Chatter October 2023

Waimakariri Community Team

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Greetings from the Editor

Kia ora koutou

It was to my great delight, a few mornings ago, to see that the tulips have started blooming in Victoria Park. I think one of the most delightful things about spring is seeing what comes up in the garden. As the seasons roll over I tend to forget about the spring bulbs sleeping under the soil, so that each spring the variety of pretty flowers seem like a fresh surprise.

As we shake off the winter coats and enjoy a few more hours of daylight, it’s worth considering how we spend our extra leisure time. Are we filling our cup and/or the cup of others? Are we moving our bodies, feeding out minds, noticing the little things, being positively productive? It’s worth taking stock every now and then, as it’s all too easy to get weighed down by all that’s in the media and the immediacy of overly busy lives.

I do think that giving back in a meaningful way is one of the secrets of wellbeing. You just have to spend an evening at Hope Trust’s Community Kai to know that you are blessed as much, if not more, by giving as by receiving. There are a number of volunteering opportunities advertised

in this month’s edition of Chatter. In particular, Age Concern are looking for a few more men to fill their volunteer pool.

I’d like to take a moment to acknowledge the passing of Joanne Gumbrell, one of our incredible local volunteers leading or serving the community. Among many other things, Joanne led the Age Friendly Steering Group and then Advisory Group, responsible for the development of a comprehensive and enduring plan to make the Waimakariri an Age-friendly District. Joanne worked tirelessly for this community for many years, including U3A, leading writer’s workshops and virtually running the wee St Martin’s Loburn Anglican Church, for a time; as well as planning for a number of wider parish projects. Joanne was always an incredibly positive person, full of good humour, kindness and generosity. She was well loved and will be missed, but remembered fondly by many.

Kia ora e te hoa.

Well done and thank you dear friend.

Tessa

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

Exciting times are on the horizon for Tūhaitara Coastal Park and its visitors as a new accessible Grade 2 Waimakariri Cycle Trail is set to be established. This significant project is made possible through the dedicated efforts of Visit Waimakariri and Enterprise North Canterbury. This trail promises to enhance the park’s accessibility, contribute to Tūhaitara Coastal Park’s broader community goals, and create an enjoyable experience for cyclists and walkers due to its shared use.

There is also an exciting opportunity to get involved with the biota node project. Biota nodes within Tūhaitara Coastal Park comprise freshwater holes or areas planted with native flora species that provide berries and nectar for our native birds. The birds naturally propagate native flora,

allowing for further establishment and extension of the nodes, gradually connect them all. The biota node project aims to facilitate natural ecological processes to help rehabilitate Tūhaitara Coastal Park and preserve our indigenous biodiversity for future generations. We invite community, school, whanau, and business groups passionate about preserving indigenous flora and fauna to contact us if you want to adopt and nurture one of the biota nodes within Tūhaitara Coastal Park.

While on the topic of preserving indigenous biodiversity, Huria Mahinga Kai and Heritage Reserve planting day was another great success that marked the end of our volunteer planting days for the year as temperatures begin to reflect summer approaching. We want to thank all our wonderful volunteers who lent a helping hand to recloak Papatūānuku this year! Plantings will commence again next autumn for anyone interested in coming along. You can sign up to be notified about future planting days through our website under the planting days tab.

Website: tuhaitarapark.org.nz

Facebook: Friends of Tūhaitara Coastal Park

Instagram: tkot_friendsoftuhaitarapark

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

Addictive Eaters Anonymous (AEA) is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from addictive eating.

For us, addictive eating includes anorexia, bulimia, binge eating and compulsive overeating. Through our 12 step programme we have also found recovery from problems such as compulsive exercise and using mindaltering substances to change the way we feel.

We attend regular face-to-face and online meetings. There is no cost to attend. Anyone with a desire to stop eating addictively is welcome.

Mondays: 7.30–8.30pm at the Durham Street Methodist Church, 309 Durham Street North, Christchurch Central City. Carpark around back on Chester Street West.

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

Fridays: 7.30pm–8.30pm at St Mark’s Presbyterian Church 150 Withells Road, Avonhead, Christchurch.

Contact Details

Phone: (03) 662 9128

Email: contact@aeanz.org

Website: AEAnz.org

Rangiora Woolcraft Group

Spinning-Weaving-Felting-Knitting-Crochet and more!

Come and join our friendly multi-tasking group.

• Meet second and fourth Mondays of the month

• 12noon–4pm. Call in anytime during these hours.

• Meet at Anglican Church Hall, corner of High Street and Church Street, Rangiora.

Therapeutic Art and Craft Group

Every Monday 10am-12noon in Kaiapoi. Held at Kaiapoi Baptist Church, 67 Fuller Street, Kaiapoi. Facilitated by Lynette. This popular group caters for absolute beginners to advanced skill.

Rangiora Walking and Coffee Group

Every Tuesday 9.30am.

Facilitated by Glenda and Chris, the group is for patients and carers. This longstanding offering is a great way to socialise and keep fit. Meet outside The Warehouse at 9.30am for a walk around Northbrook Waters and coffee at Station Café at 10.30am.

Patient Support and Information Session

10am, Thursday 7 October

43 Church Street, Rangiora

Note: change of day to the first Thursday of the month.

September topic: Growing for Good. Our discussion last month moved on to gardening and what better way to celebrate and indulge this wonderful activity than to have a seedling and seed swap at our October session. Come along and share your top tips for keeping ourselves and our plants growing well.

Oxford Support Group

Third Wednesday of the month, 10am. Next held on 18 October at Café 51, Main Street, Oxford. Facilitated by Ans and the Oxford Cancer Society Volunteer Support Group. All patients and carers most welcome to join for a coffee and chat.

Cheviot Support Group

Coffee and Chat, next held Wednesday

11 October

Open invitation to patients and carers in the Hurunui and other areas who would like a morning out socialising. Hosted by the Cheviot Volunteer Support Group. Held the second Wednesday of the month 10–11.30am at the Craft Centre, 15 Seddon Street, Cheviot.

Gynaecological Cancer Peer Support Group

Monday 9 October, 6.30pm.

Meets every second Monday of the month in Rangiora at the Hope Trust, 115 East Belt. A warm invitation is extended to people with gynaecological cancers to meet and gain support from others. Please contact Catharine 022 046 5070 or CS NC 0800 226 695.

Life after Cancer Support Group

6pm, Thursday 28 September, 43 Church Street, Rangiora.

Facilitated by Kylie Tolman. Note: Now held the last Thursday of the month. A regular support for those who have completed treatment and are seeking support and ideas to adjust to their new life. Please register by contacting 0800 226 695.

Canmove – Cancer Society

Five-week (attendance once a week) exercise and education programme facilitated by Mischa at MainPower Gym and supported by the North Canterbury Sports Trust. If you are interested in participating in our next programme, please let us know on 0800 226 695.

Cancer Society Rural Clinics

Appointments available locally for all cancer patients and carers to find out about treatment-related support services, and rehabilitation. Held monthly (or thereabouts) at health facilities.

• Waikari, Amuri, Hanmer, Kaikōura (as required) health centres with Gabrielle.

• Oxford with Emma at Oxford Hospital (third Wednesday of the month after coffee group).

• Amberley clinics fortnightly with Rachel on Fridays 10am–12.30pm.

Other resources and supports

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Look Good Feel Better

Workshops for women at the Cancer Society Rangiora, Saturday 4 November 10am–12.30pm. There are also workshops

online for men. Please register at lgfb.co.nz/programmes

Canbead

Looking to host a class in Cheviot towards the end of the year. Please let us know if you are interested.

Blue Bros

Exercise classes for Men on Mondays and Fridays at 8.15am. Mainpower Stadium. Facilitated by Mischa, this committed group extends a warm welcome to new patients. Contact Dave on 027 202 7525 to register. Note: classes starting in Amberley and Oxford.

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

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, 3 October. Contact Brent on 03 313 5744, Diane on 027 416 4185 or email: ostomycanterbury@gmail.com for education and support for patients and families.

Sweet Louise

Support for those with advanced breast cancer. Now offering a monthly coffee and support group in Rangiora. Contact 027 328 8003 sweetlouise.co.nz

Lymphoedema Education Sessions

(also via Zoom). Held each month at 11am12.30pm, 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.

Kaikoura

Support group for men in Kaikōura (Blue Bros), Wednesdays at 10am. Please call Blou 027 562 0811 to register.

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 at pincandsteel.com or contact susan@activehealth.co.nz

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.

Fundraising and events

Thank you to everyone for supporting our Daffodil Day collection. We really appreciate all you have done to help raise funds.

Emergencies can happen anytime, anywhere.

You can take steps to be prepared.

In an emergency, you may be stuck at home for three days or more. Figure out what supplies you need and make a plan to work out what you need to get through.

At home

You probably have most of the things you need already. You don’t have to have them all in one place, but you might have to find them in a hurry and/or in the dark.

• Water for three days or more — make sure you have at least nine litres of water for every person. This will be enough for drinking and basic hygiene.

• Long-lasting food that doesn’t need cooking (unless you have a camping stove or gas barbecue) and food for babies and pets.

• Toilet paper and large plastic buckets for an emergency toilet.

• Work gloves and a properly-fitted P2 or N95 mask.

If you have special dietary needs, make sure you have enough to last three days at home. As well as in a grab bag. If you have to evacuate, emergency shelters may not have the food that you need.

Don’t forget that you and your neighbours can help each other by sharing supplies too.

By looking after yourself and your household, you’ll also be helping emergency services focus their limited resources on the people who need the most help.

In a grab bag

Have grab bags ready for everyone in your family. A grab bag is a small bag with essential supplies.

Each bag should have:

• Walking shoes, warm clothes, raincoat and hat

• Water and snack food (remember babies and pets too)

• Hand sanitiser

• Portable phone charger

• Cash

• Copies of important documents and photo ID.

Remember any medications you might need and keep your first aid kit, mask or face covering, torch, radio and batteries somewhere you can grab them in a hurry.

If you have special dietary needs, make sure you have the food you need in your grab bag too.

For more information or to make a plan visit: getready.govt.nz

Working together and taking action for the wellbeing of Waimakariri people

SOCIAL SERVICES WAIMAKARIRI INVITES YOU TO:

HOUSING FORUM

WEDNESDAY 18TH OCTOBER 2023 | 1PM-3PM

Cup of tea & networking from 1pm PEGASUS COMMUNITY CENTRE

Emergency, Transitional and Homeless Report 2023

Presentation by Housing Response Working Group – North Canterbury –Updating the community on the report undertaken and an update on action plans going forward and how you can take part.

Please share this invitation with your staff and stakeholders and anyone else who you think might be interested.

RSVP: Friday, 13th October 2023

To: Nicki Carter | SSW Facilitator | facilitator@sswaimak.nz

Living Well - North Canterbury

A exercise and peer support group for people living with heart failure.

Join us weekly for a 45-minute excercise class tailored for people living with heart failure. Followed by tea and coffee.

Delivered by a Be Fit For Life exercise instructor and supported by a local nurse, you can exercise with confidence. Regular information sessions on living with heart failure will be supported by the Heart Foundation.

When: Every Tuesday

Where: McAlpines Pipe Band Hall, 8a Ashley St (in the Rangiora New World carpark)

Time: 10.30am

Register: Please contact Sadie 027 5013 173 or email Sadie.Ross2@cdhb.health.nz or refer via ERMS community programs.

Cost: $7 or any koha | donation you can give is welcomed.

Our support groups provide a place for everyone affected by cancer, including patients, carers, whānau and friends to get information and support from others facing similar challenges.

Contact your local Cancer Society centre for details of support groups and information and wellbeing sessions available in your local area.

The Cancer Society’s CanterburyWest Coast Division offers free cancer support services to help you and your whānau cope with your cancer diagnosis and manage during your treatment and beyond.

You don’t need to be referred by your GP or oncologist to contact the Cancer Society. We are here for anyone with cancer, at any stage and are available to answer any question.

He Ringa Āwhina

All people. Every cancer.

We’re here to help.

We can help with: Information and advice

Coping with a cancer diagnosis and trying to process a lot of new information can be overwhelming. We can talk with you in person or over the phone and can provide resources to help you get the answers you need.

Emotional and practical support

Our team of Cancer Navigators will listen to your concerns and work with you to develop a support plan that meets your individual needs.

Support before, during and after treatment

We can help you access pre-habilitation and rehabilitation services before, during and following your treatment.

Transport

Our volunteer driving service can transport you to your cancer-related appointments.

Accommodation

If you live outside of the Christchurch region and need a place to stay in Christchurch while you have treatment, we may be able to arrange accommodation at the Canterbury Cancer Centre.

Canterbury Cancer Centre

Parenting Now and Beyond 3-Day Programme

25, 26, 27 October 2023 8.30AM FOR A 9AM START —4.30PM Salvation Army Corps, 12 Ashley Street, Rangiora 7400

Purpose of this workshop

• To empower you with the self-confidence to be the parent you need to be.

• To allow you insight into your own inherent strengths and weaknesses.

• To identify key issues which are important to your children.

• To remain “connected” to your compassionate self during disagreements with your children.

• To ensure good decisions are made relating to the health and wellbeing of you, your partner and your children.

“I felt positive that I can be a good parent; I didn ’t realise how much stress I was under and how it was affecting our children ”

Nelson has extensive experience in working with and mentoring families and individuals throughout New Zealand. He is currently facilitating many different programmes and has delivered these throughout the country. He has presented the Parenting 5 module programme to parents from all walks of life! His presentation is informative and empowering. He will outline the tools parents need to enable themselves to parent effectively. It will enable parents to look at parenting from a different perspective: a perspective that will help parents identify their hidden talents and potential for themselves and their children.

Major steps to Smarter

Parenting

• Spending Time

• Listening and Hearing

• Being Organised

• Creating a framework

• Having Boundaries

• Following through

• Consequences

• Being a Mum vs. a Parent

• Patience

• Empathy

• Breaking the cycle and learning new ways

IHC Volunteering North Canterbury is looking for volunteers to join our one-to-one Friendship programme.

Want to share the things you enjoy with a friend?

Have fun, feel good, and make a difference to an adult with an intellectual disability and yourself, keen to find out more?

Hi Everyone,

My name is Diana Shoppee, and I am proud to run the IHC Friendship Programme in North Canterbury. Our programme is about friendship in the community, spending time doing what you want to do, when you want to do it, with an adult who has an intellectual disability.

Have fun, feel good, make a difference.

I am currently looking for Ladies and Gentlemen in the Rangiora area of North Canterbury who would like to volunteer. I have several clients who would really relish the opportunity to have a one-to-one friendship.

Their interests include (but are not limited to) walking; chatting with a friend; going for a cuppa; watching aeroplanes; going fishing; exploring

the community with a friend; woodcraft; arts and crafts; going for drives; football; watching movies and going to the theatre; going shopping; playing the guitar; robotics; gaming; listening to music with a friend.

Please see the details below for further information about the programme, please don’t hesitate to give me a call to chat about this wonderful opportunity.

Contact diana.shoppee@ihc.org.nz 027 531 3579 for further information.

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.

Male volunteers currently needed in North Canterbury.

We provide full training and support and ask that you commit for at least 12 months for one hour per week.

If you would like to make a real difference to an older person’s life please contact Rebecca or Peter at Age Concern Canterbury on 366 0903.

Annual Plant Sale

14 October

9.30am-12.30pm

Kaiapoi Farmers Market

• Great plants from local gardens

• Help and advice from members

• Bring your bags and containers.

Our recent campaign to recruit new volunteers was a success and our latest cohort is undergoing several weeks of induction training. Towards the end of October, they’ll start working with their mentors in the office, putting theory into practice. We’re delighted to welcome them to our team.

No question is too big or too small to bring to CAB. To give you an idea of some of the questions we deal with on a daily basis, here are some examples.

• What can I do if I think my consumer rights have been breached?

• What kinds of behaviour are considered workplace bullying?

• How can I apply for a protection order?

• Now that I have a Resident Visa, when can I apply to become a permanent resident?

• Can I trim branches from the neighbour’s trees if they are hanging over my boundary?

• What will a building inspector look for when they do a pre-purchase inspection?

• I’ve left my job. Do I have to wait before I can get an unemployment benefit?

• When can the Police require me to stop my vehicle?

• A new business has opened in Kaiapoi. Do you have the phone number?

We act as a critical community hub, connecting people with the information and services they need.

So, if you or someone you know needs information, advice or support, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us.

We’re here to help. All our services are free and confidential.

You can find us at 209 High Street, Rangiora, or you can phone us on 03 313 8822 or 0800 367 222, or send us an email northcanterbury@cab.org.nz

New Hours Our office is now open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9.30am–3.30pm and on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am–4.30pm.

The criteria for subsidised insulation has expanded. This expansion means more homeowners across Canterbury can access 80-100% subsidised funding for insulation.

If you weren’t eligible before, you may be now. Community Energy Action, a charitable trust based in Christchurch, encourages you to get in contact to check your eligibility. Community Energy Action offers free assessments for all homeowners. Subsidies are also available for insulation top-ups, with all homes built before 2008

80-100% insulation subsidies available for more homeowners

recommended to have their insulation levels checked.

Subsidised insulation is made possible through the Warmer Kiwi Homes programme, which offers 80% funding for eligible homeowners. As a charitable trust, Community Energy Action can provide further financial support for those in need.

Insulation is the first step to a warm, dry and healthy home. Contact CEA at 0800 438 9276 or visit their website at cea.co.nz to check if you qualify.

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

Credit card or Pay Later plans?

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:

Pay Later options might look very attractive, especially if you don’t have a credit card, or you’re already at your limit on your credit card, however there are still things you need to consider before committing yourself to one of these plans.

come talk to a Financial Mentor at BSNC who can explain all your options. They will help you select one that works best for your situation.

• 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.

Some Pay Later plans might have no initial fees and no interest payments – it is still considered debt and you will need to pay on time to avoid additional fees (e.g. late payment fees).

• 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.

Not all debt is bad debt, and in the right situation a Pay Later plan can be a good option for your situation. To ensure you’re getting independent advice on what is best for your situation, that’s where a Financial Mentor can help.

• 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.

When you set up your Pay Later plan, deductions will be made automatically from your nominated bank account, which means you won’t have these funds available for other expenses; and if you overdraw your account your bank may also charge additional fees.

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 fillin.

Our Financial Mentors will help you prepare a budget to see what you can afford, and at the same time they’ll also give all your expenses and current repayments a review to check you are not paying too much in repayments to multiple providers.

Also be aware that while you don’t need a credit check to use a Pay Later plan, the debt will still appear on your credit history, and can affect your credit score if you miss a payment. (See here to check your credit score – it’s free: creditcheck.illion.co.nz)

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

Our Financial Mentors can also help you understand the Pay Later provider’s terms and conditions, and what options you have if you can’t make a payment.

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. 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.

There is considerable temptation to buy items now, whether you’re buying in-store or online. Often the salesperson will try to ‘upsell’ you to a Pay Later plan – then they get their sales commission, and you are committed to extra repayments in your budget.

Talk to us today – we’re free, and we’re here to help you manage your money better.

Phone or email us to talk about your situation: 03 315 3505 or email: servicemanager@bsnc.org.nz

We’re on Facebook and bsnc.org.nz

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.

Our office is in the War Memorial Hall building, 1 Albert Street, Rangiora ( orange doorbell)

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

If you want to discuss what might be a better solution for your situation, then

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.

Peer Support

North Canterbury

Comcare Trust is a recovery focused organisation that provides free mental health and addiction services in the Waimakariri and Hurunui Districts for people with diagnosed mental illness and/or addiction . issues.

Peer Support: Peer Supporters in North Canterbury can meet regularly to provide one to one in person support as a fully mobile service within the Waimakariri and Hurunui districts. Comcare’s Peer Support Service supports people, through shared experience, to make sense of what is happening for them and how they want to move forward.

Peer Support helps people to understand each other because they’ve ‘been there’, shared similar experiences, and can model for each other a willingness to le arn and grow. In Peer Support, people come together with the intention of changing unhelpful patterns and getting out of ’stuck’ places. Promoting a ‘trauma -informed’ way of relating to ourselves, Peer Support pushes us to move towards. It focuses on what and where we want to be, rather than focussing on what we need to stop doing.

Referrals: Peer Support is for anyone aged 18+ who is experiencing mental distress and/or addictions. People can self -refer, be referred by SMHS, their GP or other community services. Visit www.comcare.org.nz /generic-referral to complete a referral.

For Peer Support, select “Support to understand how my mental health or addiction impacts me ” or “Support to understand my barriers to moving forward ” from the What support is required field.

Free Phone: 0800 537 3464 www.comcare.org.nz

Step Ahead Rangiora Rā

Step Ahead Rangiora Rā

Pick up (by arrangement) from Kaiapoi and Amberley

10:30 Mindfulness session - bring a

10:30 Open Craft - bring your own or Mandala Art 10:30 Newsletter Mailout 10:30 Craft with SoonMay - make tiny hardcover books

11:15 Mandala Art & Board Games or 11:15 Meals on Wheels - Round 4

12:30 Bring lunch

12:00 Bring lunch to have at Dallington Landing 12:00 Bring lunch

1:30 Walk at Woodend Beachcollect pebbles for painting 1:00 Ten Pin Bowls at Zone Bowling ($5) 1:00 Cuppa out for newsletter volunteers

12:00 Bring lunch

1:30 Music and sing along or

Day out in Kaiapoi

Walk along the riverbank

Bring lunch to have in Scott Rose Garden

After lunch a guided tour of the Kaiapoi Museum

NEED FUNDING FOR A COMMUNITY PROJECT ?

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

waimakariri.govt.nz/communitygrants

The Violence Free North Canterbury network presents…

A Youth-Focused Professional Training Day

Wednesday 11 October 2023

9am–3.30pm Rangiora RSA

PRESENTERS

Effects of Violence on the Adolescent Brain

Jim Sole

The Harmful Use of Porn

Brett Harvey

We will also be featuring a variety of violence prevention service providers doing great work to support the youth in our community.

For more information, contact: alyssa.bright@wmk.govt.nz

Registrations close 6 October.

$10 per person

Upcoming Workshops

Register at mherc.org.nz

Connecting Through Motherhood

Connect with other mums and bubs for informal discussions guided by a psychologist. This six-week online series will explore topics that will help support you as you navigate motherhood.

Suicide Prevention: Simple Skills for Communities

This free workshop will provide valuable skills for those working in the community.

Effective Brief Interventions for Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Problems

This workshop presents key information on AOD use and provides an opportunity for you to consider and develop an appropriate response to AOD issues in your setting.

Understanding and Managing Change: Skills to Assist Clients

This workshop will explore perception, control and aims to develop your skills to help clients navigate change.

De-escalation Refresher and Breakaway Techniques

This workshop firstly revisits verbal de-escalation strategies and environmental considerations before teaching practical and evasive techniques to ensure that both you and your client are kept safe.

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

Trade Training Courses + GYM Circuit

Courses are run at our Trade Training Centre in Flaxton Road, Rangiora

8 week modules – 3hrs x 2 days per week

Graduation Certificate issued on completion of course work

Registrations of interest welcome for 2023 courses

To Register go to www.ydot.co.nz

SMALL GROUP NUMBERS

Low Course cost of $90pp for trade training modules

Welding and Metalwork

Carpentry

Automotive

Tiny Home Project

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 2023 WAIMAKARIRI EVENTS

13 HOLD ON TO YOUR HATS – BOOGIE HOUSE

7.30pm – 9.30pm, Pines Kairaki Community Hall

1 DEVLIN GROUP MARKET IN THE PARK

10am – 3pm, Victoria Park, Rangiora

Attend this fun family event in Rangiora’s stunning Victoria Park and enjoy live music, busking shows, circus workshops, and inflatables. Plus, there’ll be the array of markets for all your retail, food and beverage needs.

Entry by donation

9 MENTAL HEALTH RESILIENCE TALK

7pm – 9.30pm, MainPower Stadium, 289 Coldstream Rd, Rangiora

Hear from Lance Burdett and Shane Fletcher as they discuss the impact our environment can have on our mental and physical wellbeing and share some advice on how to manage stresses and pressures in a positive and energising way.

Free, but register your interest at www.humanitix.com/nz

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10 DAVID CORREOS & TAYLOR RUDDLE: THE NEW MATERIAL TOUR

7pm – 8.30pm, Five Stags, 29 Huntingdon Dr, Rangiora

Prepare to laugh as David (as seen on Taskmaster NZ and Comedy Gala) and Taylor embrace the rebirth of spring, by taking their newest jokes out on the road so you get the chance to see them sprouting their freshest ideas!

Tickets $20pp, online at www.humanitix.com/nz

EVENT INFORMATION

Prepare to be wowed as Down By The River brings you Boogie House, fronted by legendary vocalist Steve Driver. This show will deliver a classic American roots, Blues, and New Orleans shake it on down experience.

Tickets $25pp, text Nigel to book your spot on 027 404 7712.

15 THE VINTAGE FAIR

NORTH CANTERBURY

11am - 3pm, Rangiora Racecourse, 312 Lehmans Rd

Step into a world of nostalgia and charm at this enchanting Vintage Fair, where treasures from yesteryears come alive. Immerse yourself in a tapestry of vintage fashion, antique collectibles, and timeless home décor.

Free

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-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

14 ELECTION DAY MARKET

8am – 12pm, Loburn School, 73 Hodgsons Rd

Cast your vote at Loburn School on Election Day and then stay on to enjoy delicious food, market stalls, games, and bargains galore!

Free

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WOODFORD GLEN FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA

6.30pm – 10pm, Woodford Glen, 39 Doubledays Road, Kaiapoi

Pack a picnic tea or indulge in a range of food options as a family and enjoy the racing from 6:30pm, then when it falls dark prepare yourself for one of Canterbury’s best fireworks displays!

Tickets start from $5, online at www.woodfordglen.co.nz

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 9am – 2.30pm

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

15 SEFTON TUG OF WAR

10am, Sefton School, 603 Upper Sefton Rd

Take part in this much-anticipated family event that brings the community together to share in the action of Tug of War! Come along to cheer for your favourite team or why not join a team and be in to win.

Free entry for spectators.

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4pm – 7.30pm, Kaiapoi Park, Smith Street

Rangiora Museum

John Thompson will be talking about the history of the Kaiapoi “Tuhoe.” He will have a PowerPoint presentation and it should be really interesting. All welcome to join us at the Rangiora Museum, 29 Good Street, on Thursday 26 October at 7.30pm. A community event in our cosy Museum. Donations appreciated from non-members. Supper provided. No need to book. The Museum is open every Wednesday and Sunday 1pm to 4pm.

Presbyterian Mini Market

Saturday 18 November • 10am–2pm

On the corner of High and King Streets, Rangiora.

Stalls with baking, preserves and jams, plants and all things gardening, books and jigsaws. Light lunch inside, sausage sizzle outside. Outside stalls to browse and mini golf to try your hand at.

Lots of bargains and fun to be had. See you there!

Sally Mac’s Charity Fashion Parade

At the Balcairn Hall

Wednesday 18 October 7.30pm

Sally’s nephew,Liam, was one of the five men who died on 16 May 2023 in the Loafer’s Lodge fire in Wellington. Liam had lived there for 10 years.

Loafer’s Lodge was his home. He lived independently with support in the city he loved. Many of the survivors were his friends. While the Wellington City Mission Fire Appeal was wound up on 16 August 2023, there is still a great need for ongoing support for those survivors. All funds raised from the Sally Mac’s Charity Fashion Parade at Balcairn Hall will be donated to the Wellington City Mission for continuing support for these survivors.

Tickets are $35 via balcairnhall.com or visit Sally Mac’s Amberley, Sefton Garage or Stan’s Pharmacy, Rangiora for cash tickets.

Raffle - Three amazing prizes/light supper

G A T E S O P E N 1 0 A M

Fo o d s t a ll s , f a c e p a i n t i n g , bak e s a l e, bo un c y c a s t l e , tr u c k p u ll , p eda l m an i a c r a z y b i k e s & r a ff l e t i c ke t s.

P l u s en t e r a t ea m o f 8 f o r t h e T u g o f W a r an d y o u c o u l d b e i n t o w i n t h e g r an d p r i z e o f

$ 700 f o r t h e T r oph y Pu l l, $ 500 f o r t h e M i x e d

Pu ll & $500 for the Womens Pull

En tr y f e e $ 1 0 0 En tr i e s du e 1 1 October

t u g o f w a r

F R E E E N T R Y F O R S P E C T A T O R S

Lots of ch il d r en s en t e rt a i n m en t , e f t po s ava il ab l e .

C o m e a l on g t o s uppo r t Se f t o n S choo l &

t h e l oca l co mm un i t y f o r t h i s m u c h an t i c i pa t e d bia n nua l e v en t .

Se e www s e f t on t ugo f w a r co n z f o r e v en t d e t a il s o r t o r eg i st e r a t ea m .

S UND A Y 15 OCTOBER

A T SEFT O N SC HOO L

SEFTON SCHOOL

AN D CO MM UN I T Y FU N DA Y

Come

Friday3rd & Saturday 4th November 2023

An evening for people with Disabilities

& Carers & Friends

Entertainment by guest DJ EMCEE & Marion Outlaws as entertainers

Easy Listening or come ‘Dancing’

WHEN: Friday 3rd & Saturday 4th November 2023

TIME: 7pm - 9:45pm

WHERE: Rangiora Baptist Church, 111 East Belt, Rangiora

ENTRY: $5 per person at the door. Bottles of soft drink $1 each, supper provided*, plus spot prizes. *Sorry but we can’t cater for Special Dietary Needs.

RSVP: Numbers attending need to be confirmed to insure your entry to this event by Friday 13th October please. If coming from out of town we can offer free accomodation for people with a disability at the Woodend Christian Camp.

To RSVP/Book Accommodation: 03-313-8989, nandpthackwell@slingshot.co.nz

MENTAL HEALTH RESILIENCE TALK

Monday 9 October 7-9pm

Followed by light refreshments

Mainpower Stadium, Rangiora

Find out more and register for the event scan the qr code or visit events. humanitix.com/ mental-health-resilience-talk

LANCE BURDETT

SHANE FLETCHER

Author Talk

Alan Woods

Adopted

Loss, love, family and reunion | By

Jo Willis and Brigitta Baker

Adopted is the powerful and honest account of two of the thousands of children adopted during the era of closed adoption in Aotearoa New Zealand, between 1955 and the early 1980s.

Join us at the Rangiora Library, to hear co-author Brigitta Baker’s own story around closed adoption.

“One day I would like you to go to the places that I have been and to see the things that I have seen but without the nasty bits.”

Eighty years after World War Two, encouraged by his father’s stories of survival and determination, a son travels to Poland to follow his father’s experiences as a soldier and a Prisoner of War.

Wednesday 17 August 2022 • 6.30pm

Without the Nasty Bits weaves Norman’s words with Alan’s journey in a story that brings the past to life.

Rangiora Library

Thursday 19 October 2023 • 6.30pm

Kaiapoi Library

Bookings Essential

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