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From Tuesday, 7 June our office will be operating on slightly reduced hours over the winter months. We will be open between 9.30am-3.30pm Monday to Friday until further notice.
Our recent campaign to recruit new volunteers was a great success and our latest cohort is undergoing several weeks of induction training. Towards the end of June, they will start working with their mentors in the office, putting theory into practice. We’re delighted to welcome them to our team. To give you an idea of some of the questions we deal with on a daily basis, here are some examples. • How do I check if I am due a tax refund without paying someone to do it? • Can I put up a boundary fence without talking to my neighbour? • Our flat is cold and damp. What should we do? • Where can I find a Justice of the Peace? • Can I claim for the cost of damage or loss resulting from a power outage? • Can a landlord advertise a rental property without stating the rent amount? • My mobile phone has been stolen.
What should I do? • How do I dispose of used batteries safely? • How long does it take for money to be transferred when I make an electronic payment? • How should I talk to my creditor about having trouble with my debt repayments? • What is the phone number of a new retailer in Rangiora? • How should I dispose of used light bulbs? • Is a verbal agreement with a friend legally enforceable? As you can see, no question is too big or too small. 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. You can find us at 209 High Street, Rangiora, or you can phone us on 03 313 8822 or 0800 367 222, or send us an email: northcanterbury@cab.org.nz
“Let’s normalise depression. The language is very important as many people still see it as a negative and some people don’t know why they are the way they are.” says Bryon Cope of Depression Support Network. A support group is happening in Kaiapoi in collaboration with the Person to Person Help Trust. Confidentially is paramount. “Let’s normalise depression. The language is very important as many people still see it as a negative and some people don’t know why they are the way they are.” says Bryon Cope of Depression Support Network. “Let’s normalise depression. The language is very important as many people still see it as a negative and some people don’t know why they are the way they are.” says Bryon Cope of Depression Support Network. Anyone wanting to attend the support group meetings needs to be a Depression Support client. To connect please call Bryon on (03) 366 8083, 027 298 6445 or bryon@dsn.org.nz “Let’s normalise depression. The language is very important as many people still see it as a negative and some people don’t know why they are the way they are.” says Bryon Cope of Depression Support Network. A support group is happening in Kaiapoi in collaboration with the Person to Person Help A support group is happening in Kaiapoi in collaboration with the Person to Person Help Trust. Confidentially is paramount. A support group is happening in Kaiapoi in collaboration with the Person to Person Trust. Confidentially is paramount. Anyone wanting to attend the support group meetings needs to be a Depression Help Trust. Confidentially is paramount. Anyone wanting to attend the support group meetings needs to be a Depression Support client. Support client. To connect please call Bryon on (03) 366 8083, 027 298 6445 or Anyone wanting to attend the support group meetings needs to be a Depression To connect please call Bryon on (03) 366 8083, 027 298 6445 or email: bryon@dsn.org.nzemail: bryon@dsn.org.nz Support client. To connect please call Bryon on (03) 366 8083, 027 298 6445 or email: bryon@dsn.org.nz
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 Benefit Entitlements – Talk to a Financial Mentor Today Here in New Zealand our Ministry of Social Development, through their Work and Here in New Zealand our Ministry of Social Income offices, are able to provide a range of support services, including financial However, you might be finding the Development, through their Work and assistance, to support a wide range of needs. website difficult to navigate, or you’re not
Income offices, are able to provide a range sure if you are able to access support at all. of support services, including financial The types of things they can help with are: You can talk to the great people at Work assistance, to support a wide range of needs. • If you’re not working, have lost your job and/or need help to get a job.and Income, and they are only too happy
The types of things they can help with are: • If you have urgent or unexpected bills, or maybe a family emergency. to help. • • If you’re not working, have lost your job You need help with your living expenses.However, if you want to talk to a Financial • and/or need help to get a job. A range of services for Seniors. Mentor first (it’s free and confidential), we • • • • • • If you have urgent or unexpected bills, or maybe a family emergency. You need help with your living expenses. A range of services for Youth (16 to 19 year olds). Support with health and disability issues. Help for those caring for others. Help and support for those raising children. can discuss your particular situation and support you with your conversations with Work and Income. In some cases we can even accompany you • • A range of services for Seniors. Help for those who’ve had a change in relationship status and need extra to Work and Income appointments. • • A range of services for Youth (16 to 19 year olds). support. Other benefits and entitlements. Or we can work with you on-line using your own MyMSD Log-in to help you navigate • Support with health and disability issues.The Work and Income website offers a lot of information on how to access help, the large amount of information available, • Help for those caring for others.including what support you can receive, as well as all the forms you might need to fill-and help with filling-in forms. • in. Help and support for those raising children. Our Financial Mentors are friendly, • Help for those who’ve had a change in https://workandincome.govt.nz/eligibility/index.htmlknowledgeable and more than happy to help. relationship status and need extra support. • Other benefits and entitlements. The Work and Income website offers a 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. They understand the Work and Income system – and what they don’t know they will certainly find out for you. lot of information on how to access help, So, if you’d like some support to find out including what support you can receive, However, if you want to talk to a Financial Mentor first (it’s free and confidential), we what benefits or extra support you can as well as all the forms you might need to can discuss your particular situation and support you with your conversations with access, contact us to talk to a Financial fill-in. Work and Income. Mentor today. workandincome.govt.nz/eligibility/ In some cases we can even accompany you to Work and Income appointments. index.html 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.
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Step Ahead Rangiora Rāhina - Monday June 2022
Rāhina - Monday 6th
Step Ahead Closed Queen's Birthday
Friday 10th June
1:30 Mid Winter Party 1:45 Pick up Kaiapoi start 2:30pm Afternoon tea ($3) followed by Irish/Scottish Ceili Dancing at Richmond Working Mens Club in Christchurch. Wear tartan or anything green. Return by 6.00pm Rāhina - Monday 13th
10:00 Coffee Morning
10:30 Flower Arranging - create a lovely bouquet to take home, materials supplied ($4)
or
10:30 History Chats - watch a documentary then discuss
12:00 Bring Lunch
1:00 Swim at Dudley Pool ($2.50)
or
1:00 Walk at Northbrook Wetlands
Rāhina - Monday 20th
7:00 TranzAlpine Train Trip
7:20 Pick up Kaiapoi - payment of $30 will secure your seat - bring lunch - will be a long day.
Return by 7:30pm Rāhina - Monday 27th
10:00 Coffee Morning
10:30 Day out in Christchurch walk around Victoria Square and city followed by a picnic lunch and a visit to the Art Show ($3) or Tūranga Library
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 Rāapa - Wednesday June 2022
Rāapa - Wednesday 1st Rāapa - Wednesday 8th Rāapa - Wednesday 15th Rāapa - Wednesday 22th Rāapa - Wednesday 29th
10:00 Coffee Morning 10:00 Coffee Morning 10:00 Coffee Morning 10:00 Coffee Morning 10:00 Coffee Morning
10:30 News and Views Discussion - Letters to the Editor
11:15 Meals on Wheels
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11:15 Open Craft - bring a project if you have one
12:00 Bring Lunch 10:30 Day out to Cust and Oxford - cuppa and bring lunch to have in the park explore the museum and shops 10:30 Newsletter - collating to mail out 10:30 Mandala Art, Board Games, Card Games, Word Puzzles 10:30 Poetry - bring a poem to share
11:15 Meals on Wheels
or
11:15 Housie (self run) bring a $2 wrapped prize
12:00 Bring Lunch 12:00 Bring Lunch 12:00 Bring Lunch
1:00 Afternoon at MacKintosh Beach (near Amberley) - exploring and a walk 1:00 Cuppa out - for Newsletter Volunteers 1:00 Walk at Pegasus 1:00 Walk at Brooklands Lagoon
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
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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.
Promoting Rights & Resolving Complaints
Health & Disability Advocate
The Nationwide Health and Disability Advocacy Service is a free service that operates independently from all health and disability service providers. If you want to know more about your rights when using health or disability services, get questions answered, or make a complaint, we can help. Free, Independent & Confidential.
