Chatter October 2022

Youth

Events

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Cover photo: Northbrook Wetlands.

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Waimakariri Community Team

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Greetings from the Editor

Kia ora koutou

I have writer’s block for this month’s editorial, I’m afraid. You could call it brain fog, which appears to be a very common complaint right now. Perhaps it’s something to do with the official end to mask wearing, signaling that these rather tiring Covid times are nearing an end.

It’s somewhat a double blessing that mask-free freedom has coincided with spring...and of course Daylight saving! What a lift for the spirits. No more headlamp torches and beanies for those evening walks and more time to get out and about and have some fun....and amidst the fun, the garden beckons!

Spring has well and truly sprung. Another reason for my brain fog might be that, like many, this week I stayed up very late watching the pagentry of the Queen’s funeral. Regardless of your perspective on the value of royalty, it would be hard to argue the incredible legacy of hard work, duty and dedication, left by Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II; an inspiration for us all in a world where self is paramount and duty is a somewhat antiqated term. Happily, in the Waimakariri, we seem to have an incredible culture of giving back to

the community. The timing of this week’s Citizenship Ceremony seemed fitting as we consider the dedication of the many local legends who work so hard, on a voluntary basis, to make the Waimakariri District a safer, happier, healthier and more vibrant place to live.

This year saw the inaugural Youth Award category; an opportunity to celebrate three local young people from very diverse backgrounds who had made phenomenal contributions to their communities. With one young woman completing over 2,000 hours of voluntary service in our District, one of the older Community Service Award recipients commented, “Makes me think I’ll have to try harder.” We’re incredibly proud of all of our wonderful local volunteers.

Ma tini ma mano ka rapa te whai. Many hands make light work. Ka kite - until next time!

Community

People First

People First is a self-advocacy organisation run by and for people with a learning disability. People First is also a DIAS – a disability information and advisory service.

People First members attend seminars, meetings, conferences and community forums.

Local and National Government often asks People First to advise them about issues relating to learning disability.

There are People First groups throughout the regions of New Zealand. The groups meet once a month. We discuss our lives and concerns and we learn how to speak up for ourselves.

Coming along to the meetings is also a great way to meet new people and to make friends.

The People First North Canterbury Local Group Meetings

Held on the second Thursday of every month (except January) 1.15pm-2.30pm

At the Rangiora War Memorial Hall, Albert Street, Rangiora 7400

Upcoming meetings in 2022: 13 October, 10 November, 8 December

Butterfly Books

Butterfly Books is a non-profit group who collect and distribute quality preloved children's books to charities and communities in need.

All books donated to Butterfly Books are collated, assessed and sorted into age and content appropriate packs before being supplied to the various agencies, charitable groups and school communities we work

with. This enables us to provide quality, thoughtfully selected book collections to some of the most vulnerable children within our community.

For more information go to: facebook.com/butterflybooksnz or email: butterflybooksnz@gmail.com

Addictive Eaters

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Mondays: 7.30–8.45pm at the Durham Street Methodist Church, 309 Durham Street North, Christchurch Central City. Carpark around back on Chester Street West.

Wednesdays: 7.30–8.45pm Held online. Visit AEAnz.org for details of how to join.

Fridays: 7.30–8.45pm at St Mark’s Presbyterian Church 150 Withells Road, Avonhead, Christchurch.

Sundays: 7.30–8.30pm Held online. Visit AEAnz.org for details of how to join.

Contact Details: Phone 03 662 9128, email contact@aeanz.org or visit the website AEAnz.org

Notice of 35th Annual General Meeting

To be held at Station Café – 2 Blackett Street, Rangiora on Thursday 6 October 2022. 6pm a time to catch up and AGM starting at 6.30pm.

AGENDA

• Chair’s Report and Financial Statement

• Area Manager’s Report

• Volunteer Coordinator’s Report

• Appointment of Chair and Committee*

• Appointment of Patron and Patroness

• General

All welcome to attend — Members only have voting rights. Light finger food and refreshments will be provided.

IHC Mission Statement IHC will advocate for the rights, inclusion and welfare of all people with an intellectual disability and will support them to lead satisfying lives in the community.

Update from Tūhaitara Coastal Park August/September

This month at Tūhaitara Coastal Park we have been focusing on factors of the manapou o wai (sustenance of water) within our education program. The main focus has been towards mātai arowai (hydrology), ika (fish), and hātaretare (invertebrates).

Students have engaged in assessing water chemistry, turbidity, making observations of species present and collecting samples to view under the microscope (pictures 1 and 2).

Last week we welcomed St Joseph’s school for their annual school camp run by

Enviroschools. The school group observed kowaro (Canterbury mudfish) and invertebrates we had trapped with Gee’s Minnow traps at their biotanode before planting some native trees.

Of the kowaro we had trapped to show the tamariki, one appeared to be pregnant which was exciting to see. Kowaro females release their eggs in abundance of 500–10,000 in late autumn/early spring. Some invertebrates we found in the biota-node included diving beetles, bloodworms, freshwater snails and mayflies which are a good water biodiversity and health indicator.

For Conservation Week/Te Wiki Tiaki Ao Tūroa, our rangers visited the Kaiapoi Library to show primary and kindergarten aged tamariki how fascinating the most threatened freshwater fish species in New Zealand is, the kowaro. They are a taonga species for Ngāi Tahu.

The kowaro is predicted to decline in population by greater than 70% over the

2. Invertebrate species under the microscope.

1. Water testing.

Kia ora koutou hoa o Tuhaitara Coastal Park a hari te wiki o te reo maori (Hello friends of Tūhaitara Coastal Park and happy Māori language week)

next 10 years in Canterbury. They are at risk from intensified agriculture, irrigation, abstraction of waterways and predators including introduced species of trout.

However, where other species struggle, these little guys can survive. When the oxygen is low these fish can gulp and hold onto air from the surface to allow for oxygen to diffuse into their blood over their gills.

Even cooler, when in conditions of extreme drought these fish can create a flask shaped burrow to retain moisture and they diffuse oxygen through their skin much like an amphibian! Perhaps this is where they get their Latin name Galaxiidae burrowsis.

In experimental conditions they have been observed to survive for up to 85 days in these drought conditions with a 60% survival rate.

The spurwing plover parents have moved on from the Driving Miss Daisy node along with their two chicks towards more estuarine/marine food sources.

There have been several seal sightings along Woodend and Waikuku beach. It is important to remember to give the seals space and to keep dogs away from them while they rest on the beach (picture 3).

Although Conservation Week has passed, you can still support this cause by taking eco-action and getting involved with your friends and whanau. This could involve volunteering for a local planting day (we have plenty coming up, just check out our facebook page: facebook.com/TuhaitaraFriends), picking up litter, or planting a native tree in your own backyard.

3. Seals have been seen at Woodend and Waikuku beaches.

NEW

Children’s October Holiday Programme

Horse-riding afternoon

Saturday 8 October (tbc) From 1.30–3.30pm for pre-schoolers and above. Hosted by Riding for Disabled North Canterbury at their arena, Corner of Milton Avenue and Ashley Street. There will also be a sausage sizzle for the children. Cancellation date: Saturday 15 October.

Art morning

This morning session will be hosted by our therapeutic art group in Kaiapoi on Monday 10 October (the second Monday of the holidays) 10am–12pm. The class is for children of primary and secondary school age. There will be a separate activity on the same site for pre-schoolers. Held at Kaiapoi Baptist Church, 67 Fuller Street.

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

What’s Happening in North Canterbury

October 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.

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 Cafe at 10.30am to purchase your coffee.

Patient support and information sessions

First Wednesday of the month Wednesday 5 October, 143 Percival Street, Rangiora. Catharine Hogan will talk about her own experience of ovarian cancer and her motivation to set up a Gynaecological Cancer Peer Support Group. If you are interested in gaining more support, and finding more about what peer support is, come along.

Craft break

Wednesday 2 November, 10am At the Centre. Make a beautiful yet simple fabric tissue box. Please contact the centre for a list of materials you will need to bring.

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.

Cancer Society men’s get together

Please contact us to find out about our next event.

NEW Gynaecological Cancer Peer Support Group

Starts 7pm Monday 10 October

A warm invitation is extended to people with ovarian, cervical, vulva, uterine and vaginal cancers to meet and gain support from others with gynaecological cancers.

Contact Catherine Hogan 022 046 5070 or the Cancer Society North Canterbury 0800 226 695 to find out more or to register your attendance. Held at the Cancer Society office 143 Percival Street, Rangiora.

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Meeting the needs of carers

Monday 7 November at 6.30pm Rivertown Café, Kaiapoi. All cancer carers are warmly invited to join in a discussion about how we can best meet your needs through education and support. This is a collaboration between the Cancer Society and the Person to Person Help Trust, Kaiapoi. Please phone to find out more and to register.

Clinics

Available for cancer patients and carers to find out about treatment-related support and rehabilitation.

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

• Kaiapoi 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

Generally, second Monday of the month, 10am–12pm

• Amuri Health Centre Third or fourth Friday of the month, 10am–12pm

• Oxford Hospital First Wednesday of the month, 2pm–4pm

• Kaikōura Health Centre Bi-monthly second Tuesday of the month: 11 October and 13 December

• Hanmer Springs Health Centre

Generally, second Monday of the month, 1pm–3pm.

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 (2nd Tuesday of the month). Contact Dean or Lois on 021 0224 6078 or email rangiora@prostate.org.nz

Lymphoedema education sessions (Also via Zoom.) Held each month on the second Tuesday of the month, 11am12.30pm, 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 Cafe) 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 Ricker on 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. Leukaemia.org.nz

Pinc & Steel individual and group

Physio cancer rehabilitation to help to address side effects from treatments and reduced activity/physical ability. Next group class in Rangiora will be in Term 4. Classes also in Christchurch. For more information and/or to register online visit pincandsteel.com/next-steps-enrolment/ or contact susan@activehealth.co.nz

Movie Night Fundraiser

We look forward to bringing to you another fabulous movie night fundraiser, late October. Keep an eye out for more information on our Facebook page in early October.

Whether you: donated, organised a fundraiser, wore your daffodil or sticker throughout the day, purchased a bunch of fresh daffodils, was one of the many

schools, preschools, businesses or community groups that got involved, dressed your business window for Paint the Town Yellow, shared our stories, entered our competitions, was one of our amazing volunteers within our Volunteer Support Groups who co-ordinated local Daffodil Day events, was one of the awesome volunteers who was out and about around North Canterbury collecting during the week or supported someone with cancer.

Thank you so much!

Thank you to everyone who supported the Cancer Society this Daffodil Day.

Join the kaiapoi toy library!

Kaiapoi Toy Library is a non-profit organization that relies on fundraising, memberships, grants and donations.

Membership:

Normally…..

Duty Membership $65 a year

Non Duty Membership $125 a year

Quote this advert to our librarian to receive a great deal!

Reasons to join the Kaiapoi Toy Library

Opening Hours

Saturday 10.30-12.30pm

9 Cass Street, Kaiapoi

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To get access to a huge range of fun and educational toys for children 0-6 years

Save money by borrowing toys instead of buying.

Support sustainability and stop toys heading to landfill.

For more information contact

Kaiapoi Toy Library Kaiapoi.toy.library@gmail.com 027 8930237 kaiapoitoylibrarybookings@gmail.com

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Access to a range of indoor and outdoor toys : ride ons, games, puzzles, costumes and much more

Meet other families in the area.

HomeShare Hosts Needed!

Prouldly Supported By

Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Canterbury would like to give a BIG shout out to Aotearoa Gaming Trust (AGT) for continuing to support its youth mentoring programme. AGT run a socially responsible gaming operation that in turn generates funding for community organisations.

Big Brothers Big Sisters has been a grateful recipient of AGT funding for many years, enabling the charity to make a positive difference in the lives of rangatahi through professionally supported, mentoring relationships just like Zoe and Grace (pictured). Get in touch today to find out how you can change the life of child in North Canterbury;

Services & Programmes

Our office is open between 9.30am and 3.30pm Monday to Friday.m

Helping Migrants

Many migrants really appreciate the ability to talk face-to-face with someone from their local community when they need support. All CABs offer a safe space for migrants who want to clarify their rights or need help upholding their rights.

In addition to our universal CAB service, CAB North Canterbury has a specialised ‘Migrant Connect’ service that is focused on ensuring that people who have recently moved to Aotearoa New Zealand are able to get face-to-face, personalised help to settle in their new community.

The Migrant Connect service is supported by our extensive knowledgebase, which is invaluable in helping with the wide range of issues new migrants have to navigate as they settle into life in our community.

If you are a migrant or a newcomer to the Waimakariri District, please come and see us. We’d love to welcome and help you.

Language support

This year we launched our internal Language Support service. CAB volunteers are able to use the CAB intranet to see when other volunteers across the country are available to assist clients in another language.

Currently, we are able to support more than 30 different languages using this service. This is a wonderful example of the way our volunteers work together to support clients.

We now also have access to a telephone and video interpreting service through Immigration New Zealand. This complements our own nationwide pool of volunteers who speak various languages.

General support

If you or someone you know needs information, advice or support on any matter, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. We’re here to help. We’ll even provide a listening ear if that’s what you need. 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

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

Know your Tenancy Rights (Tenancy Services)

Benefit Entitlements – Talk to a Financial Mentor Today

If you are a renter you need to know your rights and responsibilities which can help make your renting experience more pleasant.

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.

need some advice, Tenancy Services also offer a service where you can get advice relating to your situation.

The types of things they can help with are:

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Much of the information you’ll need to know about your rights and responsibilities as a tenant will be covered in your Tenancy Agreement.

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.

They have a Q&A section on their website tenancy.govt.nz/about-tenancy-services/ contact-us/ or check out their advice on resolving disputes:

tenancy.govt.nz/disputes/

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

• Support with health and disability issues.

• Help for those caring for others.

However, if you need to know more, or wonder if your landlord is meeting all their responsibilities under the law, then a great place to go to get all the information you’ll need is Tenancy Services.

• Help and support for those raising children.

If you prefer to speak to a real person, contact Tenancy Services on 0800 836 262 between 8am and 5.30pm Monday to Friday – note they are not open on public holidays.

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

• Other benefits and entitlements.

Check out their website which gives you all the facts.

It also has a great guide called Renting and You (available in six languages) which you can download.

Discussing you budgeting situation with a Financial Mentor could be helpful as well.

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.

It’s free and confidential, our Financial Mentors are friendly and have lots of experience to offer.

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

tenancy.govt.nz/starting-a-tenancy/newto-tenancy/key-rights-and-responsibilities/

Being a good tenant includes communicating with your landlord immediately when anything to do with the property needs attention.

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.

Contact our Service Manager on 03 315 3505 to make an appointment to discuss your situation.

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.

It is also a good idea that if you are having difficulty meeting your rental payments to talk to your landlord as soon as possible. They may be able to offer some solutions to help your situation.

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.

However, if the relationship between you and your landlord is not good and 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.

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.

Step Ahead Rangiora Rāhina - Monday October 2022

10:00 Co

10:30 Decoupage for beginners ($2.50) or 10:30 Walk & Draw walk to

STEP AHEAD

10:30 Team Quiz

Closed for Labour Day

some spring

owers and sit to sketch them ($2)

10:30 Sign Language with Cam have a go and learn some basic skills or 10:30 Lunch Prep or 10:30 Doco Group watch a short documentary and discuss what we have learned

11:15 Dancing for Fitness pick your favourite songs and have a dance or 11:15 Meals on Wheels

10:00 Day out to visit Warwickz Farm wear covered walking shoes. Bring your lunch, sunhat, and water bottle ($7)

11:30 Bring your lunch

12:00 Departing to Stanmore to join our walk for Mental Health Awareness Week 12:00 Midday Meal Fish Pie, Veggies and Dessert ($4.50)

12:00 Bring your lunch

1:30 Next Step Forum come and have your say!

1:30 Walk and a cuppa Ng

Tapuwae o Mua/ Kaiapoi Lakes Reserve or 1:30 Craft - Fimo Clay Squiggle Necklace ($2)

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Upcoming Professional Development Workshops

• Borderline Personality Disorder: Enhancing Understanding and Providing Support Wednesday 12 October, 9.00am – 2.00pm

• Methamphetamine and Synthetic Substances: What You Need to Know Thursday 13 October, 9.00am – 1.00pm

• Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Tuesday 18 October, 1.00pm – 4.00pm

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Effective Note Writing for Community Support Work Thursday 20 October, 1.00pm – 4.00pm

• Boundaries and Ethics in Health and Community Settings

Tuesday 25 October, 9.00am – 1.00pm

• Workplace Diversity: Building Relationships and Working Successfully Together Wednesday 26 October, 9.00am – 1.00pm

• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT): Applying Informed Skills Thursday 27 October, 9.00am – 12.00pm

• Mental Health Legislation: Understanding the Law, Client’s Rights and Privacy Tuesday 1 November, 9.00am – 1.00pm

• Self-Care and Professional Practice When Working with Trauma and Tragedy Wednesday 2 November, 9.00am – 12.00pm

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Alcohol and Other Drug Use in Youth: Motivational Tools for Harm Reduction Thursday 3 November, 9.00am – 12.00pm

Attend Onsite or Online

Register at mherc.org.nz 0800 424 399 info@mherc.org.nz

Free webinar series

What’s Going On for My Child or Teen?

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to help

child or teen

challenging behaviours

experiencing distress?

Join us for this series of free webinars, presented by expert facilitators to learn strategies to support your child or teen. Parents, caregivers, teachers, and those working with children can gain the confidence and tools to address a range of issues that may affect children and teens. Attend the entire series or choose which webinars you’d like to attend.

The Importance of Self-Care and Self-Regulation

Wednesday 19 October, 7.00pm – 8.30pm

Strategies for Challenging Behaviour

Tuesday 25 October, 7.00pm – 8.30pm

Anxiety in Children and Teens

Tuesday 1 November, 7.00pm – 8.30pm

School Avoidance

Tuesday 8 November, 7.00pm – 8.30pm

Supporting Children and Teens Through Big Emotions

Wednesday 16 November, 7.00pm – 8.30pm

The Importance of Healthy Sleep Habits

Wednesday 23 November, 7.00pm – 8.30pm

Supporting Children and Teens in a Digital World Wednesday 30 November, 7.00pm – 8.30pm

at mherc.org.nz

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Statistics show that almost 50% of New Zealanders will meet criteria for mental health challenges at some stage in their lives. Mental health challenges also are not limited to particular groups of people, they can affect all of us at some time either personally or within family/whanau, workplaces, education settings and even on the sports fields. Suicide is reported to be one of the top three leading causes of death in Aotearoa NZ.

Our Vision at Pumahara Consultants is to skill people in the community, in workplaces and any other setting to assist others who may be experiencing a mental health challenge or developing a mental health crisis.

We want to help you learn the skills to have saf e conversations around mental health and distress.

Talk to us about becoming a Mental Health First Aider.

Enrol now for our next Mental Health First Aid Training workshop.

When: 2nd and 3rd November 2022 0900 1630

Where: Woodened Community Center

Fully catered morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea both days

Cost: $375 pp for both days including your workbook, lanyard, fridge magnet and pen as well as Certification.

Numbers are limited so book your place fast.

Email us now at christaua56@gmail.com to enrol

Mental Health First Aid courses are a suite of i internationally acclaimed and evidenced -based, accredited training programmes that empower and equip individuals with the k knowledge, skills and confidence needed to support a co worker/colleague, family member, friend experiencing a mental health problem or crisis.

As well as the skills, confidence, and knowledge you will gain you will receive a Certificate of Attendance for the Mental Health First Aid course and participants can choose to complete an open book online short test to be recognised as an Accredited Mental Health First Aider (The latter is not compulsory)

Each participant will receive a manual that has comprehensive information and an in depth list of support services and practical resources to assist someone experiencing a mental health challenge.

Contact us to discuss enrolling in this workshop or other options for delivery. We have a variety of possible delivery modes to meet your needs.

W:www.pumaharaconsultants.co.nz | E: christaua56@gmail.com | M: +64210776867

Please note this course is for education purposes only for people aged 18 years and over. It is not for providing therapeutic support.

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

Trade Training Courses 2023

Registrations of interest welcome for Courses beginning Term 1, 2023

SMALL GROUP NUMBERS Low Course cost of $90pp

Courses are run in our Trade Training Workshop in Flaxton Road, Rangiora 8 week modules 3hrs x 2 days per week Completion Certificate issued on completion of course work

Welding and Metalwork

Learn welding and fabrication skills working in an engineering workshop. Carpentry

Learn carpentry skills and gain confidence using power tools and machinery. Automotive

Hands on learning learn basic vehicle repair and maintenance and how to troubleshoot car problems an exciting course for budding mechanics!

Tiny Home Project

We are currently offering some exciting Project courses multiple skills and disciplines including carpentry, fabrication, finishing etc

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.

OCTOBER 2022 WAIMAKARIRI EVENTS

1 MUSIC HOUSE STYLE CONCERT

7pm – 9pm – Pines Kairaki

Community Hall

Witness Dave with his neat one man show, bending notes on the harmonica and bursting into enthusiastic song.

$20 pp, text Nigel on 027 404 7712 for tickets.

21-22 RANGIORA A&P SHOW

9am – 5pm – Rangiora Showgrounds

Experience a great family day out with lots to see and do , with a wide range of traditional A&P classes, sideshows and rides, farmyards, an abundance of food, craft and trade stalls, bar, band and so much more.

Tickets at the gate. $15 Adult, $5 Child (ages 5-15 yrs) and $35 for a Family Pass.

9 KAIAPOI ISLAND MOTORBIKE FUN DAY

8am – 4pm - Kaiapoi Island Trail Bike Hub, Waimakariri River Regional Park.

Environment Canterbury have teamed up with the Christchurch Off Road Motorcycle Club to bring you a fun day out at their trail bike hub on the northern banks of the Waimakariri River.

Free event.

15 OXFORD’S BIG FAMILY FUN DAY OUT!

9am – 3pm – Oxford A&P Showgrounds

Visit Oxford and enjoy a fun family day out. Try out NZ’s longest bouncy castle and wonky bikes, pat the animals in the farmyard, browse amazing crafts and relax with a delicious lunch or coffee at the great range of food stalls.

Adults $10 Children $5.

27 HOMECOMING CONCERT

7.30pm – 9.30pm – Chamber Gallery, Rangiora Library

A century after the original tour, Hammers & Horsehair duo Douglas Mews (piano) and Robert Ibell (cello) join forces with well-known Wellington soprano Rowena Simpson to reimagine Rosina Buckman’s homecoming.

$35 Adults, $15 Students.

1-31 THE NORTH COURSE

Experience a month full of North Canterbury flavour.

The North Course brings together food lovers from across the region to taste and rate the most delectable food and drink North Canterbury has to offer. From October 1st-31st, North Canterbury hospitality establishments will work with local producers to create a dish using North Canterbury products and ingredients.

For a full list of participating establishments visit thenorthcourse.co.nz, try the dishes and rate your favourites.

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–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

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

OXFORD GALLERY 72 Main Street, Oxford

18 KAIAPOI PROMOTIONS

COMMUNITY INFLATARUN FUN

3pm – 6pm - Murphy Park, Kaiapoi

School aged children will love the inflatable obstacle course, fun zone, and relay areas. There will be Mr Whippy, donuts, sausage sizzles and drinks available to purchase, too.

$5 per child.

KEEP IN TOUCH

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IHC North Canterbury Association brings to you Spring Festival – 14 October 2022

To be held at Matawai Park, King St Rangiora

11am–2pm – includes a BBQ lunch Games, Kite flying, face painting and more…. A great opportunity to catch up and have some fun!

In the event of doubtful weather, this event will be held at 11.30am – 2.30pm, at Trinity Methodist Hall, King Street, Rangiora.

Recycled Designer Clothes Evening

Rangiora Baptist Church, 111 East Belt, Rangiora.

Friday 28 October 6–8pm

Free Entry

Includes summer and winter clothing, Bohemian styles, shoes, handbags and accessories.

Cash or Eftpos

Come for a girl’s night out of shopping and fun. Support orphans in Africa and children in Eastern Europe.

Prepare for Work

In partnership with Citizens Advice Bureau North Canterbury we’re running a free workshop to help people get ready to join the workforce.

Find out how to write a CV, prepare for an interview and more about your employee rights. This workshop is aimed at helping migrants prepare for work and would also interest school leavers, high school students or parents looking to get back into the workforce.

Wednesday 19 October 2022 • 10–11.30am

Rangiora Town Hall Function Room • 303 High Street, Rangiora

Find out more

Boswell

Email: carolyn.boswell@wmk.govt.nz Phone: 027 293 3407

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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