Chatter May 2024

Community Groups News

May 2024

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Cancer Society North Canterbury support groups information inside

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Waimakariri District Council Community Team

Private Bag 1005

Rangiora 7440

0800 965 468

chatter@wmk.govt.nz

waimakariri.govt.nz

Waimakariri Community Team

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Greetings from the Editor

Kia ora koutou

The Race Unity Poster Competition was held during the month of March, inviting all students in the District to participate by creating a poster depicting this year’s theme, Weave the People Together. The competition was held in support of Race Unity Day which is on 21 March each year.

The project aims to inspire students and schools to think about cultural inclusion, break down barriers and create greater understanding of the many different cultures that make up our district.

This year we saw an increase in the number of entries submitted, with a total of 209 posters received and 15 schools represented. North Loburn School produced an outstanding effort by really getting behind the heart of the project and 78 of their 80 students completed a poster (two students were away).

A special prizegiving ceremony was held soon after to celebrate the students and their amazing artwork. We have some very talented young artists who are deep thinkers!

It was great to have local businesses show their support for the project by providing sponsorship of either prizes or contribution towards afternoon tea at the prizegiving ceremony.

A special thanks to Artisan Bakery, North Canterbury Books, PaknSave Rangiora, The Drawing Room and New World Rangiora. We are also grateful to the Ministry for Ethnic Communities, who partially funded the project.

Another initiative coming soon is the Migrant Driver Mentor Programme in partnership with The Salvation Army Driving Programme. We are looking for volunteer driver mentors to help some of our ‘global locals’ get driving practice to sit their restricted licence. Keep an eye out in next month’s Chatter to find out more about how to get involved.

All the best

Community Information

The Kaiapoi Garden Club

Welcomes new members to our meetings and club outings.

Wednesday 8 May 2024, 7.30pm

At Riverside Bowling Club, Hinemoa Park, Belcher Street, Kaiapoi.

Topic: Eco Educate Speaker, Lesley Ottey

Visitors are welcome.

New HomeShare programme for younger onset dementia group under 65

Presbyterian Support USI runs a new contract to provide respite service to a younger onset dementia group in Waimakariri.

This is for people under 65 with memory or cognitive decline who would like to come to HomeShare once a week to share a meal, some fun activities and outings. We have space for three more people to join this group. The programme is becoming very successful, with very positive feedback from those attending and the carers.

For further information contact: Claire Tovey, HomeShare Co-ordinator, clairet@psusi.org.nz or 027 392 2489.

What can I expect?

• Access FREE Nicotine replacement Therapy (patches, gum and lozenges)

• Customised support including incentive programmes

• Information on using medications, withdrawals and setting a quit date

• Use a Smokerlyzer for regular Carbon Monoxide readings

Te Hā - Waitaha Smokefree Support

offers free support to anyone in Canterbury. After you or your whānau register, a Quit Coach will contact you to discuss how we can best help. We will work with you to set a quit date and provide ongoing support so you can stay smokefree.

We can tailor a smokefree programme that works for you after an initial conversation. This programme will include face-to-face sessions or follow-up by phone or both.

Telephone: 0800 425 700

Email: smokefree@cdhb.health.nz

Website: tehawaitaha.nz

Providing an environment for the health and wellbeing of men.

Where do you go to have a kitchen chair repaired, installation of an enclosure for cats, Insect Hotels and Weta Boxes for a coastal park, outdoor tables and garden seats? Our shed is actively out in the community assisting people - whether it be a handrail, a minor repair or some painting.

We supply Bird Feeders, Spurtles, Fairy Houses and wooden toys including large Tic Tac games. Garden seats come in regularly for refurbishment. We overhauled a competition trailer for the Kaiapoi Fire Brigade. Our Shed is busy!

Give a Little Page - Please. Sutton Tools are shifting out of Kaiapoi meaning the Shed with over 50 members will have to move to a site in Courtney Drive, Kaiapoi. But we desperately need funds to enable us to have purpose-built buildings on this new site. If you are reading this - dig out your credit card and click on the blue address: givealittle.co.nz/cause/kaiapoi-menzshed-could-close-without-your-help

On the first page is the Orange “Donate” button. Please click on this and follow through. This is not a scam! Alternatively - donations can be made online directly to the Menzshed of Kaiapoi bank account- 03-1585-0428006-00. Please include a name and mention Donation.

Hint - for online donations - copy the account number - saves a lot of typing!

MENZSHED OF KAIAPOI TRUST

Chairman: 327 3681

Secretary: 027 337 2323

Email: menzshedkaiapoi@outlook.com

Website: www.menzshedkaiapoi.weebly.com

Therapy Group in North Canterbury

A therapeutic choir making a difference for people with neurological conditions.

Communication is a vital part of all our lives and talking is generally our main form of communication. Cantabrainers Choir aims to help adults who have lost some communication skills to use their voice again to communicate to the best of their abilities

These changes can be due to a stroke, a disease such as Parkinsons or one of many different neurological conditions.

There is no need to know how to sing or to read music. Most of our members have never sung in a choir before. Being in pitch or in tune is not a requirement. We are not a community choir but a therapeutic, neurological choir.

Music and speech share many characteristics: pitch, rhythm, tone, pace, and volume, this is why the Cantabrainers Choir is run and co led by a Registered Music Therapist (May Clulee - Southern Music Therapy) and a Registered Speech Language Therapist. (Angela Reimer STAR) Both with experience in neurological therapies.

Following on from the success of the Christchurch choir (est 2012) we are now running a choir in Woodend. This meets weekly on a Tuesday afternoon. Anyone in the North Canterbury area is very welcome to contact us to see if the Choir is a good therapeutic fit for them or their whanau.

Contact us on GM@therapychoirs.org.nz or via our website www.cantabrainerschoir.nz

W H A T

H A P P E N I N G ?

May 2024

Cancer Society: 43 Church St, Rangiora 7400

Phone: 0800 22 66 95

Driving Service: 033640752

Art for Wellbeing: Held every Monday (except public holidays) 10am-12pm. Kaiapoi Baptist Church, 67 Fuller Street, Kaiapoi Facilitated by Viv Kepes

Rangiora Walking & Coffee group: Held every Tuesday. This group is for patients & carers. Meet outside The Warehouse at 9:30 for a walk around Northbrook Waters & then a coffee at the Station Cafe at 10:30 for some friendly peer support Facilitated by Glenda & new our new facilitator Linda Chris is retiring A special thank you for the many years of support you have given to this group

Patient support & information group: Held lst Thursday of the month at 10.00 a.m 43 Church Street, Rangiora On Thursday the 4th of April, Jess Allen, Cancer Society Exercise Physiologist will lead us through a session on core strengthening Please wear comfortable clothes Please register to attend

Oxford support group: Held 3rd Wednesday of each month @ 10am. Cafe 51, Main Street, Oxford Facilitated by Ans & the Oxford Volunteer Cancer Society Support Group Catch up with volunteers, patients & carers All welcome to join for a coffee & chat.

Cheviot Cuppa & Chat group: Held 2nd Wednesday of each month @ 10-11:30am. Craft Centre, 15 Seddon Street, Cheviot Hosted by the Cheviot Volunteer Support group Patients & carers are welcome

Gynae Cancer Peer Support Group: Held every 2nd Monday of a month (except public holidays) at 6.30 p.m Address: Hope Trust, 115 East Belt, Rangiora. Facilitated by Catharine A successful peer support initiative now in its second year

Making Connections with Cancer Group: Held the last Thursday of each month. Next meeting 6.00 p.m on 30th May no meeting in April due to Anzac Day, at 43 Church Street, Rangiora Please register to attend New facilitators: Simone Antoniuk, 44, Living with Stage 4 ALK-POSITIVE Lung Cancer, and Lisa Peacey, 50 living with Neuroendocrine Cancer We would like to offer support and connection for others living with any type of cancer in North Canterbury.

Aqua aerobics continues at Dudley Pool, for those interested please advise your Cancer Navigator prior to participating $5 p/person to be paid to Cancer Society

R u r a l C l i n i c s

Appointments available lo ers to find out about treatment related support s required at health facilities

Waikari, Amuri, Hanmer, Kaikōura@ Health Centres, with Gabrielle Oxford @ Oxford Hospital with Emma Amberley @ Amberley Medical Centre every 2nd & 4th Fridays 10am-12:30pm

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C o n t a c t C S o f f i c e t o r e g i s t e r

Share your ideas.... We are keen to help facilitate new and interesting topics and activities that will help support you through your journey. Let us know what you need.

Please email your ideas to northcanty@cancercwc.org.nz or phone CS team on 0800 22 66 95

Fundraisin g

Picture yourself at the open doorway of a plane. Feel the air rushing past you, your quickened pulse as you look down on breath-taking Aotearoa. Imagine edging towards the door, and then before you know it… 3... 2... 1... jump! Yes, Jump for Cancer is back for 2024! All you need to do is sign up, raise $1000, and you'll get a free jump! Experience the thrill of helping to create a future with less cancer! Go to www.jumpforcancer.org.nz to sign up today.

The Tranz Alpine Scooter Safari 2024 is fast approaching! Scooters will be revving it up on Saturday 18th May, crossing the Southern Alps from Christchurch to Hokitika. Thank you to everyone who is participating and who has sponsored a rider - it’s not too late, check out www.scootersafari.org.nz for more information or to make a donation.

LIVING WELL WITH GYNAECOLOGICAL CANCER

Empower yourself through knowledge and support in our education-focused gynecological cancer sessions. Join us in learning and growing together.

For anyone who has been impacted by a gynaecological cancer.

16

MAY 7PM-830PM

6

JUNE 7PM-830PM

4

JULY 7PM-830PM

PELVIC HEALTH

Hosted by Susan Larson. Susan is a certified cancer rehabilitation and pelvic health physiotherapist.

This session will cover bladder and bowel health, sexual function, pelvic floor muscles and overall strength and fitness

MENOPAUSE

Hosted by a member of the gynaecology/oncology team

In this session, discover effective coping strategies for managing menopause induced by gynaecological cancer treatment

FINDING YOUR NEW NORMAL

Hosted by Rebecca Lee Rebecca is a registered health psychologist

In this session, discover essential guidance for navigating life during and post cancer treatment Gain insights, coping strategies, and support for your journey to recovery

Each session is structured with a 45 minute presentation and Q&A session, followed by tea and coffee.

Held at the Canterbury Cancer Centre. 74 Langdons Road, Papanui.

No matter how you are feeling today the Next Steps Directory can navigate you to the best organisations to support you.

Nominations for the Volunteering

Canterbury 2024

Volunteer Recognition Awards are now open!

Not-for-profit voluntary organisations or projects within the Canterbury region are invited to nominate a volunteer, or group of volunteers, to receive an Award.

Since the Awards began in the early 1990's, their purpose has been to recognise outstanding efforts and achievements by volunteers of all ages, in all sectors.

Our Volunteer Recognition Awards are presented each year during National Volunteer Week, and are a great way to acknowledge and celebrate your volunteers, tell their stories and encourage others to volunteer with your organisation.

Nominations close

Friday 17 May 2024

For more information or to download a nomination form visit:

www.volcan.org.nz/awards

Big Brothers Big Sisters would like to give a BIG shout out to Te Puna Tahua, the New Zealand Lottery Grants Board, for continuing to support youth mentoring in North Canterbury!

Did you know, that whilst our service is free to families in need, it costs over $2,000 a year to match just one vulnerable child in the community with a 'Big Brother' or 'Big Sister'?

Local Woodend mentor Caitlin, pictured with her ‘Little Sister’ Aroha, are pretty stoked that some of the profits made from New Zealand state lotteries will help to make more life-changing friendships - just like theirs - in North Canterbury!

Thank you Te Puna Tahua, we couldn't do what we do without your support!

Hours

Our office is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9.30am to 3.30pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am to 4.30pm.

Services

We act as a critical community hub, connecting people with the information and services they need. Our service is not-for-profit and delivered by trained volunteers. We’re available face-to-face, by phone and by email.

There’s no time limit on how long you can spend with one of our volunteers and all our services are free and confidential.

Our Clinics

We hold free fortnightly clinics that cover legal assistance, employment, budgeting and immigration queries. The employment and budgeting clinics are drop-in. However the legal assistance and immigration clinics are by appointment only. We host a free weekly legal clinic run by Community Law Canterbury (by appointment or drop-in). In addition, we have volunteers who are also Justices of the Peace, and they offer that service when they’re on duty.

Please get in touch for dates and more information about the clinics and JPs.

Extra support even if you’ve already done some research

Even if you’ve already done some research, we’re happy to discuss options with you and perhaps find even more information to support you. It can be very helpful to talk things over before taking action, whether that’s what to say when you visit a retailer about a faulty product, how to approach your gas/phone/power provider about a query on your bill, or how to talk to your employer about a workplace issue. Perhaps you have an issue with the dynamics of family relationships or noisy neighbours.

Our Service

Do come and see us. We are trained to listen and to research. We’ll deal with anything that’s concerning you no matter how big or how small. We’re here to help.

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

Know your Consumer Rights

Have you bought something recently which is faulty in some way, or maybe it’s broken down after only a very short time? Your rights to have it repaired or replaced are covered under the Consumer Guarantees Act.

The Act covers almost all goods (new and second-hand) and services you would normally buy from a commercial entity. Items the Act does not cover includes houses and private sales (e.g. through Trade Me from a private individual).

One very important point to note is that retailers cannot contract out of the Act.

It’s also worth noting that the Extended Warranty that many retailers try to sell you is offering no more protection than you’re already entitled to under consumer law, your home and contents insurance, or the manufacturer’s warranty.

In some cases, the extended warranty offers less cover than you’re entitled to under the law. For more information on Extended Warranties click here: consumer.org.nz/articles/extended-warranties

Consumer NZ is an organisation which has been in operation since 1959. They provide consumers with a wide range of consumer protection advice and information. They have written an excellent article which is easy to read, and it takes you through your consumer rights for when something goes wrong.

Go to: consumer.org.nz/articles/consumerguarantees-act

War Memorial Hall

1 Albert Street, Rangiora 7400

PO Box 351, Rangiora 7440

Phone: 03 313 3505

Email: servicemanager@bsnc.org.nz

Website: bsnc.org.nz

Consumer NZ are very willing to help if you have any concerns about a purchase, their office hours are 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday and may be contacted on 0800 266 786, or you can email them on info@consumer.org.nz

The Government has also produced information for consumers to explain how the Consumer Guarantees Act works – go to: consumerprotection.govt.nz/general-help/ consumer-laws/consumer-guarantees-act/

If you are particularly interested in your rights when you buy online, here is another great article: consumerprotection.govt.nz/general-help/ ways-to-buy-and-pay/online-shopping/

Other useful links: ·

Banking Ombudsman: bankomb.org.nz

Citizens Advice Bureau: cab.org.nz

Commerce Commission: comcom.govt.nz

Consumer Protection: consumerprotection.govt.nz Disputes Tribunal: justice.govt.nz

Motor Vehicle Disputes Tribunal: justice.govt.nz

Telecommunication Disputes Resolution Service: tdr.org.nz

Utilities Disputes: utilitiesdisputes.co.nz

The Financial Mentors at BSNC (Budgeting Services North Canterbury) would like to help you create a sustainable budget and provide financial mentoring.

Please get in touch with our Service Manager: servicemanager@bsnc.org.nz or phone 03 313 3505

Our service is free and totally confidential.

NODANorthCanterbury

NODA (NoOneDiesAlone)isaprogrammethatofferscompanionship andsupporttopeoplewhoarenearingtheendoflife,whohaveno familyorwhosefamily,forwhateverreason,areunabletoaccompany thematthistime.

Ourgoalsare

● Toprovideacompassionateandcaringpresenceforpatients whoaredyingalone.

● Supportthosewhoaredyingalonesotheirdeathcanbeas dignifiedaspossible.

● Relievefamilyorcarestaffwhoareconcernedaboutapatient whoisdyingalone.

The NODA programme is now available in North Canterbury and is offered by a team of Police vetted and trained volunteers.

Should you have a patient who is expected to die in the next 24 to 72 hours and faces the prospect of dying alone, please contact the NODA team and advise of the patient's location, general circumstances and who to contact on our arrival.

The NODA contact is noda.northcanterbury@gmail.com

On receipt of such a call the members are notified by an app which allows them to roster themselves to come and sit with the patient over the relevant period.

Yellow Brick Road, Canterbury

List of programmes/groups 2024

All programme/group dates and occurrences are subject to change at the discretion of the programme coordinator and Yellow Brick Road. All programmes/groups are confidential. One on one peer support also available.

PEER SUPPORT GROUPS:

Men’s support group

• A support group for men who have a loved one with mental health challenges. A place for guys to connect, talk, and work on skills around handling pressure, stress, and responsibility.

Ages 18+. Occurrence monthly and fortnightly Contact Mark/Christos.

Family Support Group

• A support group for anyone with a loved one experiencing mental illness or mental distress.

Ages 18+. Occurrence monthly. Contact Jade/Kate

Parenting Youth Support Group

• A support group for parents of teenagers and young adults (14-25) experiencing mental illness.

Ages 18+. Occurrence monthly. Contact Jade/Kate

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Y Yellow Brick Road, Canterbury Ph 03 366 9284 or 0800 87 66 82

Yellow Brick Road

Peer Support Groups and Educational Programmes

Filename: Shared Drive/Group Programmes/List of Programmes

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMES:

CUMI (Children Understanding Mental Illness)

• A 6-8 week children’s programme about building knowledge, understanding, and resilience around a loved one’s mental illness.

Ages 6-12 Occurrence as needed. Contact Jade/Liz.

FACTS (Family and Caregiver Training and Support

• A 6 week programme for families affected by BPD or Emotion Dysregulation covering things such as Self-Care, Mindfulness, Mentalization, Validation, and Problem Solving.

Ages 18+. Occurrence approximately thrice per year Contact Christos.

Mindsight DVD Introduction to BPD

• A 4 week programme for families affected by BPD using a comprehensive educational DVD series that explores BPD through the personal experiences of families

Ages 18+. Occurrence approximately thrice per year Contact Christos.

Rangatahi Understanding Mental Illness

• Similar to CUMI, a programme to help youth build knowledge, understanding, and resilience around a loved one’s mental illness.

Ages 12-18. Occurrence as needed. Contact Jade/Liz

Stepping Out for Women

• A 6 week programme for women who have been carers or supporting someone with a mental illness to connect and rediscover themselves.

Ages 18+. Occurrence thrice per year Contact Nikki/Liz.

Waves

• An 8 week Skylight suicide bereavement course that is research-based and combines education, group discussion, and support.

Ages 18+, Occurrence at least once per term. Contact Liz/Christos.

Yellow Brick Road, Canterbury Ph 03 366 9284 or 0800 87 66 82

Step Ahead Rangiora Rāhina - Monday May 2024

Pick up (by arrangement) from Kaiapoi and Amberley

Rāhina - Monday 6th Rāhina - Monday 13th Rāhina - Monday 20th Rāhina - Monday 27th

10:00 Coffee Morning

NZ Sign Language Week

10:30 Sign Language with Cam or

10:30 Craft - painted postcards ($2)

11:30 Day out to Christchurch

Bring lunch to have at Barnett Park

Explore Redcliffs and Coastal Pathway

10:00 Coffee Morning

10:30 Sign Language with Cam or

10:30 Meal Prep or 10:30 Word Puzzles

12:00 Midday Meal - Quick Veggie Fried Rice & Dessert ($4 50)

1:00 Walk at Matawai Park or

1:00 Gentle Exercisewear comfortable clothes

10:00 Coffee Morning

10:30 Member/Staff Liaison Meeting

11:15 Meals on wheels - Round 2 or 11:15 Sign Language with Cam

12:00 Bring lunch

1:00 Blokarting with Stanmore & Puriri ($15) $10 deposit by 13th May or

1:00 Swim at Dudley Pool ($2.50)

10:00 Coffee Morning

10:30 Sign Language with Cam or

10:30 Open Craftbring your own project

11:30 Afternoon in New Brighton

Bring lunch

Hot Pools at Te Puna Taimoana ($5) or

Mini Golf at Alice in Putterland ($5)

Step Ahead Rangiora Rāapa - Wednesday May 2024

Pick up (by arrangement) from Kaiapoi and Amberley

Rāapa - Wednesday 1st Rāapa - Wednesday 8th Rāapa - Wednesday 15th Rāapa - Wednesday 22nd Rāapa - Wednesday 29th

10:00 Coffee Morning 10:00 Coffee Morning 10:00 Coffee Morning 10:00 Coffee Morning 10:00 Coffee Morning

10:30 Word Finds or 10:30 Paint by numbers

11:15 Meals on WheelsRound 4

10:30 Health Speaker Series - Movement for Health and Well-being

10:30 Newsletter Mailout 10:30 Health Speaker Series - Mindset for Selfworth, Positivity and a Happier Outlook on Life 10:30 Fun Quiz or 10:30 Tai Chi with Rosie

11:15 Meals on WheelsRound 4 or 11:15 Music appreciation

12:30 Bring lunch 12:00 Bring lunch 12:00 Bring lunch 12:00 Bring lunch 12:00 Bring lunch

1:00 Op Shopping in Rangiora

1:00 Cuppa out for volunteers

1:00 Afternoon in Amberleyexplore shops and library

1:00 Craft - make felted soaps ($2) or

1:00 Photo Scavenger Hunt

1:00 Walk at Lake Roto Kohatu

Opens: 17 April 2024

Closes: 15 May 2024

YOU WILL NEED

A budget including all anticipated income (including the grant you are applying for) and expenditure

A full set of financial accounts (not older than 18 months)

Evidence of a bank account that clearly shows the bank logo, name and account number of your organisation. More details of supporting documents can be found on our website

TIPS

Submit your request early so we can support you if we need additional information

Ensure your request contributes to your local COGS Committee priorities

Keep your request short, clear and concise

Unregistered / Informal group? There may be a pathway for your group to access COGS. Please email us for advisory support at community.matters@dia.govt.nz.

govt

Us: 0800 824 824

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

MAY 2024 WAIMAKARIRI EVENTS

5 SEFTON SCHOOL SECONDHAND CLOTHING SALE

BONANZA

10am – 3pm, Sefton Public Hall, 591 Upper Sefton Road

Score yourself a bargain and pick up a bag of preloved clothing or children’s shoes and help fundraise for Sefton School. There’ll be a sausage sizzle, raffles, stalls, and a coffee cart to keep you fuelled! Free.

9 – 25 42ND STREET

7pm – 9pm, Rangiora Town Hall

North Canterbury Musical Society’s upcoming production of 42nd Street is set to dazzle audiences at the Rangiora Town Hall during May. This timeless classic promises an electrifying experience for theatre enthusiasts and fans alike.

Tickets start from $32.50, and are available from the Kaiapoi isite Visitor Centre (143 Williams Street) or online at www.iticket.co.nz

11 GIRL POWER NZ LIVE MUSIC SHOW - ICONIC 90S HITS

8pm – 11pm, Kaiapoi Club, 113 Raven Quay

Dust off your 90’s threads and party like it’s 1999 to hits by Shania Twain, TLC, Cher and more at this fun music show. Enjoy signature cocktails, seated viewing, and an epic dancefloor. Food and drinksavailable to purchase. Tickets $30pp.

12 LONGHAIR CAT BREEDERS ASSN AUTUMN SHOW

10am – 3pm, Rangiora Bowling Club, 25 Good Street

Meet the breeders of many longhaired cats, cast your people’s choice vote for your favourite cat in the show and pat a furry friend or two in the cuddle corner.

Adults $5, Children $2, Families $10.

18 THE FEEL OF NEIL DIAMOND

7.30pm – 11.59pm, Rangiora RSA, 82 Victoria Street

Livewire proudly presents their new Neil Diamond tribute show that features songs from over three decades. Gather your friends and groove the night away! Tickets $25pp online at www.iticket.co.nz Livewire band present “The Feel of Neil Diamond”

26 UC VOICE STUDENTS

2pm – 3pm, Chamber Gallery, 141 Percival Street, Rangiora Library

All are welcome to enjoy a Sunday afternoon concert treat in Rangiora’s intimate Chamber Gallery, as the Voice Students of the University of Canterbury sing alongside accompanist Lola Shelley and tutor Zara Ballara. Free.

MARKETS

KAIAPOI SATURDAY MARKET

Morgan Williams Reserve, Charles St, Kaiapoi. Every Saturday, 9am–12.30pm.

OHOKA FARMERS MARKET

Ohoka Domain, Mill Road, Ohoka. Every Friday, 9am-12pm.

OXFORD FARMERS MARKET

Main St, Oxford. Every Sunday, 9am–12pm.

OXFORD CRAFT MARKET

Oxford Town Hall, Oxford. First Sunday of each month, 10am-2pm.

RANGIORA CHURCH

STREET MARKET

St John’s Anglican Church Grounds & Hall, Cnr of Church and High Streets, Rangiora. First Saturday of each month, 9.30am-1pm.

THE DELICIOUS MARKET

179 Lehmans Road, Rangiora, Mon-Fri 8am – 4pm

NORTH CANTERBURY

CREATIVE MARKET

Check website for dates and locations.

ART EXHIBITIONS

ART ON THE QUAY

Kaiapoi Library

176 Williams Street, Kaiapoi

CHAMBER GALLERY

Rangiora Library

141 Percival Street, Rangiora

OXFORD GALLERY

72 Main Street, Oxford

Rangiora Museum

The next public meeting will be held on Thursday 23 May, 7.30pm, at 29 Good Street. It will be the Annual General Meeting followed by Past President David Petrie’s talk on wellknown early Rangiora Photographer, John Verrall, 1849-1921.

The Museum received historic photographic glass plates from his collection, so this will be an interesting presentation.

All welcome, free, but donations welcomed by non-members of the Early Records Society. Supper served with our popular community chat.

The Museum is open Wednesdays and Sundays 1.30pm-4pm. Volunteers welcome to join the working group on Wednesday afternoons.

SAVE THE DATE - Tuesday 11 June 2024

FUNDRAISING FASHION FIESTA

Showcasing locally sourced pre-loved clothes

Fashion parade, raffle, auction and laughs!!

Light lunch included

8 May 2024 at 11.30am at the Rangiora RSA, Victoria Street.

Tickets $25 from CAB, 209A High Street

or phone: 03 313 8822 and leave a message for Sue Newick

Balcairn Hall Presents: Dr. T & The Dangerous Woman on Saturday 11 May 2024, 7.30pm at the Balcairn Hall, Ashby's Road, Balcairn

A fun band, strong vocal, original songs, and covers.

A bourbon infused idea of The Dr's that came to fruition on the Whare Flat Festival stage in 2022 and has more fully developed with each gig since. Dr T & The Dangerous Women play Americana music tinged with dust of the high deserts and flavoured by the borderlands of California.

Performing a range of originals and uniquely arranged covers, the five members utilising stand-up bass, bass guitar and cello (Alexandra Bidwell); accordion and piano (Sophia Bidwell); fiddle and mandolin (Anna Bowen); guitars (Dr Hyram Twang) and with male and female lead vocals (Hyram and Claire Louise) they seem to entrance their audience and transport them to another place and time.

They recently performed at the Canterbury Folk Festival bringing even ceilidh worn dancers to their feet again with a rocking dancing set and some to tears with beautiful ballads in their quieter moments. All the members of the band have significant musical pedigrees of their own and bring their various talents and experience fully to this project. This is a show you won’t want to miss!

Check out their Facebook page and vibe here - fb.watch/qvVC1pt0Uj/

How to book:

Tickets $30 – available from: Sally Macs Amberley: Sefton Garage: Stans 7 Day Pharmacy Rangiora, or online: balcairnhall.com

Alcohol free, raffles, CD sales, famous free country supper, ROAR – Bring a cushion!

The profits from all performances go back to maintaining our local and historic Balcairn Hall and its surrounding property and is sponsored by Mike Greer Homes North Canterbury & Helmores Lawyers Rangiora

USUNDAY 26 MAY 2PM

Chamber Gallery, Rangiora Library

Proudly presented by Waimakaririri Community Arts Council

FREE ENGLISH LANG UAGE CLASSES

Come along to our classes to improve your speaking, listening and grammar skills through a range of interesting topics!

Saturdays, 20 April–22 June 2024 • 10am–1pm

Rangiora Town Hall Function Room • 303 High Street, Rangiora

Enrol now

Julie Cloughley | Tutor

Email: cloughju@hotmail.com

Phone: 027 403 8245

KIA RITE HOEA

LEARN TO RUN SAFE AND SUCCESSFUL COMMUNITY RECREATION PROGRAMMES AND EVENTS.

Kia Rite Hoea workshop includes a comprehensive guide book and step by step planning sheets to help turn your great ideas into action.

Dream it | Plan it | Run it | Review it

Details: Friday 17 May 2024, 9am–3pm

Ruataniwha Kaiapoi Civic Centre | $35 per person Registration essential —

for more information and registration: bit.ly/HumanitixCommunityTeam

CENTRE

STAGE CENTRE STAGE

NZ Music Month

Concerts at Waimakariri Libraries

Celebrate NZ Music Month this May with concerts showcasing our local talent.

Council Waiata Group

Rangiora Library • Thursday 9 May, 1.30–2pm

Rockers of Ages

Rangiora Library • Tuesday 14 May, 2.30–3.30pm

North Canterbury Academy of Music

Kaiapoi Library • Thursday 23 May, 5pm

University of Canterbury’s School of Music Voice Students

Rangiora Library • Sunday 26 May, 2pm

Kaiapoi North School Choir Performance

Kaiapoi Library • Wednesday 29 May, 1.30pm

North Canterbury Academy of Music

Rangiora Library • Friday 31 May, 5.30pm

All concerts are free, no bookings necessary.

Honda Forest Enhancement Planting

Saturday 08 June | 10am – 12pm | Honda Forest Parking: Norman Kirk Park, off Cass Street

What to bring: Sturdy footwear, spade, gloves & drink bottle.

We will have a a complimentary sausage sizzle.

For more information contact

Wednesday 17 August 2022 • 6.30pm Rangiora Library

Mike Kwant, Community Projects Officer - Greenspace

Phone: 0800 965 468 (0800 WMK GOV)

Bookings Essential

COMMUNITY PLANTINGDAY

Sunday 16th June

Postponement day: Sun 23rd June

WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

Time: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Location:

Silverstream Reserve, South Eyre Road

Drive in through the gate into the reserve and park by the toilet.

Wear: Suitable clothing, sturdy shoes and gardening gloves. We'll provide the tools.

Bring: A water bottle

It's not all work and no play!

We're big fans of morning tea and always stop at 11 am for a cuppa and a chat.

LOOKING FOR A VENUE?

Check out our spaces for hire across the Waimakariri District – available for all types of events, performances or meetings.

To book one of our rooms or facilities, simply scan the QR code.

Hello From The Community Team!

Tessa Sturley Community Team Manager

Nicola Trolove Safe Community Facilitator

Emily Belton Youth Development Facilitator

Aimee Claassens Community Development Facilitator

Serena Peychers Administration Support

Martin Pugh Community Development Facilitator

Wendy Howe Team Leader Vibrant Communities

Alyssa Bright Safe Community Facilitator

Elizabeth Trevathan Mayors Taskforce for Jobs Facilitator

Carolyn Boswell Community Development Facilitator