Step Ahead Rangiora Rāapa -

Pick up (by arrangement) from Kaiapoi and Amberley

10:30 Team Fun Quiz

11:15 Tai Chi with Rosie (gold coin donation) or

11:15 Meals on Wheels

10:30 Day out to Ashburton

10:30 Newsletter - preparing mail out

10:30 Day out to Christchurch

12:30 Bring your lunch

Lunch in Ashburton Domain (bring your own picnic lunch)

Visit Ashburton Aviation Museum with a guided tour ($5)

12:00 Bring your lunch

Visit Teece Museum of Classical Antiquities ($2.50)

Lunch at the Botanic Gardens (bring your lunch)

10:30 Craft with SoonMaymake a hand sewn pinch purse or

10:30 Walk to St Johns Op Shop or

11:15 Meals on Wheels

12:00 Bring your lunch

1:30 Walk at Kairaki Beach or

1:30 Op Shopping in Kaiapoi

1:00 Cuppa out for newsletter volunteers

Walk through Botanic Gardens

1:00 Explore local shops for craft ideas or

1:00 Walk n Draw in Victoria Park

volunteers and volunteer organisations.

Capacity Building Training series for Community Groups and NGO’s.

• Ensure your organisations future success

Learn about the new Incorporated Societies Act, the changes and timeframes and how it affects your incorporated society.

Health and Safety

• Improve your governance skills and knowledge

Friday 8 July 9.30am – 12pm

• Ideal for volunteer boards and committees, managers

Woodend Community Centre

• Monthly sessions May to October

• Morning and evening options

• For more information visit waimakariri.govt.nz/ontrack

The programme will run monthly from May to October. This year we are offering both an evening and a daytime option, the content will be the same for both sessions. Thursday evenings 6–8pm or Friday mornings 9.30–11.30am.

Incorporated Societies Act 2022

Friday 12 August 10.00am – 12pm

Ruataniwha Kaiapoi Civic Centre

$20 per person, per session | Registration essential

For more details visit waimakariri.govt.nz/ontrack or contact Wendy Howe 021 432 028 | wendy.howe@wmk.govt.nz

The topics of focus will be Governance, Strategic and Operational Planning, Communications, Funding and Team dynamics. The sessions are planned as an overall suite of learning and groups are encouraged to participate in all six.

On-Track is a six-part programme of training sessions. These workshops will cover key information to help your community group or not for profit organisation ensure it is on track to success. This training will be ideal for board or committee members, managers or sole employees who may have taken on a new role and others who would simply like to be re-energised and refresh their knowledge.

The workshops will be held in the Woodend Community Centre.

Priority registration is for organisations participating in all six sessions. The fee of $100 includes up to three people per organisation for all six workshops. Support to cover the cost may be available, please enquire.

Contact wendy.howe@wmk.govt.nz or call 021 432 028 to register.

What’s the new law?

A new Incorporated Societies Act has been passed. This law will apply to all community groups that are incorporated societies*.

What do we need to know?

If your group is an incorporated society, the new law means that your group will need to:

 update your constitution, and

 apply to re-register your group, and

*How do we know if we are an incorporated society?

Your group will be an incorporated society if your group’s name ends in the word “Incorporated” and if your group is listed on the register at: is-register.companiesoffice.govt.nz https://isregister.companiesoffice.govt.nz/ law-changes-for-societies/

 check that your senior management and Board/Committee are not ‘disqualified’, and  (for some groups), start following new financial reporting rules.

Once your group have updated your constitution and re-registered, you will need to start following the new rules in the Incorporated Societies Act.

When do we need to do this?

Your group has until the end of March 2026 to get this done but most groups will update their constitution at their AGM in 2024 or 2025. We recommend your group find out more about the new law now so you can make a plan to get this done.

What happens if we don’t?

If you don’t update your constitution and re-register, your group will be dropped from the register of incorporated societies. This will mean that your group will no longer be incorporated and it won’t be able to own assets or property. It also means that the people on your Committee could be held responsible if your group can’t pay your bills.

Where we can find out more?

More information about the new law is also available on the Registrar’s website.

Community Law Canterbury are running workshops to help groups learn more about the new law. Our next workshops are in late April and early May. For more information about these, please email communityeducation@canlaw.org.nz. If those dates don’t suit your group, please email us and let us know. We can keep you updated about workshops that will be held later in the year.

To celebrate our 10th anniversary the Canterbury Safety Charter is hosting a 1-day conference and celebration dinner. Following the Canterbury earthquake rebuild, health and safety has an increasing focus on mentally safe work.

The Mentally Safe Work Conference aims to provide a framework for understanding the challenges of psychosocial safety, and what practical steps organisations can take to improve both their procedures and outcomes.

The Safety Charter is excited to bring a world-class conference to the South Island and give the opportunity for industry professionals to learn and understand the challenges of creating mentally safe work and mentally safe workplaces. Presenters come from a diverse range of backgrounds and industries and will provide delegates with a solid understanding of both the ‘why’ and the ‘how’ to create safer, thriving, and more productive work.

Mentally Safe Work Conference delegates will hear from experts on developing an integrated intervention approach, practical case study examples, WorkSafe perspective, as well as legal obligations and how technology can be utilised. This conference is for any organisation or individual who are looking for guidance as they navigate their mentally safe workplace journey.

The Mentally Safe Work Conference is part of the Charter’s 10-year Anniversary celebrations, which features a gala dinner on Thursday night. All conference delegates, past and present Charter members, and anyone with an interest in the Charter are warmly invited to attend. Hear and share stories from the early days, learn about the challenges overcome, and honour our 10-year members.

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

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

8 week modules – 3hrs x 2 days per week

Graduation Certificate issued on completion of course work

Registrations of interest welcome for 2023 courses

To Register go to www.ydot.co.nz

SMALL GROUP NUMBERS

Low Course cost of $90pp for trade training modules

Welding and Metalwork

Carpentry

Automotive

Tiny Home Project

GYM Circuit Training – FREE COURSE!!

Learn more about Gym equipment and technique in a fun environment suitable for all capabilities. Grab a friend, or just come along and up the fitness level with a qualified trainer.

Learn more about Gym equipment and technique in a fun environment suitable for all capabilities. Grab a friend, or just come along and up the fitness level with a qualified trainer. This course runs 2 evenings per week from 7-8pm.

This course runs 2 evenings per week from 7-8pm.

The course is FREE, you must register. There is a one-off registration fee of $10pp.

The course is FREE, you must register. There is a one-off registration fee of $10pp.