Chatter June 2024

Chatter is compiled by Waimakariri District Council Community Team

Private Bag 1005 Rangiora 7440

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Waimakariri Community Team

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Greetings from the Editor

Kia ora koutou,

May was a busy month for the Community Team with a wide range of community network meetings, Youth Week events and professional development workshops. Even though June brings cooler weather we are looking forward to the month ahead.

Some of events and meetings coming up are:

• Skate Jam at Pearson Park, Oxford: Saturday 1 June.

• Financial Literacy for youth: Friday 7 & Thursday 20 June

• Planting day at Honda Forest: Saturday 8 June

• Skate Jam at Dudley Park, Rangiora: Saturday 8 June

• Planting day at Tūhaitara Coastal Park: Saturday 8 June

• Parent Education workshop: Tuesday 11 June

• National Elder Abuse Awareness Day: Saturday 15 June

• Violence Free North Canterbury Quiz Night Fundraiser: Friday 21 June

• English Language Classes: Saturdays (term time)

And we cannot forget about the two public holidays that are happening this month! King’s Birthday weekend (Monday 3 June) and Matariki (Friday 28 June).

In other news, the Mobile Community Hub (MCH) is ready for community hires. This is a fantastic new resource, thanks to Department of Internal Affairs funding. The MCH will allow organisations to reach out to people in vulnerable communities with extra support and information. The van has a range of items and equipment to support hirers to deliver their outreach, including a BBQ, fridge and freezer, and hot and cold water.

Welcome Bags are also still available at our Libraries and Customer Service Centres. If you have any new neighbours, pop in and grab a bag for them. It is a great way to introduce them to the neighbourhood and the District.

Emily

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

Youth Week 2024 took place from 20 to 26 May. Youth week is an opportunity to acknowledge how incredible our rangatahi are.

What better way to celebrate than by getting our hands dirty and contributing towards a sustainable future where they can continue to flourish?

As an extension of these festivities, we’re organising a planting day on 8 June to honour our rangatahi and their whānau. This event will run from 10am til 1pm on the Pegasus ridgeline above the intersection of Arahura Road and Kokopu Street in Pegasus. Everyone is invited, and we’ll provide a sausage sizzle lunch to thank our volunteers. Please RSVP on our website under the planting days tab.

Huria Mahinga Kai Heritage Reserve continues to impress as entranceways are near completion. The development of this area has been relatively speedy. While there is still work to do in this area to ensure the native plants reach a self-sufficient maturity,

the progress of the site over the last couple of years has been phenomenal, from a red zone area with heavily compacted soils to an array of natives, with new paths weaving throughout, beautiful palisade fencing and of course we can’t forget to mention the timber Waha structure that brings it all in together. Stay updated with park news by following us on Facebook. This platform is where we can get information to everyone faster and adjust information as necessary, to ensure everyone is kept up to date.

An important update on our Facebook page is the opening of the southern end of the park (Woodend Beach Road heading towards Kaiapoi) following forestry operations. The operations have now shifted northward from Woodend Beach Road towards Pegasus. For more details, visit our Facebook page.

Website: tuhaitarapark.org.nz

Facebook: Friends of Tūhaitara Coastal Park

Instagram: tkot_friendsoftuhaitarapark

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W H A T ’ S

H A P P E N I N G ?

June 2024

Cancer Society: 43 Church St, Rangiora. 7400

Phone: 0800 22 66 95

Driving Service: 033640752

Art for Wellbeing: Held every Monday (except public holidays) 10am-12pm Kaiapoi Baptist Church, 67 Fuller Street, Kaiapoi Facilitated by Lisa Jacqueline

Rangiora Walking & Coffee group: Held every Tuesday This group is for patients & carers Meet outside The Warehouse at 9:30 for a walk around Northbrook Waters & then a coffee (new venue) La Luna 264 High Street, Rangiora at 10:30 for some friendly peer support Facilitated by Glenda & Linda

Patient support & information group: Held lst Thursday of the month at 10 00 a m 43 Church Street, Rangiora Next session Thurs 6th of June Short catch up then Canbead beading workshop starts at 10 30 am Please register for the workshop if you have not already done so

Oxford support group: Held 3rd Wednesday of each month @ 10am Cafe 51, Main Street, Oxford Facilitated by Ans & the Oxford Volunteer Cancer Society Support Group Catch up with volunteers, patients & carers All welcome to join for a coffee & chat

Cheviot Cuppa & Chat group: Held 2nd Wednesday of each month @ 10-11:30am Craft Centre, 15 Seddon Street, Cheviot Hosted by the Cheviot Volunteer Support group Patients & carers are welcome

Gynae Cancer Peer Support Group: Held every 2nd Monday of a month (except public holidays) at 6 30 p m Address: Hope Trust, 115 East Belt, Rangiora Facilitated by Catharine A successful peer support initiative now in its second year

Making Connections with Cancer Group: Held the last Thursday of each month Next meeting 6 00 p m on 30th May at 43 Church Street, Rangiora Please register to attend New facilitators: Simone Antoniuk, 44, Living with Stage 4 ALK-POSITIVE Lung Cancer, and Lisa Peacey, 50 living with Neuroendocrine Cancer We would like to offer support and connection for others living with any type of cancer in North Canterbury

Aqua aerobics continues at Dudley Pool (12 00 p m Thursday session), for those interested please advise your Cancer Navigator prior to participating $5 p/person to be paid to Cancer Society

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Waikari, Hanmer, Kaikōura@ Health Centres, with Gabrielle Oxford @ Oxford Hospital with Emma Amberley @ Amberley Medical Centre with Dana every 2nd & 4th Friday 10am12:30pm

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ME CFS Canterbury

Our group meetings may have an educational, support or social focus for people affected by ME/CFS. These group meetings are an important opportunity to share information and enable connections with other people who understand life with a chronic illness. Non-members are welcome to attend.

Rangiora In-Person - These are held on the third Wednesday of every second month from 1pm to 3pm. From 2pm to 3pm we have afternoon together, with dairy and gluten free options. We usually meet in The Skurr Centre, 156 Ashley Street, Rangiora Showgrounds, Rangiora.

For any enquiries, please contact: info@mecfscanterbury.nz

text: 020 4027 0176

phone: 03 365 5887

Go to mecfscanterbury.nz

Public consultation on modernising our approach to the 2028 Census

The way customers in Aotearoa

New Zealand use data is changing. People, communities, and organisations need more data – and often, new types of data – that are relevant to daily life in Aotearoa. We know that to deliver on this efficiently as possible, we need to do things differently. We’ve been looking at how we make use of different data sources, technology, and collection methods; and how we work in the most effective and financially sustainable ways possible.

Between 8 May and 18 June 2024, we are conducting a public consultation on ‘Modernising our approach to the 2028 Census’. We are seeking feedback on how we do a population census in the future, and we’d like to encourage you to have your say.

Information about this consultation can be found here:

stats.govt.nz/census/future-census

Winter fire safety

Every year, as temperatures drop, we see a significant increase in the number of house fires. Winter brings a unique set of fire dangers that you need to be aware of.

For safety tips to help keep you, your whanau or flatmates safe, no matter the season, go to: fireandemergency.nz/home-fire-safety/ home-fire-hazards/winter-fire-safety

Other fire safety tips to remember:

• Fire moves incredibly fast – a house fire can kill within three minutes. Keep your smoke alarms in working order by pressing the button to check.

• Make a household escapemyhouse.nz so you can get out safely during a fire. Always keep keys in deadlocks on doors and windows.

• Don’t leave the room when cooking. If you need to, remember to switch off before you walk off.

CommunityNet Aotearoa

CommunityNet Aotearoa is an online hub where you can find and share resources designed to strengthen organisations working with New Zealand communities.

Looking though Google search results and browsing multiple websites can be time consuming and frustrating. CommunityNet Aotearoa puts quality resources in one place making it easy for community organisations to search and discover the best resources for them.

An easy search function helps you quickly find what you are looking for, no matter where you are, and you can add your favourite resources to your Toolkit.

• Find resources using the easy search function.

• Keep all your favourite resources in your Toolkit to find them quickly later.

• A place for community to share the resources they create. Visit community.net.nz

Nymbl Balance Training App

Keep doing what you love with ACC’s free digital balance app, Nymbl.

ACC has launched a free, balance exercise app, Nymbl. Why Nymbl? Being in control of your health and wellbeing is so important for living a fulfilling life. Take control of your wellness by incorporating balance exercise into your lifestyle.

Nymbl enables you to regularly do balance exercises, wherever you are, whenever you want, improving your balance, and enabling you to keep doing the things you love.

Whether you want to improve or maintain your balance, the app will take you through simple body movements that are easy to fit into a daily routine. The programme is fun, safe, and quick – taking only 10 minutes a day to improve your balance. The app is completely free and simple to use, and enrolling is easy – step-by-step instructions show how to download and to use the app from a smart device.

Download the app to your device from the App store or Google Play Store, take part in the app-lead balance activity regularly (10 minutes a day) at no cost and keep doing the things you love, right now.

The Kaiapoi Garden Club welcomes new members to our meetings and club outings.

Wednesday, 12 June, 2024

7.30pm, At Riverside Bowling Club Hinemoa Park, Belcher St., Kaiapoi.

On this night we will be celebrating and presenting our annual competition trophies. Visitors are welcome.

Te Hā - Waitaha Smokefree Support offers free support to anyone in Canterbury. After you or your whānau register, a Quit Coach will contact you to discuss how we can best help. We will work with you to set a quit date and provide ongoing support so you can stay smokefree.

Te Hā - Waitaha Smokefree Support offers free support to anyone in Canterbury. After you or your whānau register, a Quit Coach will contact you to discuss how we can best help. We will work with you to set a quit date and provide ongoing support so you can stay smokefree.

We can tailor a smokefree programme that works for you after an initial conversation. This programme will include face-to-face sessions or follow-up by phone or both.

We can tailor a smokefree programme that works for you after an initial conversation. This programme will include face-to-face sessions or followup by phone or both.

What can I expect?

What can I expect?

• Access FREE Nicotine Replacement Therapy (patches, gum and lozenges)

• Customised support including incentive programmes

– Access FREE Nicotine Replacement Therapy (patches, gum and lozenges)

– Customised support including incentive programmes

• Information on using medications, withdrawals and setting a quit date

• Use a Smokerlyzer for regular Carbon Monoxide readings

– Information on using medications, withdrawals and setting a quit date

Telephone: 0800 425 700

– Use a Smokerlyzer for regular Carbon Monoxide readings

Email: smokefree@cdhb.health.nz

Website: tehawaitaha.nz

Telephone: 0800 425 700

Email: smokefree@cdhb.health.nz

Website: https://www.tehawaitaha.nz/

New Transport Option For Health Appointments For Older Persons

Older Person's New Transport Option

Several North Canterbury not-for-profit organisations have combined resources to offer a personal transport service for health appointments.

Return journeys to Christchurch cost $45. Costs may vary if the travel is shared, or is outside the Rangiora area or Christchurch city. Any variation outside these areas will incur a token extra charge.

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

The St John Health Shuttle service operates 10.00am-3.00pm, Monday to Friday to help transport older people in North Canterbury to their health appointments.

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.

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 Visiting Service helps reduce the loneliness by providing friendship and companionship through a volunteer visitor.

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.

The Friends of Rangiora Hospital

are looking for more enthusiastic volunteers to support them. The FORH provide funds to Rangiora Health Hub which they have done for many years supporting mothers and babies and enhancing the environment for patients and staff. They also help maintain the grounds, tending flower gardens and run a plant cart to raise funds. The Craft Cabinet provides beautiful knitting for purchase at affordable prices. Meetings are run bi-monthly, usually the last Monday of the month.

If you are interested in joining the FORH we would love to hear from you.

Please phone Gendie 027 626 6094 general enquiries

Marion 027 636 8146 plant cart/gardening enquiries

Karen 027 716 3017 for knitting enquiries

National Volunteer Week

June 16th marks the start of National Volunteer Week, so what better time to say a very big thank you to the ‘Big Brothers’ and ‘Big Sisters’ of North Canterbury!

Playing board games and sports, baking and crafting, watching movies or going for walks – they’re just a few of the activities that volunteer mentors and their mentees get up to each week.

But it’s more than just hanging out and having fun. Through shared experiences and quality one-on-one time with their mentors, our young people are provided the opportunity to participate in new activities, connect with others in their communities and learn important, everyday life skills.

Volunteers are the threads weaving our community together and we’ll be celebrating all week long on Facebook and Instagram, so be sure to follow along!

Hours

Our office is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9.30am to 3.30pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am to 4.30pm.

Our Service

We are an independent community organisation whose service is delivered by committed and trained volunteers who live in your community. We provide free, confidential, independent information and advice to anyone. We help people know what their rights are and how to access services they need.

We can help you in person, over the phone or by email.

What sorts of questions can CAB help me with?

We’ll deal with anything that’s concerning you no matter how big or how small. Some examples of questions we’ve been asked include:

• What can I do if my son and daughter-inlaw won’t let me visit my grandchildren?

• Is it illegal to ride a bicycle on the footpath?

• How do I challenge a decision ACC have made about my claim?

• Does my tenancy agreement have to be in writing?

• I’ve lost my credit card. What should I do?

• Can I appeal my driver licence suspension?

• Do I have to show a receipt if I have a problem with goods?

• Where can I donate excess garden produce?

• My car was damaged when I swerved to avoid a farm animal which was on the road. What should I do?

• Can you help me fill in a form?

• My neighbour has installed a security camera that points directly into my home. What can I do about this?

Do get in touch with us. We’re trained to listen and to research. We’re here to help.

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

Benefit Entitlements – Talk to a Financial Mentor Today

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.

The types of things they can help with are:

• 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.

• 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.

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

• Other benefits and entitlements.

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

workandincome.govt.nz/eligibility

War Memorial Hall

1 Albert Street, Rangiora 7400

PO Box 351, Rangiora 7440

Phone: 03 313 3505

Email: servicemanager@bsnc.org.nz

Website: bsnc.org.nz

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

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 know the Work and Income system inside-out – and what they don’t know they will certainly find out for you. 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.

The Financial Mentors at BSNC (Budgeting Services North Canterbury) would like to help you create a sustainable budget and provide financial mentoring.

Please get in touch with our Service Manager: servicemanager@bsnc.org.nz or phone 03 313 3505

Our service is free and totally confidential.

C O M M U N I T Y L A W

L E G A L

E D U C A T I O N

S E S S I O N S

W H O A R E W E ?

Community Law Canterbury is a not-for-profit organisation that works to reduce and remove barriers to the law We provide accessible, quality legal help to people in Canterbury and the West Coast, who face barriers in accessing justice Community Law Canterbury offers a general legal advice service, information services, specialist advice, and education services We are primarily based in the city centre, but operate clinics all over Canterbury and the West Coast, including a clinic running every Monday in Rangiora (at the Citizens Advice Bureau)

W H A T A R E L E G A L

E D U C A T I O N S E S S I O N S ?

Community Law Canterbury offers free legal education sessions to any not for profit organisation, group or school Popular topics include: tenancy, employment, wills and powers of attorney, debt/financial and family violence, however we work with groups to tailor these sessions for their needs and can provide sessions on virtually any topic

W H O A R E T H E Y F O R ?

Our educations sessions are for anyone based in North Canterbury! We work with all types of organisations and groups We can offer sessions to staff of your organisation or directly to the client/people you work with. We do not have any requirements on numbers

H O W T O G E T I N T O U C H

For any more information on legal education sessions or to book one, please contact education@canlaw.org.nz

For more information on the other services Community Law provides, please see our website: Canlaw org nz

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Library platform provides a one stop shop for funding.

• Did you know you can search across hundreds of New Zealand funding sources in one easy location?

• The Generosity New Zealand platform provides access to the givME and givUS databases which contain listings of scholarships and grants for individuals and community groups, as well as funding criteria and application processes.

• You can access givME and givUS via the Waimakariri Libraries website, under the eLibrary tab, and then A-Z of eResources. You will need to set up a free account using your library card and pin number to use this resource.

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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

Violence Free North Canterbury Network presents…

Elder Abuse Awareness

A Professional Development Training Day

Wednesday 12 June 2024 | 9am–3pm

Woodend Community Centre

Morning tea and lunch provided

Registrations close 7 June.

Topics Include:

What is Elder Abuse?

How Elder Abuse affects Kaumatua

$10 per person

Referral Pathways and options to support victims of Elder Abuse

Sexual Violence in the context of Elder Abuse.

For more information scan the QR code or visit: events.humanitix.com/elder-abuse-awareness-workshop-2024

www.conference@safetycharter.org.nz

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

Maybe it’s YOUR time to get a registration in for our courses which run ‘per term’ and include Trade Training and Gym Circuit training. Small group numbers, working in fully equipped ‘as like’ workshops/Gym. Our selection process is based on the information received by direct registration through our website www.ydot.co.nz

Courses are run at our fully equipped Trade Training Centre in Flaxton Road, Rangiora. 8-week modules made up of 3-4hrs x 2 days per week during each school term. Graduation Certificates are issued on completion of course work :

• Tiny Home Building Project

• Carpentry

• Welding and Metalwork

• Automotive

• Hospitality (coming!)

Registrations of interest are now welcome for all 2024 courses Course dates/times are published on our website: To Register go to www.ydot.co.nz

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 AND the course is FREE, but you must register. One-off registration fee of $10pp. Have a go!

JUNE 2024 WAIMAKARIRI EVENTS

2 RANGIORA VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE 150TH OPEN DAY

11am – 3pm, Rangiora Fire Station, 134 Percival Street

Join the Rangiora Volunteer Fire Brigade in celebrating their monumental milestone and attend this free open day with family and friends. Marvel at up to 25 emergency services vehicles that’ll be on display, enjoy plenty of kids’ entertainment, delight in a variety of food stalls and witness live demonstrations in a day packed with excitement and community spirit.

2:30pm – 4:30pm, Rangiora Town Hall Auditorium, 303 High Street

Gather your friends and witness a fun two-hour dance extravaganza, showcasing competition team dances, as well as solos and duos across several genres such as Jazz, Ballet, Contemporary, Lyrical and Musical Theatre.

Adults $20, Children (15 years and under) $15, Senior Citizens $15 online at events.humanitix.com

2pm – 3pm, Chamber Gallery,

Attend a free concert in Rangiora’s Chamber Gallery (located in Rangiora Library) by The Caro Piano Trio, performing a programme featuring Beethoven, Debussy, Mendelssohn

and Kreisler. The trio is made up of Carolyn Johnson on the piano, Andrew Robinson on the violin and Amy McMurdo on the cello.

7pm – 9.30pm, Pines Kairaki Community Hall

Organise a night out with friends to jam to this musical performance. Following on from their successful debut at the Boulder Copper Music Festival, ‘Fear of the Crowd’ will open for ‘The Skeatles’, which feature a cream of Skiffolicious talent having fun with The Beatles.

$25 pp, pay at the door, text Nigel on 027 404 7712 to book your spot.

7:30pm - 11pm, Oxford Town Hall, 34 Main Street

Experience a live performance by local Christchurch band Port Hillbillies, as they share their love of Bluegrass, Old Time and Americana music and play everything from toe tapping recognisable tunes to obscure songs from neighbouring genres. This is a fundraising concert for the Oxford Cancer Support Group.

$20 pp. Text 0277 124 676 for tickets.

8pm – 11pm, Kaiapoi Workingmen’s Club, 113 Raven Quay

Watch NZ touring tribute act, DnD Showband celebrate the legendary music of Fleetwood Mac in a costumed, full production show taking place in Kaiapoi. There’ll be plenty of iconic hits packed into this fitting tribute to some of the world’s greatest recording artists.

$32.97 pp. Tickets on sale at the Kaiapoi Club, 113 Raven Quay, or phone 03 327 7884.

28 - 30 NZ AFGHAN SPORT EVENT 8am – 6pm, MainPower Stadium, Rangiora

Free. Cheer on several volleyball and futsal teams as they compete at New Zealand’s largest Afghan sports event held in Rangiora. While you’re there, try delicious, traditional Afghan delicacies from the food stalls (11am-3pm) with friends and family.

OXFORD OBSERVATORY SHOWS (JUNE & JULY)

7.30pm & 8.30pm, Oxford Observatory, 52-60 Bay Road

See the Southern Cross, star clusters, our galactic core, and neighbouring galaxies as you experience one of Oxford Observatory’s telescope shows or guided sky tours during winter. Gaze upwards and develop an appreciation of starlore, astronomy and clear night sky – right on the fringes of the recently internationally accredited Dark Sky Park.

Open most Saturday nights until September 14. There will also be Matariki morning sessions held in June and July! Refer to their website for more information and to book.

Adults $15, Children $10. www.oxford.ngawhetu.nz

MARKETS

KAIAPOI SATURDAY MARKET

Morgan Williams Reserve, Charles St, Kaiapoi. Every Saturday, 9am–12.30pm.

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 8am – 4pm

NORTH CANTERBURY CREATIVE MARKET

Check website for dates and locations.

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

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16 CARLO PIANO DUO

Rangiora Library

22 FLEETWOOD MAC TRIBUTE

Rangiora Museum

The meeting on Thursday 27 June, 7.30pm at 29 Good Street, will feature a presentation by Donald Ellis, local resident and baker, (Part 2 of “Trouble at t’Mill”) where everyone is welcome and free, although donations from non-members of the Rangiora Early Records Society would be appreciated. If you came last year to Donald’s interesting story of how Arthur Ellis, of Dunedin sleeping bag and mattress fame, came to New Zealand in a very dramatic way, you will enjoy the sequel. Supper will be served along with our popular community chat. The museum meeting room is cosy and warm too.

It is open Wednesdays and Sundays, 1.30pm to 4pm and volunteers are always welcome to join the volunteers working on Wednesday afternoons.

Andrew London returns to Balcairn Hall!

Andrew London’s quirky songs will make you laugh out loud as you recognise yourself and everyone around you, and all the prejudices, obsessions and weird little idiosyncrasies we Kiwis put out on display every day.

There are songs about politics, social status, shopping habits, teenagers, coffee culture, neighbours and small town protocol. And insights into the unpredictable and tenuous lives of traveling musicians, based on having played a thousand gigs from the wool sheds of Central Otago to the board rooms of Queen Street.

Delivery is wrapped in an eclectic mix of jazz/blues/country and folk styles with Andrew’s swing-era guitar style accompanying, while partner Kirsten underpins solidly on bass and backing vocals, lyric-prompting and emotional counselling.

His songs and recordings have gained 4-star reviews in Downbeat magazine (the World’s longest-running and most widely read jazz magazine), provided soundtracks to movies (Second-Hand Wedding, No Ordinary Sheila, No Petrol, No Diesel), been nominated for Tui awards and contributed to National Radio’s Greatest Song Ever Written and a Correspondence School English Syllabus.

The duo’s current show sees them tighter than ever, the songs more concise, with the accent on acerbic satire, self-deprecating humour and tongue-twisting wordsmithery.

Tickets $30 available from: Stan’s 7 Day Pharmacy Rangiora, Sally Mac’s Amberley, Sefton Garage, Online balcairnhall.com

Includes our famous free country supper - alcohol free – raffles – CD sales - ROAR – Bring a cushion!

The profits from all performances go back to maintaining our local and historic Balcairn Hall and its surrounding property. We are grateful for the corporate sponsorship of Mike Greer Home, North Canterbury Ltd and Woolworths Amberley.

THE CARO PIANO TRIO

Programme features: Beethoven, Debussy, Mendelssohn and Kreisler

Carolyn Johnson, piano

Andrew Robinson, violin

Amy McMurdo, cello

JUNE 16 Chamber Gallery

SUNDAY

Rangiora Library 2PM Presented by Waimakariri Community Arts Council

www.chambergalleryrangiora.com

KAIAPOI ART EXPO

SAT 6 & SUN 7 JULY 10AM - 5PM

RIVERVIEW LOUNGE, KAIAPOI CLUB

GOLD COIN ENTRY

CHECK OUT a large selection of artworks from over 120 artists under one roof including painting, photograpy, ceramics, woodwork and more.

ENJOY our new Have a Go interactive art demonstrations on Saturday 6 July.

SUPPORT our young local artists from 18 Waimakariri schools at the Pak’n Save Rangiora School Art Expo.

GUEST ARTIST

Simon van der Sluijs

Mayors Taskforce for Jobs

Get Your Learners Licence

Learn the road rules so you can ace your learner licence theory test and improve your employment prospects.

Youthtown will support you to feel confident and ready to pass your test and get out on the road.

Transport options to and from Kaiapoi can be arranged so please reach out if you want to find out more.

Ruataniwha Kaiapoi Civic Centre

Kāikanui Meeting Room Details of the classes (Recommended to attend all four sessions but drop ins welcome)

BUILDING A RESILIENT TEENAGER

Speaker: John Quinn

John has spent the last 20+ years working in the education, community and high-performance system with young people.

John’s work has been focused on helping young people build a toolbox to manage not just life but high performance, with a focus on building resilience and a growth mindset. He has had a longstanding relationship with High Performance Sport NZ, Rugby NZ, Canterbury Cricket, the Crusaders, and more.

PLEASE REGISTER HERE: https://events.humanitix.com/ building-a-resilient-teenager-waimakariri

OR SCAN BELOW:

Support your teenager to bounce back from life’s challenges.

Tuesday 11 June 7–8.30pm

SILVERSTREAMRESERVE

COMMUNITY PLANTINGDAY

Sunday 16th June

Postponement day: Sun 23rd June

WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

Time: 10:00am-12:30pm

Location:

Silverstream Reserve, South Eyre Road

Drive in through the gate into the reserve and park by the toilet.

Wear: Suitable clothing, sturdy shoes and gardening gloves. We'll provide the tools.

Bring: A water bottle

It's not all work and no play!

We're big fans of morning tea and always stop at 11 am for a cuppa and a chat.

Violence Free North Canterbury Network presents…

Quiz Night Fundraiser

Get a group of friends together for the Violence Free North Canterbury Quiz Night.

This fundraiser is supporting the Violence Free North Canterbury Network, a group of community agencies working together to see family and sexual violence eradicated across our community.

This will be a night to test your trivia knowledge and have a fantastic time with friends — all while supporting a worthy cause. Because everyone, everywhere, deserves to feel safe.

Friday 21 June 2024

7–9.30pm | Rangiora RSA

Doors open 6.30pm

Register by 14 June

For more info visit events.humanitix.com/ quiz-night-fundraiser-vfnc or scan here: $20/PP

The community driver mentor programme matches up learner drivers with full licenced volunteer mentors to help them learn safe driving practises and the skills needed to pass the Restricted Driver’s Licence test.

Mentors need to:

• Have a full licence for more than two years

• Commit to two one-hour driving sessions a week

• Be patient and want to give back to their community

Access to cars, fuel, training and support will all be provided.

Contact Carolyn Boswell for more information and to sign up!

INTERESTED IN BECOMING A MENTOR? Carolyn Boswell Community Development Facilitator carolyn.boswell@wmk.govt.nz

FREE ENGLISH LANG UAGE CLASSES

Come along to our classes to improve your speaking, listening and grammar skills through a range of interesting topics!

Saturdays, 20 April–22 June 2024 • 10am–1pm Rangiora Town Hall Function Room • 303 High Street, Rangiora

Enrol now

Julie Cloughley | Tutor

Email: cloughju@hotmail.com

Phone: 027 403 8245

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

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).

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 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

Wednesday 17 August 2022 • 6.30pm

Rangiora Library

Bookings Essential

waimakaririlibraries.com

 027 249 7284

 elizabeth.trevathan@wmk.govt.nz  waimakariri.govt.nz/mtfj

LOOKING FOR A VENUE?

Check out our spaces for hire across the Waimakariri District – available for all types of events, performances or meetings.

To book one of our rooms or facilities, simply scan the QR code.

Hello From The Community Team!

Serena Peychers Administration Support

Martin Pugh Community Development Facilitator

Trolove Safe Community Facilitator

Wendy Howe Team Leader Vibrant Communities

Bright Safe Community Facilitator

Elizabeth Trevathan Mayors Taskforce for Jobs Facilitator

Belton Youth Development Facilitator

Tessa Sturley Community Team Manager

Carolyn Boswell Community Development Facilitator

Community Development Facilitator

Nicola

Emily

Aimee Claassens

Alyssa