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What's happening in the district?
 Random Events
Thompson Park Skate Jam
Easter Camp
Youth Week
Youth In Local Government Conference
Regular Events
Oxford
Hurunui
Rangiora
Kaiapoi
Sports, Clubs & what else to do!
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Random Events
Thompson Park Skate Jam
Attention all Skaters (and groupies!) The new bowl is EPIC. Enough said.
Where? Marine Parade, New Brighton
When? 27 March 2010 1-4pm
Cost? Free
Cheapskates demo team will be carving up the new bowl and then mingling to offer out some advice on your deck and your tricks. Be there.
Free sausage sizzle and Chris from 4YP will be cranking out the tunes. You know what? Why don’t you head beachside after and make a day out of it? Surf lessons? Just an idea……..
How do I get there?
Well, if you live in North Canterbury, I really don’t recommend that ya walk…..
wises.directories put in where you are leaving from and where you wanna end up and it does the rest for you.
Easter Camp April 2010
One weekend. Crazy good fun.
When? 1st - 5th April 2010
Cost? TBC
How: Contact your nearest church youth group (phone below)
Sun, friends, food, bands, movies, sports, rides, mud, free stuff, the op-shop, tents, bigtop, gourmet cafes, nightlife, movies, t-shirts, gladiators, carnivals, portaloos overflowing, luxury showers, pies, donuts, crazy stunts, daily challenges and several thousand like-minded people to have fun with.
Life Christian Centre (03) 313 4290
Rangiora Baptist Church Txt Grant on 0271 587 955
Young Life Kaiapoi (Kaiapoi Baptist Church) (03) 327 8347
Oxford Baptist Church (03) 3124 499
Youth Week 22-30 May 2010
What the heck is this all about? It’s a whole week – just for youth!! So get into it!!!
In 2009 North Canterbury had a skater trail and a rave in Oxford, Skatecomp in Rangiora, Murals at Maungatere and Kaiapoi’s Got Talent.
In 2010 we'll have our theme is Waimakariri Rangatahi Ora: Whanau Ora - Connecting Youth and Families
YouthWeek is supported by Mayoral taskforce and WDC and Sponsored by EMBASSY and local businesses.
You can call Mad Mags (Madeleine) at the Council on (03) 311 8900 then press 8899 for more info and help from the youth workers network.
For more Youth Week resources go to their website (Everything will be sent out by April 15 so if you need resources before then, contact admin@nzaahd.org.nz)
Pool Party!
When? 7-9pm Saturday 22 May 2010
Where? Dudley Park Aquatic Centre (47 Church Street Rangiora)
Cost? Tickets $3.00 each (numbers are limited so get in quick) Tickets available from offices at all District High Schools
Skate Comp for youth living in Waimakariri!
When? 1-4pm Sunday 23rd May
Where? Dudley Skate Park, Church Street Rangiora
Cost? Free Registrations from 1pm- 2 age groups: 14 and under, 15 and over!! (competition starts at 1.30pm -judges Mark & Jonathan ) & maybe BMX if entries!! Postponed if wet to the next school holidays
Movies @ Rangiora Town Hall
When? from 7pm Thursday 27, Friday 28, Saturday 29 May
Where? Rangiora Town Hall (can seat up to 400), cnr King & High Streets
Cost? Tickets $6.00 (per screening) Age 13 years and up
Titles: "New Moon" -on Thursday "2012 "- on Friday "Ironman" - on Saturday tickets available from all District High Schools
Youth in Local Government Conference 7-9 April 2010
In 2008, six random young people around North Canterbury went to this and had a rad time – so if it sounds like you give Mad Mags a call!! She’s truly loves chatting to young people! Give her a buzz on (03) 311 8900 and press 8899 or text her on 021 480 851 or email madeleine.burdon@wmk.govt.nz
Keep an eye out....
7-9 April 2010 Conference at Porirua
Local youth Josia Rosie and Daniel Moreira from Oxford way, attended this year's conference along with Emma Chapman, Youth Worker from the Oxford Community Trust -with some funding from the Mayors Taskforce via the Waimakariri District Council! YEAH
Here's some snippets from their report back:
"I had a great time at this conference. I met lots of new people but made some good friends from around the country, Emma, Tarati and Tania. What I found liked about getting to know these three was that it was great to connect with people around the country and see other young people like me who are passionate about their communities.
One of the coolest workshops I went to was Called Intellectualising your Art, Business and Career: Michel Tuffery – this was about using art to portray New Zealand Culture.
We also attended a workshop called Experiential Activities to strengthen youth participation which was really fun. It taught us how to use energising exercises like icebreakers etc. not just as icebreakers but to keep everyone active, participating, and engaged in what we is being done at a meeting.
Something I would like to see in the Waimakariri would be something similar to the Maintaining Dignity in Diversity workshop that was run by Keith Vaughn. This really helps you to think about different people and different issues and to respect where others are coming from. I also think it would be great to paint the skatepark in Oxford like the one we saw in Porirua, as it is really bright and attractive, but also would hopefully mean people wouldn't tag as there is already something there."- Josiah
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"3 new people I met – Emma Bailey, Laura, Neil. It was interesting to see the diversity in youth councils and also to meet likeminded and similar hearted people from different parts of the country – the friendships have continued to grow.
The coolest project we heard about was a new skatepark that youth were involved in planning and getting up and running that costs $600,000.00
I really enjoyed learning about using energisers to keep meetings going and people interested, and also about how Gary Watson from the CCC got young people to make submissions on the Boy Racer Bill.
I would like to see some workshops for people in the Waimakariri about Maintaining Dignity in Diversity and also a workshop called Red Pill Blue Pill: Creating Change which was run by Global Focus Aotearoa which helps you to focus more on what you have, what you consume and the effects that has on others. Also it would be great to see more art and Kiwi culture shown in the community." - Daniel
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"I loved this conference and met heaps of people and learnt a lot. It was great to see our guys interacting with young people that they wouldn't usually get a chance to meet and they got so much out of it.
The things that stood out to me and that I would love to see in the Waimakariri were both projects that were presented in a workshop called Celebrating Young People's Successes. The first is the Hamilton City Council's Recognyz Youth Awards. This is fantastic because it recognises young people in different categories, but not for academic or sporting achievements. District wide have heaps of young people who are never going to achieve in this areas but make such an amazing contribution in their communities that it would be great to see an event where they could be recognised.
The other was the Kapiti Youth Council's $300ships, which are like a scholarship. They have 10 of these to give away (it used to be yearly, but now I think it is twice a year) and they receive applications for sports trips, music lessons, anything that will enhance young peoples development, and the young people come in an present their application to the youth council and then they decide who the money is going to. This has been really successful for them and could work well in the Waimak." - Emily
Other websites
What to know what’s the go? Check out these websites for what’s happening in North Canterbury – mostly adult stuff, but occasionally they have a few youth events listed!
visitwaimakariri.co.nz (To list events email: events@visitwaimakariri.co.nz or phone (03) 310 6860 and talk with the ultra friendly Cathy
rangiora.net
northcanterbury.co.nz
Regular Events… just for youth
Out Oxford way?
Then you need to be hooked up with Oxford Community Trust
Youth rule this town!!! Crazy good times – all the time!
What: Where do you start? There is something on every Friday night, then big events like Raves, and then mall visits, sk8ter trails, surfer trails………
Who: Youth worker called Emily - she’s crazy cool.
Cost: Varies depending on event. Usually anywhere from $3 – $5.
Where: Depends on the event – they could be jumping in a van and heading anywhere!
How: Give her a txt on 027 2644 270 or flick her an email emily@oxfordtrust.co.nz or call her at the rooms on (03) 312 4736.
The good ol’ Hurunui
The youth has this district a rockin baby!!
What: Total 100% youth programme, different thing on every time you look!
Who: Sam is the girl you need to talk to! She runs things out that way and she is down with the technology too so just flick her an email.
Cost: varies, depending on what they’re doing.
Where: Varies
How: Txt Sam on 027 427 1087 or email sam.lynn@hurunui.govt.nz
Around Rangiora ways…..
Rangiora Baptist Church
What: When schools start up so do the main events!
- Tuesday nights
- Wild boys – hunting and gathering, with guns and stuff – in a totally supervised safe way!!!
Who: Grant, Fleur, Matt, Philippe and Jonathan – madcap, mischievous and loving it!
Cost: Varies
Where: Rangiora Baptist Church,rbc.net.nz/ 111 East Belt, Rangiora,
How: send Grant a txt on 027 158 7955 to find out the go.
John Knox Church
What: Friday night Youth Group - Music, fellowship, games, study and mission!
When: from Friday March 5th
Who: Jonathan
Where: John Knox Church, Corner of King and High St. Rangiora
How: Just come Friday nights from 6:30-8:00pm or txt Jonathan 027 858 8737
Life Christian Centre – The Venue
What: Friday night good times! Rock climbing wall – it’s all good!!
Who: Glen
Cost: Varies
Where: 86 Victoria St, Rangiora starts back February 2010!! Ye haaaaa!!!!
How: Glen 027 245 0205 or phone the office (03) 313 4290
Round Kaiapoi ways…
What: Highway Church and calendar of events
When: hang out each Sunday from 2-3pm and finish with a shared afternoon tea.
Where: Kaiapoi Community Centre in Sewell Street And at Kaiapoi High School in the 4th period every week during school term there’s a group focused on mentoring Pacific and Maori students called “BBC”.
How: contact Remi (03) 327 7371 (email remi@highway.co.nz) or txt Michelle on 027 223 3890, or just drop in!
Cost: free with occasional request for gold coin donation (depends on activity)
Young Life
What: Basically, everyone meets up at the Kaiapoi School gym and runs around making idiots of themselves! What could be better!!!
Who: Hamish – he’s the leader of the pack!
Cost: varies
Where: Kaiapoi High School Gym
How: will find out the easiest way to contact these fellas for ya . Can try calling the Kaiapoi Baptist Church on (03) 327 8347.
Sports/clubs and what else to do!
Waimakariri District Council Website: Go to waimakariri.govt.nz It’s got heaps and heaps of info (and the local libraries have hardcopies too)!
Waka-Ama Racing in a Waka!!! 13m long fibreglass outrigger canoe. Grab a group of mates and give Janelle at Kaiapoi a call on (03) 327 9867.
Visit the city Just a bus ride away (or nag at someone with a car) there’s always something happening in the City.
Summer Times 2010 – Phew! There is a whole lotta stuff going on. Check out this link bethere.co.nz it’s really comprehensive and you have to click around a bit to find stuff but it’s all there Totally recommended: World Buskers Festival. The weird, the wonderful and the just plain bendy!
Find skate parks – 018 Skatepark Directory will tell you all the skate parks this side of N.Z and some in Aussie too!!! Gives them ratings and piccies too!
Qtopia - Queer Youth (that’s the diverse community of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Takataopui, Transgender, Intersex, Faafafine identities) fall under 26. Ph/Text: 021 175 3631.
Have a party! .... with Oxford Youth Party Packs* - Oh yeah!! Go nuts – its all good!! Having a bit of a paaaarty in Oxford? Get $50 worth of free grub and lots of other stuff by showing that you are totally onto it with the whole safe partying vibe. Call Emily (03) 312 4736 – she’s a party girl from way back!!! Lol!
*Sorry only for Oxford youth
Have your say…
Got something to say – about what’s happening around town. Have your say and contact the Waimakariri District Council.
And did you know there’s a group of Youth Workers in North Canterbury? They come from all over and meet monthly AND part of their job is to advocate on young people’s issues!!! So don’t be shy to ask any youth workers you know to take your concerns to the network meetings and get some support and ideas for action!
Provoke – time to get rowdy!
Want to get young people heard by decision makers?
Want to join a network of other young people passionate about youth issues?
If you sign up, you will:
- be able to participate in fun and creative workshops to brainstorm projects and strategies
- receive email newsletters with information and opportunities in youth participation in decision making
- get email updates on important youth topics
- be able to get your voice heard
- have the opportunity to have your say and give input to government decision making.
Contact Trystan (from Ministry of Youth Development in Christchurch) on (03) 963 2332 and he’ll work with a group of young people on specific issues where you want to have your say, or email trystan.swain002@myd.govt.nz or visit their website
Vote local - Youth Workshops:
Contact Madeleine at WDC on 311 8900 if you'd be interested in a workshop for Waimakariri youth
Know your rights…..
YouthLaw at youthlaw.co.nz
The Office of the Children’s Commissioner, Wellington occ.org.nz or phone 0800 2324 453
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