Chatter - September 2021

Community Groups News

September 2021 Digital Library at home!

Support Services inside

Mental Health Wellbeing Tips

All GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN INVITED FOR COFFEE Monthly meetings On Fridays 9.30am

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Community Profile

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

Community Information

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Volunteering

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Funding

Chatter is compiled by Waimakariri District Council Community Team

Training / Professional Development / Courses

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Youth

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Events Enrolling

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Kaiapoi

Council Information

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Greetings

from the Editor Kia ora koutou I write this from my dining room table.

My laptop sits on a stack of books. It’s a glorious day outside. I am thinking what a blessing it is that Lockdown 2021 has coincided with early spring, so we can get outside in between zoom meetings and report writing to enjoy the daffodils, and emerging blossoms.

Working from home has its challenges, of course (my zoom meeting record is seven in one day), but in many ways it’s great for productivity; plus there’s some fun to be had - pet zooms, evening departmental cook offs, and on Friday night we had a team quiz, with ‘healthiest and unhealthiest’ nibbles. You actually end up with a good bit of team building.

I’ve been reflecting on how things have changed since lockdown 2020, when we were up to our ears in welfare calls and needed Council staff to help supermarkets and foodbanks keep up with demand.

Thanks to some great collaborative work, we have well stocked foodbanks, our supermarkets are more accessible, people have better knowledge about the supports that are available and our services are geared up to handle emerging issues. All

indications from our partners are that people are generally coping better than they did last time. Sitting on regional meetings, I am always so proud of our District and the incredibly dedicated and talented people that support our local residents.

So, Level 3 starts tomorrow. Not much change, except the opportunity to support the local coffee shops and takeaway bars so that they survive all of this. Perhaps our next Team challenge could be ‘most weight gained’!

Just a wee note/disclaimer from Serena, who puts this newsletter together: Because at the time of compilation of this month’s edition, alert level changes are still an uncertainty, it is possible that some promoted events and activities won’t go ahead - it’s worth checking.

Kia kaha. Noho ora mai.

Stay safe and take care of yourselves.

Only a wee while until you can get your hair cut again!

Tessa

4 Emily Belton

Youth Development Facilitator I was born and raised in Greymouth, West Coast, before moving to Lincoln to complete my Sport & Recreation Management degree at Lincoln University (2015).

While in my final year I was offered the job of Youth & Development Coordinator at Bowls Canterbury which I accepted, even though I had never played bowls before. I was employed by Bowls Canterbury from 2014–2021.

Even though I have left Bowls Canterbury, Bowls is still a big part of my life, as I am on my Bowling Club’s executive committee, I play competitively, and coach at both Club and Representative Levels. Also in my spare time, I enjoy playing netball during the winter, instructing Zumba, and I am currently training for the National CrossFit Team event in October, and when possible I like to head home to the Coast for the weekend to go water skiing with family. It was also at Lincoln University that I met my now husband, Jordan. We have been together for eight years, married in December 2020 after our first date being delayed due to COVID. We also have our dog, Charlie who is two and a Fox terrier cross.

Now, I am excited to be moving to a new challenge at the Waimakariri District Council as the Youth Development Facilitator. I am looking forward to this change and figuring out how I can support the youth community in Waimakariri District.

Feel free to contact me Monday to Friday 8.30am–4.30pm on emily.belton@wmk.govt.nz or phone 0800 965 468.

I look forward to meeting everyone soon.

5 Local Heritage Coordinators Sally O’Connell and Beth Tavui have recently been appointed as Local Heritage Coordinators. This is another New Zealand Libraries Partnership Programme position for a term of 12 months.

After an initial planning meeting Sally and Beth have identified five key areas to focus on over their term. This includes: the New Zealand collections across all the branches, building relationships with our district’s museums and special interest groups, assessing and working out the support required for local schools with the changes coming next year for the Aotearoa/New Zealand histories curriculum, heritage events and further developing the libraries’ digitisation programme.

Sally has lived in t 210629105756 he Waimakariri District all her life and Beth for over 20 years. Between them and their connections in our local community they hope to make a real difference to our libraries’ heritage sector. They both bring a passion and enthusiasm for making these projects happen. They want everybody to feel included and have a voice. Their aim is for our fascinating history to be brought alive and for it to have more prominence and visibility in our libraries.

Feel free to contact Sally and Beth.

Sally’s contact details: Sally’s hours: Monday 8am-4pm & Tuesday-Friday 8am-3pm Email: sally.oconnell@wmk.govt.nz or phone: 03 311 8901

Beth’s contact details: Beth’s hours: Monday/Tuesday 8.30am-5pm & Wednesday/Thursday 10.30am-5pm Email: beth.tavui@wmk.govt.nz or phone: 03 311 8901

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Community Info-resources

Waimakariri Access Group Nineteen years ago a number of local people, concerned about the needs of those with mobility issues, met to form a group to highlight these needs. They formed an Incorporated Society and developed a Constitution. Advocacy, education and training are amongst the aims to promote a “barrier free” District.

Events were run in all main centres under the name 'Wheel Show Em'. These promotions, which raised awareness about physical and sensory limitations, caused a number of changes to be made by both the Council and local businesses.

The group was also instrumental in the Council formulating an Accessibility Strategy (with an action plan) which is reported on to Council. From its early beginnings WAG has become more formalised and now is also an advisory group to the Council.

The Waimakariri Access Group is consumer led with current representation from: • Blind Low Vision NZ • Enabling Good Lives • IHC • Disabled Persons Assembly • CCS Disability Action • NZ Spinal Trust • Concerned and interested members of the public • Some service providers (Idea Services, Aspire Canterbury) also attend the group • Waimakariri District Council appointment (currently Councillor Joan Ward).

The Acting Chair until the October 2021 AGM is Phil Humphries, email waimakaccess@wmk.govt.nz (the current chair is on leave at the moment).

Council staff from a number of Units continue to support the Access Group, ensuring issues identified in relation to the Council are followed up, that consultation is undertaken as required and that staff participate in the annual training opportunity. Each Community Board also has a rep on WAG during their elected term.

For further information relating to this group including recent or coming activities, please check out facebook.com/WaimakaririAccess or contact the Waimakariri District Council Community Team, 0800 965 468.

7 Update from Tūhaitara Coastal Park

Alert Level 3 The restrictions above are the same, with some easing on the types of activity permitted.

The health and safety of visitors and staff is always at the forefront of our minds in all our work at the coastal park. In these worrying times of community transmission of the Covid-19 virus, we strictly follow the Government alert level requirements.

Only do low-risk activities. If you are experienced you can do more activities including surfing and horse riding – but only if you are experienced, and only staying close to home.

Here’s what this means for you:

Alert Level 4 • Tūhaitara Coastal Park remains open during the lockdowns as a place for local exercise such as walking, running or cycling.

• If you are unwell, you should stay at home.

You can find more detail about what activity is allowed at each of the alert levels here: • covid19.govt.nz/activities/sports-andrecreation/

You can also check the Trust website and Facebook page for updates:

• If the park is not a short walk, run or cycle ride from your home, please do not visit.

• tuhaitarapark.org.nz

• If you do visit, you must be on your own or with your household bubble.

The most important thing is that you stay safe, and stay close to home until restrictions are lifted.

• Keep a 2-metre distance from other people not in your bubble.

• Facebook: Friends of Tūhaitara Coastal Park

• Do not do activities that may require search and rescue services. For example, do not go swimming, surfing or boating.

• Keep your dog on a leash.

To view their website go to: www.lifeline.org.nz

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Level 4 at Satisfy Hi, we hope you are all safe at home and trying to find some joy in this latest lockdown. Here at Satisfy it's business as usual for us whilst operating as an essential service in Level 4, with a few changes to ensure we keep as many people as possible safe. We support all of the local foodbanks and community organisations providing food to individuals and families and we know that they desperately need the food that we donate to them.

How can you help?

Just $20 helps Satisfy rescue and distribute the equivalent of 54 meals for

people in need in our community. If you're stuck at home wondering what you can do to help, simply click the button below and you can donate to Satisfy, knowing that every single dollar will be doing something amazing for someone in need.

To donate go to: https://givealittle.co.nz/donate/org/satisfyfoodrescue Disability Directorate newsletter Latest updates for the health and disability sector on the work of the Disability Directorate. Subscribe for updates: www.health.govt.nz/our-work/disabilityservices/disability-publications/disability-directorate-newsletter Inclusive Aotearoa Collective Tāhono (IACT) Their mission is to build a social movement across the country of people, organisations and communities committed to working together to build a socially inclusive Aotearoa New Zealand.

Head to their website and read their newsletters at: https://inclusiveaotearoa.nz/

9 WAIMAKARIRI ACCESS GROUP – AGM

You are warmly invited to the Waimakariri Access Group’s Annual General Meeting.

11am Tuesday 12 October 2021 Downstairs meeting room at the Kaiapoi Club on Raven Quay.

The AGM meeting will be followed by a brief meeting to accept amendments on the Constitution, then morning tea.

The Access Group’s primary aim is to promote access to public spaces and facilities; and have a barrier-free, inclusive environment for all people in the communities that make up our District.

For more information please contact the Acting Chair, Phil Humphries on 03 327 2664 or email waimakaccess@wmk.govt.nz

F: facebook.com/WaimakaririAccess/

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Notice of the 34th Annual General Meeting.

Thursday 7th October 2021 – 6p.m.

To be held at Station Café, Albert St, Rangiora 6 p.m. nibbles, coffee & tea with time to catch up 6.30 p.m. start of AGM

AGENDA Chair’s Report and Financial Statement Area Manager’s Report Volunteer Coordinator’s Report Appointment of Chair & Committee* Appointment of Patroness General

Guest Speaker – Lesley Ottey ‘Rethink Educator’ Lesley will be talking ‘Love food – Hate waste’ with inspiration for us all to help make a difference to our environment.

(All welcome to attend—Members only have voting rights)

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All GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN INVITED FOR COFFEE Monthly meetings On Fridays 9.30am

Support - Connection - Guest speakers TERM 3 TERM 4

FRIDAY 10TH SEPTEMBER FRIDAY 1ST OCTOBER FRIDAY 5TH NOVEMBER FRIDAY 3rd DECEMBER FRIDAY 10TH DECEMBER

AMBERLEY SCHOOL RSA RANGIORA AMBERLEY SCHOOL RSA RANGIORA XMAS PARTY

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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Need Help to gain your Restricted or Full Licence?

CDMP

Community Driver Mentor Programme

The Community Driver Mentor Programme matches up learner drivers with full licensed volunteer mentors to coach and learn safe driving practices and the skills for the driver to pass the restricted test.

Talk to Us Now. *Conditions apply.

For further information and to register your interest contact: Julia Graham m.021953754 e. julia.graham@salvationarmy.org.nz

The Salvation Army Driver Programmes Making our roads safer, our families mobile and our youth employable; a driving licence makes a difference.

Transforming Lives.

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The Kaiapoi Garden Club will be 100 years old in 2022 and are looking for past members or relatives of past members, so they can they can find & share mementos, stories, photographs and happenings during the years. If you have any information please phone Jenny at 03 327 7762.

We will also be involved with the Spring Festival 13-19 September if we are on Level 2 - do visit our Information stall on Sunday 19 or admire our William Street decorations.

September Meeting if we are on Level 2 – Wednesday 8 at 7.30pm at Riverside Bowling Club, Hinemoa Park, Belcher St, Kaiapoi.

Guest Speaker- Julia Malcolm - Talk & Demonstration on Floral Art Visitors & New Members very welcome

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2021 SCHEDULE

Kaiapoi 12noon-1pm

Oxford 12noon-1pm

Rangiora

Venue/Frequency/Time/Format/Dates

Venue: Kaiapoi Ruataniwha Centre,

Upstairs meeting room, 176 Williams Street

Dates:

Thursday 8 July Thursday 14 October

Venues: Jaycee Rooms, Main Street, Oxford 56 Main Street, Oxford

Dates:

Thursday 9 September

Venue: Rangiora War Memorial Community Centre, corner of Albert & High Streets, Rangiora

12noon-1pm

Dates: Thursday 12 August Thursday 11 November

Pegasus

Venue: Pegasus Community Centre

12noon-1pm

8 Tahuna St, Pegasus (just along from the Flat White Café)

CONTACT PEOPLE Louise Griffiths, Coordinator, Kaiapoi Community Support c/- Wellbeing North Canterbury tele: 03 327 8945 fax: 03 327 7928 email: kcs.coord@wellbeingnc.org.nz Jo Ealam, Manager, Oxford Community Rooms, 37 Main Street. tele: 03 312 3006 fax: 03 312 3007 email: jo@oxfordtrust.co.nz Serena Peychers, Community Team Admin Support, Waimakariri District Council tele: 0800 965 468 email: serena.peychers@wmk.govt.nz Contact PCC c/- Rhonda or Ronel Pegasus Community Centre pcc@pegasusresidentsgroup.com

Dates: Tuesday 14 December NB: Forums are 2nd Thursday of a month, 12noon-1pm as above. Light refreshments provided - bring your lunch if you wish.

Presentations (prior to networking meetings) will be notified in advance in Chatter – please get in touch if there is a significant community issue which would be valuable to have a presentation on. We can also assist with carpooling from the Rangiora Service Centre (215 High Street) to Kaiapoi/Oxford/Pegasus. Any apologies and requests for meeting notes to Louise, Jo, Rhonda, Ronel or Serena.

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WAIMAKARIRI DISTRICT COMMUNITY NETWORKING FORUMS: July - December 2021

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18 Tips to Boost Your Mood

Get Up and Move to Improve Your Mood Exercise is one of the best ways to improve your mental health

> Regular exercise can help you feel more energetic throughout the day, sleep better at night, have a sharper memory, and feel more relaxed and positive > It helps with depression by releasing endorphins brain chemicals that make you feel good > Exercise helps reduce anxiety and relieve tension and stress > It can assist with building resilience to help you cope in a healthy way when faced with mental and emotional challenges > 30 minutes of moderate exercise five times a week is ideal, but a little activity is better than none > If you don’t have time for exercise, try to make physical activity part of your daily routine - clean the house, garden, mow the lawn, or walk the dog Exercise is a powerful tool to feel better, no matter what your age or fitness level

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Tips to Boost Your Mood

Problems Feel Smaller When You Share Them Talking about what’s troubling you has been proven to have a positive impact on how you feel

> It can be scary to open up about mental health, but doing so will allow the people in your life who love and care about you to be supportive > Talking to people you trust can be a really good source of support, but if you are not comfortable talking to someone close to you, call a support line or talk to your GP > You might find it easier to start the conversation when you are doing something else, such as going for a walk or grabbing a coffee together > If the person you’ve chosen to talk with doesn’t react in the way you expect, don’t give up, find someone else who may be better equipped to help you > Let the person know what they can do to help you Remember you are not alone

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19 Tips to Boost Your Mood

Boost Your Mood with Healthy Food What you eat can make a big difference to how you feel

> Ditch highly processed foods and sugar. Once the initial “sugar high” quickly wears off, it can leave you feeling tired and low > Wholegrains, vegetables and fruits will provide your brain with essential nutrients > Include protein - such as meat, dairy, eggs, nuts and oily fish in your diet for nutrients that improve mood > Eat regularly throughout the day to help maintain blood sugar levels > Keep up your fluid intake, particularly water. Even mild dehydration can leave you feeling restless or irritable > Limit alcohol as it can have a depressant effect on the brain Making healthier food choices can have a positive effect on your mental health

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Tips to Boost Your Mood

Reduce Your Daily Screen Time You’ll be more productive, feel calmer and happier, and improve relationships, sleep and physical health

> People who spend a lot of time on social media are more likely to suffer from depression, anxiety and low self-esteem > Improve your relationships by putting down your phone and socialising face-to-face > Be more present so you don’t miss out on what’s going on around you > Improve sleep - artificial blue light from screens can suppress melatonin, leaving you more alert and awake, struggling to sleep and feeling tired the next day > Be more productive - taking a break will show you just how much time you waste on it > Improve physical health - spending too much time inactive on your phone, watching TV or on a computer can lead to back and neck problems and weight gain Try a digital detox by restricting or banning screen time for a period each day

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Wellbeing Tips These tips are designed to help get you thinking abouT What will help your mental wellbeing aT The moment. these simple actions are big mood boosters – find whaT Works for you and keep aT it!

give – Āwhina

Think about a skill you have you could share with your whānau, offer to pick groceries up for elderly neighbours or simply give a compliment to a loved one!

Take noTice – me aro tonu

Notice the things that make you feel good and do them more often!

It could be your morning coffee, a walk around the block or playing games with your tamariki/children.

sTay Curious – me whai Whakaaro

connect – tūhono

Learning new things helps to focus your mind and gives you a sense of purpose. It could be learning a language, a craft, or even mastering a tricky recipe.

Keep in touch with your friends, whānau and colleagues on the phone, through social media, video chats and text.

relax – mauri tau Find ways to rest, switch off and recharge.

Reading, mindfulness, yoga and deep breathing are all great ways to unwind.

get moving – kia kori

Regular movement and exercise helps release tension and stress and gives you an energy boost!

sTick to a rouTine – whai mahere

It will help you get through each day and adjust to regular life when it goes back to normal.

Volunteering

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Group volunteering projects needed Volunteering Canterbury is looking for an organisation, or organisations, who could accommodate a team of 5 people once a week over a 3 month period. They are keen to make a positive difference to an organisation or organisations in the Waimakariri area and can start as soon as possible.

Flexible with their time they are available any day, Monday to Friday.

If your organisation is looking for some additional help or has a project that needs extra hands please contact: Glenda Martin Outreach Manager Ph. 03 366 2442 Mob. 027 270 7504 Email. outreach@volcan.org.nz

VOLUNTEER VISITORS NEEDED Could you spare a little time to become a volunteer visitor?

Many older people in your community are lonely and isolated as they receive few or no regular visitors. Age Concern Canterbury’s Accredited Visiting Service helps reduce the loneliness by providing friendship and companionship through a volunteer visitor. a

We currently need volunteers particularly from North Canterbury.

We provide full training and support and ask that you commit for at least 12 months, one hour per week.

If you’d like to make a real difference to an older person’s life please contact Rebecca or Peter at Age Concern Canterbury on 366 0903.

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M ENT ORING . S O SI MPLE , I T WORK S!

One hour. Once a week. One life.

After 18 months with a mentor 80% of tamariki & rangatahi involved in the Big Brothers Big Sisters programme improved their relationships with peers.

PROGRAMME OUTCOME EVALUATION REPORT - TARANAKI REGION

Services- Programmes

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This number is setup for men who feel they’re going to harm a loved one or whanau member Hey Bro is here to listen and offer support where possible. Our experienced team can direct you to specific information or services that can help.

We understand how anger can take control and lead to hurting people we love. Our goal is to keep whanau/families together safely using our experience and ability to find the information you need.

We have a team of men with a wealth of knowledge who have all worked in this mahi. We’re here to support 24/7 to listen and to help. So give us a call next time you’re on the edge!

For more information go to: hewakatapu.org.nz/services/0800-hey-bro/about-hey-bro

0800 Kidsline A dedicated national helpline for children and young people aged 18 and under.

We don’t give advice, instead we listen, support and encourage you to come up with the best approach for what’s happening for you. Kidsline is a 24/7 service and between 4–9pm weekdays, calls are answered by specially trained teenage volunteers who are professionally supervised and supported.

0800 54 37 54

24 BSNC – Community Contact Week 2021 (24 August 2021) The University of Otago has an annual event called Community Contact Week, which sees their 3rd year medical students undertake a learning project about the health needs of various communities. On 24 August it was the turn of Budgeting Services North Canterbury (BSNC) to host a zoom meeting to discuss how the service works with clients from across Waimakariri and Hurunui. Due to Level 4 Lockdown the scheduled workshop was unable to take place at the BSNC offices in Rangiora, so it was changed to a zoom session.

In the presentation provided by the team at BSNC the students learned how long the service had been active in the Waimakariri and Hurunui communities (since 1980), and the various services they provide. The students were especially interested to learn about how the pandemic had affected both the service’s ability to continue to work with clients, and also what pandemic-related issues clients were facing for this particular lockdown. The students were provided with information sheets which detailed the various services provided by BSNC e.g. preparing budgets, debt schedules and cashflow documents; advocacy with other agencies; negotiating with creditors; assisting with insolvency procedures; and preparing applications for Kiwisaver financial hardship.

The students also learned about the particular emotional challenges faced by clients who experience financial hardship.

Many of the students were unaware of the range of issues that smaller communities face – such as: • Lack of transportation, fewer employment opportunities and geographic isolation.

• The smaller range of specialist community support services available (e.g. alcohol and drug addiction services, mental healthcare services).

• Access to specialist healthcare and/or outpatient services which are often only available in larger towns.

On the plus side for smaller communities, the service’s ability to be well connected with all social service providers in Waimakariri and the Hurunui is much easier. There are many well-established networking groups which meet on a regular basis (and on zoom in times of lockdown) to discuss the emerging trends and how best to address the issues being faced. One example is the work done to ensure that vulnerable families have access to sufficient food for their families. The many food banks in both districts work closely together to make contact with families to make sure they have enough and to check any other needs they might have. They then make referrals to those services as appropriate. BSNC is an active member of the networking groups and so is able to respond to clients’ needs as required.

BSNC is able to continue to work with clients during lockdown – but only using contactless services (phone, text, email, zoom or other video-calling media).

Advocacy on behalf of clients continues with creditors as well as with government agencies and other financial institutions.

However while these entities are also ‘working-from-home’ during lockdown it may take a little longer to resolve issues.

All BSNC services are free and confidential.

To work with a Financial Mentor, contact our Service Manager, Sharon Grant, on 03 313 3505 or servicemanager@bsnc.org.nz

25 War Memorial Hall 1 Albert Street, Rangiora 7400 PO Box 351, Rangiora 7440 Office Phone: 03 313 3505 email: servicemanager@bsnc.org.nz www.bsnc.org.nz

(Levels 3 & 4) Covid -19 and maintaining a safe space for all Dear Clients and prospective clients,  We remain "open” and ready to provide you with budgeting support and advice.  However, the way we provide this service will be a little different to normal.  We won’t be able to come to your home or meet face to face.  We won’t be able to see walk-in clients.  PLEASE call us on 03 313 3505 and we’ll contact you as soon as we can.  We’ll contact you by phone, mobile, text, Skype, Zoom or email.  We will try to continue advocating on your behalf with WINZ, banks, creditors etc.  We will attempt to work with all the other agencies and food banks and try to deliver all our normal services. Phone: 03 313 3505 (please leave a message and we’ll get back to you) Email: servicemanager@bsnc.org.nz Monday to Thursday 09:00 am to 4:00 pm

 If you cannot wait to talk with us please call the

MoneyTalks helpline on 0800 345 123 as they are open 64 hours a week 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

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We are now well settled into our new address at 209 High Street, Rangiora.

We’ve been delighted to welcome many visitors to the office who notice our distinctive signage and come to see what we’re all about. We’d love to see you too, so do pop in if you’re passing.

We’re proud to offer yet another service to North Canterbury.

On Mondays we will have available in our office a Language Support volunteer who is a Mandarin speaker.

A Language Support volunteer is a trained CAB Bureau Interviewer who can provide the CAB service information and advice in another language (as well as in English).

Our volunteer works on a Monday on one of three shifts that vary from week to week, so you will need to get in touch with us to check her availability.

Nationally, we have a number of CAB Language Support volunteers in various

bureaux and we can put you in touch with them to speak with you in your firstlanguage. These include speakers of Cantonese, Hindi, Afrikaans, Farsi, French, Japanese, Spanish, Korean, Tamil, Tongan, Samoan, Russian, Sinhalese, and many more. Just get in touch; we’re happy to help.

Here's an update on our digital exclusion campaign. We have joined together with a number of other community organisations to prepare a collated submission in support of our petition to Parliament. This submission provides a powerful call for Government to take action to prevent the sorts of harm people are experiencing as a result of digital exclusion. Here is a link to the full submission in support of the petition.

Remember all our services are free and confidential.

You can 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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Te Hā - Waitaha offers free stop smoking support to anyone in Canterbury Te Hā - Waitaha has a hub in Christchurch with Quit Coaches based in Māori, Pasifika and rural community organisations across Canterbury. We run group clinics in various locations and also provide individual support.

Our Quit Coaches work with you and your whānau to find ways that can make quitting easier. Specific support is available to you if you are Māori, Pacific, pregnant or living with a pregnant woman.

How we work After you or your whānau register for support, 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 face-to-face conversation. This programme will include more face-to-face sessions or follow-up by phone or both.

You’ll also be able to access FREE Nicotine Replacement Therapy – patches, gum and lozenges – as well as customised support.

Vaping to quit? Register for ongoing support from Te Hā – Waitaha.

If you or someone you know would like help to quit, register online at: tehawaitaha.nz or phone: 0800 425 700 or email directly: smokefree@cdhb.health.nz

Made North Canterbury Made North Canterbury is a platform to showcase the diverse food and drink grown, made, reared and caught here in our region. Find us on Facebook: Made North Canterbury or go to: madenorthcanterbury.co.nz/

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DRUG AND ALCOHOL HARM DRUG AND ALCOHOL HARM REFERRAL & SUPPORT AGENCIES/GROUPS REFERRAL & SUPPORT AGENCIES IN NORTH CANTERBURYIN NORTH CANTERBURY Police Barnardos Rural For emergencies phone 111 Community Social Work Service 03 378 2734 Alcohol Drug Helpline Barnardos rural community 0800 787 797 social work service works with children and families Alcohol andstress Other who are under and wantSpecific to find new ways Drugs of dealing with a range of Services family issues.

Familial Trust Oxford Community 03 981 1093 Familial Trust Trust empowers

families/whanau to 03 312 3006 understand Confidentialthe andimpact of addiction and make lasting non-judgemental support changes the future. providedfor including referrals for counselling, free legal advice, budgeting, workshops, youth work, Christchurch Central holiday programs and a Service mini bus service.

03 338 4437 A coordination and resource centre for alcohol and drug issues. A key role of this service is to facilitate access to the Canterbury AOD treatment services.

Community Wellbeing North Canterbury

03 310 6375 Provides specialist alcohol and drug support for rangatahi / young people and their whānau who are experiencing difficulties with their own or others use of alcohol and drugs.

Alcoholic Anonymous Comcare Barnardos Young Adults Rural 0800 229 6757 Support Community Christchurch Service Social 03 377 7020 Work Service Centre, providing Alcohol

City Mission He Waka Tapu Young Adults Comcare 03 365 0635 0800 HE WAKA 9252) Support The Alcohol and(43 Other

He Waka is the a kaupapa 03Tapu 377 at 7020 Drug services Māori organisation.

Individual and group Individual and group and /or 03 Drug Christchurch City Mission 378support 2734 Services are therefore support adults support forthe young adults servicesfor in young Christchurch, are responsive to needs Barnardos rural community delivered using a kaupapa battling addiction. battling addiction.

New Zealand. of clients who present with social work service works Māori framework Rangiora Meets alcohol and drug and with children and families Tinana Wednesdays, 7.30pm co-existing mental health who are under at stress encompassing (physical wellbeing), Wairua John Knox conditions wanting to make and Church want toHall find new ways Community Wellbeing Community Wellbeing (spiritual wellbeing), Kaiapoi Meets changes in their substance of dealing with a range of North Canterbury Trust North Canterbury Trust Hinengaro (mental Mondays, 7.30pm at misuse. 03 310 6373 family issues.

03 310 6373 wellbeing) and Whanau Kaiapoi North School Community Wellbeing Community Wellbeing (family wellbeing).

North Canterbury Trust Trust FamilyNorth DrugCanterbury Support providesOxford a range of free provides a range of free Community Narcotics Anonymous Aotearoa New Zealand community and social community and social Trust Work and Income 0800 628 632 0800 FDSupport (337 877) services aimed improving services aimed at improving 03 312 at 3006 0800 559 009 Narcotics meet Providesthe information and in the lives Confidential of Anonymous people in and lives of people Work and Income helps regularly toand helpthe each other supportWaimakariri to families/whanau Waimakariri and the non-judgemental support financially if of a people who stay clean, and recover and friends Hurunui.

Hurunui. provided including referrals family/individual arealcohol on a from thefor effects of are affected by the Services include: Services include: counselling, free legal low or not working. addiction in work their lives. andincome other drug misuse of Family social Family social work advice, budgeting, They also help support Rangiora Meets people they care about.

Mana Ake – wellbeing Mana Ake – wellbeing workshops, youth work,individuals into work and Tuesdays, 7.30pm at support for tamariki / Johnand a support for tamariki / holiday programs help secure housing.

Knox Presbyterian children in primary school children in primary school mini bus service.

Family Support Early childhood education Early childhood education Services Rangatahi wellbeing Rangatahi wellbeing including specialist alcohol including specialist alcohol Al-Anon and drug support and drug support 0508 425 266 Kaiapoi bank support Kaiapoi food bank Oranga Tamariki Al-Anonfood provides Restorative Restorative justice to families justice of alcoholics.

0508 326 459 They believe that Oranga Tamariki is a alcoholism is a family statutory social work illness and that changed agency working with attitudes can aid recovery. families, children and young Kaiapoi Meets people under 17 years.

Tuesdays, 6.30pm at 53 Their primary task is to Fuller Street ensure that children and young people are provided with adequate care and Hope Community Trust protection.

03 928 3066 Presbyterian Support Hope provides a 03 313 8588 counselling centre, Offers a range of budgeting, Op Shop, professional services foodbank, community (including Enliven, Mana garden, fruit and vege Ake and Family Works) at co-op, clothing co-op and their offices and in homes. advocacy.

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29 DRUG AND ALCOHOL HARM REFERRAL & SUPPORT AGENCIES/GROUPS IN NORTH CANTERBURY Barnardos Rural Community Social Work Service

03 378 2734 Barnardos rural community social work service works with children and families who are under stress and want to find new ways of dealing with a range of family issues.

Oxford Community Trust

03 312 3006 Confidential and non-judgemental support provided including referrals for counselling, free legal advice, budgeting, workshops, youth work, holiday programs and a mini bus service.

Comcare Young Adults Support 03 377 7020 Individual and group support for young adults battling addiction.

Community Wellbeing North Canterbury Trust

03 310 6373 Community Wellbeing North Canterbury Trust provides a range of free community and social services aimed at improving the lives of people in Waimakariri and the Hurunui.

Services include: Family social work Mana Ake – wellbeing support for tamariki / children in primary school Early childhood education Rangatahi wellbeing including specialist alcohol and drug support Kaiapoi food bank Restorative justice

He Waka Tapu

0800 HE WAKA (43 9252) He Waka Tapu is a kaupapa Māori organisation.

Services are therefore delivered using a kaupapa Māori framework encompassing Tinana (physical wellbeing), Wairua (spiritual wellbeing), Hinengaro (mental wellbeing) and Whanau (family wellbeing).

Work and Income

0800 559 009 Work and Income helps financially if a family/individual are on a low income or not working.

They also help support individuals into work and help secure housing.

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Support Agencies: Barnardos Rural Community Social Work Service

Community Wellbeing North Canterbury

Barnardos rural Community Social Work Service works with children and families who are under stress and want to find new ways of dealing with a range of family issues.

Well being North Canterbury offers a large range of community services including community youth work, youth, drug and alcohol counselling, family counselling, family support social workers, Mana Ake, school attendance services, Karanga Mai Early learning Centre and community Information.

027 744 79860

CAF North Community and Outreach team 03 339 1126 or 0800 218 219

Child, Adolescent and Family Community Services (CAF) North Community and Outreach team is an outpatient service providing comprehensive psychiatric assessment and therapeutic intervention for children and adolescents 0-17 years (or older if still at school) in their family context.

03 310 6375

03 327 8945 Kaiapoi Community Support KCS is a service of Community Wellbeing North Canterbury Trust. They offer a range of services including a food bank.

03 310 7454 Restorative Justice

0800 842 846 or 03 363 8182

Restorative Justice is a service of Community Wellbeing North Canterbury Trust and works with victims and offenders who have been sent through the Christchurch Court. The restorative justice process is completely voluntary and is also highly personal and confidential.

For practical support to the victims of crime and trauma and help with court support. Referrals can be made by the Police, community of self.

Oxford Community Trust

North Canterbury Victim Support

Work and Income New Zealand 0800 559 009

Immediate appointments available at Rangiora for emergencies with family violence. WINZ can provide assistance for relocation expenses and identify other benefits or supplementary a customer may qualify for taken on a case by case basis.

03 312 3006

Confidential and non-judgemental support provided including referrals for counselling, free legal advice, budgeting, workshops, youth work, holiday programs and a mini bus service.

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Presbyterian Support (also called Family Works)

0800 477 874

Offers a range of professional services (including Enliven, Mana Ake and Family Works) at their offices and in homes. Can help families and elders facing unsafe situations through social work support and counselling for families and younger persons.

Afraid to go home?

We are here to help.

Family violence referral and support agencies/groups in North Canterbury

Hope Community Trust 03 928 3066

Hope provides a Counselling Centre, budgeting, Op Shop, foodbank, community garden, fruit & vege co-op, clothing co-op and advocacy.

Police For emergencies phone 111 North Canterbury Police phone 105

www.waimakariri.govt.nz supported by the Violence Free North Canterbury Network

The role for Police in dealing with family harm is both to attend episodes and to provide information.

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Mō tātou a mō nga uri a muri ake nei “For us and for those who will come after us” We are a kaupapa Māori provider of a range of health, education and social services that promote the health, education, culture, history and wellbeing of Māori/women and their whānau. We have a large clinical team who take their expertise into the community in order to increase participation for whānau in health and education services. We hope to reduce any barriers which may affect whānau ability to access health care or services which may aid their well-being.

Our Whakapapa Te Rōpū Wāhine Māori Toko I te Ora Māori Women’s Welfare League

Te Puawaitanga ki Ōtautahi Trust services are: Breastfeeding Peer Counsellor Training Breastfeeding Support Groups Canterbury Breastfeeding Advocacy Service Family Start Programme Healthy Day at the Pa Incredible Years Parenting Programme Rapuora Mobile Nurses Referral Forms Stop Smoking Support to access Early Childhood Education and/or School Tamariki Ora Whānau Mai – Antenatal education

Tātau Tātau!

Whānau Planning

Te Puawaitanga Ki Ōtautahi Trust was formed in 2005 by the Ōtautahi Branch of the Māori Women’s Welfare League.

Wahakura Wānanga

The Māori Women’s Welfare League was formed in 1951 and was the first national Māori organisation in Aotearoa.

The inaugural conference was held in Wellington and attracted a large number of women who represented the founding branches of the League. The women cared deeply about the welfare of their people and were hopeful and committed to securing a better future for Māori women and their whānau.

whanauoraservices.co.nz/

Visit their website for more information:

33 Registrations open for Next Steps cancer group exercise class Term 4 2021 Next Steps is a specialised group exercise programme 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 4 2021 which will run on Fridays from 12.30-1.30pm during the school term starting 22 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: 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 phone: 03 383 6290.

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 any time.

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We Focus on Saving Sight Karen Parker, a registered nurse from Amberley, has recently taken on a position as Community Educator for Macular Degeneration New Zealand (MDNZ).

“Our aim is to increase awareness and reduce the serious impact that Macular Degeneration can have on people’s lives and our community’s. My role involves giving short presentations and providing information to groups in the community. The presentations are interactive and interesting and are often followed by Q&A and cuppa! ”

Macular Degeneration is an eye disease that can lead to loss of vision Macular Degeneration is a progressive eye disease that is the major cause of blindness in New Zealand with 1 in 7 New Zealanders

over the age of 50 showing some evidence of the disease. 1 person in 4 over 80 will have some vision loss, affecting quality of life and independence. Many people dismiss the early warning signs of MD, accepting vision loss as a normal part of the ageing process.

There are things that we can do Early diagnosis is crucial for improving outcomes for people affected by Macular Degeneration. Technology and treatment options are evolving rapidly and there are several treatments available in NZ. Want to know more?

MDNZ is a charitable trust founded 11 years ago. We are currently booking presentations for groups and organisations in North Canterbury and beyond. The

35 presentation will cover what Macular Degeneration is and dispel myths and misunderstandings about this eye disease.

MDNZ also supply free resources to people and groups, offer support and advice via an 0800 number, and our website has some great information and real stories of people’s experiences with MD.

To book a presentation at your meeting: Contact Karen Parker 021 040 5862 MDNZ website: mdnz.org.nz 0800 622 852

Tiny Adventures free app!

It's filled with easy and fun activities to do with your child — even if you've got just a minute to spare.

Recently updated, the app contains 87 activities that take anywhere from one minute to an hour, and include items like “bouncy balloony fun” and “jokey journeys” as well as arts and crafts activities.

Playing with your kids builds strong relationships and healthy brains. Even if you've only got a minute, you have time for a Tiny Adventure! The Tiny Adventures App can be downloaded for free from the App Store or Google Play.

For more great resources go to: allright.org.nz

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SENIOR CHEF Cooking classes for older adults

FREE 8-week cooking course for people 60+ (55+ Maori and Pasifika)

Enrolling now!

Kaiapoi

• Gain skills, confidence and motivation around cooking for one or two • Learn about nutrition for older adults, menu planning, shopping tips and more • Cook a meal in pairs using your free recipe book

How do I join?

Call us on 0800 333 405 Where and when Kaiapoi High School 101 Ohoka Rd, Kaiapoi Saturdays, 10am - 1pm 23 Oct to 11 Dec 2021

• Share a meal with new friends

Visit us at www.seniorchef.co.nz for more information

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

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Training

Community Law Canterbury workshops Community Law Canterbury is running a series of workshops in September, October, November and December on issues relevant to not-for-profit groups.

These workshops are available to volunteer Board/Committee members and to managers of registered Christchurch non-profits.

The first will cover privacy law and dealing with privacy law breaches.

The second workshop will be on social media and the law.

The third workshop will cover legal changes relevant to trustees of charitable trusts.

The fourth will be about the upcoming changes to the Incorporated Societies Act. If you’re a manager or a volunteer Board/Committee member of a Canterbury-based non-profit and you are interested in any of above, please email susan@canlaw.org.nz for more information.

Workshop: Governance Bites: Bite #5: Confident Oversight of Finances

Workshop: Governance Bites: Bite #6: The Board's Role as a Great Employer

Tuesday 19 October, 5.15-7pm

Tuesday 16 November, 5.15-7pm

Facilitated by Garth Nowland-Foreman, LEAD. Registration essential (please include dietary requirements - pizza on arrival!)

Facilitated by Garth Nowland-Foreman, LEAD. Registration essential (please include dietary requirements - pizza on arrival!)

outreach@volcan.org.nz

outreach@volcan.org.nz

What exactly is the board's role in oversight of the finances? What are Treasurers actually responsible for? How can you properly fulfill your obligations without micro-managing? What should we look for in financial reporting? What are the financial 'red flags' we need to keep an eye out for? What does every board member need to know about their finances? Why can't we just rely on the audit or review?

What can the board delegate, and what does it need to stay on top of? How do we balance our role in arm’s-length, independent supervision, and the need for engaged, collaborative support? How do we effectively balance a culture of checking and of cheerleading? What are the critical elements of a 'good employer', and how does it become 'great'? And what does that look like, when staff and volunteers are remote?

Youth

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Providing opportunities and direction for Youth to develop skills for life

Trade Training Courses 2021 – Term 4 Learn to Weld/Fabricating 15 sessions running Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday afternoons Learn to weld while fabricating and welding in an engineering workshop.

Carpentry/Woodworking 15 sessions running Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday afternoons Learn carpentry skills and gain confidence using power tools and machinery.

Projects include making wood products and involvement in the construction of a tiny house

Automotive Skills *** NEW ***

Hands on learning – learn basic vehicle repair and maintenance and how to troubleshoot car problems – an exciting course for budding mechanics!

Courses are run in our well-equipped Workshop

SMALL GROUP NUMBERS Low Course cost of $90pp (15 sessions) **These courses are running very successfully and are exceptionally popular** GET IN QUICK, THE COURSES FILL FAST!!

To register your interest, apply online www.ydot.co.nz

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Events

September 2021

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SEPT EVENTS

2nd: Open Mic Comedy 7.00pm, Five Stags, Rangiora.

Join us for a fun, relaxed night of stand-up comedy featuring some fantastic and funny comedians from all over Christchurch and North Canterbury! Tickets $10pp.

4th: Cubbin Concert 10.00am – 10.50am, Rangiora Town Hall, Rangiora.

Cubbin Concerts are a creative, joyous musical experience for you and your little ones, tailored especially for them. Tickets $10 + bf.

4th: Community/Volunteer Planting Day 10.00am – 1.00pm, Batten Grove, Pines Beach. Work together to restore the native wetland and coastal ecosystems of the Tūhaitara Coastal Park.

BYO spade, water bottle and gloves. Please ensure you dress to the weather conditions.

4th: North Canterbury Wearable Arts 7.00pm – 9.00pm, Rangiora Town Hall, Rangiora. A show for the whole family to enjoy with live entertainment, compere, and gorgeous costumes.

Student and adult entries from North Canterbury and Christchurch, coming together for a night of

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Festival

16th - 18th: MainPower Light Festival 5.30pm – 8.30pm, Victoria Park, Rangiora. Experience a light & sound wonderland. A fairyland of laser and disco lights, interactive lighting displays and more. On the main night (Saturday) there will be food, a UV dance floor, licensed bar, stalls, kids’ activities, roving entertainers and live music.

Tickets $5pp, Family (2ad & up to 3 ch) $15. music, lights, and glamour.

Adult $37, student $20.50.

9th: Anna Maksymova – Music in Pictures 7.30pm - 9.30pm, Chamber Gallery, Rangiora. For this concert, Anna will explore the pictorial aspect of music with Schumann’s Waldszenen, Debussy’s Children’s Corner

and the grandiose Pictures at an Exhibition by Moussorgsky.

Adult $35, Student $15.

11th: Annual Spring Fair 10.00am – 2.00pm, John Knox Centre, Rangiora. Come and enjoy the fun of the fair; baking, jams, books, all things gardening and more.

MORE INFO AT: visitwaimakariri.co.nz/events or Kaiapoi i-Site Visitor Information Centre Ph: 03 327 3134 | E: info@kaiapoivisitorcentre.co.nz

41 24th: Pegasus Bay Art Show Opening Night 7.00pm – 10.30pm, Pegasus Bay School, Pegasus. Come along to the opening of the 5th Pegasus Bay Art Show.

Have the first opportunity to purchase the art on show from over 70 artists from throughout Canterbury.

Adult $20pp.

25th – 26th: Pegasus Bay Art Show 10.00am – 4.00pm, Pegasus Bay School, Pegasus. See artwork from over 70 artists from throughout Canterbury. Entry is by gold coin donation.

On Saturday there will be family entertainment and art workshops.

25th: Silverstream Community Garage Sale 8.30am – 11.30am, Silverstream Subdivision, Silverstream. Find yourself a

bargain at one of the multiple garage sales all around Silverstream. Maps available from 20th September at Urban Revival or the Silverstream Sales Office.

26th: Muddy Good Run 8.45am, Mandeville Sports Centre, Swannanoa. Be prepared to get muddy!

Think mud pits, slippery slides, camo net crawls and more.

Options to suit from 4 years to adults, families and teams.

Registrations essential. Adults from $59pp.

MARKETS Kaiapoi Farmers Market Morgan Williams Reserve.

Charles St, Kaiapoi.

Every Saturday 10am–12pm.

Ohoka Farmers Market Ohoka Domain, Mill Road, Ohoka.

Every Friday 9am–12.30pm.

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16 - 18 SEPTEMBEr

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ART EXHIBITIONS Art on the Quay Ruby Whitty and Joanne McDougall - Opposites Attract until October 6 Kaiapoi Library, 176 Williams Street, Kaiapoi Arts in Oxford INSIDEART: Creativity Knows No Bounds until Oct 2nd.

72 Main Street, Oxford Chamber Gallery Rangiora Nikki Parker - Absconditus Creations September 5th to 30th. Rangiora Library, 141 Percival Street, Rangiora.

Victoria park, RANGIORA

BIGGER, BETTER, BRIGHTER

Limited Numbers, Get Your Tickets Now

Oxford Farmers Market Main St, Oxford.

Every Sunday 9am–12pm.

Oxford Craft Market Oxford Town Hall, Oxford.

First Sunday of each month, 10am–2pm.

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All events are subject to Government rules under the current Covid-19 Alert Level. Please regularly check our website and Facebook page for updates on Alert Levels and subsequent event changes or cancellations.

Rangiora

MORE INFO AT: visitwaimakariri.co.nz/events or Kaiapoi i-Site Visitor Information Centre Ph: 03 327 3134 | E: info@kaiapoivisitorcentre.co.nz

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The annual initiative is a partnership between the Waimakariri District Council, Presbyterian Support, the Age-Friendly Advisory Group and Citizens Advice Bureau. The partners identified that one of the highest needs for older people is accessing the right service alongside being socially connected with their community.

When: Thursday 7 October from 10am-12noon Where: Rangiora Baptist Church, East Belt Free Entry and morning tea. Parking available The Expo offers an opportunity to encourage older people to remain actively involved in their community and make use of the many social services available to support them.

A number of organisations who provide services to senior adults in our District will have displays with staff and volunteers on hand to chat with and provide more information on their activities.

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24th & 25th September 2021 Friday 9 am to 6 pm Saturday 9am to 2pm At St Bartholomew’s Church Hall 23 Cass Street, Kaiapoi Books will be sold for $2 each or 6 for $10 Coffee, tea & biscuits will also be available to purchase For more information, please contact Ray (327 6404)

An Anglican Parish of Kaiapoi Fundraiser for the maintenance of St Bartholomew’s Church and Hall

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Annual Spring Fair Enjoy a Light Lunch; Stock up on Baking & Preserves; Books & Jigsaws; All things Gardening; Outside Stalls & Other Fun Activities.

RANGIORA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Cnr High & King Streets, Rangiora Saturday 2nd October 10am–2pm

Spring has Sprung – Come Join the F un! !

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Council Info

English Language Classes Is English your second language? Come along to our classes to improve your speaking and listening skills.

We cover some interesting topics in a friendly and welcoming space with opportunities to socialise with your classmates too.

When

31 July to 25 September 2021 10am-1pm

Where

Rangiora Town Hall Function Room 303 High Street, Rangiora

Cost

Classes are free

For more information or to register

For more information about the Migrants and Newcomers group visit waimakariri.govt.nz/migrants-and-newcomers

210630106268

Julie Cloughley | Tutor Email: cloughju@hotmail.com Phone: 027 403 8245

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Free Digital Classes Email and Smartphones Introduction to Email Kaiapoi Library • Monday 13 September Rangiora Library • Thursday 16 September

Introduction to Smartphones Rangiora Library • Monday 27 September Oxford Library • Monday 27 September Kaiapoi Library • Thursday 30 September All classes run from 10am-12pm

Bookings Essential 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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Honda Forest Community Planting Days Come one, come all! Let’s restore native forest to Kaiapoi’s Regeneration area.

Saturday 4 and 18 September Start time 10am

d, e l l e c n a c been s a h r e b g m n e i t o p g e l S l i t 4 s y s ber i m e Saturda t p e S 8 ise. ay 1 d w r r u e t h t a o S t d u e b notifi s s e l n u d ahea Help transform this area...

into this!

Rain or shine. All ages are welcome!

Regeneration Kaiapoi has partnered with Honda to bring the mighty Kahikatea back to Kaiapoi. The Honda Forest will surround wetlands with two hectares of trees.

Location: Charles Street, park outside the Dog Park (look for the flags) What to bring: Sturdy footwear, spade, gloves and a drink bottle.

We finish up each planting day with a sausage sizzle for the volunteers.

For more information contact Mike Kwant Community Projects Officer - Greenspace Email: michael.Kwant@wmk.govt.nz Phone: 0800 965 468 (0800 WMK GOV)

Hello From

The Community Team!

Martin Pugh Nicola Trolove Safe Community Facilitator

Community Development Facilitator

Community Development Facilitator

Rachel Thornton

Community Development Faciliator

Madeleine Burdon

Natalie Paterson

Age – friendly Community Facilitator

Safe Community Facilitator

Carolyn Boswell

Community Development Facilitator

Tessa Sturley

Community Team Manager

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Wendy Howe