Greetings from the Editor

Mānawatia a Matariki,

I hope you enjoyed the sunny, mild weather as we celebrated Maktariki recently. The good weather provided the perfect opportunity to get outdoors and spend time with loved ones, acknowledge the past, give thanks for what we have, and look ahead to the promise of a new year.

This month we are showcasing diversity in our district with an Inclusivity Poster Campaign. At the heart of the campaign are seven posters that feature a pair of people from different ethnicities and backgrounds, and highlights their similarities. The campaign playfully nudges people to examine their thoughts and beliefs about others who, at first glance, seem different to them, and focuses on the things we have in common. The posters feature our very own Waimakariri locals showing connections that we have across our differences including cultural, disability, accessibility, ages and stages of life. You will see the posters displayed around the district and are encouraged to consider what you might have in common with others. You may even feel prompted to start a conversation with someone new to your community to get to know them.

It’s great news that Welcoming Communities is coming to Waimakariri! The programme promotes building connections between locals and newcomers and means that everyone feels included and experiences a sense of belonging. Welcoming Communities will bridge the gap between newcomers and existing residents, celebrate our growing diversity, and support new migrants to apply their unique skills, talents and experience to create more vibrant communities across the district. There is already some good work being done which was evidenced by last year’s Migrants Survey which found 72% feel ‘very welcome’ in the district. However, making friends and feeling connected were more challenging for migrants so it will be great to capitalise on and enhance what currently exists.

All the best,

Carolyn

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

During these colder months we are starting to see higher and more consistent amounts of rainfall, water is starting to fill up our biota nodes and the park is starting to spring to life with birds feeding and wading in the shallows. The conditions are premium for planting at this time of year, and our team has been very active recently with planting native seedlings throughout the wetlands.

Later this month we have the University of Canterbury’s Student Volunteer Army joining us for what we think will be an epic planting day where we are expecting a large turnout, lots of great mahi and a rewarding day for everyone.

The Trust will also be participating as a community partner in the UC GEOG309 research paper again this year, with one of our rangers Mikaela working closely with the students on an invertebrate project in the park.

Last week two of our rangers, Zeta and Deane, attended BRaid’s annual braided rivers seminar in Lincoln.

This was a fantastic event which consisted of a series of presentations from speakers including rivercare groups, Environment Canterbury, DOC, and other conservation groups.

We learnt a lot of valuable information about river restoration, protecting native biodiversity and habitat, sampling practices and data, agriculture and resource management, predator control and trapping on the Ashley Rakahuri and protecting bird nesting islands.

Lately we have had incidents with rubbish being dumped in the park which is really disappointing to see.

Under the Litter Act 1979 it is an offence to dump rubbish in public areas, roadsides, parks, and reserves. Please report any suspicious activity by writing down vehicle details and location and contacting Waimakariri District Council on 0800 965 468, email office@wmkgovt.nz or report the issue using Snap Send Solve.

If rubbish is being dumped on riverbeds, streams or creeks alternatively contact Environment Canterbury Regional Council on 0800 765 588 or use Snap Send Solve.

Save the date!

We will be having our next community planting day on Saturday 12 August where we will be planting tōtara and other varieties of native plants. We hope to see you there!

Instagram: tkot_friendsoftuhaitarapark Facebook: Friends of Tuhaitara Coastal Park

Silverstream Reserve

The morning resulted in the planting of over 200 native seedlings in under two hours, whilst the shovel team loaded many trailer loads of mulch to spread and transform the riparian plantings around the biota node. Our rangers and regular volunteers got stuck in with weeding and planting and, as per our famous tradition, brought along some delicious baking for morning tea.

Precise Consulting will be returning for another round of shovel work and later in July the Student Volunteer Army joining en force for a large-scale working bee at the Reserve’s west end.

Silverstream Reserve volunteers and rangers hosted members of the Waimakariri Youth Council and their families and a team from Precise Consulting who provided some much-welcome extra planting and shovel power to our regular ‘Tuesday volunteers’.

If you or your group would like to support the biodiversity work in the reserve please make contact via our email: silverstream.volunteers@gmail.com

For more information check out our website silverstream.nz or Facebook.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO SPONSOR YOUR COMMUNITY?

WOULD YOU LIKE TO SPONSOR YOUR COMMUNITY?

Show Your Brand At The Waimak Older

Show Your Brand At The Waimak Older

PERSONS’ EXPO AND INTERNATIONAL DAY OF OLDER PEOPLE

PERSONS’ EXPO AND INTERNATIONAL DAY OF OLDER PEOPLE

WHEN: 2 OCTOBER 2023

WHEN: 2 OCTOBER 2023

WHERE: RSA CLUB –RANGIORA

WHERE: RSA CLUB –RANGIORA

Free Entry

– 12pm food

– 12.45

– 12.45

CELEBRATION 1pm – 3pm THE EVENT

CELEBRATION 1pm – 3pm THE EVENT

The initiative is a partnership between the Waimakariri District Council, Presbyterian Support, RSA and AgeFriendly Advisory Group.

The initiative is a partnership between the Waimakariri District Council, Presbyterian Support, RSA and AgeFriendly Advisory Group.

The event offers the opportunity to interact with health and social services, connect with the community and celebrate older people’s day.

The event offers the opportunity to interact with health and social services, connect with the community and celebrate older people’s day.

For info contact:

For info contact:

Hutika Croft-Gibbs 027 457 9867

Hutika Croft-Gibbs 027 457 9867

This program offers young adults with additional learning needs an opportunity to come together, connect and build relationships in the community through collaborative creative interactions in a supportive and respectful environment. The sessions are facilitated by a New Zealand registered music therapist. If the group fills up, we will put you on the waitlist. If this interests you, register now!

About New Zealand registered Music Therapists

Music therapists who have completed a Master of Music Therapy degree are registered with the New Zealand Music Therapy Registration Board. Registered music therapists abide by the Music Therapy New Zealand Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice. Music Therapy

New Zealand is a member of Allied Health Aotearoa New Zealand (AHANZ).

What will these sessions look like?

The sessions will involve self-expression and making connections mainly through live music making, and music and movement activities. The group will explore music improvisations, structured music activities, singing songs and song writing. Participants may do a larger project throughout the year, such as making a music video. Informal discussions during the session will help support and make meaning of the music making together.

When and Where

Termly blocks begin week 1 of each term. Tuesday mornings 11am, at the Rangiora War Memorial.

Cost

Term Bookings: $350 plus GST for an 11week term. You can also purchase a term booking at any time during the term and only pay for the remaining sessions at the reduced rate.

Casual Sessions: ‘Pay as you go’ or one-off session bookings are available for $40 plus GST per client, per session (space allowing).

FREE Trial Session: if you want to ‘try before you buy’ you can join us for a FREE trial session. If you want to continue enjoying music with us then you need to either purchase a term booking or casual session.

Duration

Our groups run for 50 minutes. The numbers are limited to nine clients (each client can bring one support person).

To register your interest

Please complete a referral form via our website smt.nz and note in the extra information section your interest to be involved in our Jammin’ Music Group. For more information, please email info@smt.nz

North Canterbury office

43 Church Street, Rangiora. Ph: 0800 226 695

We are co-located with North Canterbury Netball, which is on the left as you enter the car parking area. The entrance to the Dudley Park Aquatic centre is on the right.

Below is our list of regular groups. To help with planning we ask that you register your interest in attending.

Therapeutic Art and Craft Group

Every Monday, 10am–12pm

Held at Kaiapoi Baptist Church, 67 Fuller Street, Kaiapoi. Facilitated by Lynette. This popular group caters for absolute beginners to advanced skill.

Rangiora Walking and Coffee Group

Every Tuesday, 9.30am

Facilitated by Glenda and Chris, the group is for patients and carers. This longstanding offering is a great way to socialise and keep fit. Meet outside The Warehouse at 9.30am for a walk around Northbrook Waters and coffee at Station Café at 10.30am.

Rangiora Patient Support and Education Group

Resuming 10am, Wednesday 2 August and monthly thereafter on the first Wednesday of the month. August Topic: Keeping you and your family and whānau well – low-cost holiday options and other breaks.

Oxford Support Group

Third Wednesday of the month, 10am. Next held on 16 August.

At Café 51, Main Street, Oxford. Facilitated by Ans and the Oxford Cancer Society Volunteer Support Group. All patients and carers most welcome to join for a coffee and chat.

Cheviot Support Group –Coffee and Chat

Open invitation to patients and carers in the Hurunui and other areas who would like a morning out socialising. Hosted by the Cheviot Volunteer Support Group.

Held the second Wednesday of the month, 10–11.30am. Next held Wednesday 9 August, Craft Centre, 15 Seddon Street, Cheviot.

Kaikōura Women’s Cancer Support Group

Facilitated by Blou Rickerby, Community Support Group Worker, Kaikōura Health Centre. Meets weekly 10.30am Tuesdays. Please contact Blou on 027 562 0811 to register.

Gynaecological Cancer Peer Support Group

Monday 14 August, 6.30pm. Meets every second Monday of the month in Rangiora. Now held at the Hope Trust, 115 East Belt.

A warm invitation is extended to people with gynaecological cancers to meet and gain support from others. Please contact Catherine 022 046 5070 or CS NC 0800 226 695.

Life after Cancer Support Group

Facilitated by Kylie Tolman. 6pm, Thursday 3 August. A regular support for those who have completed treatment and are seeking support and ideas to adjust to their new life. Please register by contacting 0800 226 695.

Canmove

Cancer Society five-week (attendance once a week) exercise and education programme facilitated by Mischa at Mainpower Gym and supported by the North Canterbury Sports Trust. If you are interested in participating in our next programmes, please let us know 0800 226 695.

Cancer Society Rural Clinics

Appointments available locally for all cancer patients and carers to find out about treatmentrelated support, services and rehabilitation.

Held monthly (or thereabouts) at health facilities.

• Waikari, Amuri, Hanmer medical centres with Gabrielle

• Oxford with Emma at Oxford hospital.

• Kaikōura (as required) at the Kaikōura Health Centre

• NEW Amberley clinics starting with Rachel on Friday 7 July, 10am-12.30pm (2 weekly).

Other resources and supports …

Look Good Feel Better

Workshops for women at the Cancer Society Rangiora, Saturday 4 November, 10am–12.30pm. Please note this new date as previously scheduled for the weekend of Canterbury Show Day.

There are also workshops online for men. Please register at lgfb.co.nz/programmes

Blue Bros

Exercise classes for men on Mondays and Fridays, 8.15am, Mainpower Stadium.

Facilitated by Mischa, this committed group extends a warm welcome to new patients. Contact Dave on 027 202 7525 to register. Note: classes starting in Amberley and Oxford.

Prostate Foundation Support Group

Monthly meeting in Rangiora (second Tuesday of the month). Contact Dean and Lois on 021 0224 6078 or email rangiora@prostate.org.nz

Ostomy NZ Support

Meet alternative months in Rangiora (first Tuesday, Artisan Café) and Christchurch (first Wednesday, Kidd’s Cakes, Cranford Street). Next meeting in Rangiora: 10am Tuesday 1 August. Contact Brent on 03 313 5744, Diane on 027 416 4185 or email: ostomycanterbury@gmail.com for education and support for patients and families.

Sweet Louise

Support for those with advanced breast cancer. Contact 027 328 8003 sweetlouise.co.nz Now offering a monthly coffee and support group in Rangiora.

Lymphoedema Education Sessions (also via

Zoom)

Held each month on the second Tuesday of the month,11am-12.30pm, in the Chapel, Burwood Hospital. Enter via Gate 3, Mairehau Road. Learn skills for the selfmanagement of lymphoedema. To book phone 03 383 6833 or email physiobd@cdhb.health.nz to register.

Kaikoura

Exercise and coffee classes for Men in Kaikōura (Blue Bros), Wednesdays at 10am. Please call Blou on 027 562 0811 to register.

Leukaemia and Blood Cancer NZ

20 Cashel Street, Christchurch. Phone 0800 15 1015. For more information on services check out leukaemia.org.nz

Pinc & Steel

Cancer Rehabilitation with a Certified Cancer Rehabilitation Physiotherapist is available through Active Health offering group and individual sessions. Read more and/or register at pincandsteel.com or contact susan@activehealth.co.nz

Canteen

Support for teenagers with their own cancer experience or a parent or sibling with cancer. Office at 23 Cambridge Terrace, Christchurch. See canteen.org.nz for more information.

Fundraising and Events

Shoot for the Moon Challenge

Our Shoot for the Moon Challenge is underway, and we’d love to see you signed up and ‘shooting’ in this ‘galactic’ fundraiser!

Help us reach our $20,000 target!

Are you up for the challenge?

Shoot 384 goals in your favourite winter sport and get sponsored to complete your challenge by family, friends, classmates and colleagues!

You can complete this challenge by yourself or with team-mates and you can shoot your goals at home, down at your local park or court, during practices and games.

As well as shooting 384 goals, we’d love it if you set yourself a fundraising target of $384. Why 384?! Because the moon is 384,000 km away from the Earth. Join us as we Shoot for the Moon and raise much needed funding to help Kiwis across Canterbury and the West Coast with cancer.

This is the perfect challenge to get you active during winter! Get all the info and sign up here –shootforthemoon.org.nz

Daffodil Day 2023 – Friday 25 August

Volunteers needed

We’d love to hear from you if you are interested in volunteering this Daffodil Day, we have a variety of roles available to cater for all. Please contact us on northcanty@cancercwc.org.nz if you have some time to give this Daffodil Day.

Calling all schools, businesses, organisations and individuals

There are so many neat ways you can support us this Daffodil Day, go to daffodilday.org.nz to find out more and to sign up.

Fresh flowers

Show your support this Daffodil Day by ordering a beautiful bunch of fresh daffodils for your workplace, home, or school.

Bunches of 50 daffodils are $55 incl GST and delivery. Orders close on Friday 11 August with delivery on Monday 21 August. Order online at daffodilday.org.nz – go to Fresh Flowers and order from your local division.

Let’s paint the town yellow in North Canterbury this Daffodil Day

Dress your business window in yellow and help promote Daffodil Day. Best dressed window will win the trophy, you will be supplied with a wee starter pack of yellow goodies.

Contact us on northcanty@cancercwc.org.nz to register or find out more.You’ll find us on Facebook at Cancer Society North Canterbury, please like, share, tag us.

The Kaiapoi Garden Club

Celebrated their centennial last year and we are ready to start our next century!

Our members come from different parts of the district as we offer an evening meeting once a month on the second Wednesday at the Kaiapoi Riverside Bowling Club at 7.30pm. Most Garden Clubs meet during the day and our meeting is ideal if people work but still want to participate in their hobby.

At our meetings we have a speaker that presents a talk on their speciality in gardening, as well as competitions for excellence in flowers, floral art, vegetables and fruit. We have projects that we develop, and we also have an annual plant sale and a bus trip to visit gardens to areas further away.

Our next meeting is on Wednesday 9 August at 7.30pm

Speaker - Michael Coulter ‘Is spring here yet?’

Annual Club membership is $25 per person

Visitors and New Members very welcome to join us.

Phone 03 327 3210 or 03 327 6404 or email kaiapoigardenclub@gmail.com

Notice of NZRT 12 AGM

Date: Wednesday 2 August 2023

Time: 19.00

Location:

Upstairs Rangiora Town Hall

Notices of motion are to be with the secretary no later than seven days prior to the meeting.

RSVP: nzrt@hotmail.com

Agenda:

1. Welcome by Chairperson

2. Apologies for absence

3. Confirmation of Previous AGM minutes

4. Matters arising from minutes

5. Correspondence

6. Team Leaders Report

7. Treasurers Report and presentation of audited financial position

8. Notice of Motions

9. Confirmation / Election of office bearer

10. General Business

11. Date of next meeting

12. Close