Chatter - July 2022 by Waimakariri District Council

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July 2022

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Chatter is compiled by Waimakariri District Council Community Team

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Elder Abuse Professional Development Training Day on 15 June.

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Greetings

from the Editor Kia ora koutou Tomorrow is the shortest day of the year, and on Friday Matariki provides a few winter celebration events for many, as part of our new national holiday. Despite some dreary days, and a couple of winter months still ahead, I am delighted by the first green bulb shoots poking through the soil. They are a welcome reminder that, soon enough, there will be blossoms and daffodils and warmer weather. I was reflecting recently on how, like nature, life is a revolving series of seasons. People come and go, to bless us, to challenge us and to teach us about what is important in life. In the Community Team, we’ve had a bit of a season change ourselves. By the time you read this, we will have had a big send off for Madeleine Burdon’s retirement - an opportunity to thank her for 15 years plus in her community development role, as well as many more years of dedicated service to community. Madeleine’s skills and passionate desire for equity and inclusion have resulted in some great community initiatives, including the iconic Welcome Bags, that have ensured an intentional welcome to the District for thousands of

newcomers. Thanks to Madeleine, we have an Age-friendly District Plan; and the Waimakariri Accessibility Strategy is a working document, relevant right across Council and the wider community. We wish Madeleine well in her next season. Those of you who know her as the spinner of a good yarn will be hoping that writing is somewhere in the picture! So, what to do on a wintry day? The great thing about our District is that, whatever the season, there’s never a shortage of fun to be had. Check out the Visit Waimakariri Events guide for details of arts expos, performance events, markets, Quiz Nights, a light festival and a whole range of Kidsfest events. - or why not get some outdoor exercise, whilst doing some environmental good, at Tuhaitara Trust’s Community Planting Day on Friday 22 July? - Details inside this issue. Kia mahana. Noho pukumahi. Stay warm. Keep busy.

Tessa

Community Information

Abbeyfield Waimakariri Inc Supported accommodation for older people Inaugural Annual General Meeting Thursday 7 July 2022 at 7pm Stewart Room, John Knox Church, Cnr King & High Streets, Rangiora Guest Speaker/Light Supper

We’re here Free call or text 1737 any time, 24 hours a day. You’ll get to talk to (or text with) a trained counsellor. Our service is completely free. Are you feeling anxious or just need someone to talk to? Call or text 1737. Are you feeling down or a bit overwhelmed? Call or text 1737. Whatever it is, we’re here. Free call or text 1737 anytime.

All Sorts COVID-19 keeps throwing new challenges our way, and there are all sorts of ways of coping. We might be feeling all sorts of emotions right now but with the support of friends, whānau, our community and those we love, we can get through this like we’ve done before. This site has been developed by the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand and is funded by the Ministry of Health. It’s here to provide support, tips and advice to help you look after your mental health during these difficult times. Go to: allsorts.org.nz

5 Kaiapoi community garden winter workshops • Bees wax – Wednesday 27 July • What’s in your fridge? – Wednesday 31 August • Starting your own garden – Wednesday 28 September All workshops are held at Kaiapoi Community Garden on Hilton Street, Kaiapoi & will begin at 10.30am.

The Waimakariri branch of the New Zealand Society of Genealogists The Waimakariri branch of the New Zealand Society of Genealogists meet at the Northbrook Road rooms on every 3rd Tuesday of the month at 2pm. There will be speakers or members sharing about their research stories. Supper and raffle. We share with others a wealth of knowledge about family history research. Our library and resource rooms have a large collection of microfiche for Births, Deaths and Marriages. We also have two researchers helping members who can help you research using websites such as FamilySearch or My Ancestry to find those elusive members of your tree. So come along! Any enquiries email waimakaririgenealogybranch@gmail.com

or phone Christine Pearson 027 386 3803.

Rangiora Woolcraft Group

Mens Breakfast All welcome Monday at 8am Breaking down the walls by listening to others, the opportunity to have your say and be heard, because you matter. Rangiora Baptist Church 111 East Belt Rangiora

Spinning-WeavingFelting-Knitting Come and join our friendly multitasking group. Every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month, 10am–2pm. Bring your lunch/drinks/cup. Vaccinated group. Brass Band Hall, Northbrook Studios, Northbrook Road

6 Update from Tūhaitara Coastal Park

June/July 2022 This month the team at Tūhaitara Coastal Park has been busy working on existing wetland projects and our exciting new biota nodes that have been established at the park! The newest addition to our biota node project is the Driving Miss Daisy node. This biota node is located at the entrance to Tūtaepatu trail near Woodend beach.

Our team has been busy planting tōtara, kānuka, tī kōuka, ribbonwood, and carex secta which are native species suitable for the environmental conditions and soil types in this area. As seen in photos 1–3, excavation was used to create a pond which then could naturally fill with freshwater. Mats, combi guards and mulch are used to protect the plants while they grow. Over time the freshwater quality of the pond will increase and natural habitat will be restored - this will attract native wildlife and increase the overall biodiversity of the area.

1. Driving Miss Daisy biota node

You can really see a difference between before and after the biota nodes are established and we encourage you to come and check out their amazing transition from grassy paddock to wetland here at the park! Coming up is Matariki which signals the beginning of the new year in the Māori lunar calendar. World ranger day is also coming up on 31 July which celebrates all the hard mahi that rangers do across the world - especially here in Aotearoa. In other news, we now have a community book exchange located outside of our office for those who are eager to participate!

2. Finishing touches at Driving Miss Daisy biota node

Lastly a massive thank you to all of our amazing volunteers and to those who attended our first community planting day of the year at Huria Reserve. We managed

7 to plant 1,000 native plants with an amazing turnout of over 70 people.

Important dates Our next community planting day is on Friday 22 July, 10am–12pm at Kaitiriri Ridge. Our meeting point is at the corner of Infinity Drive and Solander Road, Pegasus. The following Sunday 31 July we are planting at Tūtaepatu Transect from 10am–12pm. Our meeting point is at Tūtaepatu trail and entry into the park is at the end of Tiritiri Moana Drive, Pegasus. Staff will be at the gate entrance to direct you. We look forward to seeing you there! To find out more about the coastal park and our work visit: tuhaitarapark.org.nz or Facebook Friends of Tūhaitara Coastal Park and Instagram tuhaitara.coastal.park.

3. Completed Driving Miss Daisy biota node with sign installed

4. Sunrise at Woodend beach. The perks of these beautiful winter mornings is catching the sunrise before work.

8 What’s happening in North Canterbury

July 2022 Groups operate with Covid safety practices (social distancing/hand hygiene and mask wearing). We also have several online workshops in the offering. Please contact us on 0800 226 695 to register or find out more about the groups and activities, or pop into the office at 143 Percival Street, Rangiora.

Therapeutic Art Group Every Monday 10am-12pm This weekly group is facilitated by Lynette. Held at Kaiapoi Baptist Church, 67 Fuller Street, Kaiapoi. Park on site. All patients and their carers welcome. Catering from absolute beginners to advanced painting skill. Rangiora Walking & Coffee Group Every Tuesday 9.30am Facilitated by Glenda & Chris, the group meets every Tuesday. Open to all patients and carers. Meet outside The Warehouse at 9.30am for a walk around Northbrook Waters and then to Station Cafe at 10.30am to purchase your coffee. Patient Group First Wednesday of the month, 10am, 6 July Meet other patients in this supportive and informative session. Speaker to be confirmed. Mostly held at the centre 143 Percival Street, Rangiora. Please register to be kept up to date about monthly arrangements.

Cancer Society Men’s Get Together Wednesday 27 July at 1pm Venue/activity to be confirmed. Please register to be kept up to date about monthly arrangements. Oxford Support Group Third Wednesday of the month at 10am 20 July at Café 51, Main Street, Oxford. Facilitated by Ans from the Oxford Cancer Society Volunteer Support Group. All patients and carers most welcome. Clinics Available for cancer patients and carers to find out about treatment-related support and rehabilitation. Held monthly (or thereabouts). Please contact us to make an appointment. • Kaiapoi Community Support 24 Sewell Street, held 4th Wednesday of the month (afternoon) Wednesday 22 June, 27 July, 12-2pm. • Silverstream Medical Centre, Kaiapoi held 2nd Wednesday of the month (morning) Wednesday 8 June, 14 July, 9.30am-11.30am.

9 • Waikari Health Centre Clinic Next clinic Monday 4 July, 1pm-3pm. • Amuri Health Centre (Rotherham) Friday 27 May, 10am-12pm. • Oxford Hospital Wednesday 8 June, 2pm-4pm. • Kaikōura Health Centre Bi-monthly 2nd Tuesday of the month: 9 August, 11 October and 13 December. • Hanmer Springs Health Centre Monday 4 July, 10am-12noon.

Cancer Society online resources – Sex and Intimacy youtube.com/watch?v=J0C2qxfrkJA

Strategies for Supporters youtube.com/watch?v=WZnSW2x7D9Q

Fear of Cancer Recurrent youtube.com/watch?v=7eZJrDa8nLo

Other resources and supports Look Good Feel Better Workshops for women at CS Rangiora, 19 November, 10am-12.30pm. To enrol online go to lgfb.co.nz/class-schedule/ The Rangiora workshops are listed under Christchurch with our address, 143 Percival Street in the details. There are also workshops online for men. Please register at lgfb.co.nz/programmes/for-men/

Blue Bros Exercise classes for men at 8.15am on Mondays, Mainpower Stadium, Coldstream Road, Rangiora. Facilitated by Misha this committed group extends a warm welcome to new patients. Contact Dave on 027 202 7525 to register.

Prostate Foundation Support Group Monthly meeting in Rangiora (2nd Tuesday of the month). Contact Dean and Lois on 021 0224 6078 or email rangiora@prostate.org.nz

Lymphoedema education sessions (also via Zoom). Held each month, 11am12.30pm on the 2nd Tuesday of the month in the Chapel, Burwood Hospital. Enter via Gate 3, Mairehau Road. Learn skills for the self-management of lymphoedema. Next dates: Tuesday 7 June. To book phone 03 383 6833 or email physiobd@ cdhb.health.nz to register for the group or attend by Zoom. Ostomy NZ support Meet alternative months in Rangiora (lst Tuesday, Artisan Cafe) and Christchurch (lst Wednesday, Kidd’s Cakes, Cranford Street). Next meeting in Rangiora, Tuesday 5 July. Contact Brent on 03 313 5744, Diane on 027 416 4185 or email ostomycanterbury@ gmail.com for education and support for patients and families. 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, fitness and enjoy the camaraderie of others. Currently meeting for coffee.

Cancer Society North Canterbury Fundraisers Recycle Runway Pop-up Shop 1-21 June, The Lounge, Rangiora Methodist Church, King Street. Entrance off the council carpark.

10 Guests were treated to a fun night at the shop’s launch evening on Tuesday 31 May with exclusive shopping, goodie bag, drinks and nibbles. The shop closed on Tuesday 21 June, and we are ecstatic with its success, our volunteers did an incredible job manning the shop, sorting, pricing and serving customers from all over North Canterbury. A massive thank you to everyone who contributed clothing and accessory items for this fundraiser and to the Rangiora Methodist Church for providing a central user friendly venue, your support is greatly appreciated.

Shoot for the Moon shootforthemoon.org.nz

The Cancer Society North Canterbury team are super excited to be bringing you this cool new fundraising event; raising not only crucial funds, but also awareness about cancer, and encouraging our communities to be active – in mind and body, while having fun. ‘Shoot for the Moon’ has launched and will run during the months of June and July. The idea is based around the distance from the Earth to the Moon which is 384,000km and the challenge is for individuals or teams to shoot 384 goals in their chosen sport during the month and get sponsored to achieve this challenge. So as well as shooting 384 goals, we’d love it if you set yourself a fundraising target of $384….. or more! You can do this by yourself or in a team Your team could be a group of mates, a school or class, a community or service group, a sports team, work colleagues, youth or church group or the community you live in. The aim is to get sponsored to achieve this challenge.

Your chosen sport could be Football, hockey, netball or basketball but isn’t limited to just these sports. We have participants in rugby, claybird shooting, pool and interest from many more sports! When and where The challenge can be completed anytime or anywhere during June or July. It could be: at home, sports trainings, sports matches, down at your local school, park or court or amongst the residents of your lifestyle village! Go to shootforthemoon.org.nz to find out more and to sign up. Create your own fundraising page, share it with your family, friends and colleagues via social media or email and you are OFF! You can start ‘Shooting for the Moon’ as soon as you have registered! What better way to celebrate our newest public holiday, Matariki, with this, our newest fundraiser developed right here in North Canterbury! The event has raised just under $5,000 so far which is absolutely fantastic, but with an ambitious goal to reach the moon we would love to see more jump on board with this challenging yet fun event. You can contact Tiff on tiffany.wafer@ cancercwc.org.nz for more information.

Daffodil Day 2022 Friday 26 August. We look forward to bringing you more information about Daffodil Day in the next issue of Chatter.

WAIMAKARIRI

BIKE PROJECT

WBP is a local community initiative aimed at helping people get out riding again. We recycle old bicycles and donate them to people in need, as well as help people fix their own bikes so they can keep riding safely.

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12 Two-day celebration for West Eyreton School 150th jubilee at West Eyreton with speeches, a tree planting and the cutting of the cake. This will be followed by photos and a relaxed picnic lunch in which guests reconnect with familiar faces.

West Eyreton School is celebrating its 150th anniversary year with a two-day event in late October. The programme starts with the West Eyreton School Agricultural Extravaganza - ‘Spring Special’, on Friday 28 October from 9am-2pm. This will be a memorable day bringing our past and present West Eyreton community together, including visits from agricultural animals in the main arena and a number of demonstrations. In the school hall you’ll find natural crafts - flower displays, scarecrows, decorated cakes and many more. In addition, our Friends of the School Committee is planning an array of displays, stalls, bouncy castles, crazy bikes, Agri Kids area and a delicious food alley on the West Eyreton Domain. The following day, Saturday 29 October, is the official School Jubilee Celebrations, from 10am-2pm. The day will begin at 10am with opportunities throughout the day to visit school learning spaces and find out what schooling in the 21st century looks and feels like. At 11am the school will officially acknowledge 150 years of schooling

Snapshot West Eyreton School opened in 1872 with 32 pupils and the first master was Dominie Brown. The school on the corner of North Eyre and School Roads had a colourful opening, organised by pioneering Eyrewell farmer, Marmaduke Dixon: “All the children of the East Eyreton and Cust schools and their parents, and a host of other visitors, were invited to take part in the ceremony and they were formed up into a great procession a mile from the school to which they marched carrying banners, flying flags and bunting, and singing hymns all the way.” The West Eyreton original school building was replaced in 1935. This was later re-modelled and additional classrooms and buildings added. By the 1980s, when farming was going through tumultuous changes and the district population was dwindling, the school was close to becoming sole charge and as late as 2003, its future was still doubtful. In 2003, the new principal at the time, Mrs Jillian Gallagher, described a huge step forward for West Eyreton School’s future - a roll increase that led to the building of a fifth classroom and permanent teacher. “The school survived a very tenuous time as many rural schools in NZ were under threat from school mergers and West Eyreton wasn’t

13 immune from closure or being merged with neighbouring schools by the Ministry of Education. The 2003 roll growth gave the school increased staffing and the subsequent building of a fifth classroom. The March Roll Return confirmed that our fifth teacher was a permanent position. In May, a fifth teacher was appointed to the permanent full time position. Building of the fifth classroom began in February with its completion in the third week of Term 2.”

The school roll continued to grow and in 2005 the Ministry of Education approved a 10-year Development plan (2005 – 2015) for five more classrooms, an Information Learning Centre and a school hall. A steady increase in the district’s population saw the roll increase to 180 pupils by 2010. Now, as the school celebrates its 150th anniversary, the roll is just under 200.

14 Elder abuse awareness training day The silent epidemic This training day was organised in response to a request from the Waimakariri Age-friendly Advisory Group to the Violence Free North Canterbury Network. We don’t have any data on the local reporting of Elder Abuse, but nationally the estimate is that one in 10 older people are subject to some form of or a combination of, elder abuse. A sobering statistic plus the estimate that 96% of cases go unreported, and most abusers (over 50%) are known to the victim. There is also no training available so we were breaking new ground. The Office for Seniors provided research material and updated resources. A small group from Presbyterian Support and two Council community team members started planning three months ago. This was also in consultation with our late Kaumatua Dame Aroha, other local kaiawhina and the Elder Care Canterbury coordinator. There was a lot of planning involved to get the content and the process right so there was a natural progression through the day, plus in response to a list of questions provided by the Violence Free network members. We were able to secure top presenters and the invitation went out widely. Eighty-three people registered (not all came) and another 29 turned up on the day. We had input on key cultural learnings from the Te Pora Ehau from the CDHB Kaumatua service at Burwood Hospital. She talked about not only the needs of iwi but also migrants and specific groups within their own cultures, like the Deaf community. There was a brief overview of the NZ research from Madeleine (Age-friendly Community Facilitator) and in-depth presentations from Doctor Holly Bills who specialises in older person’s health (also based at Burwood). Emma Stratton presented for Aged Concern Canterbury who are the

regional Elder Abuse Response Service. In support of the presenters we had two panels – one to respond to legal rights of older people with a focus on Enduring Power of Attorney, plus how they respond to any concerns raised. The afternoon panel had a focus on safe referral processes and “best practice” Avivia (Refuge staff), Don (Police), Emma (Aged Concern) and Antonio from the Health & Disability Advocacy Service. The information shared and the contacts made for services working both here and in the Hurunui will be invaluable – in deepening awareness of who is vulnerable and why, why older people experiencing abuse might not complain, what constitutes elder abuse, neglect and the range of it, what signs may be present or hidden, how to respond, when, where and whom to refer to, whilst maintaining the safety of the older person. Participants came from far and wide: carers, nurses, medical centre staff, Deaf Aoteoroa, retirement home staff, refuge, the local marae, council staff, other housing providers, refuges, social workers, Hurunui District Council, Driving Miss Daisy, community caring organisations, faith communities and others. Feedback was overwhelmingly positive and it is possible the Violence Free network will look at further training or supporting wider community education, along with other local agencies. Community education from the grassroots as well as national campaigns was called for. The programme will be shared with the Office for Seniors too as it is obviously a very useful model of training in this arena. As Don from the police said, “we are all responsible” both for looking out for our older people and for “following up any gut feelings and concerns”. Old lives matter. Madeleine Burdon

15 Elder Care Canterbury Elder Care Canterbury North Canterbury Forum Physical Health Conditions

Wednesday 20 July 1.30pm-3.30pm Wyllie Room, John Knox Centre

Corner of King and High Street, Rangiora (access via the car park on King St)

Join us at our next North Canterbury Forum where we’ll discuss physical health conditions. You’ll have the opportunity for informal networking over refreshments and to share resources and service updates. Speakers Becs Hayston - Regional Renal Educator, Kidney Health New Zealand

Free kidney health testing

Heather McGill - Heart Health Advocate for Canterbury & West Coast, Heart Foundation “Know your pulse, know your whakapapa”

TBC - Adrienne Hoyle and Naomi Parris - Angels with Attitude Local home health care service provider

Please RSVP by Friday 15 July to: Helen Ross - Elder Care Canterbury Coordinator P: 027 557 7372 E: helen.ross@psusi.org.nz

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A series of online alcohol and other drug lunchtime and afternoon discussion groups Recovery 24/7 Mondays, 2pm-3pm zoom.us/j/269905806

For people wanting to reduce harm associated with alcohol and drug use. The aim of the group is to educate on behaviours, attitudes and beliefs related to addiction and develop strategies for improved health and wellbeing. Supported by Nova Trust and Care NZ.

Stress, Resilience & Wellbeing Mondays, 7pm-8pm zoom.us/j/269905806

Practical tips and strategies to help get through times of stress. Explore and discuss responses to stress, how you can develop strategies and resilience to reduce any harmful impacts. Consider the different components of wellbeing and how these relate to your overall health. Facilitated by Mel Johns - MASW, BA (Hons), Cert. Supervision, Cert. AOD Counselling, RSW.

Understanding Addiction Tuesdays, 12pm-1pm zoom.us/j/269905806

Learning helpful strategies to grow a healthier family environment. Facilitated by Familial Trust.

SMART Recovery Tuesdays, 6pm-7.30pm us02web.zoom.us/j/83437344170

SMART (Self Management and Recovery Training) Recovery is a group program assisting any problematic behaviours, including addiction to drugs, alcohol, cigarettes, gambling, food, shopping, internet and others. Guided by trained peers and professionals.

Relapse Prevention Wednesdays, 1pm-2pm zoom.us/j/269905806

Identify triggers, early warning signs and high-risk situations that lead to relapsing. Talk with clinicians and those with a lived experience of problematic alcohol and drug use to construct a relapse prevention plan. Facilitated by Emerge Aotearoa, PACT, Pathways and Comcare.

17 Family/Whānau Support Thursdays, 12pm-1pm zoom.us/j/269905806

This group is open to family/whānau members who are impacted by the alcohol and other drug use of people they care about. It focuses on building resilience and coping strategies through information sharing, learning about services available and understanding the journey that family/ whānau experience. Facilitated by Family Drug Support Aotearoa New Zealand.

Peer Support Fridays Fridays, 12pm-1pm zoom.us/j/269905806

A peer-led discussion group where people support each other in developing strategies and sharing experiences on staying safe around alcohol and other

drugs. Facilitated by Sharon Bennett RN, RM, BHSc, DipBus(HRM), BSc(Hons), PGDipHealSc. Visit the MHERC website for more information: mherc.org.nz/zoom

Join the kaiapoi toy library!

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Volunteering

VOLUNTEER VISITORS NEEDED Could you spare a little time to become a volunteer visitor? Many older people in your community are lonely and isolated as they receive few or no regular visitors. Age Concern Canterbury’s Accredited Visiting Service helps reduce the loneliness by providing friendship and a companionship through a volunteer visitor.

We currently need volunteers particularly from North Canterbury. 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.

WOULD YOU LIKE MORE COMPANY?

The Accredited Visiting Service at Age Concern Canterbury has caring volunteers who are keen to spend time with an older person. Our volunteers visit on a regular basis for about an hour each week. They tell us that they enjoy the opportunity to get to know an older person, and that they benet and learn from the experience.

Please call Rebecca on 331 7816 if you would like to nd out more.

S O S I MP L E, I T W ORK S!

ME N T OR I N G .

Youth mentoring organisation, Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Canterbury, recently bid farewell to much-loved Board Member Tania McKenzie from Williams McKenzie Lawyers. Reflecting on her time with Big Brothers Big Sisters, Tania said:

I have loved my time on the Board whether it be reviewing national policies or at the grass roots level helping with fundraising initiatives. I will continue to do what I can to support the organisation and the work it does with our tamariki. Huge thanks to Ellie, Jo and Olivia for the work they do and to the volunteers. Without our volunteers so graciously giving their time we would not have such a fantastic organisation in our District.

Tania will be dearly missed by all the team at Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Canterbury. 03 310 7004

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Services & Programmes

Did you know that Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand has a social policy unit? Our work nationally and here in North Canterbury is driven by a desire to use our knowledge of the types of problems people in our communities are facing to help solve the underlying causes of those problems. Our service provides us with unique information about the issues affecting people in communities nationwide. Every time a person seeks the CAB’s help, we record what they sought help about and what we did in response. We use the insights gained from these enquiries to show when government policies and laws, or the implementation of these, are having a negative impact on people throughout the country, and we argue for positive social change. Confidentiality is a core principle for the CAB service so we always make sure when telling stories from our clients’ experiences that the individuals involved will not be identified. We do this by removing

identifying information and summarising or paraphrasing the client’s situation. Therefore, when you come to us about a matter that affects you, you are not only gaining support for yourself, you are possibly helping to effect change for everyone. We are open between 9.30am and 3.30pm, Monday to Friday. Remember all our services are free and we can help you with any enquiry, big or small. We run free fortnightly clinics – legal, immigration and budgeting drop-in – and have Justices of the Peace available from time to time. Please get in touch to book or for further information. You will find us at 209 High Street, Rangiora (you must wear a mask), or you can phone us on 03 313 8822 or 0800 367 222, or send us an email: northcanterbury@cab.org.nz

24 War Memorial Hall 1 Albert Street, Rangiora 7400 PO Box 351, Rangiora 7440 Office Phone: 03 313 3505 servicemanager@bsnc.org.nz www.bsnc.org.nz

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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

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Bereaved by Suicide?

WAVES

A Bereaved by Suicide Group This grief education programme is for adults (18+) who have been affected by the suicide of someone they know. The group is facilitated by professional counsellors and educators and runs on a term 4 weeknight (likely to be a Tuesday or Thursday night—TBC) over 8 weeks. The course is evidence based and really does help, whether your loss is from many years ago, or more recent.

Date: Mid Oct—Early Dec (Term 4) 2022. Venue: Rangiora, North Canterbury. (Exact location TBA.) Time: 7.00pm—9.00pm. Cost: Free of charge.

Please contact

To register your interest in attending a Waves Programme contact Yellow Brick Road on rebecca@yellowbrickroad.org.nz

0800 87 66 82, (03) 366 9284 or text 022 369 3582.

Pick up (by arrangement) from Kaiapoi and Amberley

Rāhina - Monday 4th

Rāhina - Monday 11th

Rāhina - Monday 18th

10:00 Coﬀee Morning

10:30 Ted Talks - How to cope with anxiety or 10:30 Library visit Rangiora

10:30 Day out to Ashburton, with a 10:30 Craft - Card Making ($2) stop a Chertsey Book Barn, visit Art or Gallery and Museum - bring lunch 10:30 Word Game - write a story

Rāhina - Monday 25th 10:00 Coﬀee Morning 10:30 Member Staﬀ Liaison Meeting

11:15 Meals on Wheels or 11:15 Word Puzzles

12:00 Bring your lunch

1:00 Craft - Shadow painting with ﬂowers ($2) or 1:00 Walk at Silverstream Reserve

1:30 Talent Show - Dress up and perform your favourite routine singing, magic tricks, whatever you wish to share

11:00 Day out to New Brighton Swim at He Puna Taimoana/Hot Pools ($5) or Movie at Museum ($2). Bring your lunch

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

Step Ahead Rangiora Rāhina - Monday July 2022

Step Ahead Rangiora Rāapa - Wednesday July 2022 Pick up (by arrangement) from Kaiapoi and Amberley

Rāapa - Wednesday 6th

Rāapa - Wednesday 13th

Rāapa - Wednesday 20th

Rāapa - Wednesday 27th

10:00 Coﬀee Morning

10:30 Fun Quiz

10:30 Housie with mystery prizes

10:30 Newsletter Collating for mailing out

10:30 Guess Who? - Listen to audio and guess the person speaking

12:30 Bring your lunch

12:00 Bring your lunch

11:30 Bring your lunch

1:30 Visit Rangiora museum ($1)

1:00 Walk and a cuppa at Travis Wetlands

1:00 Cuppa out for newsletter volunteers

12:30 Ten Pin Bowling in Christchurch ($5)

11:15 Meals on Wheels or 11:15 Walk to Matawai Park

Enhancing the well being of people who experience mental illness War Memorial Hall, Cnr Albert St & High St BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL Phone 0800 688 732 or txt 022 173 1673

Funding

COGS and Lottery Grants For those that have applied to COGS, the decision meeting is being held on Friday 8 July. Decisions will be out within 10 working days of this meeting. • Lottery Community Fund opens on 22 June and closes on 20 July 2022 • For those groups that have received either COGS or Lottery Grants in 2021

that they can report on the grant as soon as the money has been spent or before the due date which they can access in the system (varies due to timing of multiyear grants). If any community organisations needs support or funding assistance can they please contact Trish on 027 557 1046.

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 1 August to 31 August 2022. Check out the criteria and apply online at visit waimakariri.co.nz/events/organisers/ or email: events@visitwaimakariri.co.nz The Waimakariri Event Fund is WDC funding administered by ENC.

Waimakariri Regional Event Fund Enterprise North Canterbury is inviting organisers of major Waimakariri events to apply for the new Regional Events Fund.

Check out the criteria and apply online at

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 Waimakariri Regional Event Fund is Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment (MBIE) funding administered by ENC.

The current funding round is open from 1 August to 31 August 2022.

northcanterbury.co.nz/regional-events-fund or email: events@visitwaimakariri.co.nz

NEED FUNDING FOR A COMMUNITY PROJECT? 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

Events

JULY 2022 WAIMAKARIRI EVENTS 1

THE CHARLES UPHAM RETIREMENT VILLAGE BIG SPLASH

5pm – 9 pm, Rangiora RSA Come along to watch members of the community take an icy mid-winter plunge in the name of charity! A fundraiser for The Rangiora Stroke Club, St John Rangiora and Rangiora Promotions Association. Free.

14-16 ALICE! AN ADVENTURE IN WONDERLAND 2pm & 7.30pm, Rangiora Town Hall Take a seat and relax whilst you follow Alice on her adventures down the rabbit hole. This musical theatre is performed by intermediate and senior students of Hartley School of Performing Arts. A show for the whole family. $15 – $20 (Discounts for groups of 4).

LSOD MID YEAR CONCERT

Adult $20, Child (14 years and under) $10. Booking fee applies.

FIRE AND ICE

An afternoon and evening of ice carvings and night markets awaits you. Watch Victor Cagayat sculpt ice throughout the afternoon. Come evening, enjoy food and mulled wine, peruse the stalls and view the sculptures.

21st - Kaiapoi Aquatic Centre

MAINPOWER LIGHT FESTIVAL

Grab the kids and head on down to view these adorable creatures. Enjoy a double winter show and view the judging of the guinea pigs. If you have been looking to add to your family, you will be able to purchase one or two on the day. Gold coin.

12-14 INFLATAFEST 10am – 3.30pm, Rangiora New Life School Events Centre, Rangiora Come and enjoy this festival of Inflatables. With three sessions daily and catering for children of all ages, this is a perfect activity for the school holidays. Sessions go for 90 minutes at 10am, 12pm and 2pm. Children (aged 5+) $15; Preschooler (access to pre-schooler inflatables only) $7.

We are having a party or two! We have music, games, dancing, prizes and more. Tickets can be purchased through our reception onsite, however bookings are recommended.

THE 2022 KIDS MARKET

Postponed if wet – 20th 10am – 1pm, Rangiora Borough School Kids Market is a great place to sell those clothes and toys you no longer wear or play with, or to come and look for a bargain. There will be a sausage sizzle, bake stall, coffee cart and other fun things.

$5/person or $20/family.

10am – 3pm, Youth Centre, 38 Rangiora – Woodend Road

14th - Dudley Park Aquatic Centre

Experience a light and sound wonderland in central Rangiora! Trip the light fantastic on the UV dance floor, be wowed by interactive lighting displays, roving entertainers, kids activities and more.

NORTH CANTERBURY GUINEA PIG SHOW

14 & 21 WAIMAKARIRI AQUATICS POOL PARTY 1.00pm – 3.00pm

5.00pm – 9.00pm, Victoria Park, Rangiora

Grab the kids and some friends and hit the floor for 1.5 hours of rolling fun. All skates and safety gear included, but feel free to bring your own. Great music, games and prizes. Ages 4 plus.

12.30 – 8.00pm, Blackwells Department Store carpark, Kaiapoi.

Free.

1-2

ROLLER DISCO

10.30am - 12pm, Woodend Community Centre

Kids $12, caregivers free.

7.00pm, Rangiora Town Hall Enjoy this concert performed by the dancers from Levings School of Dance. Dancers include the performance troupe and soloists.

$5 to book a stall.

16-17 KAIAPOI ART EXPO

Gold coin.

PAUL PAUL COMEDY NIGHT

8pm – 10pm, Rangiora Town Hall Paul Ego and Paul Douglas are coming to Rangiora. This is a show where both Pauls are the feature act. Each night they’ll draw straws or sausages or whatever else is close by, to decide who goes first and who goes second. Regardless of the order, rest assured that Paul will definitely be the best act of the night. $30, or door sales $40.

ELEMENTS: WILD ADVENTURES

9.00am – 3.00pm, Ashley Picnic Ground Book the kids in to experience hut making, climbing trees, bug collecting, mud and water play, possibly pocket knife and tool use and more. Encouraging, challenging, safe and fun! Ages 5 – 13 $70.

18-21 PERFORMING ARTS WINTER CAMP 10.30am – 4pm, HSPA Studios, Rangiora Four days of classes combining acting singing and dancing for students aged 6 -1 3yrs. Covering a range of styles. Come for one or come for all four. $36 per day, or $125 for four days. Bookings essential.

20-22 WAIMAKARIRI LIBRARIES’ FAMILY QUIZ NIGHTS 7.00pm - 8.30pm, 20th- Oxford Town Hall, 21st - Kaiapoi Library, 22nd - Rangiora Library Gather the family and enter a team in one of our three quiz nights across Waimakariri. No devices you’ll need your memories for this one! A Golden Book of Knowledge will be awarded to each winning team! Bookings essential.

10am – 5pm, Kaiapoi Club, Raven Quay, Kaiapoi An expo of art not to be missed, with artworks from over 100 Waimakariri artists including painting, photography, ceramics, woodwork and more. On Saturday ‘Have-A-Go’ at being an artist for the day downstairs at the club from 10am to 3pm.

MARKETS

ART EXHIBITIONS

KAIAPOI FARMERS MARKET

ART ON THE QUAY

Morgan Williams Reserve, Charles St, Kaiapoi. Every Saturday 10am–12pm

OHOKA FARMERS MARKET

Ohoka Domain, Mill Road, Ohoka. Every Friday 9am–12.30pm

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 WELCOME MARKET Hope Centre - 111 East Belt, Rangiora. Every Thursday 3pm -7pm

Kaiapoi Library 176 Williams Street, Kaiapoi

CHAMBER GALLERY

Rangiora Library 141 Percival Street, Rangiora

OXFORD GALLERY

72 Main Street, Oxford

EVENT INFORMATION

All events are subject to Government rules under the current Covid-19 Alert level. Please check our website for updates on event changes or cancellations.

waimakariri.co.nz

Its on again!

Sunday 7 August 2022 9am-2pm in and around the Oxford Township

An extravaganza of new, recycled, second hand, vintage, treasures, odds & ends PLUS local business sales tables

Venue Maps will be available on the day from 9am-11am at Pearson Park Oval, off Dohrmans Road, off Bay Road, after 11am at the Oxford Farmers Market, or you can sign up to receive one by email at 9am on the day greatoxfordgaragesale@gmail.com Facebook: Great Oxford Garage Sale Trail Coin donation appreciated for map

www.oxfordnewzealand.co.nz

Council Info

Digital Banking Classes – Get on board DORA

Waimakariri Libraries and Digital Inclusion Alliance Aotearoa are bringing DORA the Digital inclusion bus to Waimakariri. Library staff will be onboard to help you with these classes. Rangiora, Kaiapoi and Oxford 27 June – 6 July 2022 Bookings Essential

To book or for more information contact the library, or visit steppingup.nz | 03 311 8901

FREE ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASSES Come along to our classes to improve your speaking, listening and grammar skills through a range of interesting topics! Every Saturday, 23 July–10 September 2022 • 10am–1pm Rangiora Town Hall Function Room • 303 High Street, Rangiora

Enrol Now Julie Cloughley | Tutor Email: cloughju@hotmail.com Phone: 027 403 8245

AUTHOR TALK

Conquering Cascade From beyond the Denniston Plateau — the birthplace of New Zealand coalmining unionism — comes the remarkable story of the Cascade Westport Coal Company. Conquering Cascade chronicles the troubles and triumphs of the coal company and the 30-year alliance with its contracted workforce, their association culminating in a powerful legal showdown. Following a decade of research, interviews, and the sourcing of rare material, author Phil Walsh has documented a truly epic saga in New Zealand’s industrial coal mining heritage. Join us at the Rangiora Library to hear Phil share the story of his latest book.

Wednesday 27 July 2022 • 6.30pm Rangiora Library

Bookings Essential waimakaririlibraries.com

IS YOUR ORGANISATION ON TRACK? Understand the Health and Safety duties and responsibilities of volunteers and volunteer organisations. Learn about the new Incorporated Societies Act, the changes and timeframes and how it affects your incorporated society. — Health and Safety Friday 8 July 9.30am – 12pm Woodend Community Centre

— Incorporated Societies Act 2022 Friday 12 August 10.00am – 12pm Ruataniwha Kaiapoi Civic Centre

$20 per person, per session | Registration essential For more details visit waimakariri.govt.nz/ontrack or contact Wendy Howe 021 432 028 | wendy.howe@wmk.govt.nz

Find out more at waimakariri.govt.nz

One Card Endless Possibilities

Start your adventure today Sign up and get free access to digital audiobooks, eBooks, learning apps, movies, and much more! waimakaririlibraries.com/onecard

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