Chatter April 2024

North Canterbury Youth Futures Business Breakfast information inside!

April 2024

Kia Rite Hoea learn how to run safe and successful community recreation programmes and events

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Greetings from the Editor

Kia ora readers

The good folks on the front cover gave of their time across three evenings to promote volunteering and to connect with potential volunteers. Community members came in with a willingness to get involved, to help out and to connect, and many a meaningful conversation was had. If you are interested in volunteering, you can find many and varied opportunities listed in the Waimakariri Volunteer Directory on the Council website.

This month there will be a fantastic parenting workshop, part of the “Raising the Next Generation with Confidence” series. The focus will be on how good nutrition can support mental health. Guest speaker Dr Julia Rucklidge is co-author of ‘The Better Brain’.

Continuing the youth theme, North Canterbury Youth Futures is hosting a Business Breakfast on 30 April featuring celebrity economist Brad Olsen. Business leaders can connect and talk about how to shape and nurture young talent for the future workforce.

What makes an event successful? The Community Team will be facilitating Kia Rite Hoea workshops on event management.

With the support of Recreation Aotearoa, this course provides an excellent toolkit for project management and running a successful event, be it for sports, cultural events or fundraising.

We are now able to share very exciting news about a new offering from the Council’s Community Team, the Mobile Community Hub! This van can be hired by charitable, not for profit groups delivering social good e.g. support services or connecting with vulnerable community members. The van is equipped with a fridge, freezer, sink and BBQ. But it is really about what happens on the outside –connecting with the community. Finally a reminder to connect. You need to boost your own wellbeing. There are many caring community support organisations and groups ready and equipped to help, visit nextsteps.org.nz to find out more.

Kia Kaha Waimakariri.

Aimee

Nau mai haere mai from the rangers at Te Kōhaka o Tūhaitara Trust!

It is with great sadness that we farewell Nick Chapman, who has done the utmost incredible job progressing Tūhaitara Park in many areas and facilitating the advancement to the next stages of development. The trust is looking for a new general manager who is willing to build on what Greg and Nick dedicated so much time and energy towards. If you would like to express your interest in being part of our team, you can apply for the role on our website under the employment tab or type the following link into your search browser:

tuhaitarapark.org.nz/apply

Meet the team

While we await our new general manager, Deane will take over as the interim General Manager. Deane has been and continues to be an integral part of our team, possessing

the skills and knowledge necessary to lead the park forward. Additionally, Deane is our go-to maintenance guy for anything within the park, from creating the biota nodes, maintaining the tracks, and fixing fences to almost anything else you can think of.

Murray and Nickolai are also two essential members of our team who contribute hugely to the maintenance side of things, but both are unfortunately off on ACC at the moment. Hopefully, they will both make a speedy recovery.

As we enter planting season, you will see Rex out and about planting; he is our mowing and planting superstar and the team’s longest-serving member!

Emily has expanded her role in the park’s funding sector, which includes many things, from grant proposals to securing

funding and creating progress reports to help us continue our work. Te Kōhaka o Tūhaitara Trust is a charitable trust that relies solely on donations and funds at present, and without Emily doing the amazing stuff she does behind the scenes (alongside her full-time master’s studies!!) doing the Mahi around the park would be more challenging for the team. With a Bachelor of Science in biological, environmental and geographical sciences, Emily provides a diverse and marvellous array of knowledge.

When Emily and Mikaela (role covered in March entry) have a little spare time in their new roles, they also continue to help around the park with maintenance, planting, pest control and data collection, among many other things.

Additionally, school groups are doing an incredible job contributing to the broader goals within the park; Kaiapoi North School is moving on to its 2nd node, whilst other school groups are progressing well with their first nodes!

The insect hotels are going up! Spot one at the pā harakeke, another in Pegasus, designed by Pegasus Bay school students and finally, one at Pines Beach, created by Kaiapoi North School students.

Website: tuhaitarapark.org.nz

Facebook: Friends of Tūhaitara Coastal Park

Instagram: tkot_friendsoftuhaitarapark

Insect Hotel

For parents and carers of children of all ages with a disability, neurodivergent or a health condition. Join us for a coffee, a chat, friendship and fun with people who get it.

Held on the fourth Friday of each month, the next one being on Friday 26 April 9.3011.30am at The Flat White, Pegasus.

For more information contact Don on 027 808 3942 or donm@parent2parent.org.nz

Tech Skills Speed Dating

Saturday 6 April 2024 10-11am at 189 Northbrook Road, Rangiora.

We are offering the opportunity to be a part of our exciting annual production. Looking for people to support all aspects of our shows from costumes to sound and lighting, you will meet with some of our society experts and find ways to utilise your unique skills!

Beginners welcome, to register email backstage@ncms.co.nz

The Kaiapoi Garden Club

Welcomes new members to our meetings and club outings.

Wednesday, 10 April, 2024, 7.30pm

At Riverside Bowling Club, Hinemoa Park, Belcher Street, Kaiapoi.

Speaker, Greg Inwood. Topic, Bulbs. Visitors are welcome.

April 2024

Cancer Society: 43 Church St, Rangiora 7400

Phone: 0800 22 66 95

Driving Service: 033640752

Art for Wellbeing: Held every Monday (except public holidays) 10am-12pm. Kaiapoi Baptist Church, 67 Fuller Street, Kaiapoi Facilitated by Viv Kepes

Rangiora Walking & Coffee group: Held every Tuesday. This group is for patients & carers. Meet outside The Warehouse at 9:30 for a walk around Northbrook Waters & then a coffee at the Station Cafe at 10:30 for some friendly peer support. Facilitated by Glenda & new our new facilitator Linda Chris is retiring A special thank you for the many years of support you have given to this group

Patient support & information group: Held lst Thursday of the month at 10.00 am 43 Church Street, Rangiora. On Thursday the 4th of April, Jess Allen, Cancer Society

Exercise Physiologist will lead us through a session on core strengthening Please wear comfortable clothes Please register to attend

Oxford support group: Held 3rd Wednesday of each month @ 10am. Cafe 51, Main Street, Oxford. Facilitated by Ans & the Oxford Volunteer Cancer Society Support Group Catch up with volunteers, patients & carers All welcome to join for a coffee & chat

Cheviot Cuppa & Chat group: Held 2nd Wednesday of each month @ 10-11:30am. Craft Centre, 15 Seddon Street, Cheviot Hosted by the Cheviot Volunteer Support group Patients & carers are welcome

Gynae Cancer Peer Support Group: Held every 2nd Monday of a month (except public holidays). Address: Hope Trust, 115 East Belt, Rangiora. Facilitated by Catharine

Life Beyond Cancer Support Group: Held the last Thursday of each month Next meeting 28th of March, 43 Church Street, Rangiora. Please register to attend. A big thanks to Kylie who established the group and is now embarking on new challenges Welcome to our new facilitators: Simone Antoniuk, 44, Living with Stage 4 ALK-POSITIVE Lung Cancer, and Lisa Peacey, 50 living with Neuroendocrine Cancer We would like to offer support and connection for others living with any type of cancer in North Canterbury.

Rural Clinics

Appointments available locally for all cancer patients & carers to find out about treatment related support services & rehabilitation. Held as required at health facilities.

Waikari, Amuri, Hanmer, Kaikōura@ Health Centres, with Gabrielle Oxford @ Oxford Hospital with Emma Amberley @ Amberley Medical Centre every 2nd & 4th Fridays 10am-12:30pm

Other resources & supports

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Ostomy NZ Support . Meet al ternat ive months in Rangiora (1st Tues, Art isan Cafe) and CHCH (1st Wed, Kidd’s Cakes, Cranford St) . Next Rangiora group on the 4th of May. For informat ion contact Brent on 03 313 5744, Diane on 027 416 4185. Emai l : ostomycanterbury@gmai l .com to learn more about educat ion and support for pat ients and fami l ies.

Swee t Louis e S uppor t fo r thos e w i t h advance d breas t cance r Contac t : Ashleig h 027 328 800 3 o r g o t o webs i t e swee t louise.co.n z . No w o f fe r in g a monthl y co f fe e & suppor t grou p i n Rangiora

Tal k Peac h Gynecologica l Awarenes s an d Educa t io n webs i t e talkpeach.org.n z

Shockin g Pin k on l in e an d in-perso n (CHCH ) fo r wome n i n the i r 20 s an d 30 s w i t h breas t cance r www.shockingpink.org.n z

Lymphoedem a Educatio n Session s (als o vi a Zoom ) H el d eac h mont h o n th e 1 1 :0 0 t o 12.3 0 p.m . 2n d Tuesda y o f th e mont h i n th e Chape l , Burwoo d H osp i ta l . Ente r vi a Gat e 3 , Ma i reha u Road . Lear n sk i l l s fo r th e se l fmanagemen t o f lymphoedema T o boo k phon e 03 383 683 3 o r ema i l physiobd@cdhb.hea l th.n z t o registe r .

Leukemi a an d Bloo d Cance r N Z - 080 0 1 5 1 0 15 , 2 0 Cashe l Stree t , CHCH . Fo r mor e informa t io n o n service s chec k ou t leukaemia.org.n z

P in c & Stee l Cance r Rehab i l itatio n w i t h a Cer t i f ie d Cance r Rehab i l i ta t io n

Physiotherapis t i s ava i labl e throug h Ac t iv e Hea l t h o f fe r in g grou p & individua l session s i n Rangior a & Je l l y Park . Rea d mor e and/o r registe r www.pincandstee l .co m o r contac t susan@ac t ivehea l th.co.n z

Cantee n – suppor t fo r teenager s w i t h the i r ow n cance r expe r ienc e o r a paren t o r sib l in g w i t h cance r Fo r mor e informa t io n g o to : www.canteen.org.n z

Deat h Café . A uniqu e opportun i t y t o discus s an y aspec t o f deat h an d dyin g ove r a cuppa . Hoste d a t Waimaka r i r i & Hurunu i L ibra r ie s an d hel d onc e a mont h a t va r iou s loca t ion s i n Nort h Canterbury Contac t l iza -w@ou t look.co m t o f in d ou t more

Canbea d jewe l ler y workshop s w i t h K i rste e fro m Ca n Insp i r e Trus t www.caninsp i re.org.n z

Rangior a worksho p 10.3 0 t o 12.3 0 6t h o f June .

Tenta t iv e dat e fo r Kaikour a Jun e 26th

Contac t C S o f f ic e t o registe r .

Share your ideas We are keen to help facilitate new and interesting topics and activities that will help support you through your journey. Let us know what you need.

Please email your ideas to northcanty@cancercwc org nz or phone CS team on 0800 22 66 95

New Groups & one off events:

Writers Group with Jason Clements from Waimakariri District Libraries In 2021, Jason ran a very successful workshop series for patients to learn the art of crafting different styles of poetry. This is likely to be on a Mon or Thurs in Rga or Fridays in Kaiapoi begin Term 1 2024 If you would like to be part of this, please contact the CS team

Aqua exercise class for all patients. CS patients can join the Thursday Aqua Ease class at Dudley Park pool on Thursday 12 noon to 12:45 Class resumes 11th of Jan Cost $5 p/p Please book a place with CS team.

This NEW class is specifically for people with Parkinson’s living in North Canterbury.

It is an upbeat and dynamic class featuring activities from sport and dance as well as gym exercise to improve the issues affecting those with Parkinson’s; movement, balance, cognition, co-ordination and power.

Support people are very welcome.

Day: Tuesday 1.30-2.30pm

@ MainPower Stadium

289 Coldstream Rd Rangiora

Class fee: $12 per class

Contact Amanda Richardson on 021 142 0813 / befit4life@scorch.co.nz for more information and to reserve your place.

Removing barriers, enabling participation and enhancing lives through our rugby values

What is Tri Rugby?

Tri Rugby enables people with disabilities or vulnerabilities to play with mainstream rugby players.

It allows people who are not able to be part of a mainstream rugby team to play a supported version of the game

About us

Currently, we have two clubs, with players both male and female, aged between 12 to over 50

We practice throughout the season at Bob Deans Fields, North Hagley Park, HSOB RFC and Mandeville Sports Centre at Ohoka RFC, supported by members of both clubs, and will be adding on Prebbleton RFC next season

Our aim

To continue developing opportunities for our players and supporters to be a part of the game we love, as well as growing the Tri Rugby community, with development of new clubs and teams

Enquire now

HSOB - Linda Healion

trirugby@oldboys co nz

Ohoka - Matt Henry

trirugbynthcanterbury@gmail com

Prebbleton - Simon Fitzgerald

rdo@prfc co nz

TrustRugbyNZ

No matter how you are feeling today the Next Steps Directory can direct you to the best organisations to support you.

VOLUNTEER VISITORS NEEDED

Could you spare a little time to become a volunteer visitor?

Many older people in your community are lonely and isolated as they receive few or no regular visitors. Age Concern Canterbury’s Visiting Service helps reduce the loneliness by providing friendship and companionship through a volunteer visitor.

We provide full training and support and ask that you commit for at least 12 months, one hour per week.

If you’d like to make a real difference to an older person’s life please contact Rebecca or Peter at Age Concern Canterbury on 366 0903.

WANTED

Role: Friendly Caller – Regular support

Location: Rangiora

Organisation: MECFS Canterbury

Hours: Flexible

ME/CFS has a client whose life would be greatly improved by having a companion who could visit for a chat or take her out for a coffee. People with ME/CFS have a reduced level of functionality that means they cannot complete normal activities of daily living. If you can commit to connecting once or twice a week, this would positively contribute to this person’s wellbeing!

For more details of this role, and to apply: volcan.org.nz/opportunities/831/friendly-caller-regular-support-rangiora

volunteers needed WAIMAKARIRI BIKE PROJECT

Waimakariri Bike Project are looking for people who enjoy fixing push bikes and learning about bike mechanics.

If you like to tinker with bikes of all shapes and sizes, help people in the community to repair their cycles, and talk about chains, gears, tyres and all things cycling, then the WBP needs you.

Prior experience with bikes useful but not essential - all you need is a desire to learn and a can-do attitude.

WBP would love for you to volunteer with us during our weekly workshops... 6pm - 8pm Wednesday nights during the school term

To find out more message us on Facebook, or visit us at Dudley Park Pavilion during a workshop.

WBP IS SUPPORTED BY...

Meet Sharnika (Little) and Deanne (Big), our latest community-based match and Brittany (Little) and Emily (Big), our latest school-based match! Sharnika and Deanne spent their first mentoring session enjoying a hot chocolate and brainstorming activities they would like to do together throughout the year. With a mutual love of animals, especially horses, we think a lot of their time will be spent in the great outdoors. New mentor Emily will visit Brittany for one hour, once a week, during the school term and with the gals keen to get stuck into some baking, and arts and crafts projects, we can’t wait to see some of their creations.

CAB has launched two exciting new youth-focused projects.

The new CAB website for young people contains information about many of the key issues for youth embarking on those ‘firsts’ in adult life – starting tertiary study, getting a job, going flatting, buying a car, getting ID and more. The site is for helping young people know their rights and responsibilities, and for linking them to the CAB service when they need help from a real person. If you’re a young person, or you have a young person in your whānau, we invite you to check out the CAB Youth website at youth.cab.org.nz/

The CAB youth engagement report is based on the enquiries young people are bringing to the CAB. In the past year, the CAB throughout the motu helped around 5,000 people under the age of 25 with information, advice and support.

The report reveals the most common issues for which young people are seeking the

CAB’s help and shows some of the key problems and obstacles youth are facing ‘out in the world’. Here is the link to read a copy of this very important report cab.org.nz/what-we-do/social-justice/ cab-spotlight-reports

Citizens Advice Bureau North Canterbury is a community organisation helping everyone know and understand their rights and obligations, and how to use this information to get the best outcomes. At CAB we provide people with the confidence and support they need to take action. Do get in touch. We’re here to help!

Our opening hours are 9.30am to 3.30pm, Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and 9am to 4.30pm Tuesday and Thursday.

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

Work and Income News

#1 The Winter Energy Payment starts 1st May 2024 and ends 1st October 2024

The Winter Energy Payment is an extra payment to help with the cost of heating your home over the winter months.

You don’t need to apply – if you’re eligible, you’ll get the Winter Energy Payment automatically, along with your other regular payments from Work and Income (this includes those receiving NZ Superannuation).

If you think you should receive the Winter Energy Payment check with Work and Income. workandincome.govt.nz/products/a-zbenefits/winter-energy-payment.html

#2 Work and Income - New Resources

Work and Income have launched some new resources to help you manage your household expenses.

If you want to check them out go to: workandincome.govt.nz/eligibility/livingexpenses/managing-your-money.html

There you’ll find information on the following:

• Budgeting support (How to prepare your own budget, and ideas to pay off debt)

War Memorial Hall

1 Albert Street, Rangiora 7400

PO Box 351, Rangiora 7440

Phone: 03 313 3505

Email: servicemanager@bsnc.org.nz

Website: bsnc.org.nz

• MoneyTalks, information on what assistance is available and how to make contact (Call us – we’re your local budgeting service! We’re local, friendly and committed to providing you with budgeting support and advice. We cover the Waimakariri and Hurunui districts)

• How to join a MoneyMates support group (You can contact us! We are compiling a register for people who are interested in joining a “New MoneyMates” group)

• How to contact a Financial Mentor (Just call us!)

• Extra help with costs - WINZ benefits and payments.

Maybe you just need someone to check over your budget?

Then a WOFF (Warrant of Financial Fitness) is just for you!

The Financial Mentors at BSNC (Budgeting Services North Canterbury) would like to help you create a sustainable budget.

Please get in touch with our Service Manager:

servicemanager@bsnc.org.nz or phone 03 313 3505

Our service is free and totally confidential.

Te Hā - Waitaha Smokefree Support

offers free support to anyone in Canterbury.

After you or your whānau register, a Quit Coach will contact you to discuss how we can best help. We will work with you to set a quit date and provide ongoing support so you can stay smokefree.

We can tailor a smokefree programme that works for you after an initial conversation. This programme will include face-to-face sessions or follow-up by phone or both.

Zero Data

Use this site to get free access to the websites listed below from your mobile – you don’t need data but you do need it turned on.

Zero Data is available to anyone using a

Telephone: 0800 425 700

Email: smokefree@cdhb.health.nz

Website: tehawaitaha.nz

What can I expect?

• Access FREE Nicotine replacement Therapy (patches, gum and lozenges)

• Customised support including incentive programmes

• Information on using medications, withdrawals and setting a quit date

• Use a Smokerlyzer for regular Carbon Monoxide readings

mobile device connected to the Spark, Skinny, One NZ, 2degrees, Warehouse Mobile, Slingshot or Orcon mobile networks.

Zero Data brings all New Zealand’s sponsored websites together in one place and makes it easy for you to know exactly when you’re using Zero Data.

Go to: zero.govt.nz

Youthline is a “with youth, for youth” organisation that supports young people throughout Aotearoa New Zealand. We have been providing support to Kiwis aged between 12-24 years for more than 50 years.

We’re here to help and are here for you. Free text 234. Available 24/7.

Free call: 0800 376 633, Free text: 234 or Webchat: talk@youthline.co.nz

Visit: youthline.co.nz/

Facilitators:

The

Dates: 1st May 19th June

Day: Wednesday

Time: Evening 7-9pm

Venue: Rangiora exact location TBA

Cost: Free of charge

“Let’s normalise depression. The language is very important as many people still see it as a negative and some people don’t know why they are the way they are.” says Bryon Cope of Depression Support Network. A support group is happening in Kaiapoi in collaboration with the Person to Person Help Trust. Confidentially is paramount. Anyone wanting to attend the support group meetings needs to be a Depression Support client. To connect please call Bryon on (03)366 8083/027 298 6445 or bryon@dsn.org.nz

Step Ahead Rangiora Rāhina - Monday April 2024

Pick up (by arrangement) from Kaiapoi and Amberley

Rāhina - Monday 1st Rāhina - Monday 8th Rāhina - Monday 15th Rāhina - Monday 22nd Rāhina - Monday 29th

10:00 Coffee Morning

10:30 Craft - Mindful PaintingMaps ($2) or

Step Ahead

Closed for Easter Monday

10:30 Walk at Woodend Beach

Coffee Morning

10:30 Word games or

10:30 Craft - Walk and Draw, short walk then sketch the scenery ($2)

11:15 Meals on WheelsRound 2

1:00 Lawn Bowls at Woodend Bowling Club ($2) or

1:00 Swim at Dudley Pool ($2.50)

12:30 Op shopping at Sumner

Coffee Morning 10:00 Coffee Morning

10:30 Walk at Pegasus Lake or

10:30 Lunch prep

Midday Meal - Lentil Curry & Dessert ($4.50)

1:00 Next Step Forum Come and have your say!

2:00 Puzzle Group - work together on jigsaw puzzles or

2:00 Craft - Kiwiana Painting ($2)

Dress Up Day wear a fun floral themed outfit

10:30 Dancing For Fitnesshave a good boogie and exercise to music or

10:30 Petanque at Northbrook Wetlands

Bring lunch

1:00 Open Craft - bring along your own craft and work on it alongside each other or

1:00 Word puzzles and board games

H o p e C o m m u n i t y T r u s t C o u n s e l l i n g C e n t r e

SHOW STRENGTH. SEEK HELP.

W e h a v e a t e a m o f w o n d e r f u l , c a r i n g a n d p r o f e s s i o n a l c o u n s e l l o r s r e a d y t o j o u r n e y w i t h y o u a t t h i s t i m e .

C o u n s e l l i n g a v a i l a b l e f o r : R e l a t i o n s h i p s , G r i e f a n d L o s s , F e a r a n d A n x i e t y , D e p r e s s i o n , P T S D , T r a u m a a n d S t r e s s , M e n t a l H e a l t h , P e r s o n a l G r o w t h , I d e n t i t y I s s u e s

T h e H o p e C o m m u n i t y T r u s t r u n s a p r o f e s s i o n a l c o u n s e l l i n g s e r v i c e i n w h i c h w e a i m t o p r o v i d e q u a l i t y o u t c o m e s w h i l s t r e m o v i n g b a r r i e r s t o a c c e s s i n g h e l p w i t h a w i d e r a n g e o f i s s u e s A l l y o u n e e d t o d o i s c o n t a c t u s o r f i l l i n a r e f e r r a l f o r m o n l i n e a n d w e w i l l c o n t a c t m a t c h y o u w i t h t h e b e s t s u i t e d c o u n s e l l o r . O u r s e r v i c e i s c o n f i d e n t i a l W e w a n t t o m a k e c o u n s e l l i n g a c c e s s i b l e t o e v e r y o n e , s o w e c a n n e g o t i a t e p a y m e n t b y l o o k i n g a t a v a i l a b l e f u n d i n g o p t i o n s .

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Family Drug Support Aotearoa

New Zealand

5-Step Programme

Five 1:1 online counselling sessions to support impacted whānau/family members.

Our team of Accredited Practitioners and support line volunteers provide online services throughout New Zealand.

5-Step Youth Programme

Five 1:1 online counselling sessions to support taiohi/ young people (age 16-24y)

Library platform provides a one stop shop for funding.

• Did you know you can search across hundreds of New Zealand funding sources in one easy location?

• The Generosity New Zealand platform provides access to the givME and givUS databases which contain listings of scholarships and grants for individuals and community groups, as well as funding criteria and application processes.

• You can access givME and givUS via the Waimakariri Libraries website, under the eLibrary tab, and then A-Z of eResources. You will need to set up a free account using your library card and pin number to use this resource.

waimakaririlibraries.com

Events

APRIL 2024 WAIMAKARIRI EVENTS

7 AUTUMN GUINEA PIG SHOW

10am – 1pm, 38 Rangiora Woodend Road

Appreciate pedigree and pet guinea pigs with family and friends at this Easter themed show. There’ll even be pets for sale! Gold coin donation.

7 THE DEVLIN GROUP MARKET IN THE PARK

11am – 3pm, Victoria Park, Rangiora

Experience a standout community event in Rangiora’s stunning Victoria Park whilst enjoying live music, buskers, circus workshops, inflatables, craft workshops and an array of markets for all your retail, food and beverage needs. Entry via donation.

14 THE VINTAGE FAIR NORTH CANTERBURY

11am – 3pm, Rangiora Racecourse, 312 Lehmans Rd

Step into a world of nostalgia and charm at this enchanting Vintage Fair, where treasures from yesteryears come alive. Free.

18 NATHAN WALLIS –UNDERSTANDING YOUR BRAIN

7.30pm – 9pm, Clarkville School, 10 Heywards Rd

Attend this presentation by New Zealand’s renowned Neuroscience Educator, Nathan Wallis, all about building resilience in children. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear Nathan speak!

Tickets $30pp, available on EventFinda.

19 THOMSON & IBELL DUO

7.30pm – 9.30pm, Chamber Gallery, Rangiora Library

Witness two well-known Wellington musicians, pianist Rachel Thomson and cellist Robert Ibell, as they present a varied and dynamic programme of works for cello and piano spanning two hundred years.

Tickets $35 Adults, $15 Students from EventFinda.

26 RANDOM’S AND THE MULE

7pm – 9.30pm, Pines Kairaki Community Hall

Enjoy a debut performance by The Randoms as they perform songs ranging from sweet soul through to energetic indie tracks followed by entertainment by local favourites The Mule.

Tickets $25pp, text Nigel on 027 404 7712 to book.

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 CANTERBURY CREATIVE MARKET

Check website for dates and locations.

ART EXHIBITIONS

ART ON THE QUAY

Kaiapoi Library

176 Williams Street, Kaiapoi

CHAMBER GALLERY

Rangiora Library

141 Percival Street, Rangiora

OXFORD GALLERY

72 Main Street, Oxford

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Adopted is the powerful and honest account of two of the thousands of children adopted during the era of closed adoption in Aotearoa New Zealand, between 1955 and the early 1980s.

Te Papa Hauora together with the Canterbury Medical Research Foundation bring you ‘Living well & ageing well’, a series of free community research talks.

Join us at the Rangiora Library, to hear co-author Brigitta Baker’s own story around closed adoption.

Our third event of this series is focused on movement, nutrition and the importance of sleep and how these all impact on your well-being. Come and join us to learn more about what you can do to maintain wellness and stay healthy from some of Canterbury’s leading researchers.

To be held on Tuesday 9 April 2024 10.30am-12 Noon at the MainPower Stadium, Rangiora.

To register go to: healthprecinct.org.nz/living-well-aging-well-research-talks-2024-rangiora/

Rangiora Museum

The public meeting will be held on Thursday 25 April, (Anzac Day) at the Museum, 29 Good Street, 7.30pm.

The Speaker will be past president, Ann Jelfs, well known Rangiora resident, telling the interesting story of her life.

All welcome and donations appreciated from non-members of the Rangiora Early Records Society. Supper will be served.

The Museum is open Wednesdays and Sundays, 1.30pm-4pm.

Wednesday 17 August 2022 • 6.30pm

Rangiora Library

Loburn 68 Road Relay

Saturday 7 September 2024 9am-3pm

Starts and ends at Loburn Domain

Registrations opening soon, go to: loburn68.run

Land of the Long Long Drive

Balcairn Hall, Friday 19 April – 1.30pm

This show for the whole family is the third tour from the 2024 stable of touring artists with Arts On Tour NZ. And it will be a long long drive of over 6000 kilometers for the cast and crew of the company.

And the story goes….

Wētā, Tuna and Kārearea are mates of Gary the Glowworm, and are traveling to attend his rave in the cave birthday party. The friends face a number of trials on the road, and learn that despite their differences, they can achieve their goals by working together! Land of the Long Long Drive is a story that has been

“Loved by...audience[s] from tots to grandparents” (Deborah Rea, Theatreview).

A tale for Kiwi kids, featuring iconic NZ creatures, landscapes and fresh Waiata by NZ singer-songwriter Benny Tipene.

Winner of the 3–8-year-old section of Playmarket’s Plays for the Young Competition, Land of the Long Long Drive brings you a laugh out loud, inspiring adventure of three unlikely heroes.

This show jumps into life with beautiful costumes from Gridley by Victoria, Costumier for the Royal New Zealand Ballet, and support from Capital E National Theatre for Children through their Creative Residency programme.

Tickets are $30 adult, $15 child, $60 family pass (1 adult + up to 4 children)

Tickets:

• balcairnhall.com

• Stan’s 7 Day Pharmacy Rangiora,

• Sally Mac’s Amberley

• Sefton Garage.

Friday 19 April 7.30pm

Chamber Gallery

140 Percival St Rangiora

Tickets

$35 Adults

$15 Students

Available online at eventfinda.co.nz

Booking fees apply

Concert Programme

Beethoven

Sonata for Piano & Cello

No 5 in D Op 102 No 2

Janacek

Pohadka (Fairy Tale)

Schumann

Fantasy Pieces Op 73

Alex Taylor

Four Little Pieces

Kodaly

Sonata for Cello & Piano Op 4

Debussy

Sonata for Piano & Cello

www.chambergalleryrangiora.com

KIA RITE HOEA

LEARN TO RUN SAFE AND SUCCESSFUL COMMUNITY RECREATION PROGRAMMES AND EVENTS.

Kia Rite Hoea workshop includes a comprehensive guide book and step by step planning sheets to help turn your great ideas into action.

Dream it | Plan it | Run it | Review it

Option 1: 2 Sessions | Wednesday 3 & 10 April 2024, 6pm–8.30pm

Option 2: Full Day | Friday 17 May 2024, 9am–3pm

Ruataniwha Kaiapoi Civic Centre | $35 per person Registration essential

for more information and registration: bit.ly/HumanitixCommunityTeam

CENTRE STAGE CENTRE STAGE

Business Breakfast

The North Canterbury Youth Futures Business Breakfast is a chance to join business leaders from the Waimakariri and Hurunui Districts over breakfast. It's an opportunity to shape the future of our region's workforce and engage in discussions about employing and nurturing young talent in North Canterbury.

The breakfast will feature keynote speaker, Brad Olsen, renowned Chief Executive and Principal Economist at Infometrics. Acclaimed for his insightful economic commentary and community leadership, Brad will share his expertise on emerging trends and the evolving landscape of New Zealand's business and social sectors.

This breakfast is a great chance to connect with fellow business leaders in North Canterbury and contribute your insights to help businesses and local authorities to develop effective strategies for the future of our region.

For more information on North Canterbury Youth Futures go to www.ncyf.co.nz or RSVP at www.events.humanitix.com/north-canterburyyouth-futures-business-breakfast

7-9.00AM, 30 APRIL 2024

MAINPOWER STADIUM, RANGIORA

Genealogy Group Open Day

Want to know how to start your family history research?

Curious about those elusive family members who keep popping up in your thoughts and family conversations?

Bring whatever notes you have and members from the Genealogy Group and Library staff will be on hand to help you get started.

Rangiora Library

Sunday 21 April • 1–4pm

Honda Forest Enhancement

Planting

Saturday 08 June | 10am – 12pm | Honda Forest

Parking: Norman Kirk Park, off Cass Street

What to bring: Sturdy footwear, spade, gloves & drink bottle.

We will have a a complimentary sausage sizzle.

For more information contact

Mike Kwant, Community Projects Officer - Greenspace Phone: 0800 965 468 (0800 WMK GOV)

SILVERSTREAMRESERVE

COMMUNITY PLANTINGDAY

Sunday 16th June

Postponement day: Sun 23rd June

WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

Time: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Location:

Silverstream Reserve, South Eyre Road

Drive in through the gate into the reserve and park by the toilet.

Wear: Suitable clothing, sturdy shoes and gardening gloves. We'll provide the tools.

Bring: A water bottle

It's not all work and no play!

We're big fans of morning tea and always stop at 11 am for a cuppa and a chat.

Mayors Taskforce for Jobs

Employer Support

Support for local businesses to help young people to join the local workforce.

Do you have employment or apprenticeship opportunities for local young people? Mayors Taskforce for Jobs (MTFJ) can support you to train and upskill your new staff.

MTFJ is a collaboration between Waimakariri District Council and Ministry of Social Development (MSD).

MTFJ is focused on helping local businesses when they employ a young person under the age of 25, those of any age who live with a disability or health condition or other needs and have had difficulty finding work. Each funding request is considered on a case-by-case

basis and tailored to fit the needs of the new hire and the business they will be joining.

Funding and support examples

• Purchase of tools

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Wage subsidy

• Training/courses

• Driver licencing costs

• Pastoral care.

Want to find out more?

Elizabeth Trevathan  027 249 7284

 elizabeth.trevathan@wmk.govt.nz

 waimakariri.govt.nz/mtfj

Job Seeker Support

Do you need help finding a job?

Need training or driving licences?

Want to work on your confidence for job interviews?

Not sure where to find work locally?

Mayors Taskforce For Jobs (MTFJ) can help with all of that and much more.

MTFJ is a partnership between the Waimakariri District Council and Ministry of Social Development.

We will listen and work with you to set personal goals and help you along your journey.

We have funding to pay for things like

• Drivers licences

• Counselling

• Clothing or tools and equipment for work

• Training courses

About you

• Aged 16–24 or

• Any age living with a health condition or disability or

• Any age and had difficulty finding employment.

Want to find out more?

Elizabeth Trevathan

 027 249 7284

 elizabeth.trevathan@wmk.govt.nz

Mayors Taskforce for Jobs

UPDATE YOUR DOG DETAILS ONLINE

Saying hello to a new puppy?

Saying goodbye to an old friend?

Has your dog been de-sexed?

Share a microchip number with us and update dog and owner details so we can keep in touch with you, and much more.

Update your details

waimakariri.govt.nz/dogs

LOOKING FOR A VENUE?

Check out our spaces for hire across the Waimakariri District – available for all types of events, performances or meetings.

To book one of our rooms or facilities, simply scan the QR code.

Do you Qualify for a Rates Rebate?

You Can Claim up to $750 Towards Your Rates

If you have not claimed a rates rebate since July 2023, here’s how to find out if you qualify.

The Rates Rebate Scheme provides up to $750 for low income households paying rates for the home they were living in on 1 July 2023. The rebate is based on your gross household income for the tax year ending on 31 March 2023 and is for the 2023/24 rates year.

If you hold a licence to occupy agreement in a retirement village you may also qualify for a rates rebate. Speak to your retirement village operator.

• Use total annual rates

• Try the rates calculator at: www.govt.nz (search ‘Rates Calculator’)

• You need to bring accurate information about your gross household income for the tax year ended 31 March 2023. No evidence of income is needed if you have received a standard WINZ benefit or NZ Super for the whole tax year, although you will need evidence of the amount of any supplements received on top of the standard amount. Bring details of gross income from other sources including interest and dividends

• Book your appointment for Rangiora, Kaiapoi or Oxford on the Council’s website or call us on 0800 965 468.

Find out more at waimakariri.govt.nz

Hello From The Community Team!

Tessa Sturley Community Team Manager

Nicola Trolove Safe Community Facilitator

Emily Belton Youth Development Facilitator

Aimee Claassens Community Development Facilitator

Serena Peychers Administration Support

Martin Pugh Community Development Facilitator

Wendy Howe Team Leader Vibrant Communities

Alyssa Bright Safe Community Facilitator

Elizabeth Trevathan Mayors Taskforce for Jobs Facilitator

Carolyn Boswell Community Development Facilitator