Community Profile

Youth Update Sam Redman

There are plenty of things happening in the world of youth at the start of 2021. Our youth action groups have been hard at work planning and preparing for the next year, and the WaiYouth events team have decided they want to start this new year off with a bang. With this in mind, their Summer Festival event, taking place on 13 February, will be an afternoon of fun and entertainment for all. Kicking off with a Skate Competition at 12pm, followed by a Talent Show for young people to showcase their skills in front of a live audience, and finishing up with a family-friendly outdoor movie. The team are looking forward to a super fun event and a year to match. You can check out their upcoming events at their new website www.waiyouth.nz The Waimakariri Youth Council have just had their first meeting of the year at the end of January, and are keen to get stuck into recruitment for some new members in February. At the same time, the CDEM Civil Defence Cadet group are looking forward to their first training of the year at the start of this month. With summer holidays finishing up for many young people in the near future, youth across the District will be looking forward to school starting back - or perhaps dreading it? Either way, there’s a lot to think about, a lot to prepare for, and often a lot to worry about. So today could be a good day to smile at a young person, give them some encouraging words, or just be there to support them. Ngā mihi, Sam

Changing the Reins at Green Prescription for North Canterbury

After 11 years of working for Green Prescription in the North Canterbury and wider Canterbury regions, Amanda Grigg recently handed over the role in North Canterbury to Rangimarie Teautama.

“I wanted to thank those I have worked with, for their support and energy, in helping to make more people more active more often. NC is full of amazing and wonderful people, and I have been privileged to work with so many of them. Bestest Wishes to you.”

Rangimarie Teautama joined Sport Canterbury in October 2020. Rangimarie (Rangi) is originally from Newtown Wellington and is proud of both her Maori (Ngati Mahanga, Tainui and Tuhoe tribe) and Cook Island (Aitutaki and Mauke) ancestry. She has a passion for fitness derived from her own personal journey and has been personal training and a group fitness instructor for the past five years. Rangi is a recent graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sport Coaching from the University of Canterbury. She is looking forward to meeting and working with you.