Chatter - June 2021

Community Groups News

June 2021

SeniorNet North Canterbury internet banking series

Rata Foundation funding information

Health and Disability Advocate service information

What’s in

this Chatter edition Community Profile

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Community Information

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Volunteering

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Services - Programmes

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Funding

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Chatter is compiled by Training / Professional Development / Courses

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Events

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Council Information

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Cover photo:

Another stunning, late autumn, North Canterbury evening.

Waimakariri District Council Community Team

Private Bag 1005 Rangiora 7440 Phone: 0800 965 468 Email: chatter@wmk.govt.nz

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Greetings

from the Editor Kia ora Koutou Mihi mahana ki a koe - Warm greetings!

I’ve just looked through the content for this month’s Chatter and I am taken by the many opportunities for education and funding support for local community groups and organisations.

Winter is a good time to consolidate and reflect on gaps in organisational development and opportunities to grow yourself, your staff and volunteers. The first ‘On Track’ workshop on funding was a huge success and if you want to jump on board, there is still space in coming workshops covering health and safety, marketing and promotion, strategic planning, governance, etc. Contact wendy.howe@wmk.govt.nz

This month we sadly farewell Sam Redman who, for the past four years, has served local youth and the organisations that support them, for a more youth-friendly Waimakariri.

Sam leaves youth development in a strong position, going forward.

We also welcome two new folk to the District’s ‘community’ space. Carolyn Boswell has joined the Community Team to cover the Migrants’ portfolio; or GLOW - Global Locals of Waimakariri. Don Munro steps into the Prevention Manager role with

local Police. We’re blessed with people who have passion, drive and experience to keep our communities safe, resilient, connected and inclusive.

Last week, we led a workshop on safety and crime prevention. The aim was to address some of the social media-led urban legend about our District, while applying a strengths based approach to the real issues. There are, of course important, practical solutions like locking vehicles and sheds, or setting up cameras around valuable equipment, but there are also more holistic means to address things like petty vandalism and nuisance behaviour.

People are more likely to respect spaces where they feel a sense of belonging.

If we engage and welcome our trickier young people and those who struggle with addiction and mental health issues, we’re going to get better social outcomes and, in turn, safer communities.

Loving these crisp clear mornings!

Noho mahana, kia atawhai, ataata tonu.

Stay warm, be kind, keep smiling!

Tessa

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Community Profile

Carolyn Boswell

Community Development Facilitator My name is Carolyn Boswell and I am the new Community Development Facilitator on the Community Team with a focus on Cultural Inclusion. I have been involved in an anti-human trafficking NGO for the last 10 years which led my family to live and work in Thailand.

Previously, I worked as a Police Officer at Hamilton which gave me good insight and grounding into the different aspects of society. During this time I also gained experience as a crisis negotiator.

I am excited about the cultural inclusion role having experienced first-hand living in another country where English was not the first language, and I learned a lot about navigating life in a foreign country. I am looking forward to utilising the skills and experience I have gained both from the police, and living in Thailand to enhance an already vibrant community in the Waimakariri District.

I live in Christchurch with my husband and two teenaged children. I enjoy mountain biking, road cycling and am looking forward to snowboarding the South Island slopes after living in a tropical climate for 5 years. The beach is my happy place and Gore Bay is my getaway.

Feel free to contact me between Tuesdays – Thursdays on carolyn.boswell@wmk.govt.nz or 0800 965 468.

Don Munro

Waimakariri Community Services Manager My name is Don Munro and I am the Waimakariri Community Services Manager based at Rangiora Police Station.

Our role is Prevention focused, and I work with the Family Harm, Youth Aid, School Community Officer and SOCO teams.

I have been in the Police for 23 years and reside in Rangiora, where I was born and bred.

I am looking forward to working with some awesome local people, learning new skills and creating new contacts.

The photo was taken at the North Canterbury Pride Picnic in 2019, alongside my brother Bruce who works at Compass FM.

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Chole Schroder Hi, I’m Chloe and I’m really excited to be joining the Youth Council. I’m really passionate about music and the performing arts and am an active participant in both school activities and the wider community.

Chloe Betony, 21, she/her Kia Ora all, my name is Chloe and I am one of your new Waimakariri Youth Council representatives.

I currently study politics at the University of Canterbury and despite a brief stint in Dunedin, I have lived locally in Kaiapoi since I was 6 after making the move here with my family from England (along with many other ex-pats!). My passions are people and the environment and hope to continue the mahi of the Youth Council with these values in mind. I hope to be a good representative to the youth voice in the Waimakariri and can’t wait to get stuck in to this new role.

Nga Mihi, Chloe Betony

Thomas Patterson Hello everyone, my name is Thomas. I'm a graduate student at the University of Canterbury who has been living in Waimakariri for 23 years. I look forward to working with everyone to help develop and improve the Waimakariri district.

Luke Thom What's up, my name is Luke, I'm 17 years old and I am currently going to Kaiapoi high school.

These are some of the things I enjoy doing, playing video games, hiking and going to the gym. I aspire to become a computer scientist/Game developer. I've had some experience making small python games at school including a cookie clicker. I am a proactive listener and accepting of others opinions but I do also like to put my own opinion out there. I have a passion for climate change awareness and this is why I have joined the Waimakariri district council to promote the effects and causes of climate change to the youth since this is an area that doesn't get enough coverage at schools or in everyday life.

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Community Information

National Volunteer Week: 20-26 June 2021 The Cancer Society could not do the work it does so effectively without the support of our invaluable volunteers. Volunteering is a wonderful way to give back to an organisation, support an organisation, learn practical skills and experience for work experience, networking or to be involved in a meaningful cause. We need more volunteers to help with Daffodil Day 2021, pop in and see us at the North Canterbury Centre, 143 Percival Street, Rangiora.

During the week there will be volunteering displays around the Waimakariri at the Kaiapoi Library, 19 June, Pegasus Community Centre, 25 June, Rangiora Library, 26 June. Come and find out more about volunteering with the Cancer Society and a variety of other wonderful local organisations.

Cancer Society North Canterbury Happenings: June 2021 Rangiora Newly Diagnosed Patients Group 2 June (1st Wednesday of each month) from 10-11.30am at the Centre. Meet in a safe, warm, friendly environment.

Rangiora Support Group Meeting every Tuesday for walking and coffee. 9.30am - Meet at the Jewellery Stand in The Warehouse for a walk around Northbrook Waters and then to Artisan Café at 10.30 to purchase your coffee and meet upstairs.

Carers Group Tuesday 29 June 2-3.30pm. This group aims to provide practical help and support for those caring for patients with cancer.

Blues Bros Exercise classes for Men at 8.15am on Mondays at the Rangiora Fitness Centre, 345 Flaxton Road. Kaikoura - Wednesdays at 10am.

Writers and Orators Group This group is facilitated by Jason Clements from the Waimakariri libraries in Rangiora.

Please contact us to enrol for Term 3. There will be a performance later in the year for contributors to share their work.

Hurunui Men’s Get Together.

Support for men living with cancer. Next meeting 1pm Wednesday 30 June, location to be advised on Facebook. Held monthly at different locations across North Canterbury.

Kaiapoi Therapeutic Art (acrylics) Class.

Mondays 10am-12pm Facilitated by Lynette. Held at Kaiapoi Baptist Church, 67 Fuller Street. Kaiapoi. Parking on-site.

All patients and their carers welcome.

Catering from absolute beginners to advance painting skill.

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Christchurch Yoga with Hollie Tang

Third Wednesday (16 June) of the month.

10am at Café 51, High Street, Oxford.

Facilitated by Ans Fonteyn. All patients and carers most welcome.

Thursdays 1-2pm starting 10 June for 4 weeks at 97 Fitzgerald Avenue, Christchurch. Seated or lying down. To book phone 03 3795 835 or email groups@cancercwc.org.nz

Speaker Series Improvements in gastro-intestinal cancer presented by Sharon Pattison, medical oncologist, University of Otago, Dunedin. Monday 15 November. Further details to follow.

Please call or text Gabrielle on 021 904 907 or 0800 226 695 to register for any of our groups. Find us on Facebook “Cancer Society North Canterbury”, please like or share our page to widen our support network. Thank you!

Understanding the Treaty in 2021 - Network Waitangi Otautahi Tuesday 28 June and Friday 2 July, 9.30am - 4.30pm - $60 This workshop will be run by Network Waitangi Otautahi www.nwo.org.nz and starts where people are. It is non-confrontational.

This opportunity is not only introductory, it is designed to refresh your understanding and clarify what the Treaty means today. It will explore: ancestry, cultural difference and cultural safety; pre-Treaty and post-Treaty history; colonisation and social statistics, and new ways of thinking, living and working.

Models and possible actions in 2021 for moving towards a Treaty-based society will also be considered.

A handbook of resources is provided so note-taking is not necessary. In addition to the handouts a booklet titled The Treaty of Waitangi Questions and Answers (2019) will be available to purchase for $5 – please bring cash on the day for this. Tea and Coffee provided but please bring your own lunch.

CWEA does not want the fee to this course to be a barrier to anyone who wants to attend, so please feel free to contact the admin staff to discuss possible discounts and scholarships.

Go to: www.nwo.org.nz/cwea-workshop/

Take the Men’s Health survey online today at www.menshealthweek.co.nz

8 Elder Care Canterbury- 2021 North Canterbury Meetings Working together to integrate and improve health services for the well-being of Canterbury’s older people.

Elder Care Canterbury Forums are open to anyone interested in working together to improve health and well-being services for Canterbury’s older people. Its membership includes a wide range of interested organisations and individuals. The Forums fulfill a number of important roles, including providing: • An opportunity for people from across the aged care services sector to network and share information • An opportunity to discuss problems that older people are facing when using health and well-being services • An opportunity for collaboration between providers of services for older people • A mechanism to facilitate two way communication between CDHB and other agencies • An opportunity to feedback to Canterbury DHB on policies and issues affecting older people’s health services. Members can be co-opted to participate in various projects and focus groups.

Please contact the Elder Care Canterbury Co-ordinator: Helen Ross if you would like to contribute or receive more information.

DDL: (03) 363 8225 Cell phone: 027 557 7372 or email helen.ross@psusi.org.nz Local hui are held from 1.30-3.30pm in the Wyllie Room, John Knox Centre, Cnr of High and King Streets in Rangiora (carparking at rear).

The next meetings are: Wednesday 21 July Wednesday 10 November

ACCESSIBILITY UPDATES A heartfelt thank you to people and (any helpers) who filled in the accessibility survey. The feedback is being collated and will be shared with our wider community as well as helping to inform Council how we are doing with the implementation of our Accessibility Strategy.

There will be areas we can improve on.

Waimakariri Access Group Another exciting initiative from the Waimakariri Access Group, is the development of a brochure to promote barrier free access to business, for everyone. Members of the group are making themselves available to assist business with how premises can become more barrier free.

Email; waimakaccess@wmk.govt.nz or phone Chris 021 781 939.

9 Kanorau Free Digital Community Workshops Have you seen the ads on TV recently?

The Waimakariri Age-friendly community facilitator and library staff have been approached by Te Wananga o Aotearoa staff about providing some of these free workshops in our District.

The intent behind the workshops is to provide a safe and friendly space for anyone to learn the basics about the internet. It is about learning new skills that will help remove the barrier to ongoing digital exclusion. People are encouraged to follow this up by attending other locally provided courses like those offered by Senior Net and our libraries.

Staff are mobile so travel around the area and provide Chrome boxes for participants to use in the workshops. Recent workshops were held at Waiau Christchurch city and the sessions are designed to meet community need regards days, venues and length of the sessions.

Watch this space or our Waimakariri Community Team FB page for more information, or go to www.kanorau.nz/w/ or phone 0800 526 672.

SeniorNet North Canterbury are organising another series of events on internet banking Wednesday 23 June Internet Banking Seminar Wednesday 30 June Internet Banking Workshop 10am at the SeniorNet Learning Centre, 178 King Street, Rangiora

10 Registrations open for Next Steps cancer group exercise classes Term 3 2021 Next Steps is a specialized group exercise program run by Active Health’s Certified Cancer Rehabilitation Physiotherapist, Susan Larson. The classes combine pilates, yoga and cardiovascular exercises for a workout that is specifically designed to help women and men rebuild their strength, flexibility and stamina after cancer treatments.

Classes are suitable after any type of cancer surgery or treatments and accommodate all ages, fitness levels and mobility. Next Steps benefits participants whether they attend one week or 10 years after their cancer treatment. The goal is to help people affected by cancer take the Next Step on their road to recovery, with the goal that following these classes they will be ready and confident to attend mainstream fitness classes, gym based training or independent fitness.

Registration is now open for Term 3 2021 which will run on Fridays from 12.30-1.30pm during the school term 30 July–1 October. Classes are held at the Rangiora Fitness Centre at 345 Flaxton Road, Rangiora.

To read more about the exercise classes and to register please visit the Pinc and Steel website: https://www.pincandsteel.com/programs/next-steps/ For any questions about these local classes please contact Susan at Active Health Rangiora: susan@activehealth.co.nz or ph 03 383 6290.

GLOW (Global Locals of Waimakariri) Watch this space GLOW (Global Locals of Waimakariri) are holding cooking classes over 10 weeks, starting late July.

The food will be representatives of a variety of cultures but spaces will be limited to 20 per class. Be in quick once registration is available.

11 Street falls workshop feedback session Rangiora and Kaiapoi Late last year University of Otago staff conducted four interactive workshops in the District to gauge risks around "street falls". Participants were those who self-identified as being at risk of street falls.

University staff are planning some sessions to share the research results with those who participated in these workshops, as well as other relevant/interested stakeholders.

The Rangiora feedback session will be held on Thursday 17 June from 10.30-11.30am in the upstairs function room at the Rangiora Town Hall - there is a lift available in the foyer downstairs. Anyone else who might be interested in the results is invited to attend. Kaiapoi participants are invited to attend the Rangiora session. However, if there is anyone who can’t make it to Rangiora but would still like to attend, the Research staff will then organise a separate session in Kaiapoi.

The session is expected to take approximately one hour commencing with morning tea.

For more information please contact: Cushla Dares Ph: 027 857 1039 E: cushla.dares@otago.ac.nz Supported by Age-friendly Waimakariri and the Waimakariri Access Group

Healthy Day at the Pa at Tuahiwi Marae Last Friday of the month. Begins at 10am ending with shared Kai at 12.30pm. Everyone to bring enough Kai for two not 22.

12 Public Meeting With the announcement of centralisation of services, the local MP Matt Doocey has asked the CDHB CEO and new planning and funding manager to talk directly to residents at a public health meeting on Thursday 17 June at 6.30pm in the Rangiora Town Hall Main Auditorium.

The meeting will cover a range of topics, including progress on the after-hours, which was due to be opened this year and access to the flexibeds at the Rangiora Health Hub for convalescence. The meeting will include a public Question and Answer session.

Join TimeBank Waimakariri here

Join TimeBank Waimakariri at www.waimakariri.timebanks.org.nz to connect with people in your community, share your skills and learn new skills :)

13 Update from Tūhaitara Coastal Park With tree planting season well underway it’s fitting that the topic of plant communities is the focus of this month’s update. Our volunteer planting sessions in the wetland areas of the park will see over 3000 moisture-loving species going in the ground, including the magnificent tī kōuka, harakeke and toetoe. Also amongst this year’s planting list are makomako/wineberry and tauhinu. Both of these are excellent for forest regeneration as they are quick to colonise and provide protection for other plants. Native birds love the makomako berries too! We still have some volunteer planting sessions coming up if you would like to get involved and find out more about what we’re planting and why.

Each of our fortnightly school groups have been making plans for extending their biota node site through learning about different habitats and finding out which plants love to grow in each. The tamariki have been busy devising planting plans. These are designed to create the conditions for a diverse ecosystem to flourish by providing food and shelter for native birds, lizards and invertebrates. We’ve also been working with several other visiting schools doing the important tasks such as “releasing” plants – this involves removing the grass and weed growth around young native trees, to ensure they get the sunlight that they need to thrive.

Dates for your diary: Thursday 3 June – World Bicycle Day. A perfect excuse to come down to the park and enjoy a ride!

Volunteer community tree planting – stay for as little or long as you wish.

Saturday 5 June. 10am–1pm. Meeting point: Tūtaepatu trail. Entry into the park at the end of Tiritiri Moana Drive, Pegasus. Staff will be at the gate entrance to direct you.

Saturday 4 September. 10am–1pm. Meeting point: End of Batten Grove, Pines Beach.

Visit our website to find out more about our environmental restoration projects: www.tuhaitarapark.org.nz; or follow us on Facebook - search for Friends of Tūhaitara Coastal Park.

Species in a forest margin plant community Playing the habitats and plant communities card game.

Blackberry weeding success

14 Age Friendly Update Kia ora Koutou Nga mihi o te ra – Greetings of the day.

Winter is here and will it be another winter of our discontent, as Shakespeare stated in the first two lines of Richard III? There’s lots happening for older people this winter and we heard about some at our last Waimakariri Age-friendly Advisory Group meeting.

Digital exclusion is an ongoing one, with older people fearful to use computers for digital banking. This becomes a real hurdle for them.

We need to know how to ensure our money is safe. Westpac bank is closing in Kaiapoi so residents need to travel to Rangiora to visit their bank. Libraries and SeniorNet, have sessions to help people learn how to do internet banking. What about the people who do not have a computer and do not want to have one?

A plus for older people at this time of year has to be the winter heating payment. A speaker at the Grey Power AGM talked about energy efficiency: opening curtains and windows and letting the sun in, closing them as the sun goes down, keeping heat-pumps serviced and free of dust to keep them running efficiently. We set the timer on our living room one so the room is warm when we get up. We are also able to have a wood-burner as we live rurally. We are fortunate to live in a warm house.

My husband and I had our ‘flu vaccines early in May and asked about the COVID vaccine. In Rangiora there will be a central location to go to and we will receive notification of this. This must be causing anxiety, especially for older and health challenged people. I’m wondering how we will hear about this. We received a pamphlet from the NZ Government with space to enter vaccine appointment times when we have them, but not where. The pamphlet is in 24 languages: with no phone number for people to ring. I saw one briefly on TV: 0800 28 29 26. I also looked at the web-site and learned nothing new. At the time of writing this we are still waiting to hear.

Changes to the health system is in our news. MP Matt Doocey is hosting a public meeting at 6.30pm on 17 June in the Rangiora Town Hall. Watch the paper for details.

Haere ora Haere pai (Go with wellness, go with care) Joanne Gumbrell Chair, Waimakariri Age-friendly Advisory Group

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Support - Connection - Guest speakers TERM 2

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For more information please contact: Marie Simpson 022 161 2670 Julie Best 027 451 1567

marie.mana.ake@wellbeingnc.org.nz j.best@wellbeingnc.org.nz

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We will work closely with you to help you to set goals and aspirations.

Whether that be for your health, wellbeing, learning, earning or help you find work - Here Toitū is here to help.

Eligibility

Here Toitū is here to help you: • Identify your strengths and how to use them • Support you back into work • Access health and fitness providers to increase your wellbeing • Connect with local support services

Ask your GP to find out if you’re enrolled in a participating practice

You can participate in Here Toitū if you're: • 18-64 years old • have a medical certificate • currently getting a benefit with Work and Income

Contact us

03 353 7890 HereToitu@pegasus.org.nz www.pegasus.health.nz

E hara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini - My strength is not due to me alone, but due to the strength of many

Volunteering

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VOLUNTEER EXPO Celebrating Volunteer Week. Displays and activities by local groups. Find out how you can make a difference. » Kaiapoi Library • Saturday 19 June 10am - 2pm » Pegasus Community Centre • Friday 25 June 5pm - 7pm » Rangiora Library • Saturday 26 June 10am - 2pm

Find out more at waimakariri.govt.nz

Services and Programmes

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We all know how it feels to be a happy customer, and how we feel when we are let down. Feeling satisfied with the care you have been given is even more important when receiving a health or support a disability. do have concerns about a disability or health service We service all know how itforfeels to beIfayou happy customer, and how we feel when we are let dow you arewith or have Advocates from the Nationwide and Disability Advocacy a health satisfied thebeen carereceiving, you have been given is even more Health important when receiving Service to provide freehave support or guidance to help resolve those concerns. support forare a available disability.

If you do concerns about a disability or health service you are or

In New Zealand, we have thethe CodeNationwide of Health andHealth Disabilityand Services Consumers’ Rights, Service or the are a receiving, Advocates from Disability Advocacy ‘Code’ for short.

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finding out more about the Code the Advocacy Service contact us to rights find outand about Many people do not realise that and disability services comeplease under the Code that the r our free education sessions. a very broad range of services that are provided to disabled people for their care or su includes services promote as well services and facilities. If you a You can reach athat member of ourindependence, team by calling 0800 555as 050goods, or emailing advocacy@advocacy.org.nz if a service comes under the Code, please contact an advocate to discuss.

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Did you know that Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand has a social policy unit?

Our work nationally and here in North Canterbury is driven by a desire to use our knowledge of the types of problems people in our communities are facing to help solve the underlying causes of those problems.

Our service provides us with unique information about the issues affecting people in communities nationwide. Every time a person seeks the CAB’s help, we record what they sought help about and what we did in response.

We use the insights gained from these enquiries to show when government policies and laws, or the implementation of these, are having a negative impact on people throughout the country, and we argue for positive social change.

Confidentiality is a core principle for the CAB service so we always make sure when telling stories from our clients’ experiences that the individuals involved will not be identified. We do this by removing identifying information and summarising or paraphrasing the client’s situation.

Therefore, when you come to us about a matter that affects you, you are not only gaining support for yourself, you are possibly helping to effect change for everyone.

Remember all our services are free and we can help you with any enquiry, big or small.

You can find us in the Trevor Inch Memorial Library, 141 Percival Street, Rangiora, or you can phone us on 03 313 8822 or 0800 367 222, or send us an email northcanterbury@cab.org.nz.

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Step Ahead Rangiora Rāhina - Monday June 2021 Pick up (by arrangement) from Kaiapoi and Amberley

Rāhina - Monday 7th

Step Ahead Closed Queen's Birthday

Rāhina - Monday 14th

Rāhina - Monday 21st

10:00 Day out with Puriri members at 10:00 Coffee Morning the Pegasus Community Centre. Bring your own lunch 10:30 Member Staff Liaison Meeting

Rāhina - Monday 28th 9:30 Day out to Hanmer Springs - Swim $10 (optional). Bring your own lunch

11:15 Meals on Wheels or 11:15 Housie with mystery prizes

12:00 Bring your own lunch

1:30 Walk at Bottle Lake Forest or 1:30 Swim at Dudley Pool ($2.50)

Enhancing the well being of people who experience mental illness 86 Victoria Street, Rangiora BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL Phone 0800 688 732 or txt 022 173 1673

Step Ahead Rangiora Rāapa - Wednesday June 2021 Pick up (by arrangement) from Kaiapoi and Amberley

Rāapa - Wednesday 2nd 10:00 Coffee Morning

Rāapa - Wednesday 9th 10:00 Coffee Morning

10:30 Board Games/Word Puzz 10:30 Day out to Christchurch to visit the Canterbury Museum to see the House of Treasures ($2.00) - bring your own lunch

Rāapa - Wednesday 16th

Rāapa - Wednesday 23rd

Rāapa - Wednesday 30th

10:00 Coffee Morning

10:00 Coffee Morning

10:00 Coffee Morning

10:30 Preparing newsletter and programmes for mailing

10:30 Day out to Visit Aspire Canterbury in Bishopdale, Christchurch. Bring your own lunch

10:30 Ted Talk

11:15 Meals on Wheels

11:15 Meals on Wheels

12:30 Bring your own lunch

12:00 Bring your own lunch

12:30 Bring your own lunch

1:30 Mindfulness Session - Lea to be in the moment

1:00 Cuppa out for Newsletter Volunteers

1:30 Walk at Amberley Beach

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Enhancing the well being of people who experience mental illness War Memorial Hall, Cnr Albert St & High St BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL Phone 0800 688 732 or txt 022 173 1673

24 Riki (Ngāti Porou, Ngāpuhi) Ara graduate

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Study at your own pace and fit your learning around work, family and other commitments.

For details call 0800 24 24 76 or email araconnect@ara.ac.nz

Funding

E pātuki te manawa o te Rātā, he orange mō te iwi.

The heartbeat of the Rātā sustains the people Community connects us. It’s the one thing we’re all part of, that we belong to. As people. As whānau. At Rātā Foundation people are at the heart of everything we do.

It’s why we invest in communities in our funding regions of Canterbury, Marlborough, Nelson, and the Chatham Islands.

How We Make a Difference through our Funding?

What We Fund Rātā focuses its funding, through its community investment programme, in five key areas – Learn Support Connect Participate Sustain How We Fund Small Grants - $20,000 or less Large Grants – over $20,000 Building Projects - which foster community connections Community Loans Strengthening the Sector – through capacity and capability building To find out more about What and How We Fund and how your mahi might align with our priorities under our five key areas, please visit www.ratafoundation.org.nz/funding

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Community Board Funding Available Calling all community groups, non-profit organisations, registered charities and incorporated societies with strong links and benefits to your communities.

Do you need funding for projects, equipment, advertising?

Your Community Board could help with grants up to $500.

Application forms and grant criteria are available online or from any Council Service Centre or Library.

For more information about funding contact com.board@wmk.govt.nz or phone 0800 965 468.

Find out more at waimakariri.govt.nz

Training

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Record Keeping - $15 We all know that the tax man wants you to keep receipts for 7 years – but there is a bit more you have to do if you are audited/reviewed, or are a registered charity. And what about those expenditure where there is no ‘receipt’?

Wednesday 9 June 10 am.

More info and registration go to: https://commaccounting.co.nz/training/2018workshops/record-keeping/

Involve 2021 Reunion Involve runs from August 9-11 in Wellington and online. Involve is a multi-day youth health and development conference. It is a space for the youth sector to come together to connect, share, learn, grow and celebrate our diversity and strengths.

We gather from all over the motu, representing a variety of roles that work alongside our taiohi- youth workers, counsellors, GPs, nurses, coaches, mentors, researchers…. We’re all in this waka together. The four key aims of INVOLVE are; Professional Development, Networking, Building connections and Celebrating the Sector.

For more information and cost go to: https://involve.org.nz/

Older Persons Mental Health: An Overview Discover the mental health problems that older people most commonly experience and the key ways you can support them. This workshop will benefit care workers and health professionals in all fields, as they adjust to the rapidly growing proportion of older people in our community Wednesday 2 June 2021, 9.00am - 12.00pm Facilitated by Dr Brian Deavoll For more information go to: www.mherc.arlo.co/w/

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Training

Research

Evaluation

Advocacy

UPCOMING ONLINE WORKSHOPS: Understanding and Preventing Burnout Thursday 10 June 9.30am —12.30pm The Collaborative Trust is committed to assisting the healthy development of young people, through: •

Training the people who work with young

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Undertaking and disseminating research and

people; evaluation so that training and services can be based on evidence; •

Informing and influencing policy and practice.

2020 was an exhausting year. Many of those working with and for young people have had to face the challenges of maintaining their own wellbeing and passion for their mahi while navigating the reality of a staggering rise in the numbers of young people seeking help. This has left many feeling overwhelmed and exhausted.

This informative and practical workshop will help mitigate the challenges of maintaining wellbeing while helping others with the aims of gaining strategies to avoid burnout in the future.

Anxiety in the Teen/Tween Years

Wednesday 30 June 9.30am—11.30am

With a focus on the significant adults in young peoples lives, this workshop aims to provide a basic understanding of anxiety and how in particular it relates to the tween/teen years.

Those who attend will hopefully grow in both confidence and competence in supporting their young person to be brave in the face of anxiety so that the impact is lessened and their wellbeing is enhanced.

Loneliness and Connection

Tuesday 6 July 9.30am—11.30am

Loneliness is a challenging emotional response or state—Humans are social/ communal creatures, for the most part. What is loneliness? Loneliness is the feeling of disconnection from others. We can experience loneliness in families, in marriages, in other relationships, whether we have a successful career or if we are alone. However, being alone is not the same as being lonely.

Why is long term loneliness challenging? What can we do about it? How can we model connection for our youth? What strategies can they adapt and adopt into their daily lives for more meaningful connections?

For more information or to register visit: www.collaborative.org.nz/whatson

www.collaborative.org.nz

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TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES Shake off the winter blues and learn something new by coming along to these training opportunities designed specifically for activity providers, exercise professionals and allied health practitioners delivering exercise classes and group fitness activities. Tertiary students and trainee instructors are welcome!

Pelvic Floor Practical

Date: Saturday 12th June Time: 10am to noon Location: St Albans Baptist Church, 64 McFaddens Road, St Albans Cost: $25 per person This practical 2-hour training session is an opportunity for activity providers and exercise professionals to grow their knowledge and learn how to prescribe pelvic floor safe exercises. It will also cover which exercises to avoid.

You’ll gain 1 CPD if you attend the entire session.

Registrations close on Friday 4th June

Winter Activity Providers Workshop

Date: Saturday 26th June Time: 12.30pm to 4.30pm Location: Pioneer Recreation and Sports Centre, 75 Lyttelton Street, Somerfield Cost: FREE! But registration essential The key focus will be on what it takes to meaningfully connect and engage with the people we work with, regardless of their age, ethnicity or lifestyle. Jessee James, owner of Embrace Tinana, and winner of the prestigious PT of the Year award from Exercise NZ in 2019, will share her insights, learnings and vast experience. The workshop will also include an update on osteoarthritis and cover key nutritional messages for older adults.

You’ll gain 2.5 CPDs if you attend the entire workshop.

Registrations close on Friday 18th June

Register for these opportunities at: www.activecanterbury.org.nz/training

Contact Workshop and Training Coordinator Kris Tynan on 021 262 8886 or kris.tynan@xtra.co.nz for more information

30 Upcoming Workshops UPCOMING WORKSHOPS Depression and Bipolar: Understanding Mood Disorders and Providing Support Date: Thursday 17 June 2021, 9:00am - 12:00pm Facilitator: Dr Chris Taua|Cost: $99 per person

Gain an insight into common mood disorders in order to understand them and respond safely and effectively. Explore moods on a continuum and how these change in various circumstances. Understand the impacts on individuals and their family/whānau and challenge misconceptions and discrimination. Learn about treatment strategies as well as support responses and strategies.

Self-Care and Professional Practice When Working with Trauma and Tragedy Date: Tuesday 22 June 2021, 9:00am - 12:00pm Facilitator: Jackie Moore, Julie Grenfell|Cost: $99 per person

Discover how to be the best you can be when practising support during a tragedy. Learn how to offer effective support without burn out and, in turn, be able to support your colleagues and agency. Recognise our recent experiences and how to work through them.

Cultural Safety and Diversity: Taking Your Practice to a New Level Date: Wednesday 6 October 2021, 9:00am - 12:00pm Facilitator: Dr Chris Taua|Cost: $99 per person

Each of us arrives to our role with various values and beliefs that are unique and important to us. Clients also have their own set of values and beliefs. This often causes a clash. This workshop will guide you to provide the support and care that meets the client’s needs in a way that maintains their, and your own, personal, social and cultural identity.

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Training

Research

Evaluation

Advocacy

Friday 9 July 12.30pm—1.30pm

Manawa Building, 276 Antigua Street, Christchurch Free to attend, but registration is essential Our ever popular Research Seminar Series is returning in 2021. This series will present you with research findings on relevant youth focussed topics, which can be used both policy and practice.

We welcome anyone with an interest in young people to attend these free lunchtime sessions! BYO lunch.

New Zealand Red Cross National Youth Engagement Strategy The voices of young people Presented by Fi Sawers, Youth Activator, New Zealand Red Cross

New Zealand Red Cross underwent 18 months of a discovery phase, listening to young people, and key stakeholders to understand where the gaps were and what are some of the current needs for young people (within the scope of work – humanitarian work). From this, the youth engagement strategy was written for New Zealand Red Cross for the next ten years.

Fiona Sawers will share with you why this was done, how they went about it, and the youth engagement strategy which will bring to light some of these findings. A separate research paper is available for all as a koha to the sector that contains all the findings, which New Zealand Red Cross hopes will be useful.

For more information or to register visit: www.collaborative.org.nz/whatson

www.collaborative.org.nz

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Events

'Off to School'

by Georgia Jolly 2020 Collection Oil

The Creators’ Room will be exhibiting a range of secondary school works from their 2019 and 2020 collections at the Rangiora Library Chamber Gallery 13 June–9 July. Their annual exhibition releasing the 2021 collection will take place in Christchurch’s CBD this September.

SAVING ART FROM THE SKIP AND FRAMING IT FOR A BRIGHTER FUTURE. Incredible artwork is created at a secondary school level and, more often than not, these student art folios, filled with fabulous works, end up either in a deep, dark corner of their parents' garage or in the school skip.

The Creators’ Room launched a new initiative in 2018, available to Senior Visual Artists (Year 11-13) to showcase their work and connect with our community of collectors. They provide upfront financial support, through the purchase and professional framing of the original artworks and fund the reproduction of their limited edition prints. The artworks are then made available to the collectors through our online gallery and annual exhibition, with a commission of all sales going directly to the artists.

Secondary School art students face a number of roadblocks when taking the first daunting leap to publicly showcase their artwork. They often lack confidence, resources and funding to create and present their work on a professional level and have limited ways of marketing themselves and connecting with the wider arts community. Since its inception in 2018, The Creators’ Room has provided upwards of $210,000 in financial support to our young Creator’s in Canterbury alone.

As part of their mission to encourage continued participation in the arts once these students leave their school environment, they award an annual scholarship to one deserving Creator, consisting of a $3,000 cash contribution to help support the growth and development of their artistic career. The scholarship is judged by an independent judging panel consisting of practising artists and art experts.

While the programme is currently only available in Canterbury, they will be bringing this opportunity to all Secondary Schools throughout New Zealand in the coming years.

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folio Oxford Area School 6 May - 20 June 2021

An exhibition of Oxford Area School, NCEA Art portfolios by students achieving Excellence.

ARTS IN OXFORD GALLERY 72 Main Street Oxford 03 312 1639 Email: artsinoxfordgallery@gmail.com Website: www.artsinoxford.com

Open: Thurs - Sun 10am - 4pm Closed: Mon - Wed and public holidays A non-profit Charitable Trust Seeking volunteers

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Council Info

Men’s Health Week Event •Guest Speakers •Health checks and information •Prizes up for grabs

Wednesday 16 June, 6.30–8.30pm Hornby Working Men’s Club

Thursday 17 June, 6.30–8.30pm Woodend Community Centre

Register now: events.humanitix.com/kickstart

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Job-seeker help

Looking for help on writing or updating a résumé, or applying for jobs on-line?

Book in for one of our Job-seeker workshops. We can help you with setting up an email, résumé options and popular on-line job sites.

Kaiapoi Monday 31 May

Rangiora Friday 11 June

All workshops run from 10am-12pm.

Bookings on 311 8901 or at any Waimakariri Library

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WELCOME BAG REVIEW Welcome Bags have been used in our district over the past few years to welcome the new people and make Waimakariri their home.

We would like to talk with anybody who has received, given or distributed a bag, or has an interest in supporting new residents to be included in our communities.

Come along on a community discussion forum to talk about how we can best welcome new residents to the Waimakariri District.

Wednesday, 16 June • 1-3pm Rangiora Town Hall Function Room Register now

Email martin.pugh@wmk.govt.nz to register yourself or your organisations attendance, or phone 021 567 544 if you have any questions or would like to talk prior to the hui.

Find out more at waimakariri.govt.nz

38 Free Computer Classes at Waimakariri Libraries TERM TWO 2021

Google and the Internet Kaiapoi, Oxford - Monday 14 June Rangiora - Wednesday 16 June

Introduction to Email Kaiapoi, Oxford - Monday 14 June Rangiora - Friday 25 June All classes are from 10am-12pm

Bookings essential Phone 03 311 8901 or at anyWaimakariri Library

libraries.waimakariri.govt.nz

39 COMPUTER COURSE FOR SENIORS

Digital Essentials • Free, four sessions, small group beginners class.

• Covers using different devices, the internet and email.

Kaiapoi Library 10am-12pm Four sessions over two weeks on Thursday 17 to Friday 18 June and Thursday 24 to Friday 25 June

Bookings essential Phone 03 311 8901 or at any Waimakariri Library

libraries.waimakariri.govt.nz

Hello From

The Community Team!

Wendy Howe Rachel Thornton

Community Development Faciliator

Community Development Facilitator

Age – friendly Community Facilitator

Safe Community Facilitator

Serena Peychers

Tessa Sturley

Madeleine Burdon

Nicola Trolove

Administration Support

Community Team Manager

Natalie Paterson Safe Community Facilitator

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Sam Redman

Youth Development Co-ordinator