AUTUMN 2022 ON-TRACK MAGAZINE

ON-TRACK FEILDING & MANAWATŪ DISTRICT IT'S ALL ABOUT LOCAL TOGETHER ISSUE 6

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OUR COMMUNITY SUPPORT ORGANISATIONS

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MANAWATŪ NEIGHBOURHOOD SUPPORT .................06 323 5384 MANAWATŪ COMMUNITY TRUST ................................06 324 0491 FEILDING SALVATION ARMY .............................................06 323 4718 MANAWATŪ RURAL SUPPORT SERVICE ......................06 323 7191 WHANAU ATAAHUA BEAUTIFUL FAMILIES ..................06 323 0414 MANAWATŪ-RANGITIKEI RURAL SUPPORT TRUST...0800 787 254 MINISTRY OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT ...........................0800 559 009 TE MANAWA ...........................................................................06 323 8330 FEILDING CHRISTIAN LEADERS NETWORK..................021 082 89071 MULTI CULTURAL SOCIETY ...........................................027 723 0408 ST JOHNS....................................................................................06 323 5655 RAPID RELIEF TEAM...............................................................0800 100 972 MANCHESTER HOUSE SOCIAL SERVICES....................06 323 7191

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4 CENTRAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY .......06 350 1830 14 MANAWATŪ BUSINESS CHAMBER ................................... 06 213 9877 15 FEILDING & DISTRICT PROMOTION (FDP)......................06 323 3318 PAGE

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OUR AUTUMN FEATURES CARING & CONNECTING COMMUNITY (FDP) MANAWATU DISTRICT COUNCIL ECONOMIC REPORT AUTUMN TRENDS IN FRIENDLY FEILDING RETAIL FEILDING FARMERS MARKET

06 323 3318 PO Box 463, Feilding 4702 The Railway Station Aorangi Street, Feilding. i nfo@feildingpromotion.co.nz An FDP production by Media & Marketing Manager Kathryn Graham

Photographs: Page 5 aerial image courtesy of Stuff /Warwick Smith Kathryn Graham Media or supplied Front Cover: Feilding CBD's new murals at the rear of Tricklebanks building Eyre Street.

www.feilding.co.nz Feildings' CBD's new street art is cheering up some of the tired walls around the town with vibrant unique pieces of art that reflect our sense of place and the diversity of our community. @manawatustreetart

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Caring & Connecting Te Manaaki me te hono "LET'S FOCUS ON RECOVERY & SUPPORT"

He aha te mea nui o te ao -What is the most important thing in the world?

He tangata, he tangata, he tangata - It is the people, it is the people, it is the people

Our people continue to make the Manawatū district a great place to live, work and play.

Its all about local together.

This edition of the On-Track magazine is all about connecting our people and supporting each other on the road to recovery.

While our local economy maybe resilient and has seen growth over the last two years, times are tough and the impact of restrictions and inflation are hitting hard. Businesses, particularly retail, hospitality, accommodation and event companies have been hit hard.

It is more important now than ever to: shop local – our businesses need your support. Become a tourist in your own backyard, explore what Feilding and the Manawatū District has to offer.

Reach out to your neighbours. Don’t be afraid to ask for help.

Being connected to your community gives you a sense of belonging. There are numerous clubs and organisations you can join from sports to craft, cars to performing arts and much more. If you would like to learn more visit the Community Directory on our website www.feilding.co.nz Feilding & District Promotion are holding a fun family event, Manawatū’s Great Easter Hunt, over April and May to engage our community to be tourists in our own backyard. We are focusing on connecting to the whole Manawatū District and promoting a sense of well-being, by getting people out and about. Keep an eye on the Feilding-Rangitīkei Herald, Facebook and Instagram for details coming soon!

The team and I are here to help.

Please reach out.

Nga - mihi nui, Wendy Carr

General Manager Feilding & District Promotion

Manaakitanga 1.(noun) hospitality, kindness, generosity, support - the process of showing respect, generosity and care for others.

These are unusual times, these changing Covid times -but it is not unusual to feel anxious or stressed in times of change and difficulty, Here in the Manawatū District we are fortunate to have a well-established network of support services available to our community. Most are made available free and through the dedication and passion of local people and volunteers who share their aroha and time for the benefit of others in their community.

This publication is dedicated to some of the organisations who are reaching out to let you know that they are here to support and care...

TE WHARE TAPA WHA Sir Mason Dury’s health model, Te Whare Tapa Whā, is a good model to remind us of the foundation and pillars of our wellbeing:

Taha Hinengaro -Emotional/Mental, Taha Tinana -Physical, Taha Wairua -Spiritual Taha Whanau -Social/Family Foundation: Whenua -Land/Roots When one or more of these is out of balance our wellbeing is impacted.

When all these things are in balance, we thrive.

When we come together to connect and care as a community, great things can happen.

Business Support with CEDA CEDA has a team of Business Growth Advisors supporting businesses of all sizes and sectors across the Manawatū – Whanganui region through the Regional Business Partner (RBP) programme.

What is the Regional Business Partners (RBP) Network?

RBP is a central government initiative designed to support small and medium-sized businesses looking to grow and innovate. CEDA is the agency that supports the Manawatū-Whanganui regions businesses through RBP. RBP is the gateway to connecting you to people, advice, and resources. When you register your business with RBP you will be connected to one of our Business Growth Advisors, who will help you identify your needs and opportunities and provide you with targeted advice, information, referrals, and connections. CEDA’s Business Growth Advisors are also able to support you with navigating the COVID-19 pandemic, business information and the protection framework.

What specific support is offered through RBP? CALLAGHAN INNOVATION RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT OPTIONS If your business has a Research & Development initiative, CEDA has a dedicated Innovation Specialist who can guide you through the options available from Callaghan Innovation.

There is a host of services available such as access to experts, innovation skills and R&D funding options to name a few.

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Business Growth Advisor matthew.jeanes@ceda.nz

Nikki Maw

MĀORI BUSINESS SUPPORT If you identify as a Māori Business owner, be sure to tick that you identify as Māori when you register for Regional Business Partners Network – to be connected to our Māori Business Growth Advisor. Working with our Māori Business Growth Advisor will enable you to connect with the spectrum of resources available to support Māori economic development. Your business journey will be nurtured with appreciation of Te Ao Māori and manaakitanga.

How do I register for RBP? To register your business please go ceda.nz and once the team at CEDA receives your application, a Business Growth Advisor will then be in touch to set up a discovery session. Your Business Growth Advisor will be your main contact person and your new business champion!

What is the criteria to register for RBP? To register, you must meet the following criteria: •

EXPORT BUSINESSES If you are an exporter or a business looking to grow into exports, our Business Growth Advisors can connect you with New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, the government agency charged with helping New Zealand businesses to grow internationally. With their extensive knowledge and global networks to help exporters of all sizes, they can help you to provide connections to right partners, or even investors.

Matthew Jeanes

Business Mentors New Zealand connects business owners and entrepreneurs with those who can provide one-on-one advice to help them to start, grow or solve business challenges and share their experiences.

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Your business is at least two-years old, currently trading with 50 or less FTE employees You are in growth phase, therefore are looking to employ more staff / looking at new markets / moving to larger premises / developing a new product or service Privately owned or Māori trust or incorporation or similar organisation managing

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Māori assets under multiple ownership

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Willingness to actively engage with a Business Growth Advisor and RBP Service Provider

Find out more information and keep up to date at CEDA.nz

Business Growth Advisor RBP-contractor@ceda.nz

Kat Wade Māori Business Growth Advisor katwade.contractor@ceda.nz

Ever wondered why some businesses are found more easily online than others?

CEDA have launched a new Digital Champion Programme to help improve Manawatū businesses in the visitor sector e.g. retail, hospo, accommodation and events exposure online and provide practical digital marketing tips specific to your business. This programme is absolutely free to you, and includes a session with our Digital Ambassador, Janelle Simonsen.

Our FREE digital marketing support includes the following: •

Digital business check-up

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Google Business Profile check-up

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Google reviews

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Social media channel review

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How to use ManawatuNZ.co.nz

Janelle is available for free 30-minute appointments, to book an appointment, please reach out to Janelle.

Janelle Simonsen Digital Ambassador Janelle.Simonsen.ceda.nz

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There's no better place to call home than Feilding & Manawatū District. Our booming agriculture sector, record public and private investment, employment and population growth, has driven the performance of the district.

The Manawatū District economy outperformed during 2021, with GDP growing by 9.2% to reach a total value of $1.45b.This compares with economic growth of 5.5% across the New Zealand economy in 2021.

The robust economic performance of the District is down to the strength of our food export and manufacturing industries, large scale government investment and employment, and skyrocketing construction investment. The local economy has also fared better due to limited reliance on tourism and international education, relative to many other parts of New Zealand.

High commodity prices and sustained global demand are expected to continue to drive up profits for our dairy and red meat producers in 2022, even against a backdrop of rising costs and interest rates.

The value of building consents increased to a record $222m in 2021. This is a 73.4% increase on the value of building consents issued in 2020.

The strong performance of the local economy has generated broad-based employment opportunities and attracted new residents to the District, further supporting spending across local businesses.

The number of children enrolled in schools in the District increased by 2.7% in 2021 compared with 0.03% growth across the country. The attraction of young families with children suggests an increase of much needed workers in their peak working years.

The number of residents in employment increased by 2.7% in 2021. This is an additional 523 local people in paid employment than the previous year.

Labour markets are tight however, with the District's unemployment rate falling to 2.1% in the December quarter. At the same time, the number of NZ European Jobseekers increased sharply both here and across New Zealand. Vaccine mandates are likely to explain this jump in numbers, placing additional pressure on already limited access to labour.

While the economic performance of the District will be well supported by the strength of our dominant industries over 2022, there are challenges facing the wider New Zealand economy.

Inflation is at multi-decade highs with the costs of living forecast to rise by 6.6% over the March year (and these forecasts were prior to the Russian invasion of Ukraine which are pushing prices even higher). Against this context, domestic and global interest rates are rising strongly. All of this is converging to reduce disposable incomes, placing pressure on households and businesses.

The underlying strength of the local economy will buffer our communities from the worst impacts of global economic challenges over 2022.

However, there will still be those in our community who are more vulnerable to rising costs such as our elderly, low and middle income earners, and businesses and households that have high levels of debt. It is important for local government and our community agencies to understand these vulnerabilities as we navigate our way through 2022.

For further information, please refer to the Manawatū District Economic Update – December 2021 on the MDC website.

Stacey Bell Economist Manawatū District Council

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Kyle Van de Bittner takes the reigns of Neighbourhood Support Manawatū and is set to continue connecting with the community.

2022 looks to be a year of growth for Neighbourhood Support Manawatū, with renewed efforts to build safe, resilient, and connected communities.

To kickstart this growth, we’ve welcomed a new community engagement coordinator, Kyle Van de Bittner, who will take care of all thing’s community within our great district.

Kyle’s journey to Neighbourhood Support Manawatū came from Outdoor leadership to Biotech to Carpentry to Mindfulness. He loves learning about what makes people of all ages and backgrounds feel alive!

Originally from California, he has lived in NZ for 7 years and now considers Palmy and the greater Manawatū his home with his little family of four.

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Kyle will be focused on connecting with all corners of our community to establish Neighbourhood Support groups and promote the Manawatū District Council in building community preparedness for civil defence emergencies.

Civil Defence Register Do you have skills that would be useful in a civil defence response? An emergency response often calls for all hands-on deck.

We’ve updated our database to capture specific skills that are most commonly required in an event. If you're a qualified tradesperson, engineer, have medical or first aid skills, or can operate specialised vehicles or equipment, and you’d be prepared to participate in an emergency response, please add your details.

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19 Manchester Street Feilding 4702 P: 6 323 4282 Fax: 06 323 5384 www.crlaw.co.nz

New vulnerable persons register: When crisis strikes, everyone feels the impact in some way or another, but some within our community are more vulnerable. Our vulnerable persons register is for people who may need additional or specialised support in the event of an emergency. Register your details and if there is an emergency affecting your area, our team will work with the Civil Defence team to ensure your safety and support.

Scan the QR code to register on the emergency skills or vulnerable persons registers.

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Manawatū Community Trust is owned by the Manawatū District Council on behalf of the community of Manawatū.

It was established as an independent Trust by the Council in 2008 and is a registered charity.

The Trust was set up to promote and provide housing for the elderly and disabled residents of Manawatū and to promote the health and wellbeing of all Manawatū residents. It owns and manages 195 single bedroom flats in Feilding, four in Rongotea and six in Sanson.

The Trust now has a resource consent to build a further 10 single

P: 0800 4 thrive E: contatc@thrivemedia.co.nz www.thrivemedia.co.nz

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bedroom flats and two double bedroom flats in Feilding and hopes to have the construction of those completed by early next year.

There is a very high demand for the Trust's flats from people who qualify as being on NZ superannuation, or a life-long disability benefit and who meet the very limited assets criteria. The Trust has set itself a target of setting its rentals at no more than 30 per cent of the income of a single superannuant in receipt of a government accommodation benefit. It does not receive any subsidies or grants from the Government but is able to receive loan money from the Council.

Early on after its establishment the Trust was asked by the Manawatū District Council to assist with the amalgamation of health services in Feilding. The end result was that the Trust renovated the old maternity home in Duke St which is now the Feilding Health Centre.

The building has become a major asset owned by the Manawatū Community Trust which is now renovating another building on the Duke St site as an extension to the health centre.

The Trust is also proud to be able to support the Senior Hub of Manchester House Social Services and the MENZ shed.

100 Awahuri Road, Feilding.

P: 06 324 0491 www.manawatucommunitytrust.nz

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124 Manchester Street, Feilding P: 06 323 4718 E: feilding.corps@salvationarmy.org.nz

Kevin and Janette Waugh are Feilding’s new Salvation Army officers and they’re looking forward to getting to know people, being available to hear their story and journeying with people.

Through their Community Ministries their dedicated local team of staff and volunteers minister to the community.

People can donate items to the Feilding Family Store which are given to those in need or sold to raise funds with everything going back into the community.

The Salvation Army foodbank helps with the basic necessities for those who need it most. And while it relies on donations too, it is also supported by their own flourishing community garden.

Each Tuesday the garden welcomes in anyone who would like to help in the garden and learn about growing Captain Kevin and Janette have ministered in Kapiti food. The garden is an oasis that produces beautiful fresh Coast, Tonga, Nelson, Christchurch and his hometown produce and friendships.

Gisborne. “We hope we’re here in Feilding for a while.”

The centre’s a busy hub of activities that includes Raised in Brazil and Wellington by her missionary Wednesday morning’s First Steps Playgroup from 9.30parents, Janette has been a minister for longer than 11.30am (currently on hold due to Covid), and Silver Kevin, “As such she is a Major, and out ranks me,” Kevin Threads Friendship Club on the last Tuesday of each chuckles.

The couple are here to see peoples lives change for the month 1.30pm-3pm. better. “God gives us opportunities to talk, and when that The massive Jigsaw Library opens every Wednesday and Friday from 2-4pm when you can join other jigsaw fans comes along we'll take them. There’s a lot of people over afternoon tea. Movie nights are held on the second hurting out there for various reasons, some through and fourth Friday of each month for 5pm BYO teas and personal choices that haven’t been great, others by 6pm movie start. The Craft Goup meets for a fortnightly circumstances totally out of their control.

First and foremost we are the church, so everything that project on the first and third Wednesday at 6.30pm.

Feilding’s Salvation Army offers a place to belong. we do comes out of our Christian faith base.”

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Manawatū Rural Support Service (MRSS) provides confidential home based information, referral, support and advocacy.

This is a free, confidential service available to all individuals, couples, families, children and young people in rural Manawatū.

MRSS provide assistance with accessing information, resources and services that may be able to meet your individual or family needs. We are also here to support during times of sickness, bereavement, unemployment, relationship breakdown or financial difficulties.

MRSS offers support to help resolve loneliness, isolation or when struggling with personal difficulties.

We organise and support programmes including workshops for specific needs such as parenting skills and development, women’s/men’s health, youth and teenagers and workshops requested by the community.

MRSS inc is a unique not- for-profit organisation that specialises in supporting the stability and wellbeing of all rural people and works with the mission to visit, empower, provide free home based support services, where appropriate, and referrals to those in need in rural Manawatū.

Our MRSS rural community workers are ready and available to help with any queries during the Covid 19 red traffic light restrictions, and can be contacted by phone or book to have a video session. We will maintain social distancing and use PPE gear with any in-person contact.

We have moved our office to the Senior Hub at 14 Bowen Street, Feilding where you can contact our rural community workers who are available for free confidential information.

14 Bowen Street, Feilding P: 06 323 7191 or Aevryl 021 082 34809 E: mrssincrcw1@gmail.com mrssincrcw2@gmail.com givealittle.co.nz/org/manawatu-rural-support-service

What's HOT in Friendly Feilding2022 Brighten up this autumn with a pop of colour or some added drama!

Have fun collecting, arranging and displaying, creating your own look while reflecting your personal taste with your fashion and home accessories.

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Try layering delicate necklaces, adding a statement earring, throwing

your footwear style - dare to make a statement!

on a scarf, or selecting cushions, collectables and furniture

Layer upon layer of texture

that make you feel completely smitten.

and pattern will define 2022.

Home or Fashion accessories are

As we emerge from the

essential for taking your style to the next level.

restrictions of the pandemic

I N D I V I D U A L I S M What's hot this autumn and winter?

Colours from delicious hues of Bordeaux, Cognac,

the urge for opulence and interest in our interiors

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grows.

A pretty scarf cheers up the muted colours of autumn and winter as much as an adorable Easter bunny!

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Khaki to beautiful Black. Intricate detailing and shoe popping bling. Boots are big from combats to sneaker boots, Loafers for lazing, Chunky is funky and Creepers are back too!

Come and discover the Orthotic friendly collection

62 Kimbolton Road, Feilding T: 06 323 3770 guthriebowron.co.nz

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Embrace and express your personality through

for the ultimate personalised comfort in premium fashion footwear.

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A global desire for joy, sanctuary and excitement within our

home space. Combining vibrant colours an array of textures and contrasting patterns and prints with objects of sentimental value will create an interior space with layers of personality.

SMITTEN 5 Goodbehere Street, Feilding

Create your own world from desert to jungle and beyond.

M&J SHOES It's feeling autumnal...there's new colours out in the Lothlorian

E X P R E S S I O N I S M Homewares are a big part of expressing who you are.

With such a diverse variety of ranges in the

Possum & Merino range to welcome in the colder season with

luxurious scarves, beanies, gloves, socks, jumpers, cardigans, ponchos and wraps. Another must this winter -Feilding's own Tudor Knits machine knitted NZ 100% pure merino baby wear and blankets and gorgeous lace women's scarves!

marketplace the choice is all yours!

Beautiful earthenware, brushed metals and lots of faux foliage are hot right now, with candles adding another decorative layer.

TURNERS GIFTS & LUGGAGE 103 Fergusson Road, Feilding T: 06 323 4248

N A T U R A L L Y There's nothing better than natural fibres of wool for winter.

Time the needles were clicking!

Choose from the fabulous wool selection in store.

WOOL CRIATIONS 71 Fergusson Street, Feilding T: 06 323 3223

Silver trays, jugs, photo frames and candle holders look stunning on a console or side tables creating an eye-catching display.

Mix with family treasures to create a warm, welcoming environment.

89 Kimbolton Road, Feilding T: 06 323 7384 mandjshoes.co.nz

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As organisers of the local Matariki Celebration, Delhia is hoping the Traffic Light System will allow them to stage their big annual production this year, one which brings all the local schools and businesses together. “They give so much awhi (care) and support to our community -it’s a beautiful celebration for everyone.

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Creating programmes that benefit all whanau, individuals and cultures with a range of services from counselling, budgeting, facilitation, whānau hui, advocacy and Te reo Māori.

WABFT Manager Delhia Mataka was with Manchester House for 20 years, 14 years as a volunteer budgeter and advocate, and six years as a paid councillor, prior to opening the whanau centre in 2012 where they offer unique programmes that places the wellbeing of people and families at the heart of everything they do.

"When you see people going through challenges you want to help them. We’re about helping our families wherever there is a need, while offering a safe place to come without judgement.

Budgeting is excellent and we can help with that, but better still when you have

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the skills yourself to know, for example, how to prepare a dinner for $20 for six people?”

One of the programmes offered for women and mothers is called Wahine Ataahua, or Beautiful Women, which helps empower women to grow as leaders to become more active in the home and community.

A new course teaches skills that were traditionally learnt in the home, but not so much now.

“It’s a good thing and a huge help to the whole whanau to know how to use your hands to good use for your whanau, and it gives confidence knowing how to make the money go further.”

As organisers of the local Matariki Celebration, Delhia is hoping the Traffic Light System will allow them to stage their big annual production this year, one which brings all the local schools and businesses together. “They give so much awhi (care) and support to our community -it’s a beautiful celebration for everyone.”

If you’re keen to become a volunteer and be involved in this very rewarding mahi contact Delhia.

42 Fergusson Street Feilding P: 06 324 0414 E: wabft@hotmail.co.nz

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Farmers and growers who are required to isolate or quarantine on farm or have staff self-isolating, can now get some extra support.

The Manawatū Rangitīkei Rural Family Support Trust and a group of industry organisations are gearing up for the arrival of Omicron in our community.

Farming can be stressful, particularly now when Covid 19 is present within the community, but we are here anytime you need support. We are rural people with a wide range of experience and knowledge, and we understand the complexities of farming life.

The Trust is a charitable organisation set up in the mid 1980s.

Covid19 on the Farm: If you receive notification from public health that you are Covid positive or have to isolate, you may be asked if you have any welfare needs. You can opt to elect the Rural Support Trust to assist you. Or you can contact us at any stage for support in managing the self-isolation challenge.

We’re encouraging farmers to connect with others in their district to support each other. Now is the time to set

up support channels such as a communication tree, using group emails, WhatsApp, or Messenger groups.

Providing Support: The Trust provides support in personal or business difficulties. Our people work to find options to manage these challenges. Often all that is needed is someone to talk with and listen to your issues. We can make a referral to professional help such as a farm or financial consultant, a lawyer, or a counsellor.

Facilitating: We can work on your behalf with financial institutions, government agencies and farm advisors.

Adverse Climatic Events: The trust is linked to the local Civil Defence team and can provide information and assist you getting help when adverse climatic events occur. This may include movement of livestock, financial or family support, labour or other needs during or following an adverse event.

P: 0800 787 254 www.rural-support.org.nz

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MSD -We're here to help Here at the Ministry of Social Development (MSD), we’re focused on helping to build successful individuals and strong, healthy families and communities.

We know the presence of COVID-19 in the community has caused interruptions to people’s livelihood and financial security.

While we’ve continued with our usual support such as finding employment and providing income support, we’ve also new initiatives to support people, their whānau and businesses affected by COVID-19.

Financial support for employers and small businesses The Short-Term Absence Payment is available to employers to pay workers who follow public health guidance and stay home while waiting for a COVID-19 test result. It’s also available to eligible selfemployed workers The Leave Support Scheme is available to employers to help pay employees who have been advised to self-isolate because of COVID-19 and can’t work from home.

It’s also available to eligible self-employed workers.

Hardship Support People struggling to meet essential costs such as rent, heating, and food may be eligible for hardship support from Work and Income.

Increased income limits for hardship assistance through MSD have been

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extended until 30 June 2022.

You don’t have to be a client to receive this support. The assistance includes Special Needs Grants, Recoverable Assistance Payments or Advance of Benefit.

Our Employment Services Our focus is to help people to move towards sustainable employment. We have MSD Work Brokers at each of our sites, including Feilding and Taihape. They may be able to assist employers with financial and other support to help them employ and train new staff.

Flexi-Wage Flexi-wage provides financial support to help employers pay and support staff while they gain the skills for the job. It’s to help someone at risk of being on a benefit long-term and/or disadvantaged in the labour market get a job and the skills they need to do the job and stay employed.

Apprentice Boost This initiative supports the wages of apprentices who are employed and in training – in the first two years of a TECapproved New Zealand Apprenticeship or Managed Apprenticeship.

To find out more about how MSD can provide you support – visit our website: workandincome.govt.nz/covid-19/ or contact your local MSD Work Broker. www.workandincome.govt.nz/covid-19/

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Te Manawa Family Services is a specialist Family Violence Service proudly established in Feilding in 2000. Since that time, TMFS have expanded to offer the following services: Men Living Free from Violence – this programmme supports men to build healthy family relationships based on equality and respect. Make great choices for you and your family by learning more about your own triggers and reactions, how to effectively manage emotions, communication skills, safe parenting styles and building self-esteem.

Women Living Free from Violence – this programme aims to help women overcome the impact of violence in their lives and make safe and healthy choices for themselves and their children through discovering their strengths, creating healthy boundaries, communicating assertively and parenting safely.

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Flexi-wage provides financial support to help employers pay and support staff while they gain the skills for the job

MSD Work Brokers focus on linking people to employers

MSD’s Work and Income provides a range of assistance to help people into work.

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Tired of living with anger, abuse and violence?

Need help, advice and skills to keep safe?

Phone or Text us!

Women Living Free From Violence Programme

Youth and Parenting Programme – At Te Manawa Family Services we believe all young people deserve to be cared for by a well-supported parent/caregiver as well as having support to understand and manage their emotions and behaviour. This 15 week programme works with the young person (8 to 18 years) and

their parent to create a healthy home environment. The parent/caregiver and young person each have their own facilitator and work through modules focused on communication, feelings and emotions, managing behaviour, self esteem, the difference between anger and violence and safety

planning. Any other support people are also welcome to attend regular goal setting and review sessions.

Family & Whanau Support Service - This service is available to individuals, families and whanau where family violence has occurred.

Our Family & Whanau Support Service social workers will meet to assess safety and risk, provide information, support and guidance to help maintain safe families and whanau. This is often a great addition to our other programmes.

Anti-bullying Projects – The Antibullying Projects co-ordinator delivers the Stand Up, Speak Out programme in Intermediate Schools in the Manawatū as well as assists in the organising of community events for Pink Shirt Day, White Ribbon Day and Whanau Day. Referrals can be made by calling us on 323 8330 or completing a referral form at www.temanawa.org.nz All programmes and services are free.

117 Fergusson Street, Feilding P: 06 323 8330 Text: 027 323 8330 www. temanawa.org.nz

JOIN US GOOD FRIDAY! This year, the Feilding churches have organised a Stations of the Cross walk for Good Friday, 15th April.

Our annual combined church service at the Civic Centre may have been called off this year due to COVID, but we have adapted and are excited to share the Easter story with you. In small groups or on your own, join us as we walk to different stations around Feilding, at each one hearing some of the Easter story and reflecting on what it means for us in 2022. More information and a map of the stations will be available closer to the date.

This an initiative of the Feilding Christian Leaders Network – a collective of the Christian churches in town. Leaders from each church gather once a month to pray, plan and share life together, and to plan Easter and Christmas gatherings. For more info on the churches in Feilding and service times visit:

Are you interested in giving back to your community?

Do you want to make a difference?

Do you have the time and passion to volunteer?

Join our team at St John!

St John is a charitable organisation that relies on the good heart of volunteers to be able to carry out the many services we provide to our communities.

Our area committees are focussed on connecting with their communities with the aim of improving health and wellbeing and contributing to a strong resilient community.

We are on the lookout for people to join our Feilding and Palmerston North committees to help St John better connect to our communities, help us to deliver new initiatives as well as supporting our existing community programmes and volunteers.

If you would like to give back to your local community, gain knowledge, skills, friends, and the satisfaction that comes from helping others, then volunteering for St John might be for you.

Our health shuttle service is a lifeline for many people in our community. Based out of Feilding the health shuttle ensures that people can access their medical and health related appointments. Working across the Manawatu, you will work as part of a close-knit team, picking clients up from their homes and transporting them to a wide range of medical service providers. As a shuttle volunteer you’re not just a driver, but also company and support for your passengers.

Join the St John whanau today – a great opportunity to make a real difference and give back to your local community.

If you would like to use our health shuttle service, please ring 0800 323 5655 to book or to learn more contact us.

33 Bowen Street P: 06 323 5655 E: stjohnfeilding@stjohn.org.nz www.stjohn.org.nz

FEILDING MULTICULTURAL GROUP The Feilding Multicultural group has been in existence for over a decade, supporting immigrants, migrants, and refugees in Feilding.

We have a lot of people here from all over the world without wider whanau in Feilding, and we help those people meet others for mutual support and friendship.

It started as a morning tea group, and that’s what it still is, we meet every Tuesday morning at the Feilding library, or at Spring Cafe if that’s not available.

We have links to English Language Partners for lessons if needed, access to community gardens, and we do Christmas Parades and some trips away, to see more of beautiful New Zealand Aotearoa.

We have our members a JP, who is happy to help with document witnessing, and others that volunteer for all kind of social services.

Every so often we do weekend picnics or evening potluck teas to share food.

Find us on Facebook as Feilding Multicultural Group.

Linda Poll de Honores Chair Feilding Multicultural group M: 027 723 0408 E: feildingmulticulturalgroup@gmail.com

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Rapid Relief Team (RRT) displays care and compassion to people in crisis, providing free catering assistance and tangible support to emergency services, government, and charitable organisations.

Our team of volunteers are locals and ready to serve where and when it is needed most in our local community.

RRT is inspired by community spirit and the gift of giving by supporting the local community of Feilding and the area in times of need, supporting emergency & disaster relief, homelessness, youth, and health & disability. In addition to this RRT Feilding are also supporting our local community through various other means.

RRT FOOD BOXES - Working with people in crisis is at the heart of what we do at the Rapid Relief Team (RRT). RRT have designed a Food Box which provides emergency food supplies for families and individuals in need, those from low socio-economic backgrounds and those affected by domestic violence. These Food Box parcels are being distributed into our community as an ongoing program by the Feilding Police. Families who have been affected by Covid and those displaced through natural disasters have also experienced the help of RRT by receiving Food Boxes to support them through their tough times.

RRT FRESHSTARRT CARE KITS - The RRT Freshstarrt Care kit is a new initiative which is being rolled out to schools in our community this year.The kit is a RRT branded toiletry bag made up of basic personal hygiene products to provide students the necessities to improve their health and well-being. RRT has developed this programme where we will supply care kits 100% free of charge to schools that can be distributed to the students in need. We are focused on empowering youth who are victims of poverty or restricted circumstances, enabling them to realise their potential and allowing them to have access to essential hygiene items.

Feilding Floods - RRT Feilding was ready to go when the call went out from the Civil Defence on the 15th December 2021, asking for food to be prepared and served to the local emergency personnel who were attending to call-outs relating to the floods. Very quickly, RRT set up in the centre of town with our purpose built BBQ trailer and provided gourmet burgers and drinks for the Feilding Fire Service. RRT Food Boxes were also provided at the Civil Defence EOC for displaced families and individuals.

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SENIOR HUB

All Social Services are for anyone in the community needing support with counselling, social work, budgeting or the Addictions Support Group, The Food Bank is available by appointment only. Phone for more information.

The Senior Hub is dedicated to providing a wellbeing programme for local seniors.

A variety of social and support groups include exercise, coffee mornings, art classes, games including indoor bowls, and Senior Nets computer Tech & Chat.

68 Aorangi Street, Feilding Phone 323 7191

14 Bowen Street, Feilding Sandy 323 2410

‘Achieving Community Resilience’

We need your partnership to help those in need in the Feilding & Districts communities These services are supported by profits made from the vibrant, eclectic Manchester House Opshop and ASAP -our popular before and after school programme.

We please ask that all clients, visitors or customers, wear a mask, scan or sign in upon arrival while visiting all Manchester House Services. If you are feeling unwell - Please call us instead of entering our services.

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The before and after school activity programme is now taking morning and afternoon, and school holiday sessions.

Stockist of a range of seasonal clothing including a vintage collection, plus furniture and homewares.

Follow us on Facebook, Trademe and Instagram.

9 Grey Street, Feilding Contact Vicki 0211 062 937 asap@mhss.org.nz

115 Fergusson Street, Feilding Contact Megan 323 5434 manchesteropshop@mhss.org.nz

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A ‘for’ community organization, nurturing resilient individuals and families empowered to respond to change.

For almost 50 years Manchester House has offered vital services to ensure the wellbeing of their community.

This is something “not set to change” according to executive manager Ann Williamson, as the organization evolves to ensure adults, children and seniors have access to food, support and information and are resilient and thriving in a changeable world.

The organization proudly employs dedicated, professional staff to walk alongside community members requesting our partnership on their journey. We strive to make sure all who walk through our doors are treated with warmth, respect and compassion.

T: 06 323 7191 E: reception@mhss.org.nz www.manchesterhouse.co.nz

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MAKE THE CHANGE TO MANFEILD PARK The team at Manfeild Park have embraced all the challenges and curved balls that continue to be thrown at us during the Covid-19 pandemic, to create a facility and service offering that wreaks of innovation, flexibility and client excellence.

What you experience when you work with us is a “cup half full” approach where we offer a range of cost effective solutions for every client that connects with us. Clearly the current business environment in hosting meetings, conferences, events or activities is asking for compliance against the current government Covid-19 guidelines to keep patrons, volunteers and clients safe. We can respond with due diligence ensuring a cost-effective package that will stack against any other offering in our wider region.

We have spent the last 12 months improving our infrastructure, by upgrading our equestrian arenas, building new facilities for our volunteers using the track, cleaning and re-purposing our green spaces to welcome you onsite. Manfeild Park is a unique facility with 72 hectares of special spaces and facilities that can be adapted for any event. You will enjoy the refreshing approach of our staff who all have a “can do attitude”.

Whether it is a small meeting, a wedding, a wake, a celebration dinner, an activity, or an indoor or outdoor event, we encourage you to “think Manfeild Park” for your next gathering. Our mission is “Being Bold, Inspiring, Connecting and Delivering” and we pride ourselves in “walking the talk”!

Check us out on social media to stay up to date with what events are taking place.

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Manawatū Chamber of Commerce has moved with the C H A M B E R times and rebranded.

We are now Manawatū Business Chamber. CEO Amanda Linsley noted, "This new brand -Manawatū Business Chamber recognises the changing times, relevant use of words, aligns us with other national Chambers who have made this change and gives us a welcome refresh. This new branding still encompasses all that the national Chamber brand embodies in terms of We are sustainability, now Manawatū Chamber. CEO Amanda Linsley noted, "This reliability, andBusiness professionalism." new brand -Manawatū Business Chamber recognises the changing times, Manawatū Business Chamber provides you with connections, advocacy, relevant use of business words, aligns us with Chambers whoand have access to training, referrals, alongother with national opportunities to network madewith thislike-minded change andpeople gives us a much welcome refresh. This new branding still engage and more.

As a Chamber member of an organisation with a strong encompasses all that you the become nationalpart Chamber brand embodies in terms of credible voice that speaks out on behalf of businesses and industry. reliability, sustainability, and professionalism."

Through our partners and local knowledge, are ableconnections, to offer our advocacy, Manawatū Business Chamber provideswe you with members' opportunities that ensure the right businesses get connected.

We access to training, business referrals, along with opportunities to network and understand the importance of collaboration; the more businesses we have on engage with like-minded people and much more. board the louder our voice becomes both locally and nationally.

As a Chamber member you become part of an organisation with a strong By supporting each other and maintaining a positive attitude we believe the credible voice that speaks out on behalf of businesses and industry.

Manawatū can become the place to do business.

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Through our partners and local knowledge, we are able to offer our members' opportunities that Chamber ensure theand rightbe businesses get connected. We Join the Manawatū Business part of our vision: understand the importance collaboration; the more businesses we have on To be New Zealand’s of most influential, connected, board the louder our voice becomes both locally and nationally. and successful business community.

By supporting each other and maintaining a positive attitude we believe the Manawatū can become the place to do business.

E: info@manawatuchamber.co.nz Join the Manawatū Business Chamber and be part of our vision: P: 06 213 9877 To be New Zealand’s most influential, connected, www.manawatuchamber.co.nz and successful business community.

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Autumn means...

Pears, Pumpkins, Apples, Leeks and Truffles!

The Sugar Pear Co from Whanganui will be joining us this season with their tree ripened fruit.

We’re very excited to welcome Konini Highland Beef and Lowland Lamb!

This Bunnythorpe raised beef and lamb promises to be delicious.

Cartwheel Creamery has introduced a new cheese - Truffle Tomme! They’ve taken their classic Epitome Tomme and added fragrant Truffle Salsa to create a fab fromage.

Don’t forget about your Autumn garden! Pick up your herb and veggie starts at MM Seedlings or, if you’re looking to brighten your world, In My Garden and Feilding Flowers have gorgeous flowers on offer.

Did you know that lavender oil is like fine wine? The aromas develop complexity as it ages. Stop by Piazza Verde and ask Peter about the new season of Lavender Oil. PEAR & CHOCOLATE CAKE Ingredients;

Market Manager Alison Liber "Your favorite stall holders will be bringing a cornucopia of produce this season: Wholegrain Organics: Leeks, Broccoli & Kale Kaiiwi 323: Kamokamo, MoeMoe Potatoes Peter Broughams Farms: Pears & Apples Henson’s Garden: Wide variety of potatoes, pumpkin, cabbage & peas Sanson Fruit: Capsicums galore Moa Valley Farm: Garlic cloves & Braids

200g Butter - 200g Dark Chocolate (chopped into pieces) - 150g

Caster sugar - 3 eggs (see The Free Rangers for farm fresh eggs) - 1 tsp Vanilla extract - 100g Flour - 1Tbsp Baking Powder - 4 Ripe fat Pears, such as Comice (available from Traceys Pears & The Sugar Pear Co) - 4 Tbsp Caster Sugar for sprinkling.

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Line a 24cm spring form cake tin. Melt butter then add chocolate and caster sugar – set aside for 15 minutes, stir and leave until cool. Beat eggs into cooled chocolate mixture, one at a time, until glossy – add vanilla and fold in flour and baking powder.

Peel, halve and core pears. Sprinkle base with remaining sugar and arrange pears cutside down over sugar with stalk ends pointing towards the middle. Spread cake mixture over pears. Bake approximately one hour in 160 degrees Celsius fan bake oven.

Save the date for our Easter Market on Thursday 14th April 8.30am-1pm for all your Easter Holiday supplies & goodies – Be in quick for BABCO’s famous Hot Cross Buns, they are a real treat!"

Follow us on Facebook for the recipe for this gorgeous cake below: Pear, Cardamon and Ginger Cake

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