Community Information

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. 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 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.

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 Anonymous

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

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)

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). 2. Invertebrate species under the microscope. 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. 1. Water testing. The kowaro is predicted to decline in population by greater than 70% over the

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.

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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.

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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.

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

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!

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

 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.  Access to a range of indoor and outdoor toys : ride ons, games, puzzles, costumes and much more  Meet other families in the area.

Opening Hours Saturday 10.30-12.30pm 9 Cass Street, Kaiapoi

For more information contact

Kaiapoi Toy Library

Kaiapoi.toy.library@gmail.com

027 8930237

kaiapoitoylibrarybookings@gmail.com