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Greetings from the Editor
Kia ora koutou and a very warm welcome to the October edition of Chatter.
I’m enjoying seeing the daffodils and spring blossom and the longer warm evenings. Isn’t Waimakariri a great place to live?
Are you new to the Waimakariri District? We want to know what your experience has been like settling into our community. Your feedback will help us make Waimakariri a place that everyone is happy to call home. To complete the short survey, go to: waimakariri.govt.nz/letstalk
Check out these upcoming workshops:
The last of the Event Planning Workshops for 2024 – Kia Rite Hoea, will be held over two evenings, Tuesday 15 October and Thursday 17 October 6–8.30pm to help you plan and deliver a successful, safe event. Registration is essential, $35 per person. For more information and to buy tickets go to: Bit.ly/HumanitixCommunityTeam
The next OnTrack workshop will be focused on Team dynamics — communication skills and giving and receiving constructive feedback.
This workshop will be delivered by Chris Beardsley from Performance Matters Ltd on Friday 1 November 10am–2.30pm at the Pegasus Community Centre. $20 per ticket for 2 people per organisation. For more information or to register go to: Bit.ly/HumanitixCommunityTeam
New Zealand ShakeOut is our national earthquake drill and tsunami hīkoi. ShakeOut 2024 is happening on Thursday 24 October at 9.30am! You can sign up now as an individual, or you can register your family, school, workplace or community group at shakeout.govt.nz For information on how you can make your home safer go to: getready.govt.nz/prepared/household/ make-your-home-safer
In my role as editor, I am constantly impressed by the range of activities and supports in our District.
Ngā
manaakitanga Best wishes
Serena Chatter Editor
Michelle Field-Wilson
Arts Strategy Facilitator
Tēnā koutou katoa
Ka mihi ki te manū whenua o Ngāi Tūāhuriri
Nō Ingarani ōku tīpuna.
I whanau mai au ki Whakatū
Kei te noho au ki Rangiora
Ko kaihautu o ngā mahi toi tāku mahi
Ko Michelle Field-Wilson toku ingoa
Nō reira, tenei te mihi kia a koutou katoa.
My name is Michelle Field-Wilson and I have joined the Community Team as the Arts Strategy Facilitator.
I have lived in Waimakariri for the last ten years with my daughters, one attends Lincoln University and the other, Rangiora High School. We have an amazing community, full of opportunities and experiences in the Arts and it is a privilege to be working alongside the Arts sector.
My background is varied, beginning in education as a Primary Teacher, involved in music, art, productions and pastoral care. Since that time, I have lectured in Musical Play Therapy, been a member of Boards, in administrative roles, and facilitated new projects. The most recent project was working across 18 North Canterbury schools. I grew up in a musical family in Nelson, playing the piano and cello. This eclectic mix of roles and life experience has given me a strong sense of how the Arts are important for communities to thrive and the positive social and economic outcomes that result.
My role ensures that there is a commitment from Council to implement the newly developed Ngā Toi o Waimakariri - Art Strategy. We can work together to champion the Arts in Waimakariri by strengthening, growing and ensuring sustainability for the future by putting Waimakariri on the map as an Arts destination.
I would love to hear from anyone in the Arts sector: groups, collectives or individuals, so that I can learn more about what is happening in our community.
To view the Waimakariri Arts Strategy go to: waimakariri.govt.nz/community-andrecreation/arts-and-heritage
Please feel free to contact me Tuesdays 8.30am–12.30pm, Wednesdays and Thursdays 8.30am–5pm via phone 027 258 1063 or email me michelle.field.wilson@wmk.govt.nz
Michelle Field-Wilson
Tūhaitara Coastal Park
Kia ora koutou katoa, hari te wiki o te reo Māori! Hello to you all and happy Māori language week for 14 September -21 September.
We are getting into full swing with planting for the spring, particularly with our Huria Reserve planting day on 28 September which is welcome to any people wanting to come and plant some trees and secure our future. We are hoping to get 700 plants in the ground with the help from volunteers and many hands make light work so we would love to see you there. There will be a free sausage sizzle, coffee and hot chocolates for people who come along. The planting areas for Huria Reserve will be extending and areas already planted will be planted with new, diverse native plants that can be sheltered and protected by the strong plants that are now well established. If you want to be one of the volunteers and join us in bringing bird life and song to our communities then come along and donate some of your energy to our mahi (work).
Forestry in the park has drawn to a close. This work has been very important to keep people safe after the fire in 2022 that left some trees unhealthy and at risk of falling onto trails. Looking into the future, we will be re-planting these areas where trees have been removed to ensure that habitat is available to birds and other wildlife.
In the park we have had lovely sunny weather with the welcome of spring. The new flowers blooming on our native trees have been attracting our local pollinators such as bees, flies, and butterflies and birds awaiting nectar from flowers. For students of our local schools who put up insect hotels with collections of natural materials for places for insects to live and hide in away from birds, they have shown great success. Te Kōhanga Wetlands are continuing to develop as a valuable habitat for birds that
live in or visit wetlands for food and nesting habitat in part of the year. Below is a photo our ranger Emily took through a pair of binoculars. In the back of the photo, the birds ready to take flight are native kuruwhengi Australasian shovelor ducks and the black ducks with the bright orange eyes in the front of the picture are pāpango scaup ducks.
Finally the whole team at Tūhaitara Coastal Park just want to say a huge thank you for your patience at this time. We are
extremely busy right now so we can’t take calls and might be occupied when you walk past the office, but you’re always welcome to send us a message on Facebook, Instagram or via the form on our website. We will respond to these messages as soon as we can.
We’re looking forward to things getting back to normal in a couple of months, as well as seeing everyone out and about as the weather warms up!
Two new coffee groups for Plunket
Kia Ora
My name is Andrea, and I am the new Community Services Coordinator for Whānau Āwhina Plunket, based in North Canterbury.
I am excited to announce the start of two new coffee groups for whānau with infants under 1 year old. These groups will run weekly during term time and provide a wonderful opportunity for families to connect and support each other.
Addictive Eaters Anonymous
Addictive Eaters Anonymous (AEA) is a worldwide Twelve Step fellowship based on Alcoholics Anonymous.
AEA members have found recovery from binge eating, anorexia, bulimia, other forms of addictive eating and compulsive exercise.
Through working the Twelve Steps of AEA, members find peace of mind and the ability to live a meaningful and productive life.
Wherever you are, whatever your problem with food, AEA can help.
Mondays: 7.30pm–8.30pm at the Durham Street Methodist Church, 309 Durham Street North, Christchurch Central City. Car park around back on Chester Street West.
The details are as follows:
• Rangiora: Starting on Tuesday 15 October, from 10–11am at 8 Albert Street, Rangiora.
• Kaiapoi: Starting on Thursday 17 October, from 10–11am at 26 Sewell Street, Kaiapoi.
Come and enjoy a cuppa in a warm, relaxed environment, and get to know other families in the local area.
We hope to see you there!
Wednesdays: 7.30–8.30pm. Held online. Visit www.AEAnz.org for details of how to join.
Fridays: 7.30–8.30pm at St Mark’s Presbyterian Church 150 Withells Road, Avonhead, Christchurch.
Contact details:
Phone: 03 662 9128
Email: contact@aeanz.org Website: www.AEAinfo.org
October 2024
Cancer Society
43 Church St, Rangiora, 7400
Phone: 0800 22 66 95 Driving Service: 021 913 503
Art for Wellbeing: Held every Monday (except public holidays) 10.00am-12.00pm. Kaiapoi Baptist Church, 67 Fuller Street, Kaiapoi. A wonderful chance to create!
Rangiora Walking & Coffee group: Held every Tuesday. This group is for patients and carers. Meet outside The Warehouse at 9 30am for a walk around Northbrook Waters and then a coffee (new venue) La Luna 264 High Street, Rangiora at 10.30am for some friendly peer support. Facilitated by Glenda and Linda.
Patient support & information group: Held 1st Thursday of the month at 10.00am. 43 Church Street, Rangiora. Next session Thursday 3rd October, we will run another plant swap session for the October meeting, please bring any plants or cuttings to share. Look forward to seeing you there.
Oxford support group: Held 3rd Wednesday of each month @ 10.00am. Cafe 51, Main Street, Oxford. Facilitated by Ans and the Oxford Volunteer Cancer Society Support Group. Catch up with volunteers, patients, and carers. All welcome to join for a coffee and chat.
Cheviot Cuppa & Chat group: Held 2nd Wednesday of each month @ 10.00am -11:30am. Craft Centre, 15 Seddon Street, Cheviot. Hosted by the Cheviot Volunteer Support group. Patients and carers are welcome. Canbead Jewellery Workshop, Wednesday 30th October @ 11am at the Cheviot Craft Centre. Please contact Tracey 027 740 9855 to register attendance. All those on a cancer journey welcome.
Gynae Cancer Peer support group: Held every 2nd Monday of a month (except public holidays) at 4.15pm.
Address: Hope Trust, 115 East Belt, Rangiora. Facilitated by Catharine. A successful peer support initiative now in its second year.
Making Connections with Cancer group: Held the last Thursday of each month, at Coffee Culture Rangiora – 113 High Street. Please register to attend by emailing northcanty@southerncancer.org.nz Facilitators: Simone Antoniuk, 44, Living with Stage 4 ALK-POSITIVE Lung Cancer, and Lisa Peacey, 50, living with Neuroendocrine Cancer. We would like to offer support and connection for others living with any type of cancer in North Canterbury.
Aqua aerobics: Continues at Dudley Pool (12.00pm Thursday session), for those interested please advise your Cancer Navigator prior to participating. $5 per person to be paid to Cancer Society.
Appointments available locally for all cancer patients and carers to find out about treatment related support services and rehabilitation. Held as required at health facilities otherwise we arrange home visits.
Waikari, Hanmer, Oxford (hospital) Kaikōura @ Health Centres as required Amberley @ Amberley Medical Centre with Dana every 2nd and 4th Friday, 10.00am – 12 30pm
Other Resources and Support
Look Good Feel Better workshops for Woman are available face to face at the Cancer Society, Rangiora. Next workshop in Rangiora Saturday 2 November. Workshops for Men are available online. To register please book online lgfb.co.nz/programmes
Blue Bros exercise class and peer support for men with a cancer diagnosis. This dedicated group extends a warm welcome to new patients. Held Monday and Friday each week (exc. public holidays) @ 8:15am, Venue: Mainpower Stadium, Coldstream Road, Rangiora. Facilitated by Mischa.
Prostate Foundation support group in Rangiora on 2nd Tuesday of each month at the War Memorial Hall, 1 Albert Street. Contact Dean and Lois on 02102246078 or email rangiora@prostate.org.nz
For more info on services and support for prostate and testicular cancer www.prostate.org.nz
Ostomy NZ Support meet alternative months in Rangiora (1st Tuesday, Artisan Cafe) and CHCH (1st Wednesday, Kidd’s Cakes, Cranford St). For more information contact Brent on 03 313 5744, Diane on 0274164185. Email: ostomycanterbury@gmail.com to learn more about education and support for patients and families.
Breast Cancer Foundation for education, awareness, and support. Contact 0800 902 732 and info@bcf.org.nz
Sweet Louise Support for those with advanced breast cancer. Contact: Ashleigh 0273288003 or go to website sweetlouise.co.nz. Now offering a monthly coffee and support group in Rangiora.
Talk Peach Gynaecological Awareness and Education website talkpeach.org.nz
Shocking Pink online and in-person (Christchurch) for women in their 20s and 30s with breast cancer www.shockingpink.org.nz
Lymphoedema Education Sessions (also via Zoom). Held each month from 11.00am - 12.30pm on the 2nd 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 033836833 or email physiobd@cdhb.health.nz 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 in Rangiora and Jelly Park. Read more and/or register www.pincandsteel.com or contact susan@activehealth.co.nz
Canteen support for teenagers with their own cancer experience or a parent or sibling with cancer. For more information go to www.canteen.org.nz
Death Café is a unique opportunity to discuss any aspect of death and dying over a cuppa. Hosted at Waimakariri and Hurunui Libraries and held once a month at various locations in North Canterbury. Contact liza-w@outlook.com to find out more.
Canbead Jewellery workshops with Kirstee from Can Inspire Trust Wednesday 30th October @ 11am, to be held at the Cheviot Craft Centre on Seddon St. Please contact Tracey 027 740 9855 to register attendance. All those on a cancer journey welcome.
Attention Kaiapoi Residents
• Start planning your garden now for the Kaiapoi Summer Garden Competition 2024 - 2025
• Several categories to consider
• Need more Information - email kaiapoigardenclub@gmail.com
• Or phone Margaret: 021 161 1705
Next General Meeting
Wednesday 9 October 2024, 7.30pm, at Riverside Bowling Club, Hinemoa Park, Belcher Street, Kaiapoi.
Speaker: Candy Harris - Companion Planting
Visitors welcome
CELEBRATE RECOVERY GRACE VINEYARD
NORTH CANTERBURY
Every Thursday Night 6pm Combined Dinner 7pm Meeting
Salvation Army Church 12 Ashley Street, Rangiora
Celebrate Recovery is for anyone struggling with hurt, hang-ups, and habits of any kind.
Seen those gambling advertisements on your TV lately? We have a hunch the kids saw them, too. Please take a moment to sign and support the petition for an outright ban on all gambling-related adverts in New Zealand.
Scan the QR code or visit petitions.parliament.nz/194f725c-f3af-4054-8d7008dcb730c1aa to sign the petition.
Contact Dr Charles Egwuba on 021 947 251 or charles.egwuba@pgf.nz if you need more information.
William’s Street Bridge decorations installed by the Shed during the year.
MENZSHED OF KAIAPOI TRUST
Doug: 021 662 486 Bob: 327 7044
Bert: 021 145 3393
Email: menzshedkaiapoi@outlook.com
Website: menzshedkaiapoi.weebly.com
The model farmyard came in much loved, and received extensive TLC.
The chairs received an overdue upholstery job.
The ball inside a ball— this was a different sort of challenge with a previous oops
The axe handle was a challenge getting the shape right.
VOLUNTEER VISITORS NEEDED
Could you spare a little time to become a volunteer visitor?
Many older people in your community are lonely and isolated as they receive few or no regular visitors. Age Concern Canterbury’s Visiting Service helps reduce the loneliness by providing friendship and companionship through a volunteer visitor.
We provide full training and support and ask that you commit for at least 12 months, one hour per week.
If you’d like to make a real difference to an older person’s life please contact Rebecca or Peter at Age Concern Canterbury on 366 0903.
Foodbank Support Role
Organisation: Community Wellbeing North Canterbury
Category: Food Services
Location: Kaiapoi
This role requires someone who understands safe food handling, sorting and storing of donated food items. It also includes making food parcels for clients as they arrive. There is a cleaning and sanitising component also so food sorting spaces are properly prepared before and after sorting food.
This role can be physically demanding and fast paced. Choose a day during the week that you could commit to (10am-2pm).
More information and to apply for this role go to: volcan.org.nz/opportunities/944/foodbank-support-role
Refer a Friend & Ignite Positive Change!
Referral Programme
Your dedication and service are deeply valued and we extend our gratitude for your contributions!
We’re excited to welcome new volunteers to our Day Programmes. With additional volunteers, we can enhance peoples experience by offering a wider range of activities and opportunities.
Companionship and Activity Groups
HomeShare is a personalised service where older people can enjoy getting together with a small group of others in a host’s private home in the community.
We invite people to volunteer for the following shifts:
Whether they’re a neighbour, friend, or family member, please share my contact details with them so we can connect.
As a token of appreciation, if your referral joins us and commits to three months of service, you’ll receive a $20.00 coffee voucher.
Roni Jordan, Volunteer Advisor, HR Support
www.enlivenuppersouth.org.nz Enquire today!
Phone: 021 657 474 | Email: Ronij@psusi.org.nz
The Aroha Approach
The Aroha Approach is a 90-minute suicide prevention workshop for sports clubs, workplaces, and other communities.
Part one covers up-to-date views on suicide, what to look for, and when to refer.
Part two looks at what we can do to assist the many distressed people who do not meet the criteria for clinical intervention and rely on the help and support of their families and community.
For more information contact David Cairns on 022 458 0339.
Engagingcommunities.co.nz
Te Hā - Waitaha Smokefree Support offers free support to anyone in Canterbury. After you or your whānau register, a Quit Coach will contact you to discuss how we can best help. We will work with you to set a quit date and provide ongoing support so you can stay smokefree.
We can tailor a smokefree programme that works for you after an initial conversation. This programme will include face-to-face sessions or follow-up by phone or both.
Telephone: 0800 425 700
Email: smokefree@cdhb.health.nz
Website: tehawaitaha.nz
What can I expect?
• Access FREE Nicotine replacement therapy (patches, gum and lozenges)
• Customised support including incentive programmes
• Information on using medications, withdrawals and setting a quit date
• Use a Smokerlyzer for regular Carbon Monoxide readings
Hours
Our office is open Monday to Friday from 9am–4.30pm.
General Support
Citizens Advice Bureau North Canterbury is a community organisation helping everyone know and understand their rights and obligations, and how to use this information to get the best outcomes. At CAB we provide people with the confidence and support they need to take action.
Services
Our service is not-for-profit and delivered by trained volunteers. We’re available faceto-face, by phone and by email.
No question is too big or too small to bring to us. We’ll listen, research and assist you in any way we can. There’s no time limit on how long you can spend with one of our volunteers.
Even if you’ve taken some steps already, 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 it’s what to say when you visit a retailer about a faulty product or how to approach your gas/phone/power provider about a query on your bill.
Maybe it’s how to talk to your employer about a workplace issue or your landlord about a tenancy issue. Or perhaps it’s an issue with the dynamics of family relationships or noisy neighbours. We’re here to help!
We offer additional services for clients including:
• free Justice of the Peace service (please check with us for days/times)
• free Beneficiary, Budgeting, Employment, Immigration and Legal Information clinics (please check with us for days/times)
• free CV preparation and cover letter service (by appointment only)
• an information service for newcomers and migrants.
You’ll find us at 209 High Street, Rangiora, or you can phone us on 03 313 8822 or 0800 367 222, or email us northcanterbury@cab.org.nz
Credit Card or Pay Later plans?
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. Some Pay Later plans might have no initial fees and no interest payments – but it is still considered debt, and you will need to pay on time to avoid additional fees (e.g. late payment fees).
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.
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: govt.nz/browse/consumer-rights-andcomplaints/debt-and-credit-records/checkyour-own-credit-report)
There is considerable temptation to buy items now, whether you’re buying in-store or on-line. Often the salesperson will try to ‘upsell’ you to a Pay Later plan – they get their sales commission, and you are committed to extra repayments in your budget.
War Memorial Hall
1 Albert Street, Rangiora 7400
PO Box 351, Rangiora 7440
Phone: 03 313 3505
Email: servicemanager@bsnc.org.nz
Website: bsnc.org.nz
If you want to discuss what might be a better solution for your situation, then 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 www.bsnc.org.nz
A free 9-week exercise and nutrition e ducation programme
held each Thursday 10 October – 5 December, held at the Baptist Church Hall, Rangiora. ActiveLife
• Become more active – gym work, aqua- jogging, sit for fit, fun dance
• Learn about Healthy Eating
• Make Positive Choices
• Meet new people and have Fun.
Who is ActiveLife for? People:
• Under specialist mental health services / or who have been discharged to GP care since 2009
• Between 18 and over 65 years of age What commitment is needed?
• Ability to attend every Thursday from 10. 00am – 1.00pm for 9 weeks.
starting 10 October 24.
Go to our website www.comcare.org.nz on the front page, go to generic referrals and fill out form, -reason for referral in drop box is to join the North Canterbury Activelife Programme, 2024.
10:30 Team Building Game before Meals on Wheels or 10:30 Craft - turn your own design into a t-shirt transfer. Bring a t-shirt (any colour) ($2)
11:15 Meals on Wheels - Round 4
10:30 Te Reo Māori - learn days of the week and months of the year 10:30 Newsletter Mailout 10:30 Play/Learn classic card game Gin Rummy or 10:30 Book Group - bring a book you have read or are reading to share
11:15 Meals on WheelsRound 4 12:00 Bring Lunch 1:00 Op Shopping in Rangiora
10:30 Theatre Sportscome together to play some drama and improvisation games or 10:30 Visit the Hope Church Shop before Meals on Wheels
12:30 Bring Lunch 10:30 Day out in Cust Explore surroundingsbring lunch to have in the domain Scenic drawing in Cust Domain after lunch 12:00 Bring Lunch 12:00 Bring Lunch 12:30 Bring Lunch
1:00 Poetry - read some limericks and write our own or 1:00 Wander along Ohoka Stream Historic Walk 1:00 Cuppa out for newsletter volunteers 1:00 Enabling Good LivesKaylee will talk about her new role and how she can support you 1:00 Music - join together to play music and sing or 1:00 Outdoor GamesQuoits and Connect Four
Peer Support
A journey of discovery where an individual leads their own unique process of moving forwards.
Peer Support is not like clinical support, nor is it just like being friends. 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 learn and grow. In Peer Support, people come together with the intention of changing unhelpful patterns and getting out of ’stuck’ places It can help to build relationships that are respectful, mutually responsible, and potentially transformative, while feeling safe and accepting.
Intentional and purposeful relationships allow us to review our current position, helping both parties to learn and grow. They encourage us to understand, and evaluate, our experiences. 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.
How do we work?
• Following a referral, a Peer Supporter will meet regularly with the person (or talk over the phone) to assist, exploring their vision and the barriers that are stopping them from moving towards it.
• Generally, we will provide peer support for a person for 12 months, although this can be extended if required.
• Peer Support workers build trusting relationships where people can feel safe to share, learn, grow, and take risks.
Peer Support Workers
Comcare Peer Supporters have had personal experience of mental illness and/or addiction. They are well trained and supported, receiving both individual and group supervision. Peer Support training assists people examine their past and current experiences, their potential strengths and vulnerabilities. They are trauma-informed, and trained in communication, boundary setting, resilience development, and self-care. Based on the principle ‘to understand, you must first experience’, Peer Support provides a supportive culture, during initial training, on-going training, and at supervision groups
Contact Us:
Phone: 03 377 7020
Free Phone: 0800 537 3464
Website: www.comcare.org.nz
Post: PO Box 22 004
Christchurch 8140
Visit Us
Location: 334 Lincoln Road, Addington, Christchurch 8024
3 Alfred St, Rangiora, Waimakariri 9400
Ko te whakaora, he hīkoi whakāmarama Māna anō tōna ake ara whakaora e whakarau.
TAMARIKI RISE: Building Resilience in North Canterbury Children
Does your child (aged 5-12) need support after experiencing or witnessing family violence?
Aviva’s Tamariki RISE programme empowers North Canterbury children (5-12) to build resilience, safety and confidence. Through fun, 10-week sessions, kids learn about healthy relationships, personal boundaries, and develop coping strategies and plans.
Individual or group sessions led by professional family violence specialists.
Next North Canterbury Tamariki RISE Group starts in Term One 2025.
TO FIND OUT MORE
Visit: aviva.org.nz/I-need-help/tamariki
Contact: Sofia Ayushi Ph: 027 722 7286
Email: sofiaa@aviva.org.nz
To make a referral email: referral@aviva.org.nz
Aviva supports Canterbury people to live free from family and sexual violence. 24/7 support, advocacy, and advice.
0800 AVIVA NOW | (0800 28482 669)
Your Community Board can support your project with grant funding.
Application forms and grant criteria are available online or from any Council Service Centre. For more information about funding visit the Council website.
Find out more at waimakariri.govt.nz/communitygrants
PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES, RESOURCES AND DIRECTION FOR YOUTH TO DEVELOP SKILLS FOR LIFE
Kaiapoi Adventure Race and Funday will be happening 50 Courtney Drive, Kaiapoi…something for everyone. Check out the event on our events page www.ydot.co.nz/events - something for everyone
You need to book for the Kaiapoi Adventure Race, get involved!
REGULAR TRADE TRAINING COURSES:
• Tiny Home Building Project
• Carpentry
• Welding and Metalwork
• Automotive
• Introduction to Hospitality (new course)
Circuit Training
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.
Course runs 2 evenings per week AND the course is FREE, but you must register. One-off registration fee of $10pp.
8-WEEK MODULES, 2 X 3-4HRS PER WEEK. SMALL GROUPS
To register for all courses, go to our website: www.ydot.co.nz
OCTOBER 2024
WAIMAKARIRI EVENTS
4-6 HINTERLAND SPRINGSTON TROPHY 2024
9am – 3pm, Rangiora Showground,156 Ashley Street
Watch as riders compete in dressage, cross country and show jumping. This the largest pony club three-day eventing competition in not only the South Island, but the Southern Hemisphere.
5 2024 WOODEND SPRING FLOWER SHOW
1pm – 4pm, Woodend Community Centre, School Road
Attend the spring flower show with friends and family and admire daffodils, spring flowers and floral arts. Peruse market stalls boasting preserves, home baking and enjoy a Devonshire tea.
11am – 3pm, Victoria Park, Rangiora
Welcome spring at this fun bi-annual market in Rangiora’s stunning Victoria Park. There will be plenty of activities for children alongside an array of stalls for all your retail, food, and beverage needs.
Entry by donation.
12 NORTH CANTERBURY WEARABLE ARTS
7pm – 9pm, Rangiora Baptist Church Auditorium, 111 East Belt
Gather your friends to watch this premier creative fashion event featuring an extraordinary showcase of unique wearable art - imagined and constructed by artists, designers and creators of all ages from throughout New Zealand.
Tickets start from $22 www.events.humanitix.com
9am – 5pm, Woodend Reserve, School Road
Roll up, roll up and experience a fun day out filled with entertainment including music, shows, stalls, rides, juggling, circus attractions and plenty of food options.
20 KAIAPOI ADVENTURE RACE
8.45am first race briefing, Huria Reserve, Courtney Drive, Kaiapoi
Create a team of two, three or four people and take part in this event that features trail running, mountain biking, orienteering and surprise challenges that caters to all levels of fitness and skill.
Entries from $30 pp, register at www.kaiapoiadventurerace.co.nz
20 KAIAPOI FUNDAY
10am – 3pm, 50 Courtenay Drive, Kaiapoi
Join the fun with your family and cheer on those finishing the Kaiapoi Adventure Race at this Funday. Pre-order a Hangi lunch or savour delicious treats from the food trucks, try your hand at the sideshow alley and gym circuit, peruse market stalls, unwind in the Pamper Me Marquee or simply sit back and watch the fun. Proceeds go to the Youth Development & Opportunities Trust.
8am – 5pm, Rangiora Showgrounds, 156 Ashley Street
Expect to see some of Canterbury’s best rural sporting talent including show hunter events, shearing, wood chopping, dance competitions and dog trials at this iconic annual event, as well as an abundance of food, vintage machinery, craft stalls and more.
$15 adults, $5 youth, under 5 free, families $35. Gate entries cash and eftpos.
6.30pm, Woodford Glen Speedway, Kaiapoi
Enjoy the racing from 6.30pm, then when it falls dark prepare yourself for one of Canterbury’s best fireworks displays! Spaces sell fast, so prebooking is recommended.
Tickets start from $5, book online www.woodfordglen.co.nz
MARKETS
KAIAPOI SATURDAY MARKET
Morgan Williams Reserve, Charles St, Kaiapoi.
Every Saturday, 9am–12.30pm.
OHOKA FARMERS MARKET
Ohoka Domain, Mill Road, Ohoka. Every Friday, 9am-12pm.
OXFORD FARMERS MARKET
Main St, Oxford. Every Sunday, 9am–12pm.
OXFORD CRAFT MARKET
Oxford Town Hall, Oxford. First Sunday of each month, 10am-2pm.
RANGIORA CHURCH
STREET MARKET
St John’s Anglican Church Grounds & Hall, Cnr of Church and High Streets, Rangiora. First Saturday of each month, 9.30am-1pm.
THE DELICIOUS MARKET
179 Lehmans Road, Rangiora, Mon-Fri 8am – 4pm
NORTH CANTERBURY CREATIVE MARKET
Check website for dates and locations.
ART EXHIBITIONS
ART ON THE QUAY
“Rangiora Pottery Group Exhibition” 19 September – 23 October Kaiapoi Library, 176 Williams Street, Kaiapoi
CHAMBER GALLERY
“Plein Air by Diane Johns” 29 September – 31 October Rangiora Library, 141 Percival Street, Rangiora
OXFORD GALLERY
72 Main Street, Oxford
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$5 pp, cash at the door.
Gold coin donation, kids free.
$5 pp, cash at the door.
26 NORTHERN A&P RANGIORA SHOW
26 WOODFORD GLEN FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA
6 THE DEVLIN GROUP MARKET IN THE PARK
12 THE EXTRAVAGANZA FAIR
Live Well in Waimakariri
Wednesday
9 October 2024
RSA Club, 82 Victoria Street, Rangiora
11am–1pm
Waimakariri Older Persons EXPO and Celebration
Find out what Waimakariri has to offer older people from health and social services to clubs, groups and activities.
We will serve a finger food lunch at 12, and would love for you to stay and join us for a celebration at 1pm!
1–3pm
International Day of Older People
Connect with the community and celebrate with music, dancing, and gold coin raffles!
How to:
Stay connected
Be healthier and active Get involved and contribute
Know where to go to find things that will enrich your life.
For more information Visit facebook.com/ WaimakaririCommunity Enquiries to Hutika Croft-Gibbs 027 457 9867
Take Part in the Arts makes exploring your creativity easy. Try these fun, artist-led workshops for only $10 per person.
Theatre Workout with Nicola Nolet
Sunday 20 October / 4.30 – 6.30pm / $10
Is being impromptu or thinking on your feet something you worry about? Loosen your creativity and practice spontaneity with a Theatre Workout.
Book Crafts with Tessa Warburton
Sunday 16 February 2025 / 1 – 3pm / $10
Get creative with paper and book crafts in unexpected ways, with artist and bookbinder Tessa. Engineer paper to perform all kinds of practical, decorative and artistic functions.
Creative Textiles with Julie Hassall
Sunday 16 March 2025 / 1 – 3pm / $10
Get creative with fabric and haberdashery with contemporary mixed-media artist, Julie Hassall.
For details and booking visit oxfordgallery.org.nz/activities
Places are limited to 10 per workshop. Book early to secure your spot. Made possible by
Oxford Gallery, 72 Main Street, Oxford.
Rangiora Museum
Join us at the Rangiora Museum, 29 Good Street, on Thursday 24 October, 7.30pm, for an interesting presentation. All welcome, and free, although donations appreciated from non-members of the Rangiora Early Records Society. Supper served. The Museum is open Wednesdays and Sundays, 1.30pm to 4pm.
Taake a Trrain Trip Through Hi story
Ever wonder why Blackett Street is as wide as it is, or wh at the Bells sign on West Belt represents? Join us on Thursday 24 October at 7:30pm at the Rangiora Museum for a presentation on A History of the Railway in Rangiora by Dennis de Visser .
MURIWAI
Ariana Tikao TAONGA PUORO & VOCALS
Bob Bickerton TAONGA PUORO & CELTIC HARP Presented by Waimakariri Co mmunity
WHEN: Friday 22nd & Saturday 23rd November 2024
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
Cats, Connection & My Accidental Career
AUTHOR TALK
Helen Brown
From Christchurch Star columnist to international bestselling author, Helen Brown is back in the heartland to reconnect with longtime readers and meet new ones.
Known for her engaging TVNZ panel appearances and charitable performances, Helen’s books have touched millions worldwide. Her latest work, Mickey, revisits her pre-adolescence in New Plymouth and the cat who guided her through a rocky transition. Join Helen for an evening of laughter, adventure and the occasional purr.
Friday 11 October 2024 • 5.30pm
Death Café
The community driver mentor programme matches up learner drivers with full licenced volunteer mentors to help them learn safe driving practises and the skills needed to pass the Restricted Driver’s Licence test.
Mentors need to:
• Have a full licence for more than two years
• Commit to two one-hour driving sessions a week
• Be patient and want to give back to their community
Access to cars, fuel, training and support will all be provided.
Contact Carolyn Boswell for more information and to sign up!
INTERESTED IN BECOMING A MENTOR? Carolyn Boswell Community Development Facilitator carolyn.boswell@wmk.govt.nz
FREE ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASSES
Saturdays • 10am–1pm
Wednesday 17 August 2022 • 6.30pm Rangiora Library
Rangiora Town Hall Function Room • 303 High Street, Rangiora For further information and to enrol, please contact
Decorated by local school children, welcome bags contain flyers and resources to help connect new residents with key service providers in the Waimakariri District.
Available at any Council service centre or email: martin.pugh@wmk.govt.nz Are you new to Waimakariri? Or know someone who is?
LOOKING FOR A VENUE?
Check out our spaces for hire across the Waimakariri District – available for all types of events, performances or meetings.
To book one of our rooms or facilities, simply scan the QR code.
Hello From The Community Team!
Peychers Administration Support
Martin Pugh Community Development Facilitator
Trolove Safe Community Facilitator
Wendy Howe Team Leader Vibrant Communities
Bright Safe Community Facilitator
Elizabeth Trevathan Mayors Taskforce for Jobs Facilitator
