Community Groups News
February 2022
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this Chatter edition Community Information
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Funding
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Training / Professional Development / Courses
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Events
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Council Information
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Greetings
from the Editor Kia ora koutou I am writing this on a gorgeous summers day at Woodend Beach Christian Camp, where Waimakariri Youth Council and WaiYouth are meeting to team-build, connect and begin planning for the coming year. I have been really taken by the perception and critical and creative thinking that this group of young people have applied to planning. One particularly encouraging thing was that the thoughts and ideas of this group of young people link well with some of the key projects that are underway in our communities: community and youth Hubs, access to education and employment, intergenerational skills sharing, and mental health and wellbeing. Ngā mihi o te tau hou - Happy New Year! Hopefully, like me, you’ve had a good Kiwi break. I don’t know how many conversations I had over the Christmas/ New Year period about how blessed we are to live in Aotearoa NZ, with such easy and free access to recreation in the most stunning environments. It would be easy to forget that we’re in the middle of a global pandemic - but we are; and that
presents some significant challenges for the community and social sector. How to support our more vulnerable residents. How to ensure that everyone can still access local supports and services if they are affected. We’re very fortunate that in our District we have a well connected community. Thanks (if that’s the right word) to a few national disasters and the odd pandemic over recent years, our health, social and community sectors are well used to working together and framing local solutions to issues. In the case of Covid, that means that we’re well prepared to provide any necessary top up welfare support to whanau and individuals needing to self-isolate. With Omicron knocking on the door we’re feeling pretty geared up to respond, as needed, thanks to the amazing organisations that make the Waimakariri such a great District to live in. He rau ringa e oti ai. Many hands make light work. Nga mihi nui.
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Community Information
What’s Happening in North Canterbury – January – March 2022 Happy New Year! We hope you all had a relaxing and enjoyable Christmas and New Year break. Groups have resumed following Covid safety practices (includes sighting of vaccination passes) and we remain mindful of Ministry of Health daily updates. Here is what we have in place for the next couple of months: Therapeutic Art group, Mondays 10am Grief and Loss Workshop, This weekly group is facilitated by Lynette. Monday 21 February, 1.30pm Held at Kaiapoi Baptist Church, An education session for patients and carers 67 Fuller Street, Kaiapoi. Park on site. All to learn about the grief process, adjusting to patients and their carers welcome. loss, and managing change associated with Catering from absolute beginners to cancer. This may include loss of work, social advanced painting skill. connection, loss of partner, loss of lifestyle and loss of function. Please phone Gabrielle Rangiora Walking & Coffee Group, on 021 904 907 to register. Note: This is the Tuesdays 9.30am workshop we postponed last year. Facilitated by Glenda and Chris the group meets every Tuesday. Open to all patients Canbead are running a morning jewellery and carers. Meet at the Jewellery Stand in workshop for patients on Thursday 17 March. The Warehouse at 9.30am for a walk We have Look Good Feel Better workshops around Northbrook Waters and then to scheduled on 11 June and 19 November. Artisan Café at 10.30am to purchase your Men’s Get Together, last Wednesday coffee and head upstairs. of the month. Patient Group, first Wednesday of the Go to our Facebook page for more month, 10am information about the group on 23 February. Next meeting 2nd February. Meet with Blue Bros Exercise classes for Men at other patients in a safe, supportive 8.15am on Mondays environment. Held at the Centre Mainpower Stadium, 143 Percival Street, Rangiora. Coldstream Road, Rangiora. Managing Breathlessness Education Workshop, Thursday 17 February at 1pm Provided by Catherine, physiotherapist from the Lung Mechanic. Open to all patients and carers to learn exercises and tips to help manage any breathing issues.
Oxford Support Group – third Wednesday of the month, 10am Café 51, High Street, Oxford. Facilitated by Ans from the Oxford Volunteer Support Group. All patients and carers most welcome.
Please contact Gabrielle on 0800 226 695 to enquire/register for any of the groups listed above or if you have any suggestions for future group topics or are interested in finding out about our online resources.
5 Waikari Health Centre Monthly Clinic, commencing Monday 14 February. Appointments available cancer patients and carers. Find out about treatment related support and rehabilitation.
Kaikoura Blue Bros Exercise classes for Men in Kaikōura, Wednesdays at 10am Please call Belinda Rickerby 027 562 0811 to register. Join this community class to maintain your strength, flexibility and fitness.
Fundraising & Events World Cancer Day, Friday 4 February. This year’s theme is “Close the care gap”. Visit www.worldcancerday.org/ for more information. Look out for us at PAK’nSAVE Rangiora on the 4th and also during the month of February.
“Cancer Society North Canterbury”, please like or share our page to widen our support network.
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6 ELDER CARE CANTERBURY NORTH CANTERBURY FORUM DATES FOR 2022 A warm invitation is extended to all those individuals, services, and agencies with an interest in the health and well-being of older people to attend on the following dates from 1.30-3.30pm: Wednesday 9 March, Wednesday 20 July, Wednesday 9 November. These are held in the Wyllie Room at the John Knox Centre, Cnr High and King Streets (across from Caltex), Rangiora. (Please note this is a passport vaccine required site). Car parking is at rear of building.
We typically have a couple of speakers plus time for discussion, information sharing and networking. There is no charge and refreshments are provided. For further information or to express an interest in presenting, please contact: Helen Ross, Elder Care Canterbury Coordinator helen.ross@psusi.org.nz or phone 03 363 8225 or 027 557 7372.
Friday 11 and Saturday 12 February, 2022 9am-6pm Friday and 9am-2pm Saturday at St Bart’s Church Hall, 23 Cass St., Kaiapoi. Vaccination certificate required for entry Books $2 each or 6 books for $10. Tea and coffee available. Donations of good quality books, cds, dvds, jig saws are most welcome. Please no tapes. Donated goods can be left at the Church Hall. Contact Ray Maw 03 327 6404 or Norman 03 327 5552. This is an Anglican Parish of Kaiapoi Fundraiser towards the maintenance of St Bartholomew’s Church and Hall.
7 Providing opportunities and direction for Youth to develop skills for life Trade Training Courses 2022 YDOT is currently looking for additional Tutors on a part time basis to assist with our popular Trade Training Courses. We would also be keen to speak with a suitable Trainer for our Gym fitness program. YDOT currently run the following very successful courses: • Automotive • Carpentry and Woodworking • Welding and Fabricating courses These courses operate for small groups of young people in our well equipped workshop(s). Currently our courses run for a couple of hours, multiple days per week.
If you enjoy mentoring and working with Youth, have the necessary qualifications and have a desire to "pass on the baton" of knowledge and skills, please send us some initial information indicating your interest and previous experience. Remuneration and hours negotiable on a contract basis. Responses can be directed to our Manager: Dave Stevens – 027 229 1126 www.ydot.co.nz info@ydot.co.nz
GLOW stands for Global Locals of Waimakariri. Once a month we host a social catch up for people from our communities who come from other cultures and countries to come together to meet each other, share experiences and find friendship in people who can share in our experiences. We would love to see you at one of our monthly social events to meet, talk and socialise with us. GLOW will be having its first social night at The Plough Rangiora on Thursday 3 February 2022 at 5.30-7.30pm Everyone is welcome! Whether you are from Invercargill or Iberia, we would love to meet you Find us on Facebook to check this has not been postponed.
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Join the kaiapoi toy library!
Opening Hours Saturday 10.30-12.30pm 9 Cass Street, Kaiapoi
Kaiapoi Toy Library is a non-profit organization that relies on fundraising, memberships, grants and donations.
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Is your household ready if someone gets COVID-19? Tē tōia, tē haumatia | Nothing can be achieved without a plan and a way of doing things It’s only a matter of time before a positive case of COVID-19 is in your community. The health care system will always be there for those who need help but most people who contract COVID-19 will not require hospitalisation and will be able to isolate safely at home. Everyone who tests positive for COVID-19 and their household needs to stay at home and avoid contact with others, including whānau. Being ready is about people, conversations, connections and knowing what to do. Being ready will mean your whānau and community can help each other if needed. Use the list below to have a kōrero and work out how ready you are to deal with COVID-19. Then, make a plan for your household. 1. Make a plan
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Identify people outside of your home who could help if your family is isolating, for example by dropping off food or supplies or for social support. Services like The Student Volunteer Army might be able to help with drop offs and Work and Income may be able to help with costs. Are there people in your household who might need additional care or support? Talk to any in-home carers you have to make sure you agree in advance about what will happen if you need to isolate. Make plans if you have shared custody of a child or dependent. Talk to your school, work, community groups and networks to find out what their plan is - do they need anything from you? Will they be able to support you? Work out how to let people know your household is isolating - this could be a sign for your front door or fence. Set up a spot outside your front door with sanitiser and a pen and paper or QR code for people to record their details if they are helping with contactless drop off. If people are helping with contactless drop offs, do you want them to text or message before they arrive? Beep the car horn from the gate? Use an agreed entrance? Write down any household instructions someone else could easily follow if you get sick. Cover things like feeding pets, paying bills and watering plants. Think and talk about how you reduce the chances of COVID-19 spreading across your household. Can you reduce shared spaces, or increase cleaning?
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Make a list of whānau information - include everyone’s names, ages, national health index numbers (NHI), any medical conditions and medication they normally take or medical supplies each person will need. Include emergency contact information like your Doctor’s clinic, afterhours, and any support agencies. Gather things you enjoy. What might help stop boredom if you’re isolating at home?
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Stay connected - arrange regular catch-ups with your whānau, friends and community. If you’re isolating make sure these are online or by phone. Support your friends, whānau and workmates to make their own plans to get ready. Find out what your community is doing - is there a group making meals to freeze, sharing planning tips or just staying in the know?
11 Plans and tools Use a separate piece of paper to make household plans so everyone knows in advance what to do and how to help. Our emergency contacts People who can help make isolating easier (e.g. by dropping off food) Our care and support plans (e.g. for children, dependents) How we’ll let people know we’re isolating Household instructions (e.g. how to take care of pets and plants, household maintenance such as paying bills)
Wellness kit
What everyone needs to look after their health and wellbeing will be different, but below are some general ideas.
General hygiene checklist
Note down what else you might need:
Masks
Hand sanitiser
Gloves
Rubbish bags
Tissues
Cleaning products
Dealing with COVID-19 symptoms Cough / Throat / Sinus Soothers such as Kawakawa or other balms, ice blocks, vapour rubs or eucalyptus for steaming, treatments for your nose and throat like sprays or lozenges.
Note down what other medicines for family members you might need if isolating:
Fever Things to help soothe temperature, like ice packs, hot water bottles, warm clothes and pain relief like paracetamol. Aches Things to help keep you comfortable – like pillows and blankets.
Staying mentally well It’s normal to feel anxious or stressed in times of difficulty. Don’t be afraid to reach out for help. For support with anxiety, distress or mental wellbeing, you can call or text 1737 to talk with a trained counsellor for free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Some ideas to look after wellbeing include: • Stay connected with friends and whānau • Acknowledge your feelings – it’s normal to feel anxious or stressed • Stick to routines where possible • Limit your time online
Note down what other things you think might help (e.g. things you enjoy and can do at home):
Things to find out
What don’t you know about COVID-19? What do you need to find out to help you feel more prepared? Covid19.govt.nz is a good place to start.
COVID-19 Support Services COVID-19 Healthline: 0800 358 5453 Healthline: 0800 611 116 Health advice about babies or children PlunketLine: 0800 933 922
Family Services: 0800 211 211 Work and Income: 0800 559 009 Mental health support: call or text 1737 Alcohol Drug Helpline: 0800 787 797
Rural Support Trust: 0800 787 254 Business support: North Island 0800 500 362 South Island 0800 505 096
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The Kaiapoi Garden Club is 100 years old this year and are looking for past members or relatives of past so they can The Kaiapoi Garden Club is 100 yearsmembers, old this year and can are they looking find & share mementos, stories, photographs and happenings during for past members or relatives of past members, so they can they can thephotographs years. find & share mementos, stories, and happenings during years. If you have any informationthe please phone Jenny at 03 327 7762.
If you have any information please phone Jenny at 03 327 7762. Celebrations start with an Art Deco themed Garden Party on Saturday 26th February, at Deco Lacebark, Moodys Rd,Party Clarkville. Celebrations start with2022 an Art themed Garden on Tickets available at the Kaiapoi isite $25 (cash only) Saturday 26th February, 2022 at Lacebark, Moodys Rd, Clarkville. Tickets available at the Kaiapoi i- site $25 (cash only)
Tickets are limitedWednesday to 100 and vaccine for Bowling entry. February Meeting9th at passes 7.30pmare atneeded Riverside Club. Please Wednesday wear a mask9th andathave youratvaccine passBowling February Meeting7.30pm Riverside
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Need to talk? Free call or text 1737 any time Youthline 0800 376 633, free text 234 For urgent mental health support, call Crisis Resolution: 0800 920 092
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FIX A LAPTOP FOR YOU, YOUR WHĀNAU, YOUR COMMUNITY
RECYCLEADEVICE.NZ RECYCLE A DEVICE TEACHES VALUABLE TECH SKILLS TO REFURBISH LAPTOPS FOR COMMUNITIES TO KEEP
We are looking for 30 young people to learn how to refurbish laptops and participate in an ongoing refurbishment club.
If you or someone you know is:
These laptops will then be gifted to whānau and community members to keep. The idea is to develop the digital skills of the community, to build a sustainable initiative which gives a career pathway into the higher waged opportunities available in the tech sector, while overcoming the challenge of access to a laptop - a tool which is required to be able to easily participate in the increasingly connected world. Our aim is to have 30 young people refurbish 100 laptops in 2022, and grow the initiative in 2023.
Aged between 12 and 30 (ish) Able to attend a one day workshop in March Able to meet up once a week for an hour or two to refurbish laptops Interested in learning new skills and giving back to your community We'd love to hear from you!
Training will be a one day workshop, held in mid-March.
RAD is a flexible framework which can be modified to suit. We provide (for free) training workshops (2 in 2022), laptops to be refurbished, and the parts needed to bring them up to scratch.
IF YOU OR YOUR COMMUNITY WOULD LIKE TO GET INVOLVED
Bronwyn Scott bronwyn@recycleadevice.nz 027 620 1234
Recycle A Device is a collaboration between several organisations working to improve digital equity
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Volunteering
Presbyterian Support Needs You! Are you looking at giving back some of your valuable time to the local community? Volunteers are essential to our services for older people and we are currently seeking kind and caring people to volunteer in the following areas: Mini Bus Drivers to transport our lovely clients to the Totara Club and take them home again one day per fortnight. You just need a Class 1 D/L. Day Programme Volunteers for our Totara Club. Based here in Rangiora Monday to
Friday, morning and afternoon shifts available. Come along and experience the social day out our club members are involved in. We can offer good training and the fellowship of other volunteers, paid staff and clients. You will learn new skills, be challenged and be well received and appreciated by the clients. If you can see yourself in either of these roles ring me for a chat. Roni on 03 261 2889, or email ronij@psusi.org.nz
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ME NTORING. SO SIMPLE , IT WORKS!
One hour. Once a week. One life.
Girls with a Big Sister are 4 x less likely to bully, fight, lie, cheat, or lose their temper, than a girl without a mentor. CENTRE OF ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH STUDY ON BBBS CANADA
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Services & Programmes
• one-to-one help with online forms and applications • a face-to-face settlement information service to newcomers to New Zealand. Please note that our office and clinics are operating as usual under the red traffic light system, however if Omicron appears in our district we will suspend our face-to-face service and clinics and move to a phone and email service only. At present, all face to face clients must sign in, sanitise their hands and wear a face mask to access our service. Our JPs require you to produce a Vaccine Pass, however none of our other services require a pass. Our service is not-for-profit and delivered by trained volunteers. We will be advertising for new volunteers throughout February. Please get in touch if you’d like an application form. At CAB North Canterbury, in addition to our face-to-face, phone and email services, we offer additional services for clients including: • free JP, Immigration, Legal and Budgeting clinics • free CV preparation and cover letter service
We look forward to helping you in 2022 with free, confidential, independent information and advice about your rights and the services available in your community. Our bureau has an extensive, reliable and accurate database of local and national information at our fingertips, which is updated regularly, along with pamphlets and booklets. If you or someone you know needs information, advice or support, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. We’re here to help. Our opening hours are 9am-4.30pm, Monday to Friday. 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
19 EXPERIENCING DEBT REGRET? NEW DEBT- HELP CENTRE OPENS IN KAIAPOI Christians Against Poverty, a not-for-profit organisation which provides free debt-help and money management services across Aotearoa, has opened its first Debt Help Centre in Kaiapoi.
needs, ensuring all essential costs such as healthy food, rent and bills are covered. We also negotiate affordable payments with money lenders and do our best to stop unfair interest, charges and fees.
Kaiapoi Christians Against Poverty debt centre manager, Jenny Orchard, says she is excited “just thinking” about the number of people in Kaiapoi who will “have the chance to escape the stress of unmanageable debt and discover new financial freedom”.
“All this means you can pay off your debts and at the same time have more money in your budget for essentials. We provide free support for the entire time it takes for you to get debt free—because you are worth it.”
“My message to people and families is: if you have debt piling up and you feel like you’re struggling to hold it together, talk to the friendly team at Christians Against Poverty. Around 2025 people across Aotearoa just like you have gone completely debt-free with our help, and we want to hear from you next! We care, we are here, and our help is confidential and free.” Orchard says once people are set up with a budget, clients have on average $69 more per week for food, which “can make a huge difference. I understand it can be daunting reaching out for help, but you are worth it. Thousands of people just like you have called and 99% report our service as friendly, professional and non-judgemental. “We visit you in the privacy of your home and set you up with budget to meet life’s
Christians Against Poverty’s services in Kaiapoi are run in partnership with Kaiapoi Baptist church—one of 150 churches across Aotearoa which offer Christians Against Poverty’s debt help services and/or money management courses. For free help, or to support Christians Against Poverty continue to provide this free service, call 0508 227 111 or visit capnz.org For further information or interviews please contact: Jenny Orchard CAP Debt Centre Manager Kaiapoi Christians Against Poverty 021 072 0192 67 Fuller Street, Kaiapoi 7630
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North Canterbury
Terrible with money? Debt problems?
We can teach you to manage your money better
Need help to access your Kiwisaver?
We provide a free and confidential service
We can talk to other agencies on your behalf
For anyone in the Waimakariri or Hurunui District
Contact: Sharon Grant | Service Manager E-mail: servicemanager@bsnc.org.nz Ph: 03 313 3505 Office: War Memorial Hall, 1 Albert Street, Rangiora Find us on Facebook: (Budgeting Services North Canterbury)
www.bsnc.org.nz
Supported by: MSD and the Rātā Foundation Affiliated member of FinCap (National Building Financial Capability Charitable Trust) Registered Charity Number: CC10710
21 Waves Suicide Bereavement Programme for Adults Yellow Brick Road will be running Waves Suicide Bereavement Courses in North Canterbury this year. They are 8 week Programmes starting towards the end of February. A wait-list will also be operating.
has changed over the 8 weeks. By the end I could laugh.", "We learnt more from each other than anything on paper or in a book.", "It’s been safe to talk. The facilitators have made it safe."
Waves is evidence-based and has been developed by Skylight and local researchers for New Zealand conditions. This Programme has been running in Canterbury for 10 years.
If you, or a person you know, has lost someone to suicide at least 4 months ago, they are 18 years or older and would like to attend the Waves Programme, please call 03 366 9284 or 0800 876 682 or email waves@yellowbrickroad.org.nz
Comments from participants include "The group has given me hope to stay alive.", "I started the group full of pain, but that
yellowbrickroad.org.nz
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24 FRUIT & VEGE CO-OP To purchase and enjoy fresh fruit & vegetables at a fixed weekly price.
….for a bag of fruit and a bag of vegetables. You order and pay one week in advance and the contents of the packs will vary each week depending on what’s in season. You can buy more than one pack at a time and you don’t need to buy every week. Pick up and pre –order is on Tuesdays 11:30pm – 1:00pm From the Community Garden at Rangiora Baptist church. Pre-orders can also be made on: Wednesdays – Thursdays 9:00am – 1:00pm At the church office (Eftpos available) For more information, please contact us on: Ph: 03 928 3066 M: 027 212 6023 E: support@hopecommunity.co.nz 111 East Belt, Rangiora
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03 928 3066, support@hopecommunity.co.nz www.hopecommunity.co.nz, 115 East Belt, Rangiora
Pick up (by arrangement) from Kaiapoi and Amberley
Rāhina - Monday 7th Closed Waitangi Day Observed
Rāhina - Monday 14th 8:30 Day trip to Ōtamahua / Quail Island ($10.00) Kaiapoi pick up 8am Bring your lunch, hat, water bottle, wear walking shoes
Rāhina - Monday 21st
Rāhina - Monday 28th
10:00 Coffee Morning
10:00 Coffee Morning
10:30 Member Staff Liaison Meeting
10:30 Day Trip to Christchurch.
11:15 Documentary Group - Watch documentaries and discuss or 11:15 Meals on Wheels
Visit Community and Public Health followed by a bring a picnic lunch
12:00 Bring your lunch
1:30 Walk at Kairaki beach or 1:30 Reading - Have a cuppa or read a book at the beach
1:00 Day Trip Continued Walk along New Regent Street to the Christchurch Art Gallery
Enhancing the well being of people who experience mental illness 86 Victoria Street, Rangiora BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL Phone 0800 688 732 or txt 022 173 1673
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Step Ahead Rangiora Rāhina - Monday February 2022
Step Ahead Rangiora Rāapa - Wednesday February 2022 Pick up (by arrangement) from Kaiapoi and Amberley
Rāapa - Wednesday 2nd
Rāapa - Wednesday 9th
Rāapa - Wednesday 16th
Rāapa - Wednesday 23rd
10:00 Coffee Morning
10:00 Coffee Morning
10:00 Coffee Morning
10:00 Coffee Morning
10:30 Open Craft - Bring a project if you have one
10:30 Day out to Lake Roto Kohatu for walking, swim and games
10:30 Newsletter Collating for mailing
10:30 Day out to Oxford including a visit to Ribblesdale Gardens ($5.00)
11:15 Meals on Wheels or 11:15 Word Puzzles
Bring your lunch, togs, hat, water bottle
Bring a picnic lunch
12:30 Bring your lunch
12:00 Bring your lunch
1:00 Afternoon at Ouruhia Reserve. Cuppa and a walk
1:00 Cuppa out for Volunteers
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Enhancing the well being of people who experience mental illness 86 Victoria Street, Rangiora BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL Phone 0800 688 732 or txt 022 173 1673
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Aviva Tamariki RISE Programme One morning per week in North Canterbury*. Offering 10-week in-person group, or 1:1 programmes** for children (aged 5-12) who have been impacted by family violence, and/or who have a protection order. Trained facilitators will support tamariki to stay safe, understand emotions, build self-confidence and overcome the harms of family violence. Now accepting referrals for Term 1 2022. Call 0800 AVIVA NOW (0800 28482 669), email enquiries@aviva.org.nz or visit www.aviva.org.nz *Time and location dependent on numbers **Individual programmes are available for children who meet certain criteria, or that would benefit more from 1:1 support.
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WAIMAKARIRI REGIONAL EVENT FUND Enterprise North Canterbury is inviting organisers of major Waimakariri events to apply for the new Regional Events Fund. The fund offers between $6,000 and $10,000 towards major events that will drive out of region visitation and measurable economic benefit to the Waimakariri District. The current funding round is open from 1st March to 31st March 2022 Check out the criteria and apply online at www.northcanterbury.co.nz/regional-events-fund Or E: events@visitwaimakariri.co.nz The Waimakariri Regional Event Fund is Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment (MBIE) funding administered by ENC.
THE WAIMAKARIRI EVENT FUND Are you wanting to start a new event in Waimakariri? Are you trying to grow an existing event in Waimakariri? Applicants are now being 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 current funding round is open 1st March to 31st March 2022. Check out the criteria and apply online at www.visitwaimakariri.co.nz/events/organisers/ or| E: events@visitwaimakariri.co.nz The Waimakariri Event Fund is WDC funding administered by ENC.
30 MĀORI EDUCATION TRUST 2022 TERTIARY SCHOLARSHIPS Scholarships and Criteria
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Awhina Nursing Scholarship (Undergraduate) Available to full-time Māori undergraduate students enrolled at the UCOL Palmerston North campus and are in their second or subsequent year of study for a Bachelor of Nursing.
Up to $1,000 Up to 2 recipients
Edward Holmes Tertiary Scholarship (open to Undergraduate and Postgraduate) Available to tertiary students who are a registered beneficiary of the Ngāti Kahungunu Ki Wairarapa Tāmaki Nui ā Rua Post Settlement Governance Entity (PSGE).
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Eric Hall McCormick Scholarship (Postgraduate) Available to Māori students undertaking research at postgraduate level in a field which is of significant benefit to Māori. Priority will be given to students attending the University of Auckland. Frances Irwin Hunt Art Scholarship (Undergraduate) Available to full-time Māori undergraduate students studying in the fields of performing or cultural arts which may include, but not be limited to: dance, music, art, theatre/film. Priority will be given to students with academic merit and financial need. Manākitanga Scholarship (Undergraduate) Available to a full-time Māori student of Tainui, Ngāpuhi or Ngāti Tūwharetoa descent. Priority will be given to students with financial need.
$5,000 4 recipient $1,000 30 recipients $1,000 1 recipient
Māori Education Trust Bachelor of Dental Surgery Scholarship (Undergraduate) Available to Māori undergraduate students who have completed their first year of a Bachelor of Dental Surgery. Priority will be given to students with financial need.
$1,000 10 recipients
Māori Education Trust Postgraduate Scholarship (Postgraduate) Available to Māori postgraduate students undertaking postgraduate study. Priority will be given to students with financial need.
$5,000 6 recipients
Māori Education Trust Postgraduate Scholarship: Hapū Or Iwi Development (Postgraduate) Available to Māori postgraduate students undertaking study in a field that will support the strategic interests and direction of their Hapū or Iwi. Applicants must submit a letter of support from the Chair (or equivalent).
$5,000 4 recipients
Māori Education Trust Postgraduate Scholarship: STEM (Postgraduate) Available to Māori postgraduate students undertaking study in science (biology, chemistry, physics), technology, engineering or mathematics. Applicants must meet all criteria and submit two references, one of which must be an academic reference.
$5,000 4 recipients
Māori Education Trust Undergraduate Scholarship (Undergraduate) Available to Māori undergraduate students who are in their second or third year of study in 2022. Priority will be given to students with financial need.
$1,000 25 recipients
Nicholas Irwin Hunt Writing Scholarship (Undergraduate) Available to full-time Māori undergraduate writers, with preference to those studying in the field of journalism. Priority will be given to students with proven writing ability, academic merit and financial need.
$1,000 10 recipients
Norman Kirk Memorial Scholarship (Undergraduate) Available to full-time Māori undergraduate students studying at a recognised New Zealand tertiary institute. Priority will be given to students with financial need and academic merit.
$1,000 20 recipients
Pūkaha Scholarship (Undergraduate) Available to full-time Māori undergraduate students enrolled in a Bachelor of Engineering degree or STEM related degree and are of Ngāpuhi or Ngāti Tūwharetoa descent.
$1,000 1 recipient
Pūmanawa Scholarship (Undergraduate) Available to a full-time Māori student of Tainui, Ngāpuhi or Ngāti Tūwharetoa descent. Priority will be given to students with academic merit.
$1,000 1 recipient
Queen Elizabeth II Post-Graduate Fellowship (Postgraduate) Available to a Māori or non-Māori graduate with excellent academic ability, who plans to research at postgraduate level, in a field that will benefit Māori.
$5,000 1 recipient
31 Scholarships and Criteria Rangiriri and Mātene Te Whiwhi Winiata Scholarship (Postgraduate) Available to Māori graduates to enable them to complete postgraduate studies. Pre-requisite is completion of a Master’s degree. Regina Rudland Memorial Scholarship (Undergraduate) Available to a full-time Māori student of Ngāti Porou descent, undertaking study in the field of Agriculture or Apiculture at Level 3 or higher. Priority will be given to those with demonstrated financial need. Rose Hellaby Bursaries Scholarship (Undergraduate) Available to full-time Māori undergraduate students studying to become qualified or employed in a profession or calling which includes scientific, mathematical or technical skills. Priority will be given to students with academic merit and leadership. Rose Hellaby Postgraduate Scholarship (Postgraduate) These prestigious scholarships are available to Māori students with a record of proven academic excellence, undertaking Masters or PhD postgraduate study in the fields of engineering, mathematics, science, technology or medicine. (Please contact the office for an application) Roy Watling Mitchell Bursaries Scholarship (Undergraduate) Available to Māori undergraduate students who are in their second or third year of study in 2022. Priority will be given to students with financial need. Roy Watling Mitchell Prestigious Professions Scholarship (Postgraduate) Available to Māori graduates with a record of academic excellence. Sir Apirana Ngata Memorial Scholarship (Undergraduate) Available to a full-time Māori undergraduate student studying at a recognised New Zealand tertiary institute, who attended Ngata Memorial College or Te Kura Kaupapa o Te Waiū o Ngāti Porou as a Year 13 student in 2021. Priority will be given to students with academic merit. Sir John Bennett Memorial Postgraduate Scholarship (Postgraduate) Available to Māori students who have completed a bachelor’s degree and are enrolled full-time in either a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) or Master’s degree. Sir John Bennett Memorial PhD Scholarship (Postgraduate) Available to Māori students who have a Master’s or Honours degree and are enrolled in a PhD programme of study. Sister Annie Henry Scholarship (2 available in total at secondary or tertiary level) Available to Māori students who are a direct descendant of Reverend John George Laughton or of Tūhoe descent. Tarere Trust 2 Scholarship (Undergraduate) Open to shareholders or descendants of current landowners of Tarere Trust 2.
Value $5,000 4 recipients $500 1 recipient $1,000 15 recipients Up to $30,000 2 recipients (conditions apply) $1,000 25 recipients $5,000 2 recipients $1,000 3 recipients $5,000 2 recipients $10,000 1 recipient $1,000 2 recipients $1,000 12 recipients
Tī Maru Māori Trust Scholarship (Undergraduate) Available to full-time Māori undergraduate students enrolled in their final year of study at a recognised New Zealand tertiary institute. Priority will be given to students with academic merit.
$5,000 3 recipients
Tī Maru Māori Trust Prestigious Scholarship (Postgraduate) Available to Māori graduates with a record of academic excellence.
$5,000 2 recipients
Tribal Education Scholarship (Undergraduate) Available to Māori students studying Information Technology. Priority will be given to first year tertiary students.
$5,000 2 recipients
Whanake – HERA Scholarship Available to full-time Māori undergraduate students enrolled in a Bachelor of Engineering degree (Structural or Mechanical). (Please note: Applicants must also be available for a paid summer internship, which is based in Auckland.)
$5,000 1 recipient
The link to the online application is available at the Māori Education Trust (MET) website. Alternatively, email the office and an application form will be sent to you. Applications close: 4.30 pm, Thursday, 31 Poutū-te-rangi (March) 2022. Feel free to contact the office for further information. Postal Address: Phone: Email:
PO Box 413, Wellington Box Lobby, Wellington 6140 (04) 586 7971 info@maorieducation.org.nz / Website: www.maorieducation.org.nz
Training / Professional Development / Courses
SU IC ID TRE P FRE AI R E E NI VE NG N TI ON
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REGI TER NO RANGIORA TUE 1 FEB 2022 8.45AM - 5PM
LIFEKEEPERS Kia hora te marino, kia papa pounamu te moana, kia tere te karohirohi i mua i tou huarahi. May calm and tranquility be widespread, may the waters that you sail in glisten like greenstone, and may their shimmering light guide you safely on your journey.
The LifeKeepers programme aims to equip communities and whānau with the knowledge and skills needed to help prevent suicide. Through this training you'll: learn how to talk responsibly about suicide gain an understanding of the risk factors that contribute to someone being suicidal learn what to look for when someone may be at risk of suicide develop strategies for how to ask about suicide, respond with confidence, and engage different services and supports LifeKeepers suicide prevention training is FREE, evidence based, clinically safe, culturally responsive, and available to New Zealand citizens and residents 18 and over*
Register now via the website: www.lifekeepers.nz *LifeKeepers is funded by the Ministry of Health to provide suicide prevention training for those New Zealanders who are most likely to interact with people at risk of suicide and who do not already have access to funded suicide prevention training. The programme has not been funded for registered professionals who already have access to suicide prevention training, or for those who belong to organisations which currently provide or fund suicide prevention training for their staff.
33 MHERC Online Workshops 2022 Safer Home Visiting in Community Work Safety is important when travelling around the community, and working in private homes presents potential risks to staff and clients. This workshop will discuss risk assessment and management, identifying potential threats and explore personal boundaries. Learn how to decrease risk and increase confidence in dealing with challenging situations.
Navigating Alcohol and Other Drug Services Develop skills and increase your knowledge around assisting individuals who present with alcohol and other drug (AOD) issues. Recognise problematic AOD use, understand the impact on the individual and family/whanau and how to access support services in Canterbury. Thursday 17 February, 9am–12pm.
Thursday 3 February, 9am–12pm.
Presented by Samantha Williams.
Presented by Chris Taua, Dr.
Cost: $99.00 incl. GST.
Cost $99.00 incl. GST. Common Mental Health Disorders Learn about the experience of common mental disorders: mood disorders, psychosis, and Anxiety Disorders. Develop a better understanding of how to best support those with mental illness and their family members.
Psychosis: Understanding and Providing Safe and Effective Support
Presented by Chris Taua, Dr.
This workshop will provide a general introduction to the experiences and impacts of Psychosis. After exploring what is meant by Psychosis and how it impacts, particular focus will be given to ways to support an individual with active symptoms of Psychosis in relation to support, risk management and referral.
Cost $129.00 incl. GST.
Tuesday 22 February, 9am–1pm.
Thrive and Revive: Managing Capacity and Reducing Overwhelm
Presented by Chris Taua, Dr.
In a world that is focused on competence, productivity and efficiency it is easy to become overwhelmed with the expectations demanded of us.
For more information on the above workshops and to see more go to: mherc.arlo.co/w/upcoming/
Tuesday 8 February, 9am-1pm.
Friday 11 February, 10am–1pm. Presented by Marina Shearer. Cost: $99.00 incl. GST.
Cost: $99.00 incl. GST.
34 SeniorNet North Canterbury: Courses for the New Year These are held in the Learning Centre, a quiet dedicated facility in central Rangiora. The tutors are very patient and will go at your pace and with your needs foremost. Events on offer in the first three months of 2022 Tuesday 8 February, afternoon
Question & Answer session
Wednesday 16 February, morning
First Steps in using a Computer
Wednesday 23 February, morning
One-on-One computer tutorials
Wednesday 9 March, morning
Internet Banking 1
Wednesday 16 March, morning
Internet Banking 2
Wednesday 23 March, morning
Finding out “things” on the internet
Further details and course registration is available from Lynda-Marie on 021 107 9169.
GROW Upcoming Online Events
ZOOM with Confidence Positive Mindset for Positive Impact Staying Social: How to up your social media game! A New Understanding of Mental Health – How the mind and body interact Severe Trauma & Stress Recovery Leaders as Coaches Skills For Working With Borderline Personality Disorder 101
For information and to see the range of face-to-face workshops go to: grow.co.nz/upcoming-events/
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Autumn
WORKSHOP Saturday 12th March, 12.30-4.30pm Pioneer Recreation & Sport Centre, 75 Lyttelton Street, Christchurch
For exercise instructors, leaders, trainers and volunteers who deliver community classes, groups and programmes.
EDUCATION - PRACTICALS - NETWORKING Visit the Active Canterbury website to view the programme and to register: www.activecanterbury.org.nz/training
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Youth
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Providing opportunities and direction for Youth to develop skills for life
Trade Training Courses 2022 Learn to Weld/Fabricating Learn welding skills while fabricating and welding in an engineering workshop.
Carpentry/Woodworking Learn carpentry skills and gain confidence using power tools and machinery. Project work provided.
Automotive Skills Hands on learning – learn basic vehicle repair and maintenance and how to troubleshoot car problems – an exciting course for budding mechanics! Courses are run in our specifically equipped Trade Training Workshop in Rangiora Sessions generally run for 2hrs over 2-3 days per week for 7 weeks depending on the course selected
SMALL GROUP NUMBERS Low Course cost of $90pp (approx. 14 sessions) **These courses are running very successfully and are exceptionally popular** GET IN QUICK, THE COURSES FILL FAST!!
To register your interest, apply online www.ydot.co.nz
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Events
CHAMBER GALLERY ART EXHIBITION
CORAL BROUGHTON Hidden in plain sight 30 January - 3 March 2022 Chamber Gallery, Rangiora Library Proudly presented by the Waimakariri Community Arts Council
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walk, run or bike in support of Wellbeing North Canterbury
Sunday 27 February 9am starts Waikuku Beach North Oval for more details and tickets see
ashleyriverramble.nz or phone Rangiora Lions Club 021 312230
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Council Information
ABOUT GAMBLING
Tell us what you think about gambling in our district. The Council adopted our Gambling Venue Policy and Board Venue Policy in 2016, and now it’s time to review these policies to ensure they still make sense for our community. Help us understand what Waimakariri residents currently think about Class 4 gambling in the District. Complete the short survey and share your experience before Monday 21 February 2022.
Have your say waimakariri.govt.nz/letstalk
Waimakariri District Community Networking Forums 2022 2022 Schedule Location
Venue and address
Contact people
Kaiapoi
Venue:
Kaiapoi Ruataniwha Centre Upstairs meeting room, 176 Williams Street
12 noon–1pm
Dates:
10 February, 12 May, 11 August
Gabrielle Barlow Coordinator, Kaiapoi Community Support c/- Wellbeing North Canterbury Phone: 03 327 8945 Email: g.barlow@wellbeingnc.org.nz
Oxford
Venue:
Jaycee Rooms, Main Street, Oxford 56 Main Street, Oxford
12 noon–1pm
Dates:
10 March, 9 June, 8 September, 8 December
Rangiora
Venue:
Rangiora War Memorial Community Centre corner of Albert & High Streets, Rangiora
12 noon–1pm
Dates:
14 July, 13 October
Pegasus
Venue:
Pegasus Community Centre 8 Tahuna St, Pegasus - (just along from the Flat White Café)
12 noon–1pm
Dates:
14 April, 10 November
Serena Peychers Community Team Admin Support, Waimakariri District Council Phone: 0800 965 468 Email: serena.peychers@wmk.govt.nz Pegasus Community Centre team Email: pcc@pegasusresidentsgroup.com Phone: 021 1080 634
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Forums are second Thursday of a month - 12noon-1pm. Light refreshments provided - bring your lunch if you wish. Presentations (prior to networking meetings) will be notified in advance in Chatter. Please get in touch if there is a significant community issue which would be valuable to have a presentation on. We can also assist with carpooling from the Rangiora Service Centre (215 High Street) to Kaiapoi, Oxford or Pegasus. Send any apologies and requests for meeting notes to the contacts listed.
211217202325 – December 2021
NB:
Jo Ealam Manager, Oxford Community Rooms 37 Main Street Phone: 03 312 3006 Email: jo@oxfordtrust.co.nz
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When When
Every Saturday, Februarytoto26 26March March22 22 Every Saturday, 5 5February 10am-1pm 10am-1pm
Where Where
War Memorial Hall War Memorial Hall Cnr Albert and HighStreets, Streets,Rangiora Rangiora Cnr Albert and High
Cost Cost
Classes are free Classes are free Julie Cloughley | Tutor
Julie Cloughley | Tutor Email: cloughju@hotmail.com Email: cloughju@hotmail.com Phone: 027 403 8245 Phone: 027 403 8245
For more information about the Migrants and Newcomers group visit
Forwaimakariri.govt.nz/migrants-and-newcomers more information about the Migrants and Newcomers group visit waimakariri.govt.nz/migrants-and-newcomers
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For more information or to register
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POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
BOOK LAUNCH
The Eel of Te Raki by Barbara Petrie Thursday 24 February at 6.30pm Kaiapoi Library, Ruataniwha Civic Centre Traffic light restrictions will be in place. Visit waimakariri.govt.nz for further info.
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