Chatter - July 2021 by Waimakariri District Council

Community Groups News

July 2021 Creative Communities Funding closing 23 August

Kids Fest 2021

Volunteer with Citizens Advice Bureau North Canterbury

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Giant Redwood Ashley Gorge Reserve

Waimakariri District Council Community Team

Private Bag 1005 Rangiora 7440 Phone: 0800 965 468 Email: chatter@wmk.govt.nz

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Greetings

from the Editor Ngā mihi mahana - Warmest greetings As I write this, the District is in ‘recovery’ from the flood events that turned our braided rivers and empty stream beds into raging torrents. For most of us, the events were a slight and very temporary inconvenience - finding out we should have replaced the wiper blades, getting soaked bringing in wet firewood, dodging deep puddles on the footpaths. However for those suffering from land or property damage, ‘recovery’ is a long and arduous process. We are so grateful for the many government agencies and volunteer groups that leapt into action to relocate livestock, arrange feed and help with cleanup. We’re also grateful for our Civil Defence volunteers and staff who sometimes work through the night to prevent further damage and keep people safe. Coincidentally, this week is Volunteer Week - an opportunity to acknowledge the volunteers who, in many ways, keep our communities running, and to highlight the value of volunteering as a means to connect with others, develop skills and experience and improve general wellbeing. Helping others takes us out of ourselves and gives a sense of being part of something meaningful!

Unfortunately, many of our volunteerinvolving organisations are suffering from a drop in numbers. Volunteers are getting older and people say they have no time. Interestingly though, volunteering can take as little as an hour a week, volunteering to support a child through Big Brothers Big Sisters, or, once a fortnight, painting nails to brighten the day of women affected by chronic illness and/or disability. If you like getting into the outdoors, there’s Civil Defence, Search and Rescue or helping with Riding for the DisabIed. Volunteering can be as little or as much as we make it. Check out the Council website for ideas: https://www.waimakariri.govt.nz Search ‘Volunteering.’ “Ma tini ma mano ka rapa te whai Many hands make light work. Unity is Strength.”

Tessa

Community Profile

Ben Eldridge

Assistant Librarian My name is Ben Eldridge and I have just recently started at Waimakariri District Council as an Assistant Librarian in the Reader & Reference services team. For the past 5 years I have been working in high school libraries and prior to that I worked for Auckland City Libraries for 5 years. In between my stints as a librarian I have worked in made to measure suiting, worked as a freelance journalist and photographer for The Press, and completed a Bachelor of Musical Arts majoring in jazz performance on guitar. I perform around Christchurch quite often with a variety of different groups and have played in the pit bands for musicals such as Cinderella, Legally Blonde and Mama Mia. I have a long association with North Canterbury having lived in both Rangiora and Broomfield when I was younger. I now reside in Christchurch with my wife, our two teenage children, two cats and one dog. I am excited to be once again working in public libraries and feel very lucky to be working amongst a supremely talented and empathetic bunch of people.

Community Information

Healthy Day at the Pa at Tuahiwi Marae Last Friday of the month. Begins at 10am ending with shared Kai at 12.30pm. Everyone to bring enough Kai for two not twenty-two.

GLOW (Global Locals of Waimakariri) Watch this space – GLOW (Global Locals of Waimakariri) are holding cooking classes over 10 weeks, starting late July. The food will be representatives of a variety of cultures but spaces will be limited to 20 per class. Be in quick once registration is available.

Registrations open for Next Steps cancer group exercise classes Term 3 2021 Next Steps is a specialized group exercise programme run by Active Health’s Certified Cancer Rehabilitation Physiotherapist, Susan Larson. The classes combine pilates, yoga and cardiovascular exercises for a workout that is specifically designed to help women and men rebuild their strength, flexibility and stamina after cancer treatments.

Classes are suitable after any type of cancer surgery or treatments and accommodate all ages, fitness levels and mobility. Next Steps benefits participants whether they attend one week or 10 years after their cancer treatment. The goal is to help people affected by cancer take the Next Step on their road to recovery, with the goal that following these classes they will be ready and confident to attend mainstream fitness classes, gym based training or independent fitness. Registration is now open for Term 3 2021 which will run on Fridays from 12.30pm1.30pm during the school term Friday 30 July–Friday 1 October. Classes are held at the Rangiora Fitness Centre at 345 Flaxton Road, Rangiora. To read more about the exercise classes and to register please visit the Pinc and Steel website: https://www.pincandsteel. com/programs/next-steps/ For any questions about these local classes please contact Susan at Active Health Rangiora: susan@activehealth.co.nz or phone: 03 383 6290.

6 Update from Tūhaitara Coastal Park Tūhaitara Coastal Park is a wonderful fusion of nature and culture. Cultural values underpin the 200-year vision for the park and all of the environmental conservation work we are doing to rehabilitate the indigenous coastal wetlands. Over the past month we have hosted lots of school groups who have enjoyed visiting and learning about the cultural and ecological significance of the site, especially Tūtaepatu Lagoon. A recent visit from Rangiora Borough School was a great example of connections between nature and culture in action. The school visited the park’s Pā Harakeke with a local weaver who showed the tamariki the correct way to harvest the mature outer leaves for weaving, whilst ensuring that the young inner leaves were left untouched and able to grow strong. This month also sees the start of our Matariki celebrations with the first of two night walks happening on Wednesday 30 June. A second walk is planned for Wednesday 7 July – see below for booking details. The walks will include storytelling and participatory poetry making inspired by, yes you guessed it, nature and culture. The reappearance of the Matariki star cluster in the night sky is such an important time in the Māori calendar and it is the inspiration behind our latest environmental project, which we will be launching during the night walks. Come along to find out more! Visit our website to find out more about the coastal park and Te Kōhaka o Tūhaitara Trust: www.tuhaitarapark.org.nz; or follow us on Facebook at Friends of Tūhaitara Coastal Park.

Rangiora Borough School visit

The group went on to create beautiful woven flowers.

Dates for your diary • Wednesday 30 June 6pm–7.30pm - Matariki Night Walk • Wednesday 7 July 6pm–7.30pm - Matariki Night Walk Children over 10 years are welcome with an accompanying adult. **Places are limited and booking is essential** Please call Adele on 03 313 1768 or 021 026 06676 to book your place.

7 The Ashgrove School Santa Grotto is back this year The Ashgrove PTA elves have been busy planning for this magical community event to be held on Friday 3-Sunday 5 December 2021 that is loved by young and old, and this year it is shaping up be to be one of the best yet. We are taking expressions of interest for organisations that are willing to get involved so if you would like to be kept up to date please email ashgroveschoolpta@gmail.com www.facebook.com/AshgroveSchoolSantasGrotto/

Know someone new to New Zealand, or new to the District? You can pick up a ‘Welcome Bag’ from the library. These are full of information about local support services, recreation and volunteering opportunities. Each one is individually decorated by local school children as a personalised welcome to the Waimakariri. Also, the GLOW Group (Global Locals of Waimakariri) have a monthly social catch-up for newcomers. 5.30pm on the first Thursday of each month at the Plough Hotel. For more details, search GlobalLocalsofWaimakariri or GLOW on Facebook

8 The Cancer Society is here for all cancers, all people: patients, whanau and carers, at all times.

We would like to say a huge thank you to all the people organising fundraising events for the Cancer Society, whether it is our awesome support groups across North Canterbury or the Cancer Society being chosen as the Charity of Choice at an event. Recently we had the Oxford Support Group organising the Port Hillbillies show in conjunction with the Oxford Community Trust and raising funds for both these wonderful groups. It was a fantastic evening with over 170 people entertained in Bluegrass, Oldtimey, Americana music. On the same day, the North Canterbury Athletic Club hosted the Andrew Reese Memorial Relay Run at the Ashley Picnic Grounds. It was the first year the event was hosted by the NCAC and what a day with over 70 teams entered. Thank you for turning up, participating and supporting the Cancer Society. On Saturday 19 June the Ashley Rugby Club and Rangiora Showcase Jewellers host “Cheers to the Ladies”. A fantastic day out for the ladies, goodie bag on arrival, guest speakers, tastings, raffles, auctions, mini fete atmosphere. If you have an event that you would like the Cancer Society to be your “Charity of Choice”, please do not hesitate to contact Tiff at tiffany.wafer@cancercwc.org.nz or on 021 139 4909. “You Can For Cancer” is where you can create a fundraiser that is right for you, check out https://www.youcanforcancer.org.nz/ for more information on how you can raise funds and support the Cancer Society. Ideas such as Chop the mop, Push your limits, Sell up a storm, Kick the habit. Daffodil Day is coming, our annual street appeal is on Friday 27 and Saturday 28 August. If you would like to volunteer as a collector or have an organisation that would like to assist or organise a fundraiser on our behalf, please do not hesitate to contact us. Keep an eye out for a variety of events that will be happening throughout the district during August to celebrate Daffodil Day 2021.

Cancer Society North Canterbury Happenings: June – July Rangiora Newly Diagnosed Patients Group: 7 July (1st Wednesday of each month) from 10am-11.30am at the Centre. Meet in a safe, warm, friendly environment. Learn about different types of support available to you, your family and whanau.

Rangiora Support Group: Meeting every Tuesday for walking and coffee. 9.30am - Meet at the Jewellery Stand in The Warehouse for a walk around Northbrook Waters and then to Artisan Café at 10.30am to purchase your coffee and meet upstairs.

9 Carers Group: 27 July 2pm-3.30pm. This group aims to provide practical help and support for those caring for patients with cancer. Held last Tues of the month. Prostrate Support Group (Prostrate Cancer Foundation) meet 2nd Tues of the month 1.30pm-3.30pm, Wylie Room. John Knox Centre, 303 High Street, Rangiora. Contact Dean on 021 0224 6078 or rangiora@prostrate.org.nz Blue Bros Exercise classes for Men at 8.15am on Mondays at the Rangiora Fitness Centre, 345 Flaxton Road. Phone Gabrielle on 027 306 9407 to register for Rangiora. Blue Bros Exercise classes for Men Kaikoura on Wednesdays at 10am Please phone Belinda Rickerby 027 566 3958 to register and info on location. Next Steps a weekly cancer group exercise class for men and women at Rangiora Fitness Centre by Certified Cancer Physiotherapist Susan Larson. A block of 10 classes runs each school term. Suitable for those who have finished their cancer treatments. Contact: susan@activehealth.co.nz or phone 03 383 6290. Writers and Orators Group: This group is facilitated by Jason Clements from the Waimakariri libraries in Rangiora. Please contact us if you are interested. There will be a performance later in the year for contributors to share their work.

Men’s Get Together: Support for men living with cancer. Next meeting Wednesday 30 June, 1pm, St Andrews Presbyterian Church, 4 Pound Street, Amberley. Wednesday 28 July – location TBA. Held on the last Wednesday of the month at different locations across North Canterbury.

Kaiapoi Kaiapoi Therapeutic Art (acrylics) Class. Mondays 10am- 12pm. Facilitated by Lynette. Held at Kaiapoi Baptist Church, 67 Fuller Street. Kaiapoi. Parking on site. All patients and their carers welcome. Catering from absolute beginners to advance painting skill. Oxford Oxford Support Group – 3rd Wednesday of the month. 10am at Café 51, High Street, Oxford. Facilitated by Ans Fonteyn. All patients and carers most welcome. Speaker Series Improvements in gastro-intestinal cancer presented by Sharon Pattison, medical oncologist, University of Otago, Dunedin. Monday 15 November. Further details to follow. Please call or text Gabrielle on 021 904 907 or 0800 226 695 to register for any of our groups.

“Cancer Society North Canterbury”, please like or share our page to widen our support network. Thank you!

10 Kaiapoi Garden Club Judging Workshop

Saturday 24 July

Riverside Bowling Club, Belcher St, Kaiapoi 10am-1pm; $10 person

This workshop will help Garden Club members throughout North Canterbury to up skill their knowledge when asked to judge at Club competitions for blooms, decorative, roses, fruit and vegetables. Four different speakers with their speciality well speak and answer questions. Also available to interested people who like excellence in their plant and decorative materials • • • •

10.00 am Morning Tea 10.25am Welcome 10.30 Workshop 12.00 Lunch

Registrations close 21/07/2021 Email youngcolleenjane@gmail.com

11 Abbeyfield House for Waimakariri Loneliness and social isolation are huge factors for older people living alone. Abbeyfield offers companionship and peace of mind for older people looking for a place to live that’s warm and welcoming and feels like home. At an Abbeyfield house residents can enjoy the company of others and retain their independence. Residents are accepted based on need and suitability; potential residents are invited to stay for up to 2 weeks to ensure a good fit. A group of nine local people have been meeting to discuss the possibility of having an Abbeyfield house in Waimakariri and applied to the Abbeyfield New Zealand board to set up a formal Steering Group. This has been approved and they are now Abbeyfield Waimakariri Steering Group. Steering group status enables the group to work together under the Abbeyfield name towards establishing a house in the district. Valda Reveley from Rangiora has experience with Abbeyfield and will Chair the Steering Group. Abbeyfield New Zealand Inc. is a volunteer run charity committed to providing supported independent living for older New Zealanders. There is a network of 14 houses throughout New Zealand, including two in Christchurch and one in Selwyn. Each is a family-style home, located close to local amenities. Each house has about 12-14 residents. Residents have their own studio unit with ensuite and sometimes a patio. There are shared areas and facilities including dining, lounge, laundry, gardens.

A housekeeper/cook is employed to provide two cooked meals a day and a selfservice breakfast, keep communal areas clean and tidy and provide general support for residents. Abbeyfield free up private and public sector housing for other users and contribute to the overall improvement in housing supply. At current turnover numbers, over 750 dwellings could be freed up over 15 years. As the Steering Group celebrate their beginning in Waimakariri members are looking for land ideas, either to purchase, rent or collaborate with owners. They start with a nil budget and would welcome fundraising ideas. They are willing to speak at group meetings to discuss possibilities. Contact Valda Reveley on phone 027 2719961 if you would like to know more or be involved. More information can be found at www.abbeyfield.org.nz

2021 SCHEDULE

Kaiapoi 12noon-1pm

Oxford 12noon-1pm

Rangiora

Venue/Frequency/Time/Format/Dates

Venue: Kaiapoi Ruataniwha Centre,

Upstairs meeting room, 176 Williams Street

Dates:

Thursday 8 July Thursday 14 October

Venues: Jaycee Rooms, Main Street, Oxford 56 Main Street, Oxford

Dates:

Thursday 9 September

Venue: Rangiora War Memorial Community Centre, corner of Albert & High Streets, Rangiora

12noon-1pm

Dates: Thursday 12 August Thursday 11 November

Pegasus

Venue: Pegasus Community Centre

12noon-1pm

8 Tahuna St, Pegasus (just along from the Flat White Café)

CONTACT PEOPLE Louise Griffiths, Coordinator, Kaiapoi Community Support c/- Wellbeing North Canterbury tele: 03 327 8945 fax: 03 327 7928 email: kcs.coord@wellbeingnc.org.nz Jo Ealam, Manager, Oxford Community Rooms, 37 Main Street. tele: 03 312 3006 fax: 03 312 3007 email: jo@oxfordtrust.co.nz Serena Peychers, Community Team Admin Support, Waimakariri District Council tele: 0800 965 468 email: serena.peychers@wmk.govt.nz Contact PCC c/- Rhonda or Ronel Pegasus Community Centre pcc@pegasusresidentsgroup.com

Dates: Tuesday 14 December NB: Forums are 2nd Thursday of a month, 12noon-1pm as above. Light refreshments provided - bring your lunch if you wish. Presentations (prior to networking meetings) will be notified in advance in Chatter – please get in touch if there is a significant community issue which would be valuable to have a presentation on. We can also assist with carpooling from the Rangiora Service Centre (215 High Street) to Kaiapoi/Oxford/Pegasus. Any apologies and requests for meeting notes to Louise, Jo, Rhonda, Ronel or Serena.

WAIMAKARIRI DISTRICT COMMUNITY NETWORKING FORUMS: July - December 2021

You have the right to feel safe. One in ten seniors will experience elder abuse. So what does elder abuse look like? • It’s keeping them from seeing their friends and family • It’s taking advantage of someone older who needs help • It’s the grandson who won’t pay rent • One in ten seniors will experience elder abuse • It’s the daughter who won’t pay back a loan • It’s taking things because “I’ll inherit them anyway” • It’s not letting seniors make their own decisions The Elder Abuse Response Service works in our community. This service is free and completely confidential, providing information, advocacy and support.

Please contact Age Concern Canterbury on 03 366 0903 Or call 0800 EA NOT OK - 0800 32 668 65 The Office for Seniors Te Tauri Kaumātua also provide free resources to community groups. Most recently a booklet “Financial abuse of seniors”. Go to: superseniors.msd.govt.nz

0800 32 668 65 Text: 5032 support@elderabuse.nz

Annual Membership Fees Duty Membership (3 hours per year) $80 + $10 Bond Non-Duty Membership $205 + $10 Bond

Temp Membership (4 weeks) $40 + $10 Bond Bouncy Castle Hire The Rangiora Toy Library has 3 Bouncy Castles available to hire for the residents of Waimakariri All Bouncy Castles require a $50 refundable Bond Small: $40 members / $75 Non members Large: $60 members / $95 Non members Obstacle: $85 members / $110 Non members

Party Hire Bubble Machines, Bubble Mixture Children’s Table & Chairs & Party Boxes

Our Committee Rangiora Toy Library is a non profit organization that relies on Fundraising, Memberships, Grants & Donations. The Library would not be where is it today without the generous support of the voluntary committee members who willing give up their time to help run the library. We have a committee meeting every month and are keen to welcome new members If you are interested in either attending a meeting or joining the committee, please contact us on 027 264 6924 rangioratoylibrary@gmail.com or Come in and see us at 1 Blackett Street, Rangiora across from The station Cafe

Toys for sale Rangiora Toy Library are selling some of their good condition toys. All processed are going towards buying new toys for the Library

Baby Gear Hire Quality Top Brands Mountain Buggy, Ergo, Phil & Ted, Mocka

Come in and see our Sale Table, toys for sale will be changing constantly. Puzzles, Bikes, Educational, Games, and lots more.

Toy Library Membership

COMMUNITY CENTRE VISIT THE CENTRE Our centre is a community hub and “information station”. Visit our Book Cave for a range of books and jigsaws. Learn more about Pegasus, find bus schedules, Welcome Bags, flyers, and much more information. To see our calendar of events for what’s on at the centre, visit: www.pegasusresidentsgroup.com Become a volunteer! If you would like to become a volunteer at the centre, please email: pcc@pegasusresidentsgroup.com Opening hours: Mon 2 – 4pm, Wed & Sat 10am – 12noon

HIRE THE CENTRE Facility details  Well-equipped for a range

of functions: meetings, social groups, corporate training, workshops etc.  Big room with kitchenette  Variety of rooms  Airconditioned  Onsite parking  Data projector available  Tables, chairs, whiteboards  Bluetooth speaker system

The Todd Room, holds 16

The Big Room, holds 50

The Pegasus Community Centre is located in the heart of Pegasus, at the corner of Pegasus Main Street and Tahuna Street.

For more centre information or to book, please contact Waimakariri District Council: Call 0800 965 468, Email: office@wmk.govt.nz Website: https://www.waimakariri.govt.nz/ leisure-andrecreation/facilities

Winter top tips • Draw curtains first thing in the morning to get free heat from the sun, and close them at dusk to trap the heat in. • Wipe condensation off windows every morning. If you leave it, the moisture will re-evaporate into the air, making your home damp and harder to heat. • Ventilate daily by opening windows on opposite sides of the house for at least 10 minutes, even in winter. • Assess your heating - in a very draughty house, radiant heat (bar heaters, log burners) will keep you warmer than convection heat (fan heater, oil column heater). Call CEA for advice on how to best heat your home using the resources you've got. • If you use a dehumidifier, turn your heater on at the same time - warm air is easier to extract than cold air. • If using a log burner, only use dry firewood.

• Hot water can account for up to 30% of your power bill. Use cold water for washing clothes and rinsing dishes, and make it a rule to have shorter showers in the winter months. • Keep a gap between furniture and external walls to prevent mould from growing • Use a double door sausage, that moves with the door, on doors between heated and unheated parts of the house. • Reduce condensation and dampness by keeping the doors to bathroom, kitchen and laundry shut. • Unflued gas heaters can emit up to 1 litre of moisture every hour, causing dampness in your home. They are expensive to run, and can release dangerous gases. Only use them in an emergency. Phone: 0800 438 9276 (0800 GETWARM) Email: info@cea.co.nz

Psychological First Aid (PFA) Friday 23 July and Saturday 14 August, 9am-4.30pm to be held at the John Knox Centre at the corner of King Street and High Street Loburn Branch of Red Cross invite people of Waimakariri and beyond to participate in a Psychological First Aid course. The course costs will be met by the Branch thanks to a bequest received from M M Chapman. Anyone can find themselves in a situation in which they encounter a person in distress. Psychological First Aid (PFA) is a simple, yet powerful way of helping someone in distress, so they feel calm and supported in coping with their challenges. These challenges can be personal, work related or affect the whole community.

Learning Outcomes Participants will: Understand PFA: • What PFA is and what it is not • Become familiar with distress reactions Have tools to be able to provide PFA using: • The Five Elements • LOOK, LISTEN and LINK Practise providing PFA Full day (seven hours) Face-to-face. We use ‘LOOK, LISTEN, LINK,’ the action principles, which provides a framework and a support process to give practical tools and strategies to help. More course information can be found at www.redcross.org.nz/first-aid/all-availablecourses/psychological-first-aid/ To register and choose which day to attend email: wellbeing@redcross.org.nz

Volunteering

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Contact: Sharon Grant | Service Manager E-mail: servicemanager@bsnc.org.nz Office: War Memorial Hall, 1 Albert Street, Rangiora Ph: 03 313 3505

www.bsnc.org.nz Supported by: MSD and the Rātā Foundation Affiliated member of the National Building Financial Capability Charitable Trust. Registered Charity Number: CC10710

21 War Memorial Hall 1 Albert Street, Rangiora 7400 PO Box 351, Rangiora 7440 Office Phone: 03 313 3505 servicemanager@bsnc.org.nz www.bsnc.org.nz

Getting your affairs in order – Things to be aware of In the event that something unexpected happens to you, your next of kin need to be aware of your wishes and how best to manage your affairs. It is important to have documents, policies and relevant information up to date and stored together, in a safe place. In times of stress, your loved ones and next of kin would find it helpful if they knew where to find these documents e.g. in the safe, with the lawyer etc.             

Copy of your Will Copy of the Power of Attorney Copy of your Birth and Marriage/Civil Union Certificate Advanced care plan Pre-arranged funeral arrangements List of people/organisations and their contact details who should be contacted, including executor/s and/or trustees Bank account details including online accounts – consider adding a joint account holder Relevant passwords including online media e.g. facebook Insurance and investment policies, trusts Property and asset list Kiwi Saver provider, superannuation schemes Any liabilities Utilities – providers and contact details e.g. Contact Energy, Spark

Check documents on an annual basis to ensure all details are up to date and correctly reflect your intentions. Below are some New Zealand websites that give in-depth information on the above topics. (Right click, then choose “Open Hyperlink” from the menu, or copy/paste in the search bar) www.govt.nz/browse,family-and-whanau,death-and-bereavement https://endoflife.services.govt.nz/welcome https://bankomb.org.nz/guides-and-cases/quick-guides/bank-accounts/deceasedcustomers-accounts/ https://www.cab.org.nz/article/KB00000593

Step Ahead Rangiora Rāhina - Monday July 2021 Pick up (by arrangement) from Kaiapoi and Amberley

Rāhina - Monday 5th

Rāhina - Monday 12th

Rāhina - Monday 19th

Rāhina - Monday 26th

10:00 Coffee Morning

10:30 Guest Speaker - Sarah from Digital Inclusion (Waimakariri Libraries)

10:30 Midday Meal Prep or 10:30 Walk at Pines Beach or 10:30 Open Craft

10:30 Member Staff Liaison Meeting

10:30 Day out to New Brighton to walk on the Pier and watch a movie ($2.00) at the museum or swim at He Puna Taimoana Hot Pools ($5.00)

12:00 Bring your own lunch

12:00 Midday Meal - Beef Casserole, Veggies and Dessert ($4.50)

12:00 Bring your own lunch

1:00 Walk at Whites Road Reserve

1:00 Group Game - "Get to know you balloons" or 1:00 Ted Talk - you choose the topic

1:00 Sensory Quiz - team up and guess the sound/smell/taste or 1:00 Walk at the Groynes

11:15 Meals on Wheels or 11:15 Documentary Group

Bring your own lunch

Enhancing the well being of people who experience mental illness 86 Victoria Street, Rangiora BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL Phone 0800 688 732 or txt 022 173 1673

Step Ahead Rangiora Rāapa - Wednesday July 2021 Pick up (by arrangement) from Kaiapoi and Amberley

Rāapa - Wednesday 7th

Rāapa - Wednesday 14th

Rāapa - Wednesday 21st

Rāapa - Wednesday 28th

10:00 Coffee Morning

10:30 Open Craft

10:30 Mandala Art/Word Finds

10:30 Newsletter - Preparing for mailing

10:30 Day out to Christchurch to visit Quake City ($2.00) Bring your own lunch

12:30 Bring your own lunch

12:00 Bring your own lunch

1:30 Afternoon in Oxford - visit the museum and gift shops

1:00 Walk at Spencer Park Beach

1:00 Cuppa out for Volunteers

11:15 Meals on Wheels

Enhancing the well being of people who experience mental illness War Memorial Hall, Cnr Albert St & High St

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL Phone 0800 688 732 or txt 022 173 1673

Be Active HEALTHY LIFESTYLE PROGRAMME

TERM THREE 2021

8 WEEK PROGRAMME

Pioneer Recreation Centre

Central City

On-line Be Active

Tuesdays 1–2.30pm

Wednesday evenings

In your living room

Starting 27 July

Starting 28 July

Starting 26 July

$3 per session

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PASIFIKA & MĀORI HEALTHY LIFESTYLE PROGRAMME

TERM THREE 2021 He Waka Tapu – Tinana Community Gym Starting Friday 30 July, 1–2.30pm

8 WEEK PROGRAMME

One of the aims of Citizens Advice Bureau is to help people find the community services they need. We can’t achieve this without good quality information, and this includes us knowing about local services and community organisations. We have a whole section of our website dedicated to this, and we call it the Community Directory. To make this the best service we can to our community, we’d like to make sure we list as many providers, organisations and clubs as possible. You can check our database to see if you are listed by going to our website www.cab.org.nz From the menu choose Community Directory and type in the name of your provider, organisation or club. If you’re not on there and would like to be, please get in touch with us.

Volunteering for CAB In July we will be advertising for volunteers with training taking place in September. If you’d like to apply, please get in touch with us for an application form. All trainees are fully supported with initial and ongoing learning plus a mentoring programme as they come up to speed with the challenges and pleasures of being a CAB volunteer. You can find us in the Trevor Inch Memorial Library, 141 Percival Street, Rangiora, or you can phone us on 03 313 8822 or 0800 367 222, or send us an email northcanterbury@cab.org.nz

Funding

NEED FUNDING FOR A LOCAL ARTS PROJECT? Assistance is available for groups and individuals who are keen to provide arts and cultural activities in the Waimakariri District from the Creative Communities New Zealand Scheme. The next Creative Communities round will close Monday 23 August 2021, for events or activities that take place between 1 October 2021 and 1 October 2022. The Application Form and Guide for Applicants is available from Council Service Centres and Libraries or from the Council Website at waimakariri.govt.nz

If you have any questions please contact the administrator, Ben Eldridge Phone 03 311 8901 or 0800 965 468 Email ben.eldridge@wmk.govt.nz

Community Board Funding Available Calling all community groups, non-profit organisations, registered charities and incorporated societies with strong links and benefits to your communities. Do you need funding for projects, equipment, advertising? Your Community Board could help with grants up to $500. Application forms and grant criteria are available online or from any Council Service Centre or Library. For more information about funding contact com.board@wmk.govt.nz or phone 0800 965 468. Find out more at waimakariri.govt.nz

Training / Professional Development / Courses

Upcoming Workshops UPCOMING WORKSHOPS Anxiety and Depression in Youth Date: Tuesday 20 July 2021, 9:00am - 12:00pm Facilitator: Kathryn Eilken|Cost: $99 per person

Anxiety and depression are two common conditions affecting adolescents. In this workshop we will consider the complex interplay of biological and environmental processes which contribute to the emergence and progression of mental health issues in this group. Learn useful tools to help improve the mental health of adolescents.

Navigating Alcohol and Other Drug Services Date: Thursday 22 July 2021, 9:00am - 12:00pm Facilitator: Samantha Williams|Cost: $99 per person

Develop skills and increase your knowledge around assisting individuals who present with alcohol and other drug (AOD) issues. Recognise problematic AOD use, understand the impact on the individual and family/whanau and how to access support services in Canterbury.

Empathy Fatigue and Burnout: Real Threats, Real Solutions Date: Tuesday 3 August, 9:00am - 11:00am Facilitator: Sarb Johal |Cost: $79 per person

Helping people day-in day-out takes its toll. Combine this with so many issues all competing for our ability to care, you may be feeling exhausted, and it may start to come at a cost to your mental and physical health. This workshop acknowledges the impact on those in caring roles. You will gain an awareness of empathy fatigue and burnout and learn how to take action to address how it could be affecting you.

0800 424 399

info@mherc.org.nz

Training

Research

Evaluation

Advocacy

UPCOMING ONLINE WORKSHOPS:

The Collaborative Trust is committed to assisting the healthy development of young people, through: •

Training the people who work with young people;

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Undertaking and disseminating research and evaluation so that training and services can be based on evidence;

•

Loneliness and Connection Tuesday 6 July 9.30am—11.30am

Loneliness is a challenging emotional response or state—Humans are social/communal creatures, for the most part. What is loneliness? Loneliness is the feeling of disconnection from others. We can experience loneliness in families, in marriages, in other relationships, whether we have a successful career or if we are alone. However, being alone is not the same as being lonely. Why is long term loneliness challenging? What can we do about it? How can we model connection for our youth? What strategies can they adapt and adopt into their daily lives for more meaningful connections?

Informing and influencing policy and practice.

Anxiety in the Teen/Tween Years Thursday 4 November 9.30am—11.30am

With a focus on the significant adults in young peoples lives, this workshop aims to provide a basic understanding of anxiety and how in particular it relates to the tween/teen years. Those who attend will hopefully grow in both confidence and competence in supporting their young person to be brave in the face of anxiety so that the impact is lessened and their wellbeing is enhanced.

For more information or to register visit: www.collaborative.org.nz/whatson

www.collaborative.org.nz

info@collaborative.org.nz

Training

Research

Evaluation

Advocacy

Friday 9 July 12.30pm—1.30pm

Manawa Building, 276 Antigua Street, Christchurch Free to attend, but registration is essential Our ever popular Research Seminar Series is returning in 2021. This series will present you with research findings on relevant youth focussed topics, which can be used both policy and practice. We welcome anyone with an interest in young people to attend these free lunchtime sessions! BYO lunch.

New Zealand Red Cross National Youth Engagement Strategy The voices of young people Presented by Fi Sawers, Youth Activator, New Zealand Red Cross

New Zealand Red Cross underwent 18 months of a discovery phase, listening to young people, and key stakeholders to understand where the gaps were and what are some of the current needs for young people (within the scope of work – humanitarian work). From this, the youth engagement strategy was written for New Zealand Red Cross for the next ten years. Fiona Sawers will share with you why this was done, how they went about it, and the youth engagement strategy which will bring to light some of these findings. A separate research paper is available for all as a koha to the sector that contains all the findings, which New Zealand Red Cross hopes will be useful.

For more information or to register visit: www.collaborative.org.nz/whatson

www.collaborative.org.nz

info@collaborative.org.nz

Youth

Trade Training Courses 2021 Learn to Weld Starting Tuesday 27 July (3.30-5pm) Basics of welding technique – hands on in the Workshop

Carpentry Starting Tuesday 27 July (12-3pm) Learn carpentry skills and gain confidence using power tools and machinery. Projects include making wood products and constructing a tiny house Courses are run in our custom-designed Workshop

SMALL GROUP NUMBERS Course costs are very competitive $90 (15 sessions) Each Course runs over 5 weeks on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

We also have a modern multi-purpose space available for meetings, workshops and recreation which includes a small kitchen, outdoor recreation yard and onsite parking Speak to us about a custom-designed course or programme for your group! GET IN QUICK, THESE COURSES FILL FAST!!

Apply online www.ydot.co.nz or text Dave 027 229 1126.

Events

Midwinter

Dance Showcase A collection of North Canterbury School of Dance Competition Dances Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary group and solo performances

5 PM & 7PM

SUNDAY 4 JULY 2021

RANGIORA TOWN HALL THEATRE Tickets $15 | Family of 4 $50 Book at www.trybooking.co.nz/HKT

HELP US GET TO THE NATIONAL YOUNG PERFORMER AWARDS!

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JULY EVENTS

7th: Matariki Night Walk 6.00pm – 7.30pm, Te Kōhaka o Tūhaitara Trust, 1 Woodend Beach Road, Woodend. Join the Tūhaitara Coastal Park rangers for an evening of storytelling and poetry on a guided walk under the stars. FREE event, bookings required; places are limited. 10th – 24th: How Does Your Garden Grow 7.30pm, Rangiora Players, Rangiora. This play is nothing about gardens, or how they grow. Nathan Pond: Once a mega rockstar, now a shadow of his former self, (mostly) off the drugs and booze after (several) spells in rehab, but on the comeback trail. Tickets $25pp. 14th – 17th: A Midsummer Night’s Dream – Rewritten 2.00pm and 7.30 pm, Rangiora Town Hall. A modern language adaption of Shakespeare’s tale of magic and mayhem in the forest. Staged by intermediate & senior students from Hartley School of Performing Arts. Tickets $15pp. 14th – 16th: INFLATAFEST 10.00am – 3.30pm, Rangiora New Life School Sports Hall, 2 Denchs Road, Rangiora. The sports hall will be filled with inflatables for the kids to race

around on. Three sessions daily: 10am, 12pm and 2pm. Tickets $15, booking required, places limited. 24th: Fire & Ice Festival 12.30pm – 8.00pm, Blackwell’s Department Store carpark, Raven’s Quay, Kaiapoi. The day will kick off with ice artist Victor Cagayat from Auckland sculpting ice surprises from 12.30 - 3.30pm. At 5pm, the festive fun begins! Enjoy hot food and mulled wine as you wander the night market and listen to live music. FREE event. 24th – 25th: Kaiapoi Art Expo 10.00am – 5.00pm, Kaiapoi Club, Raven Quay, Kaiapoi. Come and check out over 800 artworks from 125 artists all under one roof including painting, photography, ceramics, woodwork and more. Take part in the have a go day on Saturday. Entry by gold coin. 27th: Property Brokers Presents Nigel Latta: Adventures in Parentland Rangiora Baptist Church, 111 East Belt, Rangiora. An entertaining and fun evening to explore kinder, simpler, and more enjoyable ways to parent in an increasingly challenging world. Tickets $39pp + BF, bookings essential.

MARKETS Kaiapoi Farmers Market Morgan Williams Reserve. Charles St, Kaiapoi. Every Sat 10am–12pm. North Canterbury Sunday Market Rangiora Racecourse. Sun 25th 9am–1pm. Ohoka Farmers Market Ohoka Domain, Mill Road, Ohoka. Every Fri 9am–12.30pm. Oxford Farmers Market Main St, Oxford. Every Sun 9am–12pm. Oxford Craft Market Oxford Town Hall, Oxford. First Sun of each month, 10am-2pm. Rangiora Sunday Market Blake St Carpark, Rangiora. Every 2nd Sun, 10am-2pm

ART EXHIBITIONS Art on the Quay Our Studio, until July 14th. Kaiapoi Library, 176 Williams Street, Kaiapoi Arts in Oxford Nigel Borell: Haumanu Hauora, until August 15th. 72 Main Street, Oxford Chamber Gallery Rangiora Uncovering Hidden Talent, until July 8th. Rangiora Library, 141 Percival Street, Rangiora.

MORE INFO AT: visitwaimakariri.co.nz/events or Kaiapoi i-Site Visitor Information Centre Ph: 03 327 3134 | E: info@kaiapoivisitorcentre.co.nz

KIDSFEST EVENTS

KAIAPOI

13th Dino Story Time

13th Dino Puppet Show

Every day of KidsFest

15th Waimakariri Aquatics Pool Party

14th Dino Craft

16th Dino Craft

23rd Brendan Dooley Magic Show

The Great Fairy Hunt Dino Mystery Trail 14th Dino Puppet Show 15th Dino Craft

16th The Great Rangiora Kid’s Market

22nd Family Quiz Night

16th Elements: Wild Adventures

19th – 22nd HSPA Performing Arts Winter Camp

WOODEND

22nd Family Quiz Night

21st Family Quiz Night

21st Roller Disco

23rd Waimakariri Aquatics Pool Party

23rd Brendan Dooley Magic Show

RANGIORA

OXFORD

Every day of KidsFest Dino Mystery Trail

Every day of KidsFest

12-16th So do you want to be a train driver?

Dino Mystery Trail

The Great Fairy Hunt

14th Roller Disco

Check our website for locations and times of KidsFest activities

MORE INFO AT: visitwaimakariri.co.nz/events or Kaiapoi i-Site Visitor Information Centre Ph: 03 327 3134 | E: info@kaiapoivisitorcentre.co.nz

36 By arrangement with Lazy Bee Scripts

Written by Geoff Bamber

Directed by

Peter Edwards Presented at the

Rangiora Players Little Theatre Northbrook Rd Rangiora

SCAN FOR BOOKINGS & INFO

Opening – 10 July July 14 – 17, July 21 – 24 Matinees July 17 & July 24

Tickets $25 online at rangioraplayers.org.nz

Stan’s Pharmacy and at the Kaiapoi i-SITE

Nigel Borell: Haumanu Hauora Artist in Residence at Arts in Oxford 24 June - 15 August 2021 Opening 3pm Sat 26 June. All Welcome Nigel Borell (Pirirakau, Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāi Te Rangi, Te Whakatōhea) explores ideas about the land, people and cosmological ties to both through an evolving painting installation. Haumanu Hauora is an expression that speaks to health and wellbeing.

Nigel Borell, Untitled I & II, 2021. Acrylic, ink and silk brocade on paper.

ARTS IN OXFORD GALLERY 72 Main Street Oxford 03 312 1639 Email: artsinoxfordgallery@gmail.com Website: www.artsinoxford.com

Open: Thurs - Sun 10am - 4pm Closed: Mon - Wed and public holidays A non-profit Charitable Trust Seeking volunteers

Sunday 1st AUGUST 9.00am to 2.00pm in and around the Oxford Township

An extravaganza of new, recycled, second hand, vintage, treasures, odds & ends and much more

Venue Maps will be available on the day from 9am to 11am at Pearson Park Oval, off Dohrmans Road, off Bay Road, or you can sign up to receive one by email at 9am on the day greatoxfordgaragesale@gmail.com. After 11am by Pine Tree, Main Street Oxford Phone or text Ron 0274 898 369 Facebook: Great Oxford Garage Sale Trail Coin donation appreciated for map

www.oxfordnewzealand.co.nz

Council Info

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For more information go to: www.kidsfest.co.nz/event/the-great-fairy-hunt *Facepainting subject to weather. Check the Beyond The Faerie Tree Facebook page for updates.

MATARIKI

Te Tau Hou Māori The Māori New Year

Join us to celebrate the Māori New Year at Waimakariri Libraries with a week packed full of great activities and events for all ages. › Paramanawa: Morning & Afternoon Teas › Matariki Weaving Workshop › Decorate Tī Rākau – Māori Stick Game

Monday 28 June Saturday 3 July

For full event details, visit our website or ask one of the team at any Waimakariri Library.

Preschool Sessions Join us as we explore the Māori New Year through stories and songs, everyone is welcome! Babytimes › Rangiora Monday 28 June, 10.30am › Kaiapoi Friday 2 July, 11am

Toddlertimes › Kaiapoi Wednesday 30 June, 10.30am › Oxford Tuesday 29 June, 10.30am

Find out more libraries.waimakariri.govt.nz

Storytimes › Rangiora Tuesday 29 June, 10am Thursday 1 July, 10am › Oxford Friday 2 July, 10am

42 WHAT DO YOU CALL THE SCARIEST DINOSAUR? A TERROR-DACTYL! Waimakariri Libraries presents a DINOMITE two weeks of KidsFest Fun. Come on in for some ROARSOME entertainment for the whole family! From magicians to quizzes to craft - you name it we got it For more details look for the online Kidsfest booklet at kidsfest.co.nz or visit us at the library! Events run from 10 July to 25 July

Free Computer Classes at Waimakariri Libraries Introduction to Smart Phones › Oxford • Monday 5 July › Kaiapoi • Thursday 8 July › Rangiora • Friday 9 July

Bookings essential on

All classes run from 10am-12pm

03 311 8901 or visit any of our libraries

Find out more libraries.waimakariri.govt.nz

CHECK, CHECK AGAIN.

Every year, over 700 drivers in Canterbury cause a crash by failing to giveway

When at an intersection, check and check again.

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Madeleine Burdon

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Age – friendly Community Facilitator

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Community Development Facilitator

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