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As I sit down to write this editorial piece, I can’t help but marvel that we are into August. August for me is a month of garden preparation. As we get closer to spring, I look forward to the associated burst of vegetable, fruit and flower gardening that happens in our district.
We have a number of community gardens, food forests, garden clubs and foraging spots across Waimakariri and wider Canterbury which provide recreation, volunteering opportunities, work experience, vast amounts of food and beautiful sensory experiences!
Our new Mobile Community Hub resource has been out and about, used by both our Civil Defence colleagues and a number of community groups to deliver food and information to vulnerable communities. If your organisation would like to use this for the benefit of our vulnerable community members, please come and see one of our customer service centres.
There are plenty of activities keeping us all busy over the coming months, with the North Canterbury Youth Futures Expo on Tuesday 13 August, and upcoming parent education session focused on alcohol and vaping harm on Thursday 22 August and Big Brothers Big Sisters Big Variety show on Saturday 28 September.
Our Welcoming Communities project has just released a survey on our Let’s Talk platform. This is for people who have moved to Waimakariri to complete so we can better understand the experience of someone who moves into our district. Find this survey at waimakariri.govt.nz/letstalk
If the long cold nights are getting dreary, consider volunteering for one of our amazing community causes. More information on our website.
Kia pai ō rā, have a great day
Kia Ora
My name is Caleb, and I am the new Youth Pastor at Kaiapoi Baptist Church.
My family and I moved to the area in March 2024 and we think the community in Kaiapoi is pretty cool.
I have a passion for seeing young people grow and explore life’s questions in a safe, fun, environment. I believe doing this within a church community surrounded by people who love Jesus and love each other is a great place to foster this.
We, as a church, plan to grow our capacity to support the young people in our community in the future. At the moment we have a youth group for years 6–10 which is held on a Wednesday night, 6–7.30pm during the school term in the Church building (67 Fuller Street).
If you would like to know more info about it feel free to get in touch: caleb@kaiapoibaptist.org.nz
Kia Ora
My name is Andrea, and I am the new Community Services Coordinator for Whānau Āwhina Plunket, based in North Canterbury. I am excited to announce the start of two new coffee groups for whānau with infants under one year old.
These groups will run weekly during term time and provide a wonderful opportunity for families to connect and support each other.
The details are as follows:
• Rangiora: Starting on Tuesday 23 July, 10–11am at 8 Albert Street, Rangiora.
• Kaiapoi: Starting on Thursday 25 July, 10–11am at 26 Sewell Street, Kaiapoi.
Come and enjoy a cuppa in a warm, relaxed environment, and get to know other families in the local area.
We hope to see you there!
Pictured here is the grimly determined team of Air Cadets, local volunteers and Ashley Gorge Reserve Advisory Group (AGRAG) members who successfully completed the clearance of the new accessible forest track at Ashley Gorge Reserve early in July.
A big thank you to all those who participated including Jean Pierre Derveaux, our camp ground manager and reserve caretaker.
The AGRAG is underway with the installation of this accessible track through the reserve’s upper terrace of forest utilising funding raised at the Ashley “Gorgeous” Gala Day held earlier in the year.
Once completed, the 100 metre accessible track will enable physically challenged visitors to access this area of bush and appreciate the beauty of the Ashley Gorge Reserve.
AGRAG commits significant voluntary hours to the enhancement of the reserve for visitor enjoyment and in recent years successfully requested Council funds for the construction of the Reynold’s Pavilion and the wheelchair accessible barbeque enjoyed by thousands of visitors every year.
The next Gala Day will be held in the reserve on Waitangi Day 2025 (Thursday 6 February 2025).
Kia ora e hoa o Te Kōhaka o Tūhaitara Trust
Hello friend of Te Kōhaka o Tūhaitara Trust!
The quiet of winter has given us time to prepare for the hustle and bustle of the upcoming spring and summer. Trees That Count have been great friends of ours and we have been working together for the last three years on a coastal forest. Their recent visit has inspired some great new spots for our upcoming planting days. This project has us planting all the way from the beach, up and over the dunes, and down the other side towards our wetlands.
Checking to see how well the plants are doing over time gives us an idea of what is working well and what isn’t and allows us
to pass on that knowledge to other people trying to do the same thing. These coastal forests we plant will create great homes for birds who are visiting and birds who call the area home.
You may have heard a loud call from one of our native residents of the coastal area, the spur-winged plover. These birds are easily recognised by their distinct call, yellow bill and yellow eye ring. They are particularly common in open areas and are currently in the middle of their breeding and egg laying period which is likely causing them to be so loud.
Our native plants in harsh areas along the coast have been getting help from unlikely friends. Gorse! These introduced “rivals” can tolerate tricky conditions and are too prickly for rabbits to eat. This has meant that many plants grown alongside gorse grow better, particularly with small plants where their soft, tasty leaves and stems get completely eaten by rabbits before they can get large enough to get away. These gorse shrubs also reduce the wind, frost and drought in open areas and make the conditions kinder for growth of native trees we plant.
Once our plants get up enough on their own feet, the introduced nurse crop of
gorse can be removed to free up space so that our native plants can have more sunlight and water that they need. Bigger native species will then be able to shelter more sensitive species added to the forest. Below you can see a section that has had gorse removed and has freed up space for plants of Carex secta, Coprosma robusta (karamu), harakeke, as well as many types of native ferns and sprawling groundcover species. Cut gorse has even been used to protect smaller plants in open areas.
Website: tuhaitarapark.org.nz
Facebook: Friends of Tūhaitara Coastal Park
Instagram: tkot_friendsoftuhaitarapark
Coastal access and enjoyment of our beaches at Pegasus and Waikuku has now been greatly enhanced with the completion of the accessible viewing platforms. The timber platforms built by Hazeldine Construction provide amazing views up and down our District coastline with built in seating enabling visitors to take in the vista at their leisure. Path access from the car parks to the platforms and also to the beach has been designed with wheelchair users in mind to ensure as many members of our community as possible can share in the appreciation of our beaches.
This is a core objective of the Northern Pegasus Bay Bylaw (NPBB 2023) and the construction of the platforms was included in the Implementation Plan for this bylaw.
The next step in enhancing access is the proposed install of 40–50 metres of Mobi matting at Waikuku Beach to improve access across the soft sand especially for visitors in wheelchairs and family groups with strollers.
Complimentary email received from a happy resident:
At the weekend we travelled to Pegasus to walk the beach which we do quite regularly. What a surprise to see the beautiful viewing platform. You have enhanced this area sooo much and all the people just sitting in the sun taking in the amazing views. The walkway down to the beach is just so much more user friendly now the sand is packed and firm. Congratulations, well done and thank you for making the Waimakariri region one of the best.
Two happy walkers
Oxford Football Club has a new group which has recently started for Walking Football.
Open to all ages, it is free and requires no prior experience.
It happens on Thursday evenings at Pearson Park, on Burnett Street in Oxford, from 4–5pm.
If interested email Don at wellbeing@oxfordfc.co.nz
Parent to Parent is excited to have two new Greater Canterbury Regional Coordinators, Sophie Carter and Rebecca Honeybone. We support parents/caregivers and families of people with disabilities, neurodivergence and health impairments.
We have regular North Canterbury Parent Support Groups on the last Friday of each month. The details for the July and August groups are:
• Friday 26 July, 9.30–11.30am
• Friday 30 August, 9.30–11.30am
Venue: Todd Room, Pegasus Community Centre, 8 Tahuna Street, Pegasus. For support or more information about the Parent Support Group contact Sophie Carter or Rebecca Honeybone:
Email: sophiec@parent2parent.org.nz Phone: 022 358 8597 (Sophie)
Email: rebeccah@parent2parent.org.nz Phone: 022 514 5498 (Rebecca)
Greater Canterbury Facebook page: facebook.com/parenttoparentgreatercanterbury
Parent to Parent website: Parent to Parent - Lifelong support for families across NZ parent2parent.org.nz
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Now is the time to plant some vegetables. We can help, contact us.
We travel all over Canterbury.
Email: gugyellow@hotmail.co.nz
We have HIPs and Health Coaches in many North Canterbury practices available for fully funded 20–30 min sessions. Patients of listed general practices can self-refer to HIP or Health Coach. They do not need to see a GP or Nurse first.
Amberly Medical Centre
Durham Health
Good St Medical Centre
Kaiapoi Family Doctors
Kaiapoi Medical Centre
Kaikōura Healthcare
Medical Corner Doctors
Oxford Community Health Centre
Pegasus Medical Centre
Rangiora Family Doctors
Silverstream Medical Center
Southside Health
Please see tetumuwaioracanterbury.co.nz for further information, or contact your local general practice to make a free appointment with your HIP or Health Coach.
The general meeting of the museum will be held on Thursday 22 August, 7.30pm at 29 Good Street.
It will feature local reporter, John Cosgrove of the North Canterbury News, who will give us a fascinating talk.
All welcome, free, but donations welcomed by non-members of the Early Records Society. Supper served with our popular community chat. The meeting room is warm and cosy.
The Museum is open Wednesdays and Sundays, 1.30–4pm.
The Kaiapoi Garden Club welcomes new members to our meetings and club outings.
Wednesday 14 August, 2024
7.30pm, at Riverside Bowling Club Hinemoa Park, Belcher Street, Kaiapoi.
Speaker: Brian Coker – Rhodos and Camellias
Visitors are welcome.
L o c a l P e e r S u p p o r t
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 A wonderful chance to create!
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 (new venue) La Luna 264 High Street, Rangiora at 10:30 for some friendly peer support Facilitated by Glenda & Linda
Patient support & information group: Held lst Thursday of the month at 10.00 a.m. 43 Church Street, Rangiora. Next session Thurs 7th of August. We will run a plant swap again on the 4th of September
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) at 4.15 p.m. Address: Hope Trust, 115 East Belt, Rangiora. Facilitated by Catharine. A successful peer support initiative now in its second year.
Making Connections with Cancer Group: Held the last Thursday of each month, 6 00 p m , 43 Church Street, Rangiora Please register to attend 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
Aqua aerobics continues at Dudley Pool (12 00 p m Thursday session), for those interested please advise your Cancer Navigator prior to participating. $5 p/person to be paid to Cancer Society.
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Waikari, Hanmer, Oxford (hospital) Kaikōura@ Health Centres as required
Amberley @ Amberley Medical Centre with Dana every 2nd & 4th Friday 10am12:30pm
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Empower yourself through knowledge and support in our education-focused head and neck cancer sessions. Join us in learning and growing together.
For anyone who has been impacted by a head and neck cancer.
Hosted by Emily Gilchrist
Explore the vital role of nutrition in supporting wellness during and after cancer treatment
Hosted by Kath Bull
This session offers tailored exercises and strategies to enhance function, mobility, and daily living during and post-treatment. Join us to empower your recovery and embrace a life of vitality.
Hosted by Rebecca Chapman.
This informative session sheds light on the importance of oral care before, during, and after cancer treatment. Learn practical tips and insights to maintain oral health and enhance overall well-being on your cancer journey
Hosted by Rebecca Lee
In this session, discover essential guidance for navigating life during and post cancer treatment Gain insights, coping strategies, and support for your journey to recovery.
Each session is structured with a 45 minute presentation and Q&A session, followed by tea and coffee.
You are warmly invited to the Waimakariri Access Group’s Annual General Meeting.
10am Thursday 8 August 2024
Rangiora Town Hall Function Room.
Join us for a cup of tea at 10am prior to the meeting, which will start at 10.30am. All welcome.
The Access Group’s primary aim is to promote access to public spaces and facilities; and have a barrier-free, inclusive environment for all people in the communities that make up our District.
For more information please contact the Chairperson, Shona Powell on 021 0231 6152 or email waimakaccess@wmk.govt.nz
F: facebook.com/WaimakaririAccess
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.
The Friends of Rangiora Hospital are looking for more enthusiastic volunteers to support them.
The FORH provide funds to Rangiora Health Hub, which they have done for many years, supporting mothers and babies and enhancing the environment for patients and staff. They also help maintain the grounds tending flower gardens and run a plant cart to raise funds. The Craft Cabinet provides beautiful knitting for purchase at affordable prices. Meetings are run bimonthly, usually the last Monday of the month. If you are interested in joining the FORH we would love to hear from you.
Please phone Gendie 027 626 6094 for general enquiries
Marion 027 636 8146 for plant cart/gardening enquiries
Karen 027 716 3017 for knitting enquiries
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.
Hours
Our office is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9.30am to 3.30pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am to 4.30pm.
Recently CABNZ released The Māori Engagement with Citizens Advice Bureau: A Spotlight Report into the Issues faced by Māori Clients of the CAB.
It brings together insights from analysis of one year of enquiries to the CAB from Māori clients and looks at the key issues for which Māori clients seek help from the CAB.
The findings of this report are confronting. Through our analysis, we can see the significant and disproportionate hardship experienced by Māori in our communities. These situations of inequity and hardship for our Māori clients expose failures in social systems and structures, both historic and current, and provide opportunities for CAB to advocate for change.
For us as CAB, this report is significant because it shows the ways that we, as a service, are engaging with Māori in our communities and are providing meaningful assistance in areas where people are facing significant hardship. It demonstrates that through the CAB service, Māori clients can experience manaakitanga and kindness and have their mana upheld.
You can read the report here: cab.org.nz/assets/Documents/MaoriEngagement-Report/FINAL-REPORT_Maoriengagement-with-CAB_public-release.pdf
Our AGM
Our 2024 AGM will be held on Monday 26 August at the Mainpower Oval, Corner Coldstream Road and East Belt, Rangiora at 10.30am. Our guest speaker is Glenda Martin, Outreach Manager for Volunteering Canterbury. All welcome.
If you’d like to attend, please get in touch before 16 August to let us know that you’ll be coming.
If you or someone you know needs information, advice or support on any matter, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. We’re here to help. We’ll even provide a listening ear if that’s what you need. All our services are free and confidential.
You can 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
Has your employment situation changed?
If your household income is less than it was a couple of months ago, maybe you’d like some support to help you re-negotiate your repayments with some of your creditors?
If debt is causing you sleepless nights and you’d like to talk to someone who can actually help you make some headway –then, contacting Budgeting Services North Canterbury (BSNC) is a great place to start.
BSNC has a team of certificated Financial Mentors who each provide confidential and tailored help for your particular situation. The service is free – there is no cost to you at all.
After talking with someone from our team you will be matched to a Financial Mentor who is best able to assist you with your situation.
Then, together you agree your first appointment venue and timing.
Financial Mentors appreciate that speaking to someone else about your financial situation can be difficult, although many of our Financial Mentors have also been in similar situations at some stage in their lives – so they understand many of the challenges you might be facing.
Our Financial Mentors are calm, kind and knowledgeable. However, for you to get the most out of your time with a Financial
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
Mentor, it is best if you are open about your situation and are willing to consider making some changes to your spending habits which might be suggested.
A Financial Mentor will not take control of your money, all they can offer is to provide you with new tools and knowledge which might improve your situation – what you do is entirely up to you.
A Financial Mentor can be an advocate for you, or provide you support and guidance to advocate for yourself.
A Financial Mentor is able to empower you to make better household budgeting decisions.
Call or email us for an appointment to discuss your situation.
There is no obligation, all our services are free and confidential.
Take the first step now and contact our Service Manager, Sharon Grant.
Phone 03 313 3505
bsnc.org.nz
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.
Telephone: 0800 425 700
Email: smokefree@cdhb.health.nz
Website: tehawaitaha.nz
• 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
Are you wanting to start a new event in Waimakariri?
Are you trying to grow an existing event in Waimakariri?
Applicants are now invited to apply for up to $5,000 towards promotion or coordination of events that clearly demonstrate economic and/or community benefit to the Waimakariri District.
The next funding round is open 1–31 August 2024.
Check out the criteria and apply online at: enterprisenorthcanterbury.co.nz/event-funding/waimakariri-event-fund or E: events@visitwaimakariri.co.nz
The Waimakariri Event Fund is WDC funding administered by ENC.
Introduce these five simple strategies into youR life and you will feel the benefits.
Available to young people living in the Waimakariri District aged between 12 and 24.
Applications will open on Monday 2 September 2024 and close on Friday 4 October 2024.
To support one or more young people seeking:
• To enhance and grow their personal development
• To enhance their leadership skills
• To enhance the community in which they live
• To help or benefit others.
For more information:
com.board@wmk.govt.nz ���� 027 254 3940
Your Community Board can support your project with grant funding.
Application forms and grant criteria are available online or from any Council Service Centre. For more information about funding visit the Council website.
Find out more at waimakariri.govt.nz/communitygrants
REGISTRATIONS OPEN FOR TERM 4 COURSES
PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES, RESOURCES AND DIRECTION FOR YOUTH TO DEVELOP SKILLS FOR LIFE
Trade training and GYM Circuit Training courses run ‘per term’. Small group numbers, working in fully equipped ‘as like’ workshops/Gym. Our selection process is based on the information received by direct registration through our website www.ydot.co.nz
Courses are run at our fully equipped Trade Training Centre in Flaxton Road, Rangiora 8-week modules of 3-4hrs x 2 days per week during each school term Graduation Certificates are issued on completion of course work:
• Tiny Home Building Project
• Carpentry
• Welding and Metalwork
• Automotive
• Hospitality
GYM Circuit Training – FREE COURSE!!
Learn more about Gym equipment and technique in a fun environment suitable for all capabilities. Grab a friend, or just come along and up the fitness level with a qualified trainer.
Course runs 2 evenings per week AND the course is FREE, but you must register. One-off registration fee of $10pp.
Have a go!
on our website: To Register go to www.ydot.co.nz
7.30pm – 9.30pm, Chamber Gallery, Rangiora Library
Hailed by critics as “New Zealand’s most notable young emerging pianist,” Sylvia Jiang is a brilliant performer on the rise. Don’t miss your chance to witness her perform in the boutique Chamber Gallery as part of her debut national tour as a soloist.
$35 Adult $15 Student, booking fees apply. www.eventfinda.co.nz
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6.30pm – 9.30pm, View Hill School, 496 Island Road, View Hill
Step into the magic of the cosmos at View Hill School’s much-anticipated event that promises an unforgettable evening under the stars to celebrate Oxford township’s prestigious Dark Sky status. There will be a myriad of activities, delectable food, soulstirring music, and opportunities for shared learning and connection for the whole family to enjoy.
$5 General Admission $10 Family (up to 6 people). www.humanitix.com
9am & 2pm, Oxford township
Experience Oxford’s annual garage sale extravaganza of new, recycled, second-hand and vintage treasures.
Pick up a venue map on the day between 9am – 11am from Pearson Park Oval off Dohrmans Road or after 11am at the Oxford Farmers Market and begin your adventure!
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2pm – 4pm, Rangiora Town Hall
Gather your friends and embark on a musical journey featuring well-known movie themes along with music from hit broadway shows presented by the new look Rangiora RSA Club Band.
$20 Adults $10 Children under 14. Tickets from the Rangiora Town Hall Cinema’s booking office or online www.townhallcinemas.co.nz
14 JUN BOUTEREY-ISHIDO & MATILDE LOUREIRO
7.30pm – 9.30pm, Chamber Gallery, Rangiora Library
Listen to European-based musicians, Jun and Matilde as they perform an inspirational programme of works by Bach, Bartók and Beethoven in Rangiora’s Chamber Gallery.
$35 Adult $15 Student, booking fees apply. www.eventfinda.co.nz
16 THRIVING WITH TAMARIKI
7pm – 8.30pm, Rangiora Baptist Church, 111 East Belt
Attend this parenting seminar and hear from guest speaker Jim Sole as he explores what children really need to grow into their healthy potential. Informed by science, this workshop will get you reflecting on the important role adults play in the lives of children. There will be tea and coffee provided and all proceeds will go towards Rachel’s House Trust.
$25 pp, tickets online www.eventbrite.co.nz
8am – 6pm, MainPower Stadium, Rangiora
Embrace holistic wellbeing at this bi-monthly market featuring over 30 unique stalls offering wellness products and services. There’s plenty of parking is available on site at this accessible venue, too.
Free.
7.30pm – 9.30pm, Pines Kairaki Community Hall, 22 Dunns Ave
Reminisce with friends on what life was like in late 70’s (including the Kaiapoi tiger!) at this show. Musical Director Jimmy Cricket has revamped The Gladstones with some new players, showcasing a variety of musical tastes of the day, including disco, skiffle, pop, rock, blues, and country to name a few.
$30 pp, pay at the door or text Nigel to save a ticket 027 404 7712
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
Scan to receive our monthly events calendar straight to your inbox!
events@visitwaimakariri.co.nz visitwaimakariri.co.nz/events
Sunday 4th August 9am - 2pm
Venue maps will be available on the day from 9am - 11am at Pearson Park Oval off Dohrmans Roa d (gold coin donation appreciated) and after 11am, at the Farmers Market. Or you can register to receive one by email from 9am on the day: greatoxfordgaragesale@gmail.com
Updates can be found via our Facebook page: Oxford Promotions NZ
Oxford’s annual extravaganza of new, recycled, second hand, vintage, treasures, odds & ends and so much more...
Brought to our community by:
www.oxfordnewzealand.co.nz
Bouterey-Ishido
WEDS 14 AUG, 7.30PM
Chamber Gallery Rangiora Library
$35 Adult, $15 Student
Buy tickets online at Eventfinda
Jun & Matilde in concert performing works by Bach, Bartók and Beethoven (fees apply)
Balcairn Hall proudly presents:
Saturday 17 August 2024 – 7.30 pm
Isabella ("Izzy") Miller Bell is known for her magnetic warm stage presence and honest, sensitive yet gutsy chocolate hazelnut voice This sassy vintage blues siren will take you on a musical journey that will lift you up to the dizziest heights and cast you down into the darkest of nights in her story of the blues.
This show 'Kiss My Blues Away' will bring you acoustic roots, classic blues, jazz and Celtic soul featuring John Bevin on piano, Russell Stedman on bass and special guests Susan Leigh Grant and Margo Askin.
TICKETS $30.00 available from: Sally Macs Amberley, Sefton Garage, Stans 7 Day Pharmacy Rangiora, online www.balcairnhall.com or Humanitix via the following QR code -
The Waimakariri District Council wants to hear your views and experiences to help us make the district more welcoming for everyone. Scan the QR code to find out more about the Welcoming Communities Plan and to fill out a survey.
waimakariri.govt.nz/letstalk
Are you new to Waimakariri? Or know someone who is?
Decorated by local school children, welcome bags contain flyers and resources to help connect new residents with key service providers in the Waimakariri District.
Available at any Council service centre or email: community@wmk.govt.nz
Global locals of Waimakariri (GLOW) in partnership with the Waimakariri District Council are hosting an eight week Multicultural Cooking Class Series.
7 August – 25 September 2024 | 5.30 – 7.30pm Kaiapoi High School
If cost is a concern, email globallocalsofwaimakariri@gmail.com or phone Carolyn Boswell on 027 293 3407.
Come along to our classes to improve your speaking, listening and grammar skills through a range of interesting topics!
Saturdays, 27 July–14 September 2024 • 10am–1pm Rangiora Town Hall Function Room • 303 High Street, Rangiora
Enrol now
Julie Cloughley | Tutor
Email: cloughju@hotmail.com
Phone: 027 403 8245
The community driver mentor programme matches up learner drivers with full licenced volunteer mentors to help them learn safe driving practises and the skills needed to pass the Restricted Driver’s Licence test.
• Have a full licence for more than two years
• Commit to two one-hour driving sessions a week
• Be patient and want to give back to their community
Access to cars, fuel, training and support will all be provided.
Contact Carolyn Boswell for more information and to sign up!
INTERESTED IN BECOMING A MENTOR? Carolyn Boswell Community Development Facilitator carolyn.boswell@wmk.govt.nz
Rangiora Library
Eight week programme, starting Friday 2 August 2024 • 10am
Kaiapoi Library
Eight week programme, starting Wednesday 7 August 2024 • 2pm
Join us to enjoy a short story and poem read aloud with a cup of tea. We pause to share our thoughts and memories as we go along. No reading experience necessary. It’s fun and relaxing and you can make new friends!
Register your interest for either location now at events.humanitix.com/shared-reading-group-rangiora events.humanitix.com/shared-reading-group-kaiapoi
Author Talk
Join us at the Kaiapoi Library for an engaging evening with author and illustrator Lily Duval as she explores the fascinating world of Aotearoa’s insects.
Lily will be joined by Dr Bex Dollery, a local ecologist, for a discussion on why understanding and protecting insects is crucial for a sustainable future. Don’t miss this opportunity to delve into the intricate lives of these sixlegged marvels and gain insights into conservation efforts in our community.
Register your interest now.
Thursday 8 August 2024 • 6pm Kaiapoi Library
waimakaririlibraries.com
Join us at Waimakariri Libraries to explore the Elephant in the Room
In this unique session, we’ll explore the often-taboo topic of death in a gentle and interactive way. Engage in activities and games that prompt learning and bring peace of mind to end of life planning.
Discover surprising insights, laugh a little, and leave with a new perspective on life’s ultimate mystery. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to lighten the mood and discuss the elephant in the room in a refreshing way.
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.
Hosted by Community Capacity Accounting facilitator
Harald Breiding-Buss, this workshop will help you deepen your understanding of your committee’s role and responsibilities, financial reports, financial goal setting, and fraud prevention.
Financial Governance Workshop
Thursday 29 August, 6 – 8.30pm or Friday 30 August, 9.30am – 12pm
Ruataniwha Kaiapoi Civic Centre
To register, visit bit.ly/HumanitixCommunityTeam or contact Aimee Claassens 03 311 8963
$20 per society (two participants) | Registration essential
Peychers Administration Support
Martin Pugh Community Development Facilitator
Trolove Safe Community Facilitator
Wendy Howe Team Leader Vibrant Communities
Bright Safe Community Facilitator
Elizabeth Trevathan Mayors Taskforce for Jobs Facilitator
Belton Youth Development Facilitator
Sturley Community Team Manager
Carolyn Boswell Community Development Facilitator
Community Development Facilitator