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By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
Jack Logan hopes other young people will get to benefit from mental health support as they transition into the workplace.
Logan has benefitted from an online counselling initiative piloted by the Hurunui District Council’s Mayor’s Taskforce for Jobs… View moreBy David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
Jack Logan hopes other young people will get to benefit from mental health support as they transition into the workplace.
Logan has benefitted from an online counselling initiative piloted by the Hurunui District Council’s Mayor’s Taskforce for Jobs (MTFJ) programme.
Known as Clearhead, the online platform has been been designed to make it easier for young people to access support.
‘‘I have been getting help with eating problems, so it has been great. I have benefitted a lot,’’ he said.
‘‘It has been awesome.
‘‘It would be good to see it made available for more young people because it has been really helpful’’.
Logan, who lives at Leithfield Beach, has been supported by the MTFJ on and off for the last three years.
He said the cost of counselling could be daunting, while ‘‘amping yourself up’’ to drive to appointments could be stressful.
The Clearhead platform allowed young people to choose from a selection of counsellors to find the right fit.
‘‘It is a bit like eBay for counsellors.’’
As the sessions were online, ‘‘you can be in your own environment’’, he said.
Logan has picked up a few jobs through the taskforce, including a six month spraying contract with the Department of Conservation and tree planting for a season in the hills near Kaikōura.
He has been working at Elliotts Nursery in Amberley for the past year.
He has also been asked to mentor a group of youngsters starting out in the taskforce.
‘‘We have done some cool things.
‘‘I got thrown into a room with some young kids and we were asked to come up with a logo for the Hurunui taskforce for jobs, and we came up with a really cool logo.’’
Hawarden employer Chen Moked has taken on some youngsters through the taskforce and said it was good to have the back up.
‘‘It is hard to get anyone long term, so this really helps to fill the gaps.’’
He said it was good to have the option of getting support for employees, through Clearhead, as business owners did not always have the tools to offer that support.
The Hurunui District Council has been an early adopter of the service.
Mayor Marie Black said young people in rural areas battling mental health issues ran into many challenges, including remaining anonymous.
‘‘Wait times, travel distance, the lack of choice of counsellor. These are all things that effect the chance of whether our young people reach out for help.
‘‘That stigma around asking for help is still very real in small town communities, so having the option to speak with a specialist from a different region will be empowering for these kids.
‘‘Everyone should have access to mental healthcare, no matter where they live. It is a crucial part in making sure fewer young people fall through the gaps.’’
*Public Interest Journalism funded through NZ On Air
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By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
Hanmer Springs has a new fun, family activity - and it’s free.
A nine-hole disc golf course opened at Brooke Dawson Reserve last month and it has already caught the attention of visitors and enthusiasts for the game.
‘‘It has only been open for… View moreBy David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
Hanmer Springs has a new fun, family activity - and it’s free.
A nine-hole disc golf course opened at Brooke Dawson Reserve last month and it has already caught the attention of visitors and enthusiasts for the game.
‘‘It has only been open for a couple of weeks, but there is a lot of people going through and the word is getting out,’’ local resident Graham Frith said.
‘‘I’ve had people from Christchurch, Nelson and the West Coast ringing to find out when we will have this course and now I can tell them to come.
‘‘My vision was to have it so everyone staying in the village could do it for free and eventually if we have some guns come here, even better.’’
Frith came up with the idea for a disc golf course while serving on the Hanmer Springs Community Board.
It came at a cost of $7500 to buy the baskets, which were used instead of tees and were installed by volunteers.
Disc golf is like ordinary golf, except you throw a frisbee or disc and aimed to get into the baskets in as few throws as possible.
All you need is a frisbee and some mates, or your family, Frith said.
‘‘The other day three of us went down there with one frisbee. We just took turns throwing it and walked around and had a great chat.’’
Frith has been behind several initiatives in recent years, including the Hanmer Springs food forest and Music and Arts Hanmer Springs.
He was also working on developing mountain bike trails around Mt Isobel.
‘‘I just like to stir things up. If you are not going forward you fall off your bike.’’
Frith says the ideas tend to flow when he is out on his bike.
With a five month cycling tour in Central America planned from next month, more ideas were sure to follow.
‘‘We are travelling through Mexico and I will no doubt see something and think ‘that will work in Hanmer Springs’.’’
The Brooke Dawson Reserve, in Bath Street, Hanmer Springs, has a toilet block and picnic area, making it the ideal spot for families.
There was the option of extending it to an 18-hole course if it proved to be popular.
A map of the course is available on the Hanmer Springs app and on Facebook.
*Public Interest Journalism funded through NZ On Air
With rising inflation, the pressure is piling on councils this year to tighten their budgets to keep rates payments down for households across the country.
Overall, do you feel that your council and community board does a good job for your area?
If you don't wish for your replies to be … View moreWith rising inflation, the pressure is piling on councils this year to tighten their budgets to keep rates payments down for households across the country.
Overall, do you feel that your council and community board does a good job for your area?
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Our February issue of our Seniors Newsletter is out now. In this issue we're keeping you in the know how on copper withdrawal and how that may affect you, plus lots more.
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Hi everyone,
We’ve seen a lot of post lately for people looking for a gardener so just thought I’d post that Layne is available and is keen to help. Feel free to flick me through a message or give Layne a call/text on 021 025 82219 . Thanks everyone!
Does anyone know where I can get the springs on my caravan squabs redone they don't need to be reupholstered just the springs tightened I think ph 0276088915 or you can message me thanks
All too often, our older community are found at home alone, suffering, physically hurt and unable to help themselves. If you’re living alone and would like some extra support, get to know your neighbours, reassure them that you're okay with them checking in on you, and together make a plan … View moreAll too often, our older community are found at home alone, suffering, physically hurt and unable to help themselves. If you’re living alone and would like some extra support, get to know your neighbours, reassure them that you're okay with them checking in on you, and together make a plan and talk through what warning signs to look out for should something be wrong. It could just save your life.
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(Plant your berries now so they are better established by spring)
This sale is for raspberry and thornless blackberry plants, $15 and $20 each.
Bulk Deals:
$60 worth for $50
$90 worth for $70
$130 worth for $100
All raspberries have been transplanted from existing Clutha, Heritage and … View more(Plant your berries now so they are better established by spring)
This sale is for raspberry and thornless blackberry plants, $15 and $20 each.
Bulk Deals:
$60 worth for $50
$90 worth for $70
$130 worth for $100
All raspberries have been transplanted from existing Clutha, Heritage and Lewis varieties. They produce awesome raspberries.
The thornless blackberries are Black Satin
Pick up in Rangiora. However, for an $80+ purchase, I'm happy to deliver myself within 30min of Rangiora for an extra $10 - depending on location.
Will exchange mobile numbers before pickup.
Concerned about root spread when growing raspberries and blackberries?
If you are concerned re how to grow raspberries and keep them contained - fear not! It's not difficult to achieve. I’m happy to explain how to keep them under control and give you a 1-page ‘How To’ guide.
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