Chatter - December 2021

Community Groups News

December 2021 Christmas Giving for North Canterbury families in need

Check out the local Waimakariri walks inside!

What’s in

this Chatter edition Community Information

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Services - Programmes

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Funding

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Training / Professional Development / Courses

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Events

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Council Information

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Cover photo:

Waimakariri Bike Project

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Greetings

from the Editor Kia ora koutou

It’s that time of year again! The tree has been assembled on the Council lawn, local businesses are rolling out the Christmas music and there’s a lovely lady painting Christmassy designs on the shop fronts. The yuletide season in the Waimakariri has arrived! This time of year is rather special. However, it’s important to remember that this year it will be more challenging for some and to keep the love and hope of the Christmas message at the forefront of our interactions with others - even when their views and actions may not align with our own. Let’s let “peace on earth and goodwill to all” be the resounding philosophy in this wonderful District of ours!

(As an interesting aside, did you know that one of our town’s names, “Rangiora” means “Good weather after a bad spell, or Invalid recovering from sickness, or Day of peace or health?”

I’ve always thought of that as rather rather lovely - rather hopeful!)

The lead up to Christmas can make life a little crazy, I reckon. It is hard not to get caught up in the rush, the shopping and the work pressure that makes everything terribly urgent, as if the world is to end on Christmas Day!

It’s worth taking the time to ‘just breathe!’ and giving ourselves permission to change gear and focus on the things that really bring joy to ourselves (and others).

Perhaps invite someone new to the table, so they’re not sitting at home alone.

Give home made presents, or donate to a charity (see the One Sista 2 Anotha project on p7). Throw a picnic together and head to the beach; or to the top of a hill! Volunteer! Spend less time in the kitchen and more time on the couch or in a chair talking and listening - really enjoying the people around you.

However you do it, I hope that you have a special Christmas and a well earned break! - and don’t forget to pop into the Council Foyer and have a look at the fabulous Christmas Tree Festival!

Ngā manaakitanga o te kirihimete ki runga ia koe me tō whānau.

The blessings of Christmas on you and your family.

Tessa

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Community Information

At its worst, severe housing deprivation has significant consequences for older people.

They may only have access to substandard accommodation, or none at all.

Age Friendly Update Kia ora Koutou I belong to U3A and go to one of their interest groups, Singing for Health. About 20 of us sing old songs and learn about the history of them. You don’t have to be a singer to join - it is about doing something with others and having fun. Many in the group are now single again and coming together is helping with the growing need for social connection.

Social media has sent me a message about an Age Concern initiative “Light Up Loneliness - Take action to end loneliness across Aotearoa by joining the movement at letsendloneliness.co.nz”. Here in Waimakariri, Presbyterian Support USI have a volunteer visitor scheme. If you would like to be a volunteer visitor or have someone visit you, phone Roni on 03 261 2889.

The Office for Seniors has concerns about housing: “For a small but growing number of older people, accessing secure, safe and affordable long-term housing can present a challenge. This affects the wider financial wellbeing of people for whom NZ Super is their primary source of income. Since the start of the pandemic, the number of people aged 65+ who receive the accommodation supplement increased by approximately 12,000 – totalling 127,522 in March 2021.”

Age-friendly Waimakariri have a housing sub-group. An enthusiastic group of local people are looking to establish an Abbeyfield House - this comprises 12-14 studio units for single people over the age of 65, with a communal kitchen, dining and living area, a garden plus a live-in housekeeper who cooks meals. Residents eat together and socialise as much as they wish. It is like flatting for older people. This also helps with the housing crisis we have in Aotearoa as it frees up houses for others.

If you would like to be involved, contact Valda Reveley 027 2719 961.

In the meantime, Nga Mihi Kirihimete me te tau hou. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Maybe there is a lonely person living near you who would love an invitation to join you for a visit, a meal or an outing.

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

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Waimakariri Access Group

Council is currently reviewing its Accessibility Strategy after an audit of progress on its action plan to 2021. The Access Group has been instrumental in bringing issues to Council’s notice, as well as implementing its own plan.

They recently held their AGM at Kaiapoi and have new committee members from both provider organsiations and residents with lived experience from the Waimakariri community.

Accessibility Update In early November members of the Waimakariri Access Group assisted with Council staff undertaking accessibility training. The focus of this was mainly on the built environment, utilising a range of mobility aids and goggles which severely limit vision.

The training is now provided by a coalition of barrier free accredited groups under the auspices of CCS Disability Action. The session began with a series of photos highlighting spaces around the District, with both the positives and the challenges in terms of being barrier free. Following that, staff were given a range of mobility options or the vision goggles to chose from, as they took to the streets of Rangiora, with a helper.

As expected, the actual experience of having restricted vision or mobility, really brought home to participants how difficult it can be to nagivate parts of our community. The evaluation from staff who particpated across Council units will be shared with management to help with further training opportunities. Staff also made recommendations about what else would be helpful to them in their respective roles, for example checklists and handbooks. The feedback also noted their new awareness about improvements that can be made to enhance a barrier free more inclusive District.

Ted Dring from the Oxford low vision group (and the Access Group) in the rear behind Carina Duke (Trainer from Blind-Low Vison NZ) guiding Emily Belton (Council’s youth development advisor)

Nirosha Seelaratne and Heather Anderson behind KittyWaghorn and Shane Binder negotiating a pedestrian crossing The Access Group meets on the second Tuesday of the month.

Email: waimakaccess@wmk.govt.nz Find us on Facebook: Waimakariri Access Group

6 Update from Tūhaitara Coastal Park November has been a month gearing up for a busy summer season. We’ve welcomed four new summer rangers into our team, with a few more still to come on board.

Daniel and David joined us after recently completing a course with Conservation Volunteers New Zealand. Emily and Zita are undergraduate environmental science and geography students from the University of Canterbury. With a larger team in place we are getting on top of keeping down the grassy and woody weeds that seem to be growing faster than ever. Our work has concentrated on brush-cutting and releasing our young plants. Releasing plants ensures that they get the sunlight and space that they need to thrive.

You will find our team will be visible out and about in the park and along the beach throughout the summer ensuring the safety of our wildlife and our visitors. We look forward to seeing you - do stop for a chat when you see us! Remember, if you’re out

Casual ranger team

Plant releasing with your dog, it must be kept on a lead along the Tūtaepatu Trail and around the wetlands. On other trails and on the beach your dog must be kept close to you and under control. This ensures the safety of wildlife and the safety of your dog.

To find out more about the coastal park and our work visit: www.tuhaitarapark.org.nz; Facebook Friends of Tūhaitara Coastal Park; and Instagram tuhaitara.coastal.park.

7 One Sista 2 Anotha Supporting victims of family harm. We are in desperate need of the following:

Adults • Nighties or pj’s – all sizes

Children’s • Nighties/pjs all sizes

• Underwear – new all sizes

• Underwear – all sizes

• Toothbrushes

• Colouring in pencil’s/pen/crayons

• Toothpaste

• Colouring books

• Shampoo/conditioners

Contact: Nicola 027 347 8198 or email: nicola.mcgrath@xtra.co.nz

• Body wash • Deodorant

We’re here. Free call or text 1737 any time, 24 hours a day.

You’ll get to talk to (or text with) a trained counsellor.

Our service is completely free.

Are you feeling anxious or just need someone to talk to? Call or text 1737. Are you feeling down or a bit overwhelmed?

Call or text 1737 Whatever it is, we’re here. Free call or text 1737 anytime.

8 What’s Happening in North Canterbury - December 2021 We would also like to invite you to join our Cancer Society fortnightly webinars held fortnightly on a Wednesday from 10am–11am.

Upcoming Webinars: 8 December - Coping with Emotions and Communication 22 December - Finding a New Normal To join live on Zoom please email: psychologists@akcansoc.org.nz Please call or text Gabrielle on 021 904 907 or 0800 226 695 to find out more about any of support our groups.

Fundraising and Events On the 5th day of Christmas my true love gave to me ... a ticket to a movie!

The Cancer Society North Canterbury is hosting “Respect”, a Biopic of Aretha Franklin, at the Oxford Town Hall on Sunday 5 December, 5.30pm. This will be an evening of wonderful entertainment with an incredible movie, drink and nibbles on arrival and the opportunity to purchase Christmas gifts, raffles and maybe an auction item too!!

Raffle items include an autographed copy of Toni Street’s book, Lost & Found, and gorgeous plant platters including flower and vegetable plants from Behind the Hedge Garden Centre, vouchers from Woodend Nursery and Querky Style Roses at Cust and other gardening goodies! Gather some girlfriends, your mum or aunty, your partner or a group of workmates and come along for what will be a fantastic night out.

All profits go to the Cancer Society North Canterbury to support our local services for cancer patients, whānau and carers.

Tickets available at the following locations: • Cancer Society North Canterbury Centre, 143 Percival Street, Rangiora • Emma’s at Oxford, 53 High Street, Oxford.

• Online at www.events.humanitix.com/respect-movie-night For more information please contact Tiff Wafer on 0800 226 695 or 021 139 4909 or email tiffany.wafer@cancercwc.org.nz

9 Longest Day Golf Challenge The challenge is to complete 72 holes in one day between 1 December and the end of January, pick a course and sign yourself up. Golfers can either do this in teams (usually 3-4) or individually. Go to www.longestday.org.nz/ to register or find out more.

From all the team at the Cancer Society North Canterbury we wish you all a safe and Merry Christmas and festive season. We are very excited about 2022 and look forward to communicating with you about our support services, fundraising and events.

“Cancer Society North Canterbury”, please like or share our page to widen our support network. Thank you!

Are you keen to help fix up bikes, learn about bike maintenance and connect repaired bikes with people in our community?

Get in touch with the Waimakariri Bike Project – a collaborative effort of community groups, bike-based organisations and mechanical volunteers. We meet at the Dudley Park Pavilion on Wednesdays between 6 and 8pm.

Contact Martin Pugh at the WDC Community Team (021 567 544) for more information or send us a message on: Facebook www.facebook.com/Waimakariri-BikeProject-273616694447452

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CHRISTMAS GIVING

For North Canterbury families in need Leave your gift under the tree at one of our Christmas Giving Partners and we'll make sure it finds the perfect home. Gifts for children, teens, mums and dads are needed.

Please drop your presents here by Friday 17th December 2021: Blackwell's Department Store, Kaiapoi Kaiapoi Library New World Kaiapoi Pak'nSave Rangiora Rangiora Toyota Ray White Rangiora, Kaiapoi and Pegasus CHRISTMAS GIVING IS COORDINATED BY KAIAPOI COMMUNITY SUPPORT, 24 SEWELL STREET. A SERVICE OF COMMUNITY WELLBEING NORTH CANTERBURY TRUST. CONTACT KCS.COORD@WELLBEINGNC.ORG.NZ

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Loneliness is a growing issue for Kiwis of all ages. But the good news is, that it is solvable! Find support and resources for you, your friends and whānau at letsendloneliness.co.nz Loneliness is a growing issue for Kiwis of all ages. But the good news is, that it is solvable! Find support and resources for your workplace at letsendloneliness.co.nz Loneliness is a growing issue for Kiwis of all ages. But the good news is, that it is solvable! Find support and resources for your community at letsendloneliness.co.nz

Light Up Loneliness - Help us to take this issue out of the shadows and reduce the stigma and shame around feeling lonely. Join the movement to end loneliness at letsendloneliness.co.nz Light Up Loneliness - Take action to end loneliness across Aotearoa by joining the movement at letsendloneliness.co.nz

Many of us have experienced loneliness at some time in our lives and we know that feels horrible. Together we can end loneliness, one person, one community, one workplace at a time - letsendloneliness.co.nz The recent lockdowns have highlighted that anyone can feel isolated and lonely.

Sadly, people often find family, whānau and friends take a step back just when they need them most. Let’s make sure no one feels alone- letsendloneliness.co.nz

14 Shining a Light on Child and Youth Mental Health Māia Health Foundation is on a mission to raise funds for a modern, fit-for-purpose mental health outpatient facility for children and young people in Canterbury. We need your help to make it better for people like Otty.

Otty was an over-achiever. Happy, surrounded by friends, captain of the football and basketball teams, a star student.

And then everything fell apart.

“It was about a year after the earthquakes that my anxiety kicked off. I couldn’t switch off at school or at home and I couldn’t sleep. That’s when I was first referred to Canterbury’s child and youth mental health service,” she says.

Otty was treated in the outdated facilities at The Princess Margaret Hospital and Hillmorton sites.

“It almost feels like a prison – everything’s very dark and you feel like you’re going to get trapped. It doesn’t fill you with motivation to get better. But the staff are amazing – it was 110% them that helped me.”

Learn more about the game-changing difference a modern, fit-for-purpose facility will make for rangatahi and their whānau >>https://www.maiahealth.org.nz/ stories/our-stories/ottys-story/ Join us to help raise $300,000 by Christmas. Be part of a community that cares about child and youth mental health.

For more information go to shinealight.nz or scan the QR code below.

* Thanks to the Rainbow Children’s Trust and other generous donors, donations will be dollar-matched up to a total of $150,000

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Services & Programmes

Kuīni chatbot to launch on Monday 18 October 2021 Te Hiringa Hauora | Health Promotion Agency is excited to let you know about the launch of Kuīni.

Kuīni is a chatbot that has been created as a digital support tool to help people, particularly wahine, aged 18 to 34, to be more successful in their cold turkey or supported attempts to quit smoking.

Kuīni is delivered through Facebook messenger and has been designed to send daily messages, distractions and encouragements to help users on their quitting journey over a 30 day period.

Features of Kuīni include tips and facts for quitting, a smoking cost calculator, quizzes, 101 things to do (other than smoking) and craving countdown videos.

The initial digital marketing campaign will go live from Monday 18 October to Friday 26 November. The results from this will inform the second round of marketing activity, which is most likely to go live in early 2022. From Monday 18 October, more information about the campaign can be found here.

As chatbots are relatively new across the international stop smoking system, we will be actively asking participants for feedback so we can assess its impact and relevance for Aotearoa New Zealand. From Monday 18 October, more information can be found on the QuitStrong website, or you can try Kuīni out for yourself here.

The development of Kuīni has been a collaborative effort involving a range of passionate contributors and supporters, including wahine/wāhine rānei. Te Hiringa Hauora would like to thank and acknowledge all of those who have contributed to this project.

17 Te oranga e rikoriko ai Shining the Light on Gambling Harm Wānanga ā ipurangi Online Education and Support

Every Wednesday via Zoom 11:30am to 12:15pm

Scan this QR code for more information!

Sarah Campagnolo

Health Promoter/Pou Hiwa sarah.campagnolo@pgf.nz

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whānau

Karena Quigley

Practice Leader/Kaiwhakahaere karena.quigley@pgf.nz

non gamblers

students

health professionals

A weekly Zoom session focussing on educating people about harm reduction/ reducing the risk of gambling harm, from a public health perspective, with clinical support for those who need it, and adding the clinical lens to harm reduction/risk management strategies.

This mana enhancing space is for those interested in learning more about the silent epidemic affecting Aotearoa/New Zealand and will follow the attendees’ interests and questions to make the sessions as interactive and useful as possible.

Education and support will be provided for anyone interested in reducing gambling harm either in their own lives, the lives of their loved ones and/or the community at large.

Open to anyone struggling with urges and cravings to gamble while also trying to manage the impact of COVID-19 lockdown; and those affected by or wanting to learn more about other people’s gambling harm.

KIA KAHA, KIA MĀIA, KIA MANAWANUI Be strong, be brave, be steadfast.

18 FRUIT & VEGE CO-OP To purchase and enjoy fresh fruit & vegetables at a fixed weekly price.

$15 ….for a bag of fruit and a bag of vegetables.

You order and pay one week in advance and the contents of the packs will vary each week depending on what’s in season.

You can buy more than one pack at a time and you don’t need to buy every week.

Pick up and pre–order is on Tuesdays 11.30am – 1.00pm From the Community Garden at Rangiora Baptist Church.

Pre-orders can also be made on: Wednesdays – Thursdays 9.00am – 1.00pm At the church office (Eftpos available) For more information, please contact us on: Ph: 03 928 3066 M: 027 212 6023 E: support@hopecommunity.co.nz 111 East Belt, Rangiora

19 The Oasis Centre for Gambling Harm is a branch of the Salvation Army.

We offer FREE education, counselling and support for anyone affected by gambling harm, whether it is their own gambling or someone else’s and we have a satellite clinic in Rangiora!

We can talk to you in person, by phone or over Zoom or Skype.

Give us a call if you’d like more information: 03 365 9659 Website: www.salvationarmy.org.nz Office: 126 Bealey Ave, Chch Facebook: The Salvation Army Oasis - Reducing Gambling Harm NZ Mere Kirimete from the Oasis team!

Citizens Advice Bureau North Canterbury – Number of Enquiries 1-30 September 2021 (NB Level 3 lockdown until 7-9-21)

1 – 31 October 2021

Community

13

22

Consumer

76

109

Education

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4

Employment/Business

16

15

Family/Personal

15

28

Finance/Benefits

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18

Health

14

21

Housing/Land

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21

Legal/Government

39

67

Total Enquiries

204

305

20 We look forward to seeing you in our new location at 209 High Street, Rangiora.

Our opening hours are 9am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday.

At CAB North Canterbury, in addition to our face-to-face, phone and email services, we are proud to offer three types of clinics for clients. They are all free and confidential.

Legal Clinic: Our fortnightly legal clinic is for a 10-minute period and is by appointment only. The lawyer will help with information but do no other work for the client, such as writing a letter or making a phone call on their behalf. Seven legal firms make a staff member available for this clinic on a rostered basis over the year and we are grateful for their ongoing and long-standing support.

Budgeting Drop-In Clinic: This clinic gives CAB clients the opportunity to discuss their budgeting needs and questions with a Financial Mentor from Budgeting Services North Canterbury. Appointments are for 15 minutes, and the clinic runs on a fortnightly basis.

We encourage clients to book however there is a drop-in option available as well.

Immigration Clinic: This clinic will start in January 2022 and will be by appointment only. It will give CAB clients the opportunity to meet with a licenced immigration advisor who will help, advise and support clients to understand how to navigate the immigration application process. Appointments are for 15 minutes, and the clinic will run on a fortnightly basis.

If you or someone you know needs information, advice or support on any matter, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. We’re here to help.

Our office will close for the holidays at 3pm on Tuesday 21 December and reopen at 9am on Monday 10 January 2022.

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

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2021 Christmas/New Year Period Closing and Opening Dates Community Wellbeing Office, 29 High Street, Rangiora Closes: 12noon Friday 24 December 2021 Re-opens: 9am Wednesday 5th January 2022 Kaiapoi Community Support, 24 Sewell Street, Kaiapoi Closes: 2:30pm Friday 24th December 2021 Re-opens: 9am Wednesday 5th January 2022 Karanga Mai Early Education Centre, Kaiapoi Closes: 3:30pm Friday 17th December 2021 Re-opens: 8:30am Monday 24th January 2022

While we’re closed, if you or someone in your whānau need to talk, you can free-call or text 1737 anytime to get support from a trained counsellor

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BSNC and CAB Collaboration

Budgeting Services North Canterbury is thrilled to be collaborating with Citizens Advice Bureau on a brand new initiative. A Budgeting Drop-In Clinic will be trialled during November and December, to test interest.

War Memorial Hall

1 Albertat Street, Rangiora 7400(beside The clinic will be located in Citizens Advice Bureau’s new offices 209 High Street, POCAB Box 351, Rangiora 7440 the Waimakariri District Council offices). The clinic will give clients the opportunity to Office Phone:from 03 313 3505 discuss their budgeting needs and questions with a Financial Mentor Budgeting servicemanager@bsnc.org.nz Services North Canterbury. www.bsnc.org.nz

If the trial is successful it will become a regular feature on alternate Wednesdays starting in the New Year.

BSNC and CAB Collaboration Sharon Grant, Service Manager of BSNC, says that clients can expect to learn more about household budgeting, debt, advocacy support available to Advice those in Budgeting Servicesmanaging North Canterbury is thrilled services, to be collaborating with Citizens financial hardship, and to receive advice on completing Bureau on a brand new initiative.

A Budgeting Drop-In insolvency Clinic will beapplications. trialled during Sharon says this is an excitingand new development, which further cements our longstanding history of November December, to test interest. working together.

The clinic will be located in Citizens Advice Bureau’s new offices at 209 High Street, (beside Waimakariri District Council offices).

The clinic will give the will opportunity to Jacquiethe Wrigley, Chairperson of Citizens Advice Bureau, saysCAB theclients sessions be 15 minutes discuss their budgeting needs and questions with a Financial Mentor from Budgeting each, and it is recommended to make an appointment to secure a spot.

Services North Canterbury.

Drop-ins will also be welcome, although there may be a wait.

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financial and between to receive 9.30am advice onand completing insolvency applications. Sharon says Wednesday 8thhardship, December 11.30am, this is an exciting new development, which further cements our longstanding history of

pleaseworking phone the Citizens Advice Bureau on 03 313 8822. together.

Jacquie Wrigley, Chairperson of Citizens Advice Bureau, says the sessions will be 15 minutes each, and it is recommended to make an appointment to secure a spot.

Drop-ins will also be welcome, although there may be a wait.

To make an appointment for the sessions being offered on: Wednesday 24th November between 1.00pm and 3.00pm, or on Wednesday 8th December between 9.30am and 11.30am, please phone the Citizens Advice Bureau on 03 313 8822.

Budgeting Services North Canterbury Inc., gratefully acknowledges the support of: Ministry of Social Development, Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children and the Rātā Foundation.

Affiliated member of: The National Building Financial Capability Charitable Trust Registered Charity Number: CC10710

23 War Memorial Hall 1 Albert St, Rangiora 7400 PO Box 351, Rangiora 7440 Office Phone: 03 313 3505 www.bsnc.org.nz

We provide free confidential budgeting assistance to individuals, families and whānau of the Waimakariri and Hurunui communities.

December office closure We’re taking a well-earned break over this Christmas holiday season.

The office will be closed from midday, Thursday 23 December and re-opening on Monday 17 January 2022.

Our Committee, Volunteers and Staff wish you a stress free Christmas.

Don’t spend more than you can afford.

Stick to your shopping list.

Spend time with family and friends.

Covering the Waimakariri and Hurunui districts Phone 03 313 3505 anytime Email: servicemanager@bsnc.org.nz www.bsnc.org.nz www.facebook.com Affiliated member of the National Building Financial Capability Charitable Trust.

Registered Charity Number: CC10710

Pick up (by arrangement) from Kaiapoi and Amberley

Rāhina - Monday 6th

Rāhina - Monday 13th

Rāhina - Monday 20th

10:00 Coffee Morning

10:00 Coffee Morning

10:00 Coffee Morning

10:30 Men’s Group day in Christchurch to visit Men's Health Centre or Women's Health chat for information and advice

10:30 Craft Shopping - visit Creative Junk and purchase bits and bobs for a group photo board project or 10:30 Walk at Ohoka Stream Walkway

10:30 Member Staff Liaison Meeting

12:00 Bring your lunch

12:00 Bring your lunch

12:30 Bring your lunch

1:00 Men's Group day in Christchurch continued - visit the Central Bark Dog Cafe or 1:00 Women's Group - visit the Cat Cafe in Christchurch after our Health chat

1:00 Craft Group Project - making a photo board or 1:00 Swim at Dudley Pool ($2.50)

1:30 Walk at Silverstream Reserve or 1:30 Craft - Christmas decorations, gifts and other goodies ($5.00)

Rāhina - Monday 27th

Step Ahead Closed

11:15 Sign Language - learn and practice with Cam or 11:15 Craft preparation or 11:15 Meals on Wheels

You are invited Friday 10th December 10:30 Pick up at Bunnings car park for Christmas Lunch at the Richmond Club ($10.00) Payment by 3rd Dec please.

See newsletter for details

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

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Step Ahead Rangiora Rāhina - Monday December 2021

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

Rāapa - Wednesday 1st

Rāapa - Wednesday 8th

Rāapa - Wednesday 15th

Rāapa - Wednesday 22nd

10:00 Coffee Morning

10:00 Coffee Morning

10:00 Coffee Morning

10:00 Coffee Morning

10:30 Group Jigsaw

10:30 Word Games and Puzzles

10:30 Newsletter - prepare for mailing

10:30 Day out at the Groynes - bring a picnic lunch, sunhat and water bottle

12:30 Bring your lunch

12:00 Bring your lunch

12:00 Bring your lunch

1:30 Housie with mystery prizes

1:00 Walk at Amberley Beach

1:00 Cuppa out for Volunteers

11:15 Meals on Wheels

Rāapa - Wednesday 29th 10:30 Day out to Ashley Gorge with Stanmore and Puriri members - bring your lunch, hat and water bottle

Enhancing the well being of people who experience mental illness

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War Memorial Hall, Cnr Albert St & High St BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL Phone 0800 688 732 or txt 022 173 1673

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Tenants protection Association Christmas closedown

TPA will be closed from 4.30pm 22 December 2021, reopening 8.30am 10 January 2022 FOR URGENT TENANCY INFORMATION OVER THIS TIME CALL TENANCY SERVICES 0800 836 262

Funding

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YOUTH Development Grant Available to young people living in the Waimakariri District aged between 12 and 24.

Applications are now open and will close on Friday 11 February 2022.

To support one or more young people seeking: • • • •

To enhance and grow their personal development To enhance their leadership skills To enhance the community in which they live To help or benefit others

For more information: com.board@wmk.govt.nz 027 254 3940 waimakariri.govt.nz

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NEED FUNDING FOR A COMMUNITY PROJECT? Your Community Board can support your project with grant funding.

Application forms and grant criteria are available online or from any Council Service Centre. For more information about funding visit the Council website.

Find out more at waimakariri.govt.nz/communitygrants

Training / Professional Development / Courses

Anxiety Disorders: Understanding and Providing Support This introduction to the experiences and impacts of anxiety will particularly focus on Phobias, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Panic Disorder and Generalised Anxiety Disorder. Develop an awareness of the factors influencing paths to recovery, including an overview of anxiety management techniques.

Monday 6 December 2021, 9am-2.30pm.

Facilitated by Dr Chris Taua, Paula Rountree

Depression and Bipolar: Understanding Mood Disorders and Providing Support This workshop provides an overview of common mood disorders in order for participants to understand and respond appropriately. Identify ways you can offer support and what treatment options are available.

Tuesday 7 December 2021, 9am-12pm.

Facilitated by Dr Chris Taua, Dr Kathryn Eilken

Self-Care and Professional Practice When Working with Trauma and Tragedy Learn how to support people better by not burning-out and being a support for your colleagues and agency. This is about recognising our recent experiences and how to work through it.

Wednesday 8 December 2021, 9am-12pm.

Facilitated by Jackie Moore, Julie Grenfell

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De-escalation: Effective Communication to Manage Distress Gain the skills to identify and de-escalate an agitated person while keeping yourself and others safe. Gain confidence in managing distress and aggression, and strategies for self-control. Learn the role of communication and the importance of debriefing following a challenging situation.

Tuesday 25 January 2022, 9am-1pm.

Facilitated by Dr Chris Taua

Children’s Anxiety: What Adults Need to Know and Strategies for Management Gain a basic understanding of anxiety and how it particularly relates to children.

Learn how to support parents/workers with anxious children to feel confident and competent to manage anxious behaviours in a way that promotes the child’s bravery and wellbeing.

Thursday 27 January 2022, 9am-12pm.

Facilitated by Catherine Gallagher For information and the cost for the above workshops go to: mherc.arlo.co/w/

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Online Workshops 2022

Responding to the needs of those who work with or support rangatahi through:

Research Evaluation Training Advocacy

info@collaborative.org.nz

We have a great range of workshops planned for 2022, including some new topics! All of these workshops will be held online, and available to anyone in Aotearoa to attend.

Below are the confirmed workshops and dates, with more to be added!

Brainbeing : Tuesday 15 February Managing Change : Thursday 24 February HEADSS, part 1 : Friday 11 March FASD : Thursday 17 March HEADSS, part 2 : Friday 13 May To find out more about any of these workshops, or to register, visit www.collaborative.org.nz Inhouse Training - Can't make it to one of our workshops? Want training for your whole team?

We can come to you, anywhere in Aotearoa or online, and deliver on any of the above topics plus more. For more information, contact our Training Manager at training@collaborative.org.nz.

www.collaborative.org.nz

Events

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WHY WE EXPLORE 10 WALKS TO DISCOVER THIS SUMMER IN WAIMAKARIRI

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RYDE FALLS

03 TARANAKI WALKWAY

04 WOODED GULLY

Location: Tūhaitara Coastal Park, Pegasus

Location: Waikuku Beach

Location: Wooded Gully Camping and Picnic Area, Mt Thomas Conservation Area

Time/Distance: 3 Hours one way. 7km

Time/Distance: 4km one way

Time/Distance: 1km one way

Time/Distance: 3 hours return, 5.3km

05 RAKAHURI TRAIL Location: Waikuku Beach or Rangiora

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Location: Glentui Picnic Area, Mt Thomas Forest Conservation Area

Location: Waimakariri River Regional Park, Kaiapoi

08 ASHLEY GORGE LOOP TRACK Location: Ashley Gorge Recreation Reserve, Oxford

Time/Distance: 13km one way

Time/Distance: 1hr return, 2km

Time/Distance: 18km of trails to discover

Time/Distance: 45mins return, 4.5km

Location: Mt Oxford Conservation Area, Oxford

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TE KŌHANGA WETLANDS

GLENTUI NATURE WALK

NORTHBROOK WETLANDS

Location: Cotter Lane, off Northbrook Road, Rangiora Time/Distance: 1.5km one way

KAIAPOI ISLAND

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MT OXFORD TRACK

Location: Coopers Creek Carpark or View Hill Carpark, Mt Oxford Conservation Area Time/Distance: 4hrs one way, 6km

To find out more about these and other walks in Waimakariri visit our website www.waimakariri.co.nz

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WHY BE ANYWHERE ELSE FIND OUT MORE AT: visitwaimakariri.co.nz

Over 70 eateries, over 30 boutique shops, 3 farmers markets and 3 art galleries. 10kms of pure New Zealand beaches, 2 conservation areas in the foothills, 2 regional parks, 1 coastal park, wetlands, and lakes all with cycling and walking opportunities, 2 Braided rivers perfect for fishing, boating or just having fun and 5 golf courses.

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MONDAY 6TH TO FRIDAY 17TH DECEMBER

9am - 4.30pm daily

NORTH CANTERBURY COUNCIL FOYER

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Y RANGIORA

6 DECEMBER to 25 JANUARY Waimakariri Community Arts Council

tamara rookes CHAMBER GALLERY RANGIORA 6 DECEMBER TO 25 JANUARY Waimakariri Community Arts Council

The notion of Tsukumogami appeared as Tamara Rookes was researching for her latest exhibition. Used to drawing links C H jewellery A M B E R Gand A L L fashion E R Y R A design, N G I O R Ain this exhibition between ceramics, we see Rookes following threads to the work of her uncle, a 6 DEC ceramicist, jeweller and blacksmith who lived in Japan. The Waimakariri starting point to this body of work was a Kimono her uncle gave to her mother which has become part of Rookes’ collection.

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Scottish Country Dancing All events are Covid willing

Final Night: Monday 28 November 2021 Waitangi Day Demonstration Scottish Country Dancing: 8 February 2022 Trousselot Park, Kaiapoi 2022 start: Monday 28 February 2022 7.30pm–9.30pm No partner required Soft shoes are easier

Six week Beginners’ Class start: 7 March 2022 Methodist Church Hall, King St., Rangiora

Contact: Audrey 03 313 6692

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THE BIG BOUNCE! THURSDAY 27TH JANUARY 2022

JOIN US FOR HOURS OF FUN WITH MEGA OBSTACLE COURSES, BIG SLIDES, WATER ROLLERS, PADDLE BOATS, BOUNCE HOUSES AND ALL THINGS INFLATABLE! YUMMY SAUSAGE SIZZLE AND OTHER REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE.

LOCATION: Victoria Park, Rangiora SESSIONS: 1pm - 3.30pm or 4pm - 6.30pm PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE: $10-12pp EARLY BIRD or $15 at the gate: events.humanitix.com/the-big-bounce

A community fundraising event brought to you by Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Canterbury and Fun HQ. Raise funds while having fun! Our youth mentoring programme is fueled by the community, for the betterment of the community. See you there!

37 You are invited to help celebrate 100 years of the Kaiapoi Garden Club with an

Art Deco Garden Party 26th February 2022 Wet or Fine at 'Lacebark' Moodys Rd, Clarkville, 1.30-3.30pm.

Competitions for Best dressed, promenade through the garden, listen to the music of the times, & join other entertainment. $25 a ticket, available at i-site Kaiapoi cash only. A great Christmas present. Phone 03 327 7762

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Council Info

Low cost internet access Skinny Jump is a programme designed to help more New Zealanders gain access to affordable broadband at home. Jump is a subsidised, flexible pre-paid service, offering 30GB of data for just $5.

Because it uses Skinny’s 4G wireless network there’s no fibre or landline connection and no installation cost. No credit references or credit checks needed.

Are you eligible?

Your household is eligible for JUMP if you identify with one or more of the following groups: • Families with children in low socio-economic communities • People with disabilities • Migrants and refugees with English as a second language • Māori and Pasifika youth • Offenders and ex-offenders • Seniors • People living in social housing.

Skinny Jump is subsidised by the Spark Foundation and available through Waimakariri Libraries.

Find out more libraries.waimakariri.govt.nz 03 311 8901

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Digital Library at Home Want easy access to a large collection of books, audiobooks, magazines, newspapers and more?

Visit our eLibrary page and browse our huge range of eResources for children and adults. eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, Movies, StoryBox Library, New Zealand Geographic and more!

Many of these resources require your library card and pin number to access them.

If you don’t know your pin number, email us at library@wmk.govt.nz or send us a private Facebook message, with your full name and library card number so we can reset it for you.

Find out More libraries.waimakariri.govt.nz 03 311 8901

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