Chatter July 2023

Waimakariri Community Team Contributions to this Newsletter are welcome, and can be faxed, emailed or posted for the next edition to the above address.

The closing date for contributions is before the 20th of the month prior to publication.

Greetings from the Editor

Winter is definitely here and with the shortest day tomorrow, we will soon turn the corner toward Spring. We have had some spectacular frosts up our way and they are most welcome when they are followed by those days when the winter sun sparkles enough to warm you up just looking at it, despite the chilly temperature.

July brings some fun for families, with KidsFest celebrating its 30th year and offering a range of activities to get you through the winter school holidays, from dungeons and dragons to wild outdoor adventures. Check out the Waimakariri Events Guide in this months edition for this years KidsFest events. The Guide has something for everyone including arts, markets, music and more.

We celebrate Matariki this month and take the time to remember loved ones and share kai and quality time with family and friends. Visit Oxford for the Lights Festival or join in the family fun at Norman Kirk Park in Kaiapoi.

We are fortunate to have many services offering support to people who are struggling in our community. The Next Steps Website is a great way to find these services nextsteps.org.nz We are all challenged at times in our life and we need

to lean on each other and these services for support during these times. Talk to someone, ask for help, people want to do that for you.

Don’t forget the ‘Five Winning Ways to Wellbeing’ to beat the blues this winter (and we all like to beat the Blues by nearly 50 points).

• Connect

• Be Active

• Take Notice

• Keep Learning

• and Give.

Kind regards Nicola

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

Over the past couple of months our team has been busy planning some exciting new projects at Tūhaitara Coastal Park, many of which include opening up overgrown areas, planting native trees and expanding our network of biota nodes throughout the park. The areas that have been cleared were extremely dense and covered in a tangle of blackberry, thistle, broom, and many other types of invasive weeds. Now that this space has been opened up, our team will be organising some upcoming volunteer planting days and the dates will be released in the next few weeks.

We have been busy brush-cutting and planting hundreds of native trees along the trails at Pines Beach wetland. Our newest biota node which is still in its early stages can be located near our pā harakeke. While we had the digger hired, we cleared some ground at Gladstone to make room for a tōtara forest. We think that

this will be a special planting and would love to get the community involved to help us plant these forest giants!

Another project that we have been working on and which is in its early stages, is an installation of a fish passage. Fish passages are extremely important as they allow native freshwater fish to complete their lifecycles by connecting habitats and allowing for migration. Studies show that half of New Zealand’s freshwater networks and waterways are partially or fully inaccessible to migratory fish. Man-made barriers such as culverts, weirs and dams can block migration paths for native fish species i.e., eel and whitebait species such as īnanga, kōaro and kōkopu. If native fish are unable to access waterways to reach their destination and complete their lifecycle, it is likely their numbers will reduce, or they may be lost from a stream completely.

Our Instagram account has been updated. If you would like to keep up to date with our activities at the park, please follow us at: tkot_friendsoftuhaitarapark

To hear about our upcoming planting days and important dates please visit our Facebook page: Friends of Tūhaitara Coastal Park

Living Well - North Canterbury

Living Well - North Canterbury

A exercise and peer support group for people living with heart failure.

An exercise and peer support group for people living with heart failure.

Join us weekly for a 45-minute excercise class tailored for people living with heart failure. Followed by tea and coffee.

Join us weekly for a 45-minute exercise class tailored for people living with heart failure. Followed by tea and coffee.

Delivered by a Be Fit For Life exercise instructor and supported by a local nurse, you can exercise with confidence. Regular information sessions on living with heart failure will be supported by the Heart Foundation.

Delivered by a Be Fit For Life exercise instructor and supported by a local nurse, you can exercise with confidence. Regular information sessions on living with heart failure will be supported by the Heart Foundation.

When: Every Tuesday

When: Every Tuesday

Where: McAlpines Pipe Band Hall, 8a Ashley St (in the Rangiora New World carpark)

Where: McAlpines Pipe Band Hall, 8a Ashley St (in the Rangiora New World carpark)

Time: 10.30am

Time: 10.30am

Register: Please contact Sadie 027 5013 173 or email Sadie.Ross2@cdhb.health.nz or refer via ERMS community programs.

Register: Please contact Sadie 027 5013 173 or email Sadie.Ross2@cdhb.health.nz or refer via ERMS community programs.

Cost: $7 or any koha | donation you can give is welcomed.

Cost: $7 or any koha | donation you can give is welcomed.

New Transport Option For Older Persons

Older Person's New Transport Option

The St John Health Shuttle service operates 10am-3pm, Monday to Friday to help transport older people in North Canterbury to their health appointments. For appointments outside of these times, there is now an alternative option.

Several North Canterbury not-for-profit organisations have combined resources to offer a transport service to help fill the gap

Return journeys to Christchurch cost $45pp. Costs may vary if the travel is shared, or is outside the Borough of Rangiora.

To make a booking, please call the Citizens Advice Bureau on 03 313 8822, at least one weekday prior to your appointment date.

This service is offered in collaboration between:

And in consultation with: St John’s Health Shuttle, Waimakariri District Council, RSA, Ballarat, and Age Friendly Waimakariri.

Waimakariri Volunteers Recognised

Volunteering Canterbury’s 2023 Volunteer Recognition Awards saw two groups and one individual from the Waimakariri District recognised for their outstanding contribution to their local communities.

June Inch – Oxford

June, an artist herself, has undertaken a wide range of voluntary tasks at the Oxford Gallery including mentoring and support of other artists, leading and assisting workshops, welcoming visitors and playing a key role in the hosting of exhibition openings. June was recognised for her knowledge and expertise which has been invaluable in the gallery’s success.

Community Kai Volunteer Group, The Hope Community Trust – Rangiora

Lynore Harnett and Wendy Renai accepted the award on behalf of the Hope Community Trust’s Community Kai Group. The group organises a two course, community meal for 60–70 people at the Rangiora Baptist Church weekly. A core team of dedicated volunteers prepare the food, set up the dining area, meet and greet guests as they arrive, and provide mid-dinner entertainment. This inclusive community meal is enjoyed by all who attend – young families, elderly folk, people with disabilities and newcomers to the area.

Kaiapoi Community Support Team, Community Wellbeing North Canterbury

The Kaiapoi Community Support Services volunteer team consistently receive positive feedback about their work. Most importantly, all clients receive a warm welcome and empathetic ear, with services, including dozens of food parcels distributed each week or ensuring those who may be socially isolated are able to attend scheduled appointments locally or in Christchurch, are delivered with respect and kindness. The award was accepted, on behalf of the group, by Jackie Ward and Janice Cassidy.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Canterbury is pleased to welcome Jill (Big) and Izzy (Little) to the whānau! Jill is the newest youth mentor to join our dedicated team of volunteers and will take part in our School-Based Mentoring Programme. Visiting Izzy's school once a week for just one hour, Jill will spend quality, one-on-one time with Izzy, shooting hoops, baking and playing board games , all while getting to know each other.

School-Based Mentoring is a great option for employers to support our programme by allowing their staff to take one hour off each week to mentor a child in their community. Do you have one hour to give each week? Have you thought about mentoring? Please get in touch today to find out how you can make a difference!

Peer Support

Peer Support

Peer Support

North Canterbury

North Canterbury

North Canterbury

Comcare Trust is a recovery focused organisation that provides free mental health and addiction services in the Waimakariri and Hurunui Districts for people with diagnosed mental illness and/or addiction . issues.

Comcare Trust is a recovery focused organisation that provides free mental health and addiction services in the Waimakariri and Hurunui Districts for people with diagnosed mental illness and/or addiction . issues.

Comcare Trust is a recovery focused organisation that provides free mental health and addiction services in the Waimakariri and Hurunui Districts for people with diagnosed mental illness and/or addiction . issues.

Peer Support: Peer Supporters in North Canterbury can meet regularly to provide one to one in person support as a fully mobile service within the Waimakariri and Hurunui districts. Comcare’s Peer Support Service supports people, through shared experience, to make sense of what is happening for them and how they want to move forward.

Peer Support: Peer Supporters in North Canterbury can meet regularly to provide one to one in person support as a fully mobile service within the Waimakariri and Hurunui districts. Comcare’s Peer Support Service supports people, through shared experience, to make sense of what is happening for them and how they want to move forward.

Peer Support: Peer Supporters in North Canterbury can meet regularly to provide one to one in person support as a fully mobile service within the Waimakariri and Hurunui districts. Comcare’s Peer Support Service supports people, through shared experience, to make sense of what is happening for them and how they want to move forward.

Peer Support helps people to understand each other because they’ve ‘been there’, shared similar experiences, and can model for each other a willingness to le arn and grow. In Peer Support, people come together with the intention of changing unhelpful patterns and getting out of ’stuck’ places. Promoting a ‘trauma -informed’ way of relating to ourselves, Peer Support pushes us to move towards. It focuses on what and where we want to be, rather than focussing on what we need to stop doing.

Peer Support helps people to understand each other because they’ve ‘been there’, shared similar experiences, and can model for each other a willingness to le arn and grow. In Peer Support, people come together with the intention of changing unhelpful patterns and getting out of ’stuck’ places. Promoting a ‘trauma -informed’ way of relating to ourselves, Peer Support pushes us to move towards. It focuses on what and where we want to be, rather than focussing on what we need to stop doing.

Peer Support helps people to understand each other because they’ve ‘been there’, shared similar experiences, and can model for each other a willingness to le arn and grow. In Peer Support, people come together with the intention of changing unhelpful patterns and getting out of ’stuck’ places. Promoting a ‘trauma -informed’ way of relating to ourselves, Peer Support pushes us to move towards. It focuses on what and where we want to be, rather than focussing on what we need to stop doing.

Referrals: Peer Support is for anyone aged 18+ who is experiencing mental distress and/or addictions. People can self -refer, be referred by SMHS, their GP or other community services. Visit www.comcare.org.nz/generic-referral to complete a referral.

Referrals: Peer Support is for anyone aged 18+ who is experiencing mental distress and/or addictions. People can self -refer, be referred by SMHS, their GP or other community services. Visit www.comcare.org.nz /generic-referral to complete a referral.

Referrals: Peer Support is for anyone aged 18+ who is experiencing mental distress and/or addictions. People can self -refer, be referred by SMHS, their GP or other community services. Visit www.comcare.org.nz /generic-referral to complete a referral.

For Peer Support, select “Support to understand how my mental health or addiction impacts me ” or “Support to understand my barriers to moving forward ” from the What support is required field.

For Peer Support, select “Support to understand how my mental health or addiction impacts me ” or “Support to understand my barriers to moving forward ” from the What support is required field.

Free Phone: 0800 537 3464

Free Phone: 0800 537 3464 www.comcare.org.nz

www.comcare.org.nz

For Peer Support, select “Support to understand how my mental health or addiction impacts me ” or “Support to understand my barriers to moving forward ” from the What support is required field.

We are delighted to let you know about two new services that Citizens Advice Bureau is offering.

Free Community Law Canterbury Legal Clinic

We are partnering with Community Law Canterbury to provide a weekly free legal clinic in our office every Monday. It will run from 9.30am to 2pm and clients will have up to 45 minutes with the lawyer.

This is a drop-in clinic as well as by appointment. There are some areas that Community Law doesn’t cover so please get in touch for further information and/or to book an appointment.

We’d like to acknowledge the seven local firms who have provided a fortnightly clinic for many years in conjunction with CAB. These firms have been generous with their time and expertise and their continued service to our community via the clinics is greatly appreciated.

The appointments are fortnightly on a Wednesday and last for 10 minutes. Bookings are essential.

Supplementary Health Transport service

The other new service we’re offering concerns transport for older people in our community who may have mobility issues, that can’t be catered for by the St John Health Shuttle, or their appointment times are outside those required by the Health Shuttle. This is a partnership between Citizens Advice Bureau North Canterbury, Presbyterian Support, Salvation Army and the North Canterbury Minibus Trust.

The CAB’s role in this service is to take the bookings and send on the information. If possible, the Health Shuttle should be the first option.

All clients are encouraged to take a support person and if they have mobility issues, they must have a support person.

About Us

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. All our services are free and confidential, and no question is too big or too small.

Our office is open between 9.30am–3.30pm 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

Are you feeling the cold heading into winter?

You may be eligible for subsidised insulation. 80% subsidised insulation is available through government funding. As a charitable trust, CEA may be able to top this up to 100%.

Insulation is the first step to a warm, dry and healthy home.

Contact CEA at 0800 438 9276 or visit their website at cea.co.nz

CEA also run a curtain bank that provides free high-quality curtains to anyone in need. Curtains are backed with thermal lining, ensuring they keep the heat in, and the cold out. To apply for free curtains, visit their website.

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

Benefit Entitlements – Talk to a Financial Mentor Today

Cash Stuffing

Here in New Zealand our Ministry of Social Development, through their Work and Income offices, are able to provide a range of support services, including financial assistance, to support a wide range of needs.

There is a great article published on Stuff which talks about a new, or different, way to manage your household budget.

The types of things they can help with are:

Christchurch-based Ninotchka McKay, 47, developed the strategy, and said that cash stuffing works. It has eased her anxiety about money since began using it more than a year ago.

• If you’re not working, have lost your job and/or need help to get a job.

• If you have urgent or unexpected bills, or maybe a family emergency.

• You need help with your living expenses.

• A range of services for Seniors.

If you would like help from a Financial Mentor to set this up for yourself, contact our team – they are very friendly, and the service is free! Call or email us for an appointment to plan and create a sustainable budget.

• A range of services for Youth (16 to 19 year olds).

• Support with health and disability issues.

• Help for those caring for others.

The idea is to work out your household income and expenses – and then leave the correct amount of funds in your bank account to cover your bills and withdraw the rest to cover other purchases.

• Help and support for those raising children.

We can provide you with new tools and knowledge which might improve your situation – what you do then is entirely up to you.

• Help for those who’ve had a change in relationship status and need extra support.

• Other benefits and entitlements.

With no cards or payWave there is no mindless spending or using overdrafts.

There is no obligation, all our services are free and confidential.

Take the first step now and contact our Service Manager, Sharon Grant.

The Work and Income website offers a lot of information on how to access help, including what support you can receive, as well as all the forms you might need to fillin.

When the cash is gone there is no more spending.

servicemanager@bsnc.org.nz

03 313 3505

https://workandincome.govt.nz/eligibility/index.html

To read the full article, and get more detail on how to set up the process for your own situation visit: stuff.co.nz/ life-style/wellbeing/300887271/ cost-of-living-is-cash-stuffingthe-ideal-way-to-budget

bsnc.org.nz

However, you might be finding the website difficult to navigate, or you’re not sure if you are able to access support at all. You can talk to the great people at Work and Income, and they are only too happy to help.

However, if you want to talk to a Financial Mentor first (it’s free and confidential), we can discuss your particular situation and support you with your conversations with Work and Income.

In some cases we can even accompany you to Work and Income appointments. Or we can work with you on-line using your own MyMSD Log-in to help you navigate the large amount of information available, and help with filling-in forms.

Our Financial Mentors are friendly, knowledgeable and more than happy to help. They understand the Work and Income system – and what they don’t know they will certainly find out for you.

So, if you’d like some support to find out what benefits or extra support you can access, contact us to talk to a Financial Mentor today.

Step Ahead Rangiora Rā

10:30 Day out to Pam's Place

We will finish craft pieces and the Men's Group will be building a garden bed Bring a picnic lunch

10:30 Day Trip to Springfield and Lake Lyndon

We will look for the rare native Crested Grebe

10:30 Member/Staff Liaison Meeting

11:15 Op Shopping or

11:15 Meals on Wheels

10:00 First Aid Trainingrefresher - 4 hours ($5)

12:00 Bring lunch

10:30 Team Building Games or

10:30 Lunch Prep

Wear walking shoes and bring binoculars if you have some Bring a picnic lunch

12:00 Bring lunch

1:00 Explore Ashley/Rakahuri Estuary or

1:30 Swim at Dudley Pool ($2.50)

10:00 Day Trip to Castle Hill/Kura Tawhiti for a walk around rocks

Bring a picnic lunch

12:00 Midday Meal Orange Sticky Soy Chickpeas, Veggies & Dessert ($4.50)

1:30 Craft with Racheljournalling - spend an afternoon filling in a page of our journals or

1:30 Sign Language with Cam

Step Ahead Rangiora Rāapa - Wednesday July 2023

Pick up (by arrangement) from Kaiapoi and Amberley

10:00 Coffee Morning

10:30 Open Craft - bring a project if you have one or colour letters for Starship Hospital

11:15 Tai Chi with Rosie - bring a gold coin or

11:15 Meals on Wheels

12:30 Bring lunch

10:00 Day Trip to Ashburton and the new Staveley Ice Rink Bring lunch

We will also melt marshmallows at the ice rink

10:00 Coffee Morning

10:30 Newsletter - prepare mail out

10:00 Day out to Rakaia GorgeJet Boating ($20) Deposit ($10) to be paid by 19th

Wear warm clothes

12:00 Bring lunch

1:00 Music - join together to create musical rhythms or

1:30 Walk along the Kaiapoi Riverbank

1:00 Cuppa out for Volunteers Enhancing

Bring a picnic lunch

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 1 –31 August 2023.

Check out the criteria and apply online at: enterprisenorthcanterbury.co.nz/eventfunding/waimakariri-event-fund/ or E: events@visitwaimakariri.co.nz

The Waimakariri Event Fund is WDC funding administered by ENC.

Sport Canterbury are excited to announce that applications are now open for

Tū Manawa Active Aotearoa funding 2023-24

Applications open today and the major funding round (applications up to $40,000) will close at midnight on Sunday 30 July.

There will be two additional rounds, one in November 2023 and one in February 2024. These additional rounds will be for applications up to $10,000. This is a competitive fund and for your application to be considered you must:

• Show evidence/insights that there is a need for your programme.

• Ensure your programme caters to the priority populations that are described in the guidelines.

• For those working with rangatahi check out the Guide to Youth Engagement.

A variety of information sheets to support you with your application can be found on our website.

The application guide provides a detailed breakdown of what is required for each question in the application form.

Please note if you received funding in the 2022–23 funding round, the outcome of your 2023–24 application will be subject to receiving and the approval of your 2022–23 final report.

If you would like support with your application, contact your current Tū Manawa relationship manager if you have one, otherwise contact

TMAA@sportcanterbury.org.nz

For more information, requirements or to apply go to: sportcanterbury.org.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

waimakariri.govt.nz/communitygrants

On Track –Capacity building for Community Groups

The 2023 On Track series is a six-part monthly programme of training designed to support and increase the knowledge and ability of the leaders and decision makers who keep our many clubs, societies and trusts operating.

The series kicked off in June, focussing on governance and strategic planning presented by Tracey O’Callaghan and Wendy Howe. There are two session per

month, the first on a Thursday evening with the same topic repeated on Friday morning, held in the Woodend Community Centre. Eleven organisations are taking part, each represented by several trustees, committee members and/or staff members.

We have an interesting mix of organisations, including sports clubs, arts societies, residents’ associations, spiritual wellbeing, migrant support, environmental groups, media and more. The level of knowledge and experience amongst the participants is also varied, this provides a great opportunity to learn from each other as well as the presenters and make great connections within the community. It’s not too late to join in check waimakariri.govt.nz/ontrack or contact Wendy 021 432 028 or wendy.howe@wmk.govt.nz

IS YOUR ORGANISATION ON TRACK?

WORKSHOP INCORPORATED SOCIETIES ACT WORKSHOP

Learn about the new Incorporated Societies Act, the changes, timeframes and how it affects your incorporated society.

Wednesday 2 August | 10.30am – 12.30pm.

Woodend Community Centre

$20 per society (two participants) Registration essential

For more details visit waimakariri.govt.nz/ontrack or contact Wendy Howe 021 432 028 | wendy.howe@wmk.govt.nz

PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES, RESOURCES AND DIRECTION FOR YOUTH TO DEVELOP SKILLS FOR LIFE

Trade Training Courses + GYM Circuit

Courses are run at our Trade Training Centre in Flaxton Road, Rangiora

8 week modules – 3hrs x 2 days per week

Graduation Certificate issued on completion of course work

Registrations of interest welcome for 2023 courses

To Register go to www.ydot.co.nz

SMALL GROUP NUMBERS

Low Course cost of $90pp for trade training modules

Welding and Metalwork

Carpentry

Automotive

Tiny Home Project

GYM Circuit Training – FREE COURSE!!

Learn more about Gym equipment and technique in a fun environment suitable for all capabilities. Grab a friend, or just come along and up the fitness level with a qualified trainer. This course runs 2 evenings per week from 7-8pm. The course is FREE, you must register. There is a one-off registration fee of $10pp.

JULY 2023 WAIMAKARIRI EVENTS

1 – 16 OXFORD MATARIKI WINTER LIGHTS FESTIVAL

6pm – 10pm, Oxford Township

The Matariki Winter Lights Festival is back in Oxford and is bigger and better than ever! For two weeks the town will light up to celebrate midwinter.

Free

5 MENZIES ENDRES DUO

7.30pm – 9pm, Chamber Gallery, Rangiora

Internationally acclaimed violinist and violist Mark Menzies and celebrated pianist Michael Endres bring their monumental programme to Rangiora.

$35 Adults, $15 Students

5 INFLATAFEST

10am – 4pm, Rangiora New Life School Gym

Join Fun HQ for indoor fun on their awesome inflatables!

$15 per child

1 – 16 MYSTERY TRAIL

All ages, Rangiora Library. Free.

1 – 16 THE GREAT NATURE TREASURE HUNT

All ages, Rangiora Library. Free.

1 – 16 WATERFALL FUN TESTING

Ages 6-17, Waimakariri River Regional Park.

1 – 16 WE LOVE WAIMAKARIRI FILM FESTIVAL

Ages 5-17, Rangiora Town Hall. Free.

3 – 4 DUNGEONS & DRAGONS FOR BEGINNERS - THE LOST TREASURE

5 BRICK BUILDING COMMUNITY EVENT

Ages 1-17, Rangiora Borough School.

5 – 10 CREATIVE TRUST DIGITECH FUN

Ages 5+, Rangiora, Kaiapoi and Oxford Library.

6 – 13 SHERLOCK – A STAGE MUSICAL

Ages 3+, Rangiora Town Hall.

10 – 11 DUNGEONS & DRAGONS FOR BEGINNERSSUPERHERO BREAKOUT!

Ages 10+, Kaiapoi Library, Rangiora Library. Free.

8 BLACKWELL’S FIRE AND ICE FESTIVAL

12.30pm – 7.30pm, Blackwells Department Store Carpark

Come along to see ice sculpting, fire and aerialist performances, music and food and craft stalls.

Free

8 – 9 KAIAPOI ART EXPO 10am – 5pm, Kaiapoi Club

Check out over 750 artworks from 140 artists all under one roof including painting, photography, ceramics, woodwork, textiles, sculptures and more.

Gold coin entry

14 CELEBRATE MATARIKI IN KAIAPOI

4.30pm - 7.30pm, Norman Kirk Park

Discover a fun family event that includes an interactive LED glow area, kapa haka performances and an impressive fireworks display.

Free

EVENT INFORMATION

Ages 10+, Kaiapoi Library, Rangiora Library. Free.

3 – 7 WILD ADVENTURERS

Ages 5-13, Ashley Rakahuri Regional Park.

4 – 6 ELEMENTS: WILD KIDS

Ages 2-7, Rail Bridge Reserve.

4 – 6 TRY NOT TO LAUGH STORYTIMES

Ages 1-10, Oxford, Kaiapoi and Rangiora Library. Free.

4 – 7 FAMILY QUIZ NIGHT

Ages 5+, Oxford, Kaiapoi and Rangiora Library. Free.

4 – 13 EXPLORING OUR WATER

Ages 5-11, Silverstream Reserve, Northbrook Wetlands. Free.

10 – 13 PERFORMING ARTS WINTER CAMP

Ages 6-13, HSPA Studios.

11 EXPLORING OUR TREES

All ages, NCF Park, Matawai Park. Free.

11 – 13 FAMILY CRAFT NIGHT

Ages 3+, Oxford Library, Rangiora Library. Free.

12 HAIKU HIKE

Ages 8-12, Kaiapoi Library. Free.

12 – 13 DUNGEONS & DRAGONS FOR BEGINNERSARENA HEIST

Ages 10+, Kaiapoi Library, Rangiora Library. Free.

More information: www.kidsfest.co.nz

MARKETS

KAIAPOI FARMERS MARKET

Morgan Williams Reserve, Charles St, Kaiapoi.

Every Saturday, 10am–12pm.

OHOKA FARMERS MARKET

Ohoka Domain, Mill Road, Ohoka. Every Friday, 9am-12pm.

OXFORD FARMERS MARKET

Main St, Oxford. Every Sunday, 9am–12pm.

OXFORD CRAFT MARKET

Oxford Town Hall, Oxford. First Sunday of each month, 10am-2pm.

RANGIORA CHURCH

STREET MARKET

St John’s Anglican Church Grounds & Hall, Cnr of Church and High Streets, Rangiora. First Saturday of each month, 9.30am-1pm.

THE DELICIOUS MARKET

179 Lehmans Road, Rangiora, Mon-Fri 9am – 2.30pm

ART EXHIBITIONS

ART ON THE QUAY Kaiapoi Library

176 Williams Street, Kaiapoi

CHAMBER GALLERY Rangiora Library

141 Percival Street, Rangiora

OXFORD GALLERY

72 Main Street, Oxford

Please check our website for updates on event changes or cancellations.

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KEEP IN

events@visitwaimakariri.co.nz

visitwaimakariri.co.nz/events

visitwaimakariri.co.nz

Oxford lights up with the Matariki Winter Lights Festival from 1–16 July.

To raise community spirit at mid-winter when many people can feel lonely, isolated or depressed.

Wrap up and take the family for a tour around the lights displays and admire Oxford’s largest winter lights display right in the center of town.

Rangiora Early Records Society

Our cosy Museum is going from strength to strength with full houses for every public meeting as we have had excellent presenters. Not only that but the evenings are turning into great community events with everyone mixing and chatting over supper.

The Museum would welcome volunteers, especially university students or anyone studying for a library degree or similar, to join our Wednesday afternoon workshops and put some of their skills to good use, even for a limited time. It would be excellent experience for them. Come along to the Museum on a Wednesday afternoon, 1.30pm to 4pm, and find out about it.

Former Mayor, David Ayers gave a fascinating presentation of the 1953 Flood at Waikuku Beach, showing so many early model cars driving out along the beach after being cut off for some time.

The July evening will be another good one - Andrew Blackwell from Blackwells Department Store in Kaiapoi presenting his story on Thursday 27 July, 7.30pm.

All welcome and donations appreciated from non-members. It is a nice warm room and supper will be served.

KAIAPOI ART EXPO

SATURDAY 8 & SUNDAY 9 JULY • 10AM TO 5PM

RIVERVIEW LOUNGE, KAIAPOI CLUB, GOLD COIN ENTRY GUEST ARTIST: SAM YOUNG

Come check out hundreds of artworks from 130 local artists all under one roof including painting, photography, ceramics, woodwork and more.

PLUS for something a little different on Saturday get involved in an interactive art display before visiting Blackwell’s carpark, host once again to the now famous Live Ice Sculpting event from 12.30pm followed by the Fire and Ice Market kicking off at 5pm.

www.kaiapoiartexpo.co.nz

PAK’N SAVE RANGIORA SCHOOL EXPO

Ashley Rakahuri

Kaiapoi Borough

Kaiapoi High

Kaiapoi North

Oxford Area

Rangiora Borough

Rangiora High

Rangiora New Life

Sefton

St Joseph’s Catholic, Rga

Te Kura o Tuahiwi

Te Matauru Primary

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FRIDAY 14 JULY 4.30PM - 7.30PM

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Aro are performing at the Balcairn Hall

Tuesday 18 July, 7.30pm

We welcome you to join us for a very special night at the Balcairn Hall to watch and experience the wonderful performing artists Aro.

Aro is coming to us thanks to Arts on Tour NZ who is funded by Creative Communities and work together with exceptional performers to tour less known pockets of this wonderful country. We are very privileged to be able to host all these amazing performing artists at the Balcairn Hall. Chart topping bilingual duo ‘Aro’ release their brand new single ‘Aroā’ on May 19 for NZ Music Month and Waiata Anthems - A song of hope.

ARO is made up of husband and wife Charles Looker (Ngāpuhi, Te Rarawa, Ngāti Te Ata, Te Ati Awa) and Emily Looker (nee Rice).

The bilingual duo shares a passion for the power of language and music to tell stories and remind us of our cultural identity.

Enjoy the storytelling waiata (Māori song) of Emily and Charles as they present a collection of new songs celebrating stories of our natural heritage in Aotearoa, including award-nominated waiata about the native birdlife of this land and songs inspired by marine life that live in the waters off the coasts of this stunning country. This refreshing performance includes elements of folk, soul, haka, and a touch of jazz to bring

audiences of all ages together in a celebration of the natural world that surrounds us.

Aro perform songs in a mix of Te Reo Māori and English, blending the two worlds of Charles and Emily in song.

They are best described as multi-genre offering of storytelling pop, RnB, electronic and jazz, fusing vocals, tāonga puoro and chants, who write waiata which thematically explore the ideas of kaitiakitanga and manaakitanga (looking after ourselves, looking after each other and looking after our environment).

“…adds up to a warmth of experience, wholly original, anchored in Aotearoa, that left all who had been present to it with the feeling of having been let in on a special secret.”

Rosheen Fitzgerald

- gig review at The Common Room – Hastings

Check out their website: aromusic.co.nz; aotnz.co.nz

Check out the Balcairn Hall Facebook page: facebook.com/BalcairnHall/

Tickets are: $30, Students $15 and can be bought at:

• Sally Mac’s Amberley

• Sefton Garage

• Stans 7 Day Pharmacy, Rangiora

• Balcairnhall.com (via Google Docs booking form and bank transfer).

Sunday 6 August 2023 9am to 2pm

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 to 11am at Pearson Park Oval, off Dohrmans Road, off Bay Road, after 11am at the Oxford Farmers Market, Main Street. Or you can sign up to receive one by email at 9am on the daygreatoxfordgaragesale@gmail.com

Facebook: Great Oxford Garage Sale Trail www.oxfordnewzealand.co.nz

www.oxfordnewzealand.co.nz

In partnership with the Waimakariri Biodiversity Trust:

Biodiversity Winter Lecture Series

7-8.30pm

Wednesday

19 July - Managing indigenous biodiversity in the rural area

Presenters: Monique Daulton, Environmental Manager, Ngai Tahu, Dan Cameron, Biodiversity Project Lead, Waimakariri Irrigation Ltd and a Waimakariri Landcare Trust speaker

Venue: West Eyreton Hall

16 August - Biodiversity values in the Lees Valley and foothills

Presenters: Dr. Jean Jack, Senior Land Resources Officer, ECan , Scott Hooson, Senior Principal Ecologist, Boffa Miskel, plus another speaker, TBC

Venue: Oxford Town Hall

13 September - Biodiversity values in the estuary and coastal wetlands

Presenters: Bev Alexander, Ashley-Rakahuri River Group, Mark Taylor, Environmental Consultant, Aquatic Ecology.

Venue: Waikuku Beach Hall

Mayors Taskforce for Jobs

Employer Support

Support for local businesses to help young people to join the local workforce.

Do you have employment or apprenticeship opportunities for local young people? Mayors Taskforce for Jobs (MTFJ) can support you to train and upskill your new staff.

MTFJ is a collaboration between Waimakariri District Council and Ministry of Social Development (MSD).

new hire and the business they will be joining.

Funding and support examples

• Purchase of tools

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Wage subsidy

• Training/courses

• Driver licencing costs

• Pastoral care.

Want to find out more?

Elizabeth Trevathan

 027 249 7284

Wednesday 17 August 2022 • 6.30pm

Rangiora Library

MTFJ is focused on helping local businesses when they employ a young person under the age of 25, those of any age who live with a disability or health condition or other needs and have had difficulty finding work. Each funding request is considered on a case-by-case basis and tailored to fit the needs of the

Bookings Essential

waimakaririlibraries.com

 elizabeth.trevathan@wmk.govt.nz

 mtfj.co.nz/our-work/communityrecovery-programme/

Mayors Taskforce for Jobs

Job Seeker Support

Do you need help finding a job?

Need training or driving licences?

Want to work on your confidence for job interviews?

Not sure where to find work locally?

Mayors Taskforce For Jobs (MTFJ) can help with all of that and much more.

MTFJ is a partnership between the Waimakariri District Council and Ministry of Social Development.

We will listen and work with you to set personal goals and help you along your journey.

We have funding to pay for things like

• Drivers licences

• Counselling

• Clothing or tools and equipment for work

• Training courses

About you

• Aged 16–24 or

• Any age living with a health condition or disability or

• Any age and had difficulty finding employment.

Want to find out more?

Elizabeth Trevathan

 027 249 7284

 elizabeth.trevathan@wmk.govt.nz

Hello From The Community Team!

Tessa Sturley Community Team Manager

Wendy Howe Community Development Facilitator

Carolyn Boswell Community Development Facilitator

Nicola Trolove Safe Community Facilitator

Emily Belton Youth Development Facilitator

Martin Pugh Community Development Facilitator

Alyssa Bright Safe Community Facilitator