Chatter November 2022

November 2022

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Greetings from the Editor

Kia ora koutou

I’m writing this just prior to Labour weekend. In New Zealand, Labour Day commemorates the struggle for an eighthour working day in times when, for too many, working conditions were poor and hours were long. Thanks to a Wellington carpenter named Samuel Parnell, in 1840 our workers were among the first in the world to claim this right.

In the US, Labour Day recognises the significant contribution of workers in the nation’s strength, prosperity, and wellbeing. I think it’s important to take even a minute to consider the significance of such a contribution.

Our nation’s hardest workers are often unnoticed and unappreciated. I think of those industrial laundry workers that I worked with in the 80s. Poor wages, poor working conditions, and often times working two or three jobs to put food on the table, pay for their children’s education and, in many cases, support family living in our poorer Pacific nations.

People like those hard grafters are, in effect, the backbone of our country. They often end up doing the jobs that many New Zealanders don’t want. Often too, these are migrant workers, adapting to an

unfamiliar culture, without the social, family and community supports that they might enjoy in their home country. That makes the work even harder and I reckon it makes the creation of welcoming and inclusive communities all the more important.

Whether by waka, tall ship or aeroplane, we were all migrants to this land at some point, right? Reminding ourselves of that could well be one of the keys to building understanding and, in turn, stronger, more cohesive communities, where everyone, regardless of status or race, is valued for their contribution to making this country what it is.

Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini — (My success is not my own, but from many others)

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Greetings from the Tūhaitara Coastal Park environment rangers

Whitebaiting season is in full swing with keen whitebaiters and their nets dotted along the banks of the Waimakariri and Ashley Rakahuri river mouths.

During this time of year whitebaiters fish for juvenile species of galaxiid, with the most common and smallest species of whitebait being īnanga. Īnanga are caught in their phase of migration while swimming upstream into creeks, streams and rivers from the ocean.

Spawning occurs on riverbanks and in creeks where riparian vegetation is present. Our wetlands and lagoon create the perfect habitat for adult īnanga and other native galaxiid species.

Last week we were out on Woodend Beach planting pīngao (golden sand sedge) with our school groups.

Pīngao are a native species of plant used for dune restoration due to the sand binding properties of their roots. Each mother plant sends out a runner to which more plants sprout up through the sand. This means communities create a network of plants holding hands underground to support the sand dune.

Pīngao protects dunes from erosion by trapping and stabilising windblown sand resulting in the dunes building up over time. Already we have noticed grazing amongst the plants which indicates rabbit activity in the area.

While digging in the sand one of the children found a large native sand scarab larva (Picture 1). You may have noticed

these grubs before at the beach as well as the dark brown adult beetles. These beetles create tiny intricate tracks across the sand and are only active during the night.

Last month we had the Student Volunteer Army from the University of Canterbury join us for a planting day at the transect (Picture 2).

An incredible effort from the team meant that we could plant the whole face of the dune and connect up to previous plantings creating a corridor of native trees.

The recent and frequent rainfall has been great for the plants in their early stages of growth.

1.Sand scarab larva.

The Driving Miss Daisy node at the forefront of the Pa Harakeke is coming along nicely with new additions to plantings which will help to offset emissions.

The biota-node is already receiving a lot of attention from birds (Picture 3). Research is continuing towards our biotanode water quality project.

It is interesting looking at the relationship between aquatic macrophytes (plants) such as Azolla rubra which is a native aquatic fern, and oxygen concentration within the biota-node.

Frog eggs have also been found at some of the biota-nodes.

We have a new ranger joining us soon and we can already see that we have a great team coming together for the summer season. Make sure to follow our new Instagram: tuhaitara_coastal_park.

2.Student volunteers joined us for a planting day at the transect.

3.Driving Miss Daisy biota node.

Christmas Tree Festival 2022

5 – 16 December

It is now time to register for a tree at this year’s festival which this year will be held at the Waimakariri District Council Offices.

You can be a part of this festive event by sponsoring and decorating your own tree or by sponsoring a community group or school. By supporting the Christmas Tree Festival you will be contributing to the very worthwhile organisations which are an essential part of our community. Your contribution will also be noted by all the people who visit the festival. Proceeds this year will be going to North Canterbury Plunket.

Trees and lights are provided by Soroptimist North Canterbury.

We will be open from 9am–4.30pm daily and on 11 December for the Santa Parade. There will be a prize in each category for Business, Community Groups and Schools/Pre Schools.

I have attached a Registration Form to be completed and returned to me as soon as possible.

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Kind Regards

Harris

Christmas Tree Festival

021 329 060

Registration for The Christmas Tree Festival 2022

What’s Happening in North Canterbury

November 2022

Please contact us on 0800 226 695 to register or find out more about the groups and activities listed, 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. The rooms are located at the end of the drive. All patients and their carers welcome. Catering from absolute beginners to advanced painting skill. Learn new techniques and enjoy the opportunity to hear guest speakers share their skill.

Rangiora Walking and Coffee Group

Every Tuesday 9.30am Facilitated by Glenda and 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 Café at 10.30am to purchase your coffee.

Oxford Support Group

Third Wednesday of the month at 10am At Café 51, Main Street, Oxford. Facilitated by Ans from the Oxford Cancer Society

Volunteer Support Group. All patients and carers most welcome.

Patient Support and Information Sessions First Wednesday of the month 143 Percival Street, Rangiora.

Craft Break 10am Wednesday 2 November at the Centre.

Make a beautiful yet simple fabric tissue box. Please contact us for a list of materials you will need to bring.

Cancer Society Men’s Get Together Please contact us to find out about our next event.

Cancer Society Clinics

For all cancer patients and carers to find out about treatment-related support and rehabilitation.

Held monthly (or thereabouts). Please contact us to make an appointment. Home visits and appointments at our centre in R angiora available also.

• K aiapoi Community Support

24 Sewell Street, fourth Wednesday of the month (afternoon)

• Silverstream Medical Centre, Kaiapoi Held second Wednesday of the month (morning)

• Waikari Health Centre Clinic Next clinic: 1 November (afternoon)

• Amuri Health Centre

Next clinic: Monday 31 October (afternoon)

• Oxford Hospital

First Wednesday of the month, 2–4pm.

• K aikōura Health Centre

Bi-monthly second Tuesday of the month Next clinic: Tuesday 13 December.

• H anmer Springs Health Centre

Next clinic: Monday 31 October (morning)

Cancer Society

online video resources

Coping with Cancer cancer.org.nz/supporting-you/how-wecan-help/coping-with-cancer-videos/

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 Mischa, 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 (second Tuesday of the month). Contact Dean and Lois on 021 0224 6078 or email rangiora@prostate.org.nz

Sweet Louise Support for those with advanced breast cancer. Contact Lesley 027 328 8003 sweetlouise.co.nz and facebook.

Lymphoedema Education Sessions (also via Zoom). Held each month at 11am–12.30pm on the second Tuesday of the month in the Chapel, Burwood Hospital. Enter via Gate 3, Mairehau Road. Learn skills for the self-management of lymphoedema. 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 (first Tuesday, Artisan Café) and Christchurch (first Wednesday, Kidd’s Cakes, Cranford Street). Next meeting in Rangiora 10am Tuesday 1 November. 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.

Canteen

Support for teenagers with their own cancer experience or a parent or sibling with cancer. Office at 23 Cambridge Terrace, Christchurch. See canteen.org.nz/ for more information.

Leukaemia and Blood Cancer NZ 0800 15 10 15, 20 Cashel Street, Christchurch. For more information on services check out leukaemia.org.nz

Pinc & Steel

Cancer Rehabilitation with a Certified Cancer Rehabilitation Physiotherapist is available through Active Health offering group and individual sessions. Read more and/or register your interest at pincandsteel.com/programs/register/ or contact susan@activehealth.co.nz

Fundraisers

Relay for Life 2023

Saturday 1 April, Dudley Park, Rangiora

Relay is organised and co-ordinated by a local community committee. There will be a public meeting to form the 2023 Organising Committee on Tuesday 1 November at the NC Centre, 143 Percival Street, Rangiora. We’d love to hear from

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Town Hall Cinemas

Ticket includes the film, and a small gift on arrival. Doors open 5.00pm for the opportunity to purchase raffles, gifts & mingle. We’d love to see you wear your finest and really glam it up!

A fundraising event

the Cancer Society

Canterbury

Tickets available from: Cancer Society North Caterbury, 143 Percival Street, Rangiora. Phone 0800 226 695. Eftpos avaialble. Online: https://events.humanitix. com/mrs-harris-goes-to-paris-movie-nightfundraiser *booking fee applies

anyone interested in joining the committee and being involved in this incredible event that celebrates, remembers and fights back against cancer.

Cancer Society North Canterbury Inaugural Tractor Trek

May 2023, Hurunui

Tractor Trek will provide benefits of connectivity, camaraderie and a little bit of competitiveness with “whose tractor is the biggest or best!”. Participants will travel on a designated route including some high profile State Highway and rural back roads.

All proceeds will go to our new Canterbury Cancer Centre being built in Christchurch which will incorporate the new accommodation facilities.

Who can participate:

• F armers – large and small

• Tractor enthusiasts – Tractor clubs, vintage tractors owners

• Lifestylers

• Anyone with a tractor!

Tractor Trek will be organised and coordinated by a local on-the-ground community committee. There will be a public meeting in Amberley to form the 2023 Organising Committee on Monday 21 November (location to be confirmed, if anyone can help us out with a meeting room, we’d love to hear from you). We look forward to hearing from anyone interested in joining the committee and being involved in this neat event.

To find out more about any of these events please contact Tiff on tiffany.wafer@cancercwc.org.nz or 021 139 4909.

Check out moreprecious.co.nz/ for information on our new Canterbury Cancer Centre.

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WAIMAKARIRI BIKE PROJECT

PEOPLE GET BACK UP AND RIDING AGAIN

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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stop by on one of our workshop nights.

Hosts Needed!

Welcome to the Big Brothers Big Sisters whānau!

Pictured on the left is long time Mentor Peter with his new match Ollie. They can't wait to go fishing, target shooting and get busy in the kitchen.

Pictured on the right is new Mentor Dennis with his match Ryan. With Dennis' background in woodwork and carpentry, Ryan is going to have the opportunity to learn some

skills during their mentoring

Volunteering for CAB

In November we are advertising for volunteers, with applications closing on Friday 18 November 2022. Training will commence in mid-January 2023. We’re looking for people who are good listeners, non-judgmental, willing to learn and keep learning, and confident using a computer. We can promise an expansion of your knowledge, a great deal of satisfaction in helping and empowering a client, and a bunch of really nice people to work alongside.

If you’d like to apply, please get in touch with us for an application form. All trainees are fully supported with initial and ongoing learning plus a mentoring programme as you come up to speed with the challenges and pleasures of being a CAB volunteer.

Our Clinics

We hold fortnightly clinics that cover legal assistance, employment, budgeting and immigration queries. All are now back to being held face-to-face in our office. Just get in touch and we can book you in. In

addition, we have volunteers who are also Justices of the Peace, and they offer their service when they’re on duty. Again, please get in touch to find out when they’ll be in the office.

Extra support even if you’ve already done some research.

Even if you’ve already done some research, we’re happy to discuss options with you and perhaps find even more information to support you. It can be very helpful to talk things over before taking action, whether that’s what to say when you visit a retailer about a faulty product, how to approach your gas/phone/power provider about a query on your bill, or how to talk to your employer about an issue in the workplace.

Our Service

Do come and see us. We are trained to listen and to research. We’ll deal with anything that’s concerning you no matter how big or how small. We’re here to help.

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 plus we’re on Facebook and Neighbourly.

We’re open Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 3.30pm.

Citizens Advice Bureau North Canterbury

Number of Enquiries

1-31 AUGUST 20221-30 SEPTEMBER 2022

Community 24 16

Consumer 55 57

Education 0 5

Employment/Business 18 12

Family/Personal 26 24

Finance/Benefits 21 13

Health 11 9

Housing/Land 25 26

Legal/Government 64 55

TOTAL EQUIRIES 244 217

Community Energy Action - Curtain Bank

At CEA we collect donated second hand curtains and give them away to households who cannot afford curtains. Curtains from our Curtain Bank are available to anyone in need, you do not need a Community Services Card. Curtains are also available for rental properties. Our recycled curtains will be lined and refitted where required.

Donations

Our Curtain Bank service is free. However donations are very much appreciated.

Suggested donations per set:

• CSC/tenant: gold coin

• other homeowners: $5

• landlords: $20

Our Curtain Bank is not fully funded and your donation keeps the service going for other clients like yourself.

Why curtains are important Good quality, lined curtains that fit your windows well are an essential part of a warm, energy efficient home. If your curtains are thin, single layered, torn, or poorly fitting, they should be replaced. Even the energy efficiency of double-glazed windows is improved with good curtains. For more information and how to apply go to: cea.co.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

Beware Black Friday and Cyber Monday debt

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.

Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales are coming soon! (Friday 25 and Monday 28 November)

The types of things they can help with are:

Another helpful website is: pricespy.co.nz/theme/cyber-monday

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If you’re looking for a bargain, this may be the time to find one!

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

You can see what bargains are coming up and check to see which retailers have the best prices.

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

Or will it?

• 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.

“Buy-now pay-later” or “credit card”? If you’re thinking about using a buy-now pay-later scheme or your credit card to fund your purchase, think about how much you’re already paying off each month, and consider if you can really afford the extra payments.

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

• Other benefits and entitlements.

A scan on social media after the 2021 sales noted in several posts where people said they found that some items presented for sale weren’t actually that cheap after-all. Our advice is to research the specific items you want to buy, and make sure that you are getting a genuine best price before you commit to purchasing it.

There is a great website you can visit to ensure you are getting the best deal: pricespy.co.nz/theme/black-friday.

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 fill in.

You could talk to a Financial Mentor who’ll provide you with free and confidential advice regarding your personal finances –now that IS a bargain!

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

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.

A Financial Mentor will not take control of your money. They will provide you with new tools and knowledge which might improve your situation – what you do is entirely up to you.

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.

A Financial Mentor can advocate for you, or provide you support and guidance to advocate for yourself. A Financial Mentor can empower you to make better budgeting decisions. There is no obligation, all our services are free and confidential.

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.

Take the first step now and contact our Service Manager, Sharon Grant, on 03 313 3505.

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.

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12:00 Bring your lunch

10:30 Day Out To Christchurch Education Session at Rutherford’s Den at the Art Centre ($3) or

A visit to the Teece Museum of Classical Antiquities. Bring your lunch.

10:30 Member/Staff Liaison Meeting

11:15 Meals On Wheels or 11:15 Craft colouring letter plaques for Starship Hospital

12:00 Bring your lunch

10:30 Meal Prep or

10:30 Dancing For Fitness wear your comfy clothes and have a dance to music

1:00 Swim at Dudley Pool ($2.50) or 1:30 Craft Show Week themed craft ($2)

Sign Of The Kiwi - afternoon tea and short walk on Port Hills

1:00 Craft make a succulent wall box ($2) or 1:30 Walk at the Groynes and feed the ducks followed by a cuppa

12:00 Midday MealCold Meat, Salad and Dessert ($4.50)

1:00 Team Building fun games and laughter

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10:30 Day out to Hororata bring your lunch to have in the Domain. Return by 4:30pm

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10:30 News and Views Discussion read some articles from The Press

11:15 Open Craft/Board Games or 11:15 Meals on Wheels

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Jump Smart

BUILD A HEALTHY BRAIN AND STRONGER BODY

Develop physical and emotional strength to help manage life’s challenges.

experienced staff. In this environment we work on physical, social and emotional skills in a safe and dynamic way.

Sessions are based on developing the brain and body together. Working on basic physical movements and adding sensory experiences; this supports the brain to become more mature, integrated and efficient.

Benefits of the session

Physical improvements in:

• Balance and co-ordination

• Body and spatial awareness

• Fitness and strength.

Other Improvements:

• Mental health and wellbeing

• Confidence and self-esteem

• Self-regulation of emotions

• Improved resilience.

Movement and sensory development sessions

Do you have a child who:

• Struggles with social connections?

• Is overly sensitive?

• Struggles with concentration?

• Has low self-esteem?

• Not keen on reading or writing?

• Struggles to sit still?

• Avoids loud noises?

• Is clumsy or poorly coordinated?

• Not keen on sports?

• Seen as being hyper?

Movement and sensory development sessions are available in North Canterbury. A partnership with ICE Trampoline and Succeed Physio means we can offer individually tailored therapeutic sessions to build healthy brains and stronger bodies.

We use the great environment of the trampoline and gymnastic centre, with its huge range of fun and motivating equipment paired with our qualified and

Who is this for and when

Sessions can cater for all ages and abilities, typically 30 minutes, more for groups. 1:1 (advised for first term) or group sessions where suitable.

• Tuesdays 11am–2pm

• Fridays 9am–11am

• Sundays 9am–12 noon, and other times on request.

$42 per session – funding can be advised, please let us know and we can support.

First session is free to see if it works for you. Where ICE Trampoline and Gymnastics Sports, 28 Edward St, Rangiora Contacts

Kate Wallace – kate@succeedphysio.nz or phone 021 230 4560

Nigel or Vicki Humphreys –nigel.humphreys@outlook.com or phone 021 974 552

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

Nōku te Ao: Like Minds Puna Pūtea Social Action Grants

At least one in every five of us in Aotearoa will experience mental distress or illness in our lifetimes. If you’re Māori or Pasifika, that number goes up to one in every three people, or one in every four respectively.

Despite how common mental distress is, people experiencing it are still prejudged and discriminated against.

Being judged or discriminated against is more than just hurtful – it’s harmful. Mental distress discrimination can affect people’s access to employment, housing, healthcare or insurance, prevent people’s recovery and even discourage them from seeking support when they most need it.

But it doesn’t have to be that way. You can be part of changing this.

Applications for our Puna Pūtea/Social Action Grants are now open! These pūtea or grants will be awarded to individuals and community, iwi and hapū groups and organisations who want to challenge mental distress prejudice and discrimination through projects they design.

If you have a moemoeā or vision to help end mental distress discrimination, you can apply for a grant of up to $40k right now!

How much is available?

There are two types of grants – grants for up to $40,000, and grants of between $10,000 and $20,000.

• Grants of up to $40,000 are open to all. Preference for these grants will be given to community and lived experience groups, committees, marae, and whānau, hapū and iwi rōpū/groups. Applicants for these grants must be open to codesigning their project with the Mental Health Foundation.

• Grants between $10,000 and $20,000 are open to all and are recommended for individuals and organisations.

We have a total of $400,000 to award this year. Each grant comes with project support and guidance from the Mental Health Foundation. The grants are funded by the Nōku te Ao: Like Minds programme.

What do these grants fund? These grants fund projects or initiatives that work to end mental distress discrimination in settings where discrimination occurs. You might have a training programme or resource you’d like to roll out; a large community event; or a creative project to tackle myths and stereotypes about our whānau with mental distress, for example.

How do I apply?

Applying for a grant is as easy as one, two, three!

1. First, download our Puna Pūtea/ Social Action Grants criteria document at mentalhealth.org.nz/ resources/resource/criteria-andinformation. This will tell you what we can fund and give you tips on what you need to apply. Our tips on how to apply page can help too.

2. Click on the ‘Apply now’ button below. This will take you to our online hub, where you can start your application. You’ll need to include a proposal, which can be either a video of up to 10 minutes, or a written proposal of up to 1,500 words. You can save your application mid-way and come back to edit it later.

3. Send in your completed grants application by 5pm, Friday 11 November 2022. Funding decisions will be announced by February 2023.

For more information, criteria or to apply go to: mentalhealth.org.nz/socialaction-grants

NOVEMBER 2022 WAIMAKARIRI EVENTS

MARKETS

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

3 STAND-UP COMEDY OPEN MIC NIGHT

7pm – 9.30pm – Five Stags, Rangiora

A monthly stand-up comedy show featuring local comics, newbies and visiting local guests performing jokes for your enjoyment. $10 pp, R18.

6 KAIAPOI FUN RUN AND WALK

9am - Murphy Park, Kaiapoi

Enjoy a lovely off-road run and walk around the Kaiapoi River with 5km and 10km distance options to suit all participants.

$10 adults, $5 children under 16.

6 USA DAY 2022

10am – 3pm – Gladstone Park, Woodend

Experience an all-American origin vehicle car show with several spot prizes on offer.

$5 pp, children 15 and under free.

20 GARDENS OF FERNSIDE

10am – 4pm – 285 O’Roarkes Road, Fernside

Explore six beautiful summer gardens that are sure to inspire and delight. There will be gourmet food stalls, a Pimm’s tent, a silent auction, boutique market stalls, and much more.

$30 pp, tickets available from Eventbrite.

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.

RANGIORA CHURCH STREET MARKET

4 TREETECH’S OUTDOOR CINEMA AND FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR

5.30pm – A&P Showgrounds, Rangiora

Bring your picnic blankets and settle in for a fantastic outdoor cinema experience featuring the film Paddington 2. This special evening will be topped off with an exciting firework display that the whole family can enjoy. Free.

12 COPPERMINE JUNCTION MUSIC

7pm – Waikuku Beach Hall

Let your hair down as you listen to the unique Bluegrass/Americana Nelson band as they make their first Canterbury appearance.

$25 pp, text Nigel on 021 404 7712 to book.

27 OXMAN

7am – 3pm – South Eyre Road

Take part in NZ’s newest long course triathlon held near Oxford which has race options to suit all athletes. Enter as a team or an individual and challenge yourself! Entries available to purchase from www.oxman.co.nz

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

ART EXHIBITIONS

ART ON THE QUAY Kaiapoi Library 176 Williams Street, Kaiapoi

CHAMBER GALLERY Rangiora Library 141 Percival Street, Rangiora

5 KAIAPOI TOY LIBRARY OPEN DAY

10.30am – 12.30pm - 9 Cass Street, Kaiapoi

Check out the Kaiapoi Toy Library open day where there will be bouncy castles for the kids, child friendly stallholders, facepainting and so much more.

Free.

19 TOKOWHĀ

7.30pm – 9.30pm – Chamber Gallery, Rangiora

Tokowhā is a quartet of four young musicians performing opera and musical theatre favourites alongside beautiful waiata and pese. Hear one of the most exciting and impressive young groups at the beginning of their career.

Adults $35, students $15 at Rangiora Library.

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Monthly Global Locals of Waimakariri Social

GLOW welcomes you to our monthly social to connect with friends and make new ones!

Please join us on Thursday 3 October from 5.30–7.30pm at The Plough Hotel (The Explorer Room) in Rangiora.

We are a group of people with many cultural backgrounds (yes, including Kiwis). We enjoy making new friends and connections. Hope to see you there! www.facebook.com/ GlobalLocalsofWaimakaririGLOW

Kaiapoi Garden Club

The Kaiapoi Garden Club invites you to their Grand Dinner and Dance to celebrate their 100th year on Saturday 26 November 2022. We are celebrating at the Kaiapoi Club at 5–10.30pm with Glitz, Glamour and Glitter of the Art Deco age. Tickets $60

After dinner speaker is Jo McCarroll, Editor of New Zealand Gardener magazine. Tickets available at Blackwell’s Department store Kaiapoi for cash, or contact kaiapoigardenclub@gmail.com for banking details. Ticket sales must be completed by 16 November.

Presented by Waimakariri Community Arts Council in partnership with Chamber Music New Zealand

Hello From The Community Team!

Tessa Sturley Community Team Manager

Rachel Thornton Community Development Faciliator 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