And here we are all of a sudden on 1 November! How fast the year has gone and how great it is to enjoy the longer days and some warmer ones also!
This month we’ve had a return from some previous advertisers and received a number of new advertisers, some of which are new or newish to the area. It’s so great to have The Woodpecker as a medium for them to promote and advertise what they do as well as welcoming new people and businesses to our area.
amazing what can easily be missed!
We’ve also had a couple of new community groups want to promote themselves.
Every month as I work my way through the very large number of emails for advertising or community news and then put it in the InDesign template, it always amazes me how it all comes together. Even although the process each month is the same, the result is different every month. It’s quite a satisfying, albeit time-consuming job, but nonetheless fulfilling and enjoyable.
Part of the job I have to do is to read through every article to make sure there are no grammatical errors or typos, even the adverts too; it’s
However, this month, I have a challenge for you. This will determine whether or not you read the Editor’s note each month and how well you read The Woodpecker, but there is a typo on a pdf file which is in the publication. It wasn’t possible to change the file due to time constraints so I thought it would be fun to put the challenge out there as well as drawing attention to the particular community group. I’ll shout a coffee to the first person that emails me with what the typo is and where it is. You can look on it as the adult’s version of finding Mr Woody Woodpecker!
Another reminder we have our Xmas Thank You evening for all our lovely volunteers, community contributors and advertisers. The invitation is on the page 52. Don’t forget to RSVP, we’d love to see you there and thank you for your support.
The Woodpecker – ‘produced by the community for the community’
Ngā mihi nui
Debs Taylor-Hayhurst
The Editor – Woodpecker debs.thewoodpecker@outlook.co.nz
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Lions Club of Woodend Pegasus
Lions are ordinary people from all walks of life who enjoy getting together and doing good things. We are kind and generous people who want to help. That’s why we work on projects to improve our communities and protect the environment. We get enormous satisfaction from the knowledge that what we do DOES make a difference. And we enjoy friendship and fun while doing so. Whenever Lions Club members get together, problems get smaller. And communities get better. Because we help where help is needed – in our communities and worldwide – with unmatched integrity and energy. Lions
Clubs New Zealand is part of a global organisation with 1.4 million members in 208 countries and geographic regions. With this much manpower, it’s no wonder that Lions Club members can achieve extraordinary things, every day.
It gives the greatest pleasure to say a sincere thank you to one of The Lions Club of Woodend Pegasus longstanding members Ian Lennie. Ian Joined Lions in 2005 in Ashburton and moved to The Lions Club of Woodend
in 2014, Ian has served in most if not all of the roles in The Lions Club of Woodend and Then the Lions Club of Woodend Pegasus. It’s thanks largely to Ian that we have the War Memorial in Woodend and the very emotional and well-attended Eve of ANZAC Day Service each year, Toot for Tucker for the last 6 years, and this year Ian was the main driving force in getting the funding for the Woodend Playcentre fence replacement. On 10 October Ian was recognised at the WDC Community Awards, Ian has given his time generously to
a number of organisations in the Woodend and Pegasus communities Remember the Lions moto is We Serve and we are here to serve all of our community, Kaiapoi, Woodend, Pegasus, Ravenswood, and Waikuku If you would like to make a difference
Please Phone:
President: Jeff Taylor-Hayhurst on 021 865 877 or email president. woodendpegasus@lionsclubs.org.nz
Who found Mr Woody Woodpecker last month?
Masie Ellmers and Lily McMillan, both aged 6yrs, from Woodend and Woodend School found Mr Woody Woodpecker during a school holiday’s play date! Sent in by Libby Elmers. (top left).
My grandson Hamish JohnstonBray, aged 12 years; Pegasus found Mr Woody Woodpecker. Sent in by Christine Johnston. (top middle)
My daughter Taiga McPhail aged 7, Woodend. Sent in by Cassie McPhail. (top right).
My name is Suhyang Jang and my daughter Jia Kwon, aged 5, Ravenswood, found the Mr Woody Woodpecker. Sent in by Suhyang Jang. (middle left).
Lily Hadland, aged 8, Woodend Beach found Mr Woody Woodpecker. Sent in by Suzanne Reardon, Grandma. (photo centre).
My grandsons who managed to find Mr Woody Woodpecker after a long time searching are Kai, aged 8yrs and Beau, aged 5yrs Penei spending school holidays with Nana in Tuahiwi. They spent ages looking for Woody and were very excited to finally spot him! It was a fun school holiday activity. Sent in by Deb Penei. (middle right).
Lily Anderson, aged 18, visiting Woodend. Lily loves the reading the Woodpecker cover to cover every month and a big Compass FM fan. Sent in by her mentor Tash. (bottom right).
Lucy Lunn aged 9yrs and Maddison Storer, aged 9yrs found Mr Woody Woodpecker while playing together while staying with their Nana’s. Sent in by Gail Lidiard. (below top image).
A photo of my daughter having found Mr Woody Woodpecker. Maddison Campbell, aged 7, Ravenswood. Sent in by Jessica Griffin. (bottom middle).
My other daughter Violet Thomas, aged 10yrs from Ravenswood found Mr Woody Woodpecker this time. Sent in by Liz Thomas. (bottom right).
Zylie MacDonald, aged 8yrs, from Pegasus discovered Mr Woody Woodpecker while enjoying hot chocolate at Ravenswood Coffee Club. She was super excited. attends school at Rangiora New Life School. (below bottom image).
You can always tell when it’s the school holidays as more children find Mr Woody Woodpecker! An amazing 13 children found him in last month’s Woodpecker. Clearly I didn’t hide him well enough! Editor
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December 2024
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Be creative with your giving, perhaps some Christmas treats or small gifts.
Listen for the Toots from 6-7pm
Please supply your own bags for collection
Huge thanks to everyone who made our FUNDAY and Adventure Race in Kaiapoi such a successful event…it was a magic day celebrating Youth in our community….
Our next and final event for the year will be a MONSTER GARAGE SAL E …AND look out for us out and about selling our raffle tickets. Some wonderful donated items to support our fundraising throughout November.
Stop by, say Hi and we’ll fill you in on what YDOT does in our region…we love to shout about it!
PEGASUS COMMUNITY NEWS
PEGASUS COMMUNITY
EMERGENCY HUB LAUNCH
Thank you to those who made time to join us at the Pegasus Community Emergency Hub Opening on Sunday 20th October. We hope you learned how it will help you and your family if a disaster strikes.
Special thanks to all the amazing volunteers who gave up their Sunday to help out and demonstrate how the Hub works.
Website: pegasusresidentsgroup.com
E: prgi@pegasusresidentsgroup.com
Pegasus Residents’ Group Inc
Thank you to The Flowerhouse Pegasus for donating a stunning bouquet of flowers we raffled off to a lucky winner.
Congratulations to Roger Rule for the closest guess to how many jet planes in the jar (there were 239), you will be a favourite with the grandkids!
A HUGE thank you to the emergency services who did the same and shared what they do and how they help our community when we need them: Waimakariri Civil Defence Emergency Management Team, Woodend Volunteer Fire Brigade, NZRT12, North Canterbury Neighbourhood Support, Coastguard North Canterbury, and Waikuku Beach Surf Lifesaving Club.
Thanks also to Woodend-Sefton Community Board members Shona Powell, Rhonda Mather, Ian Fong, Brent Cairns and Philip Redmond for attending and showing their support. See more photos on our website.
LATEST LOCAL DIRECTORY
Thank you to Alexandra and volunteers plus the wonderful bakers in our community for their efforts with the delicious bake sale – all proceeds went to PRGI Pegasus Community Watch.
We’ve just printed the latest version of Pegasus –Woodend Local Directory. Inside you will find contact details for Essential Services, Health Professionals, Vets, Churches, Schools and Pre-schools, Venue hire, Pegasus, Woodend and Waikuku Sport, Hobby and Recreation Groups. Grab a copy at the Pegasus Community Centre or view it online on our website.
On Saturday, 19 October, Pegasus parkrun marked a significant milestone by celebrating its 400th event. The community came together in an extraordinary show of support, with a record-breaking 716 participants running, jogging, and walking the scenic 5K course around Lake Pegasus. This event not only shattered previous attendance records but also highlighted the spirit and camaraderie that parkrun fosters among a wide cross-section of the community. We had an ambitious goal of attracting over 400 participants to commemorate our 400th run. We are proud and humbled to say that our
community responded enthusiastically, more than doubling the target and creating an electric atmosphere from the early hours of the morning. It was truly a family-friendly affair, with local businesses generously donating spot prizes and providing entertainment. Children enjoyed face painting and a bouncy castle, while adults mingled and prepared for the run. The event also featured field games and a marquee from The Athlete’s Foot and Brooks, ensuring there was something for everyone.
The sense of community was palpable as everyone gathered in the start / finish area. At 8am, the walkers,
joggers, and runners tackled the 5K loop course, which involved two laps around Lake Pegasus. And they just kept coming over the start line! The results of the 400th Pegasus parkrun were impressive. A total of 716 people participated, including 260 first timers and 68 individuals who recorded new Personal Bests. Representatives from 23 different clubs took part, showcasing the diverse and inclusive nature of the event. The success of the day was made possible by the dedication of 34 volunteers, whose efforts ensured everything ran smoothly.
One of the highlights of the event was the spot prize draw, which took place at around 9:15am after the tail walker finished. With over 100 prizes up for grabs, there was plenty of excitement and anticipation. A coffee cart and sausage sizzle, in aid of the Waikuku Surf Club, provided much-needed sustenance. The Sunshine Café baked a large cake to celebrate the occasion, offering slices to all parkrunners. This gesture added a sweet touch to the morning’s festivities and further
emphasised the community spirit of the event.
This event was supported by several businesses and other organisations across our local community. It was fantastic to see everyone pull together to celebrate this milestone and popularise the fact that there is a free, timed, 5K walk, jog, and run right on their doorstep in Pegasus Town. Thank you to EVERYONE who made this a success. We appreciate all your support!
Check out our Facebook page for photos and videos (search for ‘Pegasus parkrun’) from the day. If you’d like to know more about parkrun, you can also visit parkrun.co.nz/pegasus for more info.
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On Saturday, 5 October, Woodend Volunteer Fire Brigade held its annual Honours’ Night at the RSA
in Rangiora. (We would like to acknowledge and thank Rangiora and Kaiapoi Volunteer Fire Brigades’ for standing in for us, in case we had any calls to attend in our District).
It’s always a special night for the Brigade, where we get a chance to acknowledge Members for their Service.
Brigade and she was voted in as a Life Honorary Member of our Brigade. After joining and serving our Brigade for 3 years, Firefighters are awarded a Certificate. After five years, a silver medal is presented and every two years after that, a silver bar is added. Once 25 years is reached, a member is eligible for a gold star and again a gold bar is added every two years after that, with finally a double gold star for 50 years.
Members receiving a silver bar this year were as follows: Anthony Ross – 7 years, Richard Davies – 9 years, Phil Lamont – 11 years, Laura Jory – 15 years, Mark Handley – 17 years, Steve Mann – 17 years, Mark Sutherland
One of the biggest awards within Fire and Emergency New Zealand, is a Kings Service Medal for long meritorious service which is awarded after 14 years, and this year, we were able to present this to Mike Murphy. After completing 21 years, a clasp is added to this medal and this year, that was awarded to both Sandra Grant and Paul Chinnery.
Another to be specially honoured was Laura Jory for 15 years’ service to the
– 19 years, Paul Chinnery – 21 years, Sandra Grant – 21 years, Shayne Robinson –23 years. And finally, a gold bar to Lew Grant
for 47 years (a massive achievement). We would like to congratulate everyone for their awards this year but also acknowledge the whole of the Brigade for the work / calls you have attended this year (now standing at over 190 at the 6 October).
Woodend Indoor Bowls
It seems as if time has been spirited away this year. We have played against each other and neighbouring clubs, found all our champions for this season, and had some fun along the way. A few dedicated players have been involved in various competitions, run by our neighbouring clubs and doing very well with their efforts. We have also brought ourselves into the age of Facebook, where you can now read our monthly newsletter put together by our club president Andrew and his wife Lyn, who works behind the scenes to put it altogether. We have held our AGM, and our presidents report was well received by Club members. Andrew also presented the silver ware and presented some well-deserved certificates to a few that work endlessly within the club - a great idea. See our Facebook page for photos.
On a more solemn note, as a club we have lost a true patron of the game with the passing of life member Helen Power. Many have memories of her welcoming nature to all who came along to play this seemingly simple game. There are others I know that will be missing her, as friend, colleague, leader and playing partner. The fragility of life is ever present in clubs with senior players that are still making contributions to the game
week after week. There are still a lot of senior members at the forefront of committees, match officials, umpires and general helpers that keep our beloved game of Indoor Bowls running smoothly. Thank you all. Just a reminder that our Christmas Bowls evening is happening on Monday 2 December 2024, and next year in February the club will again run our “Have a go night,” before we roll into another season. We will post this on our Facebook page reminding everybody that this is a game worth “Giving it a go!”
If you require any information about our club, please contact our president, Andrew Petrie - Ph: 022 592 8389
Woodend Netball Club
AGM 4 December 2024 7pm
Gladstone Tennis Netball Rooms
We are also on the hunt for a superstar Treasurer / Money Minder.
For more information please use our email address as below for contact details.
woodendnetballclub@gmail.com
Dragon Stone Paving Ltd
Spring Word Scramble Answers:
1. Frog
2. Butterfly
3. Grass
4. Earthworm
5. Sunlight
6. Bud
7. Dandelion
8. Flower
9. Bee
10. Ladybug
11. Bloom
12. Green
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Woodend - Sefton Community Board
Surf Lifesaving Patrols
The Board has been successful in getting the dates for the paid surf lifesaving patrols at Woodend and Pegasus Beaches to start slightly later and finish later in January. The Council has agreed to funding and are working with Surf Lifesaving NZ to confirm the dates. There will be around 30 days at each beach over the summer Last summer the surf patrols at the two beaches ran from 18 December and finished on 12 January.
Waikuku Beach will have 39 days of paid patrols plus weekend patrols by the volunteers over an extended period. The dates will be publicised once they are confirmed. A good result for the communities and the district.
Woodend Bypass
The Woodend Bypass and SH1 Belfast to Pegasus Motorway has been prioritised as one of the Roads of National Significance and will help reduce congestion, improve safety and travel times, and allow easier access and community connection in Woodend. You can sign up to receive email project updates from NZTA at https://www.nzta.govt.nz/b2p with the first one hopefully due out soon. The Board has been advocating for the Bypass for many years and will continue to advocate for the best outcomes for the community.
Working toward a new bus stop in Ravenswood
The Board has long been requesting Environment Canterbury to allow a short deviation from the 95 and 97 bus route into Ravenswood from SH1 and turn around at the roundabout by New World. We are a step closer as Council have been working with ECan but there is still more work to be done with ECan and NZTA, so fingers crossed. In the short term this would allow people to use a bus to access the Ravenswood commercial area safely as crossing at the Pegasus/Ravenswood roundabout is seen by many as unsafe.
Our next meeting – all are welcome
Monday 11 November starting at 5.30pm at the Woodend Community Centre
Contact us – more information about the Board and our contact details are at waimakariri.govt.nz/council/council,-boards-and-committees/woodend-seftoncommunity-board
If you would like to see what will be discussed at each meeting check out the Board Facebook page or the agenda at waimakariri.govt.nz/council/meetings/minutes-andagendas/woodend-sefton-community-board around Thursday of the week prior. WoodendSeftonCommunityBoard Email: shona.powell@wmk.govt.nz
Woodend Primary School Update
Tena Koutou Katoa
Welcome to Term 4! A big welcome to all the new students and families joining us for the final term of the year. It’s shaping up to be a busy and exciting time, and we’re thrilled to have you with us.
Woodend School Fair
This year’s school fair was a tremendous success, and we couldn’t have done it without the incredible support of our community. The perfect weather and record-breaking turnout created a day filled with fun, laughter, and unity.
Thanks to the generosity of parents, local businesses, teachers, and students, we raised an impressive amount for our playground fund. A huge thank you to all the volunteers who worked tirelessly behind the scenes and on the day. Your dedication and hard work made the fair such a hit. We’re proud to be part of such a supportive and enthusiastic community.
Canterbury / Westland Science Fair
We are excited to celebrate the achievements of Eli, Keava, and Georgia, who attended the Canterbury / Westland Science Fair in September after excelling in the Woodend School Science Fair earlier in the term. Special congratulations to Eli and Harley for placing 2nd in the Chemistry category for their project on Gummy Bears!
Koru Games 2024
At the end of last term, 56 of our senior students represented Woodend School in the 2024 Koru Games, held over three days in the Selwyn District. The students competed in Dodgeball, Basketball, Netball, Football, and Table Tennis, demonstrating incredible skill and sportsmanship.
Our students performed admirably and supported each other throughout the
games. We are immensely proud of their efforts and representation of our school! A massive thank you to all the parents who helped coach and manage our teams and Mrs Neylon.
North Canterbury Kapa Haka Festival
On Thursday, 19 September, both our junior and senior Kapa Haka groups performed at the North Canterbury Kapa Haka Festival. Their mana, teamwork, and confidence shone brightly on stage. Thank you to the parents who supported the event, and a special thanks to Makai for preparing our students to be stage ready. We are incredibly proud of their efforts.
Pegasus Park Run
Woodend School
had a fantastic turnout at the Pegasus Park Run 400, with 716 attendees enjoying this community event. It was a wonderful day, and we are so proud of everyone who
participated. Well done, team Woodend!
Calling all 4-year-olds - Enrol now for 2025
It’s that time of year again when we start planning for the upcoming school year! With our growing community and new subdivisions, we’re excited to welcome new faces to our school whanau. If your child is 4 or turns 4 this year and will be starting school anytime in 2025, now is the time to get them
enrolled. Early enrolment helps us ensure we have the right resources and support in place for all our students. Please go to our school website, click the enrolment tab, and fill out the online form.
We can’t wait to meet our future students!
Cohort Entry for 2025
From the start of the 2025 school year, we have adopted a “Cohort Entry” process for all of our new entrant students. Starting 2025 new entrants will join the school at the next cohort entry date after they turn 5. There will be two cohort entry points per school
term in Week 1 and Week 6. We know starting school can be daunting for a new entrant, so we aim to reduce anxiety by scheduling around 3 transition visits prior to your child starting school. This will be organised once you have completed the enrolment paperwork and attended one of our new entrant transition days. 150th Celebrations
Woodend School - 150 Year
Celebrations - Registrations now open8 & 9 November 2024. Register online - www.woodendschool150th.co.nz
Please see the timetable of events below.
Friday 8 November
12pm- Registration Woodend Community Centre
12:30 - 1:30pm - Official Welcome Woodend Community Centre
1:30pm - 2:30pm - Woodend School
Tours
2:30pm - Planting of memorial tree and unveiling of a bench
3-4pm - Afternoon tea Woodend Community Centre
Saturday 9 November
11am - Registration School library
11:30am - Decade Photos
12pm Planting of memorial tree, unveiling of a bench, school open to view
12:45pm- Cutting of cake Woodend Community Centre
1pm - 2pm - Lunch Woodend Community Centre
6pm - 11pm - Dinner & Entertainment
Kaiapoi Working Men’s Club
We look forward to an exciting and successful Term 4! Keep up the great work and thank you for your continued support of our school community. Andrew & Woodend School Team
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Friday
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Registration Community centre.
Official Welcome (Welcome Andrew, student leader and Deputy Mayor Neville Atkinson, Anton Cooper), kapa haka.
School open for attendees to look through
Planting of memorial tree and unveiling of a bench.
Afternoon tea.
We are collecting photos to create photo boards to have on display over the celebration.
Saturday
Dinner & Entertainment at Kaiapoi Working Mens Club 11am 11:30am 12pm 12:30pm 1pm2pm 6pm11pm
Registration open in school library
Decade Photos presentation school quad
Planting of memorial tree and unveiling of a bench.
Welcome and speech before lunch/cutting of cake
Lunch
If you have a photo or two you would like to share of your time at Woodend School Please email digital copies to: 150@woodend.school.nz or bring your physical copies along with you for us to take a copy of to display
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St Barnabas Church Update
I find stories of people’s lives fascinating. I think we were wired to enjoy a good story – perhaps that’s why Jesus often taught the ideas of how to best be human in his stories. Anyone who attended a St Barnabas service in the month of October will likely tell you some fascinating facts about the Saints, as we looked at stories from their lives in the lead-up to All Saints and All Souls Days. We kicked off October with a wonderful pet service and we want to say a very special thank you to Animates, New World Ravenswood, North Canterbury Stockfeed Supply, Paws Vets and Pegasus Bay Vets for hooking us up with some fabulous prizes. There are some very happy pets (and humans) in North Canterbury because of this event!
of Jesus. You are most welcome to contact us through our church website at www.stbarnabaswoodend.org for any baptism / marriage / house blessing needs you might have. Our 30-minute pop-in Weekday 5pm prayer times continue to be popular for many. Some people report driving past and feeling drawn to come in to experience a moment of peace from life’s business. Everyone is welcome.
Communion / Eucharist is now available on Thursdays at 5pm if you can’t make it to one of our Sunday services (9.30am or 4pm with a children’s programme at both). What’s happening in the church building: Mondays: Eldercare 1.30pm
If you were walking along Pegasus Beach a few weeks ago you may have witnessed a baptism in the ocean! It was still a bit chilly but what an amazing spot to publicly show your commitment to following the way
Wednesdays: Evening – multiple life groups. Come and find your people. Fridays: 10am Music and Play, free food on Friday @ Four Every weekday – 5pm Prayer Sunday Services – 9.30am and 4pm May you feel peace and know you are loved.
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Woodend Methodist Report
At long last the days are getting warmer, but we still seem to be reverting back to cold temperatures every now and then. The flower arrangements on a Sunday in the church have been stunning with all the beautiful, coloured flowers blooming at present.
On Sunday 3 November at 9am we will be holding our Candle Lighting Service where people can light a candle for a loved one or friend who has passed in the last year. Everyone is welcome. The Communion Service and Morning Tea usually held this Sunday will move to the following week 10 November. The November movie will be on Wednesday 6 November at 1pm at Woodend Methodist Hall. The movie will be “Moulin Rouge” about Christian, an English writer, who travels to Paris to join the Bohemian revolution. He visits the city’s biggest night club, Moulin Rouge, and falls in love with its star performer and courtesan, Satine. $5 admission and afternoon tea will be served.
On Saturday 23 November at 9am the Parish is holding a Car Boot Sale and Plant Sale at Trinity Methodist, King Street, Rangiora. There will be Devonshire Morning Tea available for $5. If you wish to book a spot for the Car Boot Sale, please contact the office 313 3448.
December at 7.30pm. Book through Ticketek.
Rangiora Community Choir will be presenting their Christmas Concert at Rossburn Centre, Northbrook Road, Rangiora on Sunday 15 December at 2pm. $10 entry fee which includes afternoon tea. Children free.
Booking of our complex. You can hold small or large gatherings e.g. classes, tutoring, concerts, interviews, conferences, clubs etc. – for any enquiries please contact Kaye at the Rangiora Trinity Office, 176 King Street, Rangiora, 313 3448 or email rangioramethodist@gmail.com.
Rangiora Trinity office hours are Tuesday 10am to 1pm, Wednesday 9.45am to 1.45pm, Thursday 10am to
On Sunday 1 December 1.30pm there will be another fundraiser a “Christmas Hymn / Carol Singalong” at the Trinity Methodist Church, King Street, Rangiora. $10 entry fee.
Christchurch City Choir will be performing the “Messiah” at the Christchurch Town Hall on Saturday 7
Clothing Alterations & Repairs
Do you have a busted zip or pants that are too long? Or maybe a dress or skirt that needs an alteration? Call or text
Paula 027 627 7212.
Debs Private Transport
Airport pick up or drop off, Medical & Hospital appointments
Shopping, outings. Helping you to get places.
Email dtooby.nz@gmail.com
PH: 021 289 9256
Therapeutic Massage in Woodend
Certified Massage Therapist
Reduce pain and discomfort, treat injuries, enhance performance and decrease stress levels.
Phone Caro 021 279 5555 for appointment
WAIORA LINKS COMMUNITY TRUST
Ravenswood ~ Woodend ~ Pegasus ~ Waikuku
In October, WLCT introduced our latest activity, a minivan trip to the Ohoka Market. Both were well and truly enjoyed by those visiting the market on a Friday morning. We can pick you up and drop you off at your home. We ask for a gold coin donation to help us pay for the hire of the van. Anyone who wants to join us is welcome to email us or message us on Facebook. Our details are at the bottom of this page. Our guest speaker at the cuppa on the
9th of October was Liz from Death Café NC, as seen in our picture. Liz spoke about the elephant in the room, death itself, and how important it is to have access to information that will help everyone
navigate this difficult but unavoidable journey in life.
Our 13 November speakers will be members of the Waikuku Surf and Life Saving Club talking to us about summer and sea activities and the importance of beach safety. The second speaker of the day will be representatives of the Woodend/Pegasus Lions. We will hear more about the many interests the Lions have and we will have an opportunity to buy Christmas cakes so please bring cash or cards to buy one of the best cakes on the market.
We are collaborating with the Peg/Wood Lions, The Woodend Fire Brigade and the Waikuku Rural Fire Serv for this year’s Toot for Tucker on the 3rd of Dec. This charity event, asking for nonperishable food, toiletries, and pet food, has been running for 13 years. Toot for tucker is one of the biggest contributors to the North Canterbury Food Banks. This is everyone's opportunity to donate. We need drivers and collectors. Please contact us if you are free to help for 2 hours.
We want to thank our sponsors for their support: Ray White Pegasus, New World Ravenswood, Ravenswood North Canterbury, The Good Home, Pegasus , and COGS
10.00 am, Wednesday 13 November 2024
Pegasus Community Centre, 8 Tahuna St
Christmas Cuppa 11 Dec 10 am – 12, Woodend Com Centre
Email: waioralinks@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/Waioralinks
NORTH CANTERBURY
Our office is open from 9am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday.
CAB North Canterbury is a critical community hub, connecting you with the information you need. All our services are free and confidential, and no issue is too big or too small. You can talk to us about anything that’s concerning you and there’s no time limit on how long you can spend with one of our interviewers. We’re available face-toface, by phone and by email. We can help with anything from consumer problems to tenancy / flatting, family issues, employment, health, budgeting, benefits, problems with your neighbours, and more. We offer additional services for clients including:
• free Justice of the Peace service (please check for days / times)
• free clinics covering support around Benefits, Budgeting, Employment, Immigration, Legal
and Legal Information (please check for days / times)
• free CV preparation and cover letter service (by appointment only)
• free booking service for health transport within Rangiora and to and from Christchurch for over65-year-olds and those with a disability
• help with online forms and applications
Language Support
Citizens Advice has an internal Language Support service which means that CAB volunteers can check to see when other volunteers across the country are available to assist clients with the CAB service in another language. Currently, we can support more than 30 different languages using this service.
General Support
If you or someone you know needs information, advice or support, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. We’re here to help. You’ll find us at 209 High Street, Rangiora, or you can phone us on 03 313 8822 or 0800 367 222, or send us an email northcanterbury@cab.org.nz
Tūhaitara Coastal Park
Kia ora koutou katoa ngā hoa o Tūhaitara Coastal Park – Hello to all friends of Tūhaitara Coastal Park. Our race to plant thousands of trees, shrubs and grasses before summer has been underway over the recent autumn and spring months. Our recent community planting day in Huria Reserve, Kaiapoi was a great success with five hundred plants getting into the ground. If you came and helped out with your friends and whānau, we and our local birds thank you dearly. If you missed it,
don’t worry, we will be having another big planting day in the reserve in Autumn of 2025, so make sure to keep an eye on our Friends of Tūhaitara Facebook page for updates.
We recently did a check of our plants from last year to see how well they’re doing. We saw lots of success with planting under cover of other trees whether they be native or exotic. These larger trees act
as the adults in the plant community to protect the younger plants from frost in winter and harsh sun in summer by
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sheltering them from above. Photo 1 top left, shows a happy akiraho tree that was planted within the year and grown under cover of pine trees with dappled light. Another example can be seen in photos 2 and 3 both left where a older kahikatea (photo 2) and totara (photo 3) both did well when planted next to exotic gorse. In celebration of the valuable mahi (work) done by volunteers in Waimakariri the Waimakariri District Council will host a community event on Sunday the 10 November at Trousellot Park in Kaiapoi. This event will run from 11am-2pm where there will be games, nature activities, music, sausage sizzles and more. Come along and have fun engaging and learning about our environment and biodiversity. With all this planting going on the
team at Tūhaitara Coastal Park are extremely busy right now so we can’t take calls and might be occupied when you walk past the office, but you’re always welcome to send us a message on Facebook, Instagram or via the form on our website. We will respond to these messages as soon as we can. We’re looking forward to things getting back to normal in a couple of months, as well as seeing everyone out and about as the weather warms up! Ka kite anō au i a koutou – I’ll see you again.
The Celebrate Recovery programme
The Celebrate Recovery programme (introduced into the community seven months ago) has already seen participant’s lives change on their road to recovery. As one participant said, “My life is totally different now from what it was seven months ago.”
Recovery is from any hurt, habit or hangup. We are not clinicians, but we are changed as we share our experiences, strengths and hopes with one another. This happens as we work through the twelve steps and their
to change lives. We’ve heard the old saying, “Time heals all wounds,” but unfortunately, in many cases, this is not true, and time can make things worse.
We realised that if we bypass our emotional stages with easy answers, then all our issues do is take on a deeper form of disguise and come out through our addiction, irritability or misdirected anger. Hence, the value of the group is that people are listened to and can talk.
Biblical comparisons.
We meet over a shared meal that lasts an hour. Then, we have our open share, followed by specific groups. Thursday evening takes two hours or three, depending on whether you have the meal.
A group of us who attend Grace Vineyard Church (Rangiora and Pegasus) saw the value of the programme and its huge potential
We meet at The Salvation Army Church in Rangiora. All welcome. Address: 12 Ashley Street Rangiora. When: Thursday evenings Time: 6.00pm (meal) or 7.00pm (programme)
Meal cost donation of $7.00 - Includes supper at 9.00pm (unless unable to pay this).
Contact: Jen: 027 419 1632 or Roger: 021 255 0099.
Cuppa in the Community
Free morning tea for people from Woodend, Ravenswood, Pegasus and surrounding areas.
10am first Tuesday monthly at St Barnabas Church Hall, Woodend. We welcomed Sergeant Don Munro, Community Liaison Officer, NZ Police, to talk to our group. Community liaison serves Waimakariri, Hurunui and Selwyn districts, a vast area. He
gave an overview of happenings in the area, which have been relatively minor. Street cameras can pick up number plates and more are planned for the Waimakariri district, these are helpful in deterring criminal activities and apprehending offenders. There are more police on the beat which is reassuring.
There was discussion around when to call 111. Don explained that “if it’s happening now” call 111 but if it has already happened then 105 is the number to call. Phone scams were discussed, and Don’s advice is “if it’s too good to be true, it probably is.” Never give out bank account numbers or pin numbers. There was also discussion about the possibility of having a community patrol.
For your diary: 5 November – Citizens Advice Bureau.
3 December – The Lions, they will be selling Christmas cakes.
Attention Advertisers and Community Groups
Are you part of a group which you would like to promote?
Are you a small local business who would like to promote themselves?
Do you have any community stories you would like to share?
Have you any information or notices you would like to share?
YES? We would love to hear from you!
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MARKETS
KAIAPOI SATURDAY MARKET
Morgan Williams Reserve, Charles St, Kaiapoi.
Every Saturday, 9am–12.30pm.
OHOKA FARMERS MARKET
Ohoka Domain, Mill Road, Ohoka.
Every Friday, 9am-12pm.
OXFORD FARMERS MARKET
Main St, Oxford.
Every Sunday, 9am–12pm.
OXFORD CRAFT MARKET
Oxford Town Hall, Oxford.
First Sunday of each month, 10am-2pm.
RANGIORA CHURCH
STREET MARKET
St John’s Anglican Church Grounds & Hall, Cnr of Church and High Streets, Rangiora.
First Saturday of each month, 9.30am-1pm.
THE DELICIOUS MARKET
179 Lehmans Road, Rangiora, Mon-Fri 8am – 4pm
NORTH
MARKET
Check website for dates and locations.
ART ON THE QUAY
“A Walk Down Memory Lane. Plein Air
Painter Simon Kramer” 24 October – 27 November Kaiapoi Library, 176 Williams Street, Kaiapoi
CHAMBER GALLERY
“Vibrant Quilts, Sue Newick and Lynn Stringer” 3 November – 5 December
Rangiora Library, 141 Percival Street, Rangiora
OXFORD GALLERY
“Pop-Up Studio At Oxford Gallery” 17 October – 24 November
Thank you, Aotearoa Gaming Trust! Big Brothers Big Sisters would like to give a BIG shout out to the Aotearoa Gaming Trust for their unwavering support of youth mentoring in North Canterbury. For many years, the Trust has provided crucial funding enabling our Mentoring Coordinators to create life-changing friendships - just like Vinnie (Little) and Brendan (Big) pictured, our newest match! The boys can’t wait to get outside to look for
lizards and explore nature!
We are incredibly grateful to be one of the beneficiaries of the Trust’s socially responsible gaming operation and together, we are making a positive and lasting impact on the lives of vulnerable rangatahi, providing them the guidance and support they need to thrive.
Follow us on social media @ bbbsnorthcanty to see how Big Brothers Big Sisters is changing lives in North Canterbury.
COMMUNITY CONTACTS
BUDGETING SERVICES NORTH CANTERBURY (BSNC)
War Memorial Hall
1 Albert Street, Rangiora. 03 313 3505 servicemanager@bsnc.org.nz www.bsnc.org.nz
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT & OPPORTUNITIES TRUST (YDOT) info@ydot.co.nz www.ydot.co.nz Is your Club or Group listed correctly on our Community Contacts page?
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COMMUNITY NOTICES
SAYGo – PEGASUS AND WAIKUKU
SAYGo (Steady as you go) Falls Prevention Exercise Class
1.30 Thursdays, Pegasus Community Centre, Pegasus Main Street. All welcome. $2 donation please. Simple activities, seated and standing, proven to improve balance, flexibility, and strength. A fun social group, join us for a cuppa after class!
For more information: Kay 021 022 64682.
Classes also available at Waikuku community centre, Park Terrace, Waikuku. Wednesdays 10.00am followed by a cuppa. All welcome. $2 donation.
For more information: Mavis 03 312 7839 or Lorraine 027 332 9298.
Canterbury Sportfishing Club
If you are interested in sea fishing, chasing Trout or Salmon then come and join our club.
Monthly meetings are held at the Fish and Game building at 595 Johns Road on the last Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm.
Fishing trips are organised catering for all types of fishing, from targeting Grouper, Bluenose, Blue Cod etc to fishing in the Lakes and the canals at Twizel.
Doesn’t matter if you own a boat or not, all fishermen are catered for and welcome.
The Club also owns a Bach at Oaro near Kaikoura for the use of its members.
New members welcome
For more information contact Shayne 027 664 0016.
Community Foot Care Clinic
Held in Woodend monthly. Phone 021 0224 9443 for an appointment.
Kaiapoi Community Patrol
We are now recruiting volunteers for Camera Operation and Patrolling. Full training given. If interested, please contact Owen 027 442 4436
All volunteers are required to be vetted by police.
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COMMUNITY NOTICES
Kaiapoi Toy Library
Kaiapoi Toy Library, 9 Cass Street Kaiapoi, open 11.00am - 1.00pm Saturdays. Access to a range of toys for a small annual fee, no toy rental charges. Check us out www. kaiapoitoylibrary.org
Woodend Tennis Club
Tennis is a great game for all the family. We currently have a Wednesday evening social session (7pm to 9pm) very enjoyable on these spring evenings. It is subject to weather, so please go to our Facebook page or phone Jim on 021 806 366 to check if it is on. There is a $3 fee for nonmembers and casual players. Tennis season starts in September. If you missed our Open Day and want to know more, phone Jim on 021 806 366.
We welcome social and casual players, and there may be spots available for fill ins for our Presidents (over 30) Grade team.
For any other info contact Jim on 021 806 366.
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Kaiapoi Community Garden Volunteer days
Wednesday 10am – 12pm and the last Saturday of every month 10-12pm. Come and join the Community Garden and learn about organic produce, composting skills and find likeminded people to share your love of gardening. For more information follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/KaiapoiCommunity-Garden kaiapoicg@gmail.com
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there are many everyday products around the home that are very bad for us pets! Here are some examples.
- Slug bait, rat and mouse poisons
- Chocolate
- Many essential oils
- Onion family vegetables, (especially garlic it’s ok in small amounts)
- Artificially sweetened drinks and products with Xylitol
- Medicines, especially prescription
- Cannabis, even the ash
- Antifreeze
So please be careful around your pets.
If you think your pet has consumed or been in contact with any of these examples please contact us immediately.
