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By David Hill, local democracy reporter
Big brothers are wanted to support young people in North Canterbury.
Mentors are in short supply for boys needing a bit of extra support, Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Canterbury programme manager Ellie Le Gros says.
‘‘We are getting women, … View moreBy David Hill, local democracy reporter
Big brothers are wanted to support young people in North Canterbury.
Mentors are in short supply for boys needing a bit of extra support, Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Canterbury programme manager Ellie Le Gros says.
‘‘We are getting women, but we need more men because we match by gender. Our boys are missing out.
‘‘You don’t need special skills or interests. You just need to be reliable for one hour a week.’’
Le Gros said mentors were needed throughout the Waimakariri and Hurunui districts, and there was an in-school programme run in Kaiapoi and Rangiora schools.
She said Covid had forced the organisation to be innovative in its fundraising and connecting with young people, and social media had proven to be a valuable tool.
But nothing beat face-to-face interactions.
The annual ‘‘Big Breakfast’’ is returning to Rangiora on May 3, after a Covid enforced absence last year.
Internationally acclaimed Christchurch barber and hair artist Matt Brown, the author of "She Is Not Your Rehab", is this year’s guest speaker.
Brown created a barbering programme that is taught in men’s prisons and is an ambassador for the It’s Not OK campaign.
‘‘Matt talks about his childhood and the difficulties he experienced growing up with alcohol and domestic abuse, and what he does now to help men,’’ Le Gros said.
‘‘After the earthquakes he started cutting hair in his garage and he had gang members and business people sitting together, and he found they had something common - they had come from violent upbringings.’’
Once again Big Brothers patron and former Kiwis rugby league coach Frank Endacott will host the breakfast.
Waimakariri mayor Dan Gordon regularly attended the annual big breakfast and said he saw the value in mentoring young people.
‘‘I have seen the value they provide in mentoring and supporting young people and by attending the breakfasts over the years you get to hear from the mentors and mentees.
‘‘When they stand up and talk you can see the real value that mentors bring.
‘‘It is certainly a valued service in our community and I think Ellie and her team do a great job.’’
■ The annual Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Canterbury Big Breakfast will be held at the Rangiora Baptist Church hall on Wednesday, May 3, with doors opening at 6.30am.
Tickets are $45 each and can be purchased at Humanitix.com. For more information follow Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Canterbury on
Facebook.
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"They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them."
From the poem 'For the fallen' by Laurence Binyon
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can anyone give feedback on butchers around Rangiora Kaiapoi area that process homekill please. Please message me
SIDEBOARD 1000mm long x 400mm wide x 965 high with genuine lead lighted door A little worn on top where dooly used to sit but otherwise in great condition
Genuine Art Deco table with centre extendable leaf plus 4 chairs. All in great condition. Has been in the family for 60+ years
Don't go old-school this winter and just throw on another jersey to beat the cold. You deserve to be truly comfortable in a warm, dry home without stressing about power bills.
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Refresh an old table with a Resene Colorwood Whitewash finish.
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Found cat last night, back again. Was scrambling through my bins for food. Gave kitty a munch & was inhaled faster then a vacuum. Is this anyones baby? Tuahiwi, between bramleys road & church bush road.
The 2023 General Election is to be held on Saturday 14th October 2023 - that's less than 6 months until you make your vote!
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By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
A rates hike of 7.49 percent is expected in the Hurunui district.
The Hurunui District Council adopted its draft budgets for the 2023-24 annual plan at an extraordinary council meeting on Tuesday, April 18.
Chief financial officer Jason Beck said the… View moreBy David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
A rates hike of 7.49 percent is expected in the Hurunui district.
The Hurunui District Council adopted its draft budgets for the 2023-24 annual plan at an extraordinary council meeting on Tuesday, April 18.
Chief financial officer Jason Beck said the proposed average rates rise of 7.49% was higher than the 4.99% forecast in the 2021-31 long-term plan.
He said the difference is due to rising inflation and interest rates.
But it could have been worse.
Council staff began the process with an average rates rise of 11.78%, before trimming it back to 9.53% after the growth of the district was factored in.
It was further trimmed by reducing the council reserves budget and increasing the dividend paid by Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa.
The draft annual plan will go out for consultation next month ahead of its final adoption by the council by June 30.
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