to build stronger local connections, improve communication resilience, and prepare for uncertain times. We'll discuss: ✅ What RFRN is and why it matters ✅ The importance of independent communications ✅ How radio can support communities during disruptions ✅ The rapid growth of RFRN across New Zealand ✅ Practical ways you can get involved Strong communities start with strong connections. 🎟️ Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FY4amUyEQiKV2APElIOmtQ

Another example of pointless spending at CCC https://c.org/4CC4TV89nT

There is a Give a Little link in the above article - sadly behind the paywall.

The safest news of the loss of The Shroom Room to fire just a few days ago. The Shroom Room were a staunch supporter of the freedom to choose and kept their doors open to VFF supporters with open hearts. VFF coffee groups continuing the meet there up until very recently. Aa sad loss indeed. We all wish them well going forward with huge gratitude. https://www.chrislynchmedia.com/news-items/cafe-fire-in-lyttelton-brought-under-control/