Hospital standards are the highest level of Best Practice accreditation available in New Zealand and clients are assured of a high standard of service and professionalism.  The accreditation is more demanding and represents an advanced level of veterinary treatment and care.

Kaiapoi Vet Centre is the fourth veterinary clinic to achieve this accreditation from the 500 clinics throughout New Zealand.

“Gaining and maintaining BESTPRACTICE Hospital accreditation is a lengthy and expensive process.  It involves rigorous auditing by an independent expert, but it is a standard the team wanted to achieve to ensure pets receive the best care possible at RVC,” says Director and veterinarian, Ben Davidson.

“Announcing our Hospital accreditation propels us toward our mission of being a centre of veterinary excellence for North Canterbury”, says Dr Davidson.

Kairaki Beach Motor Camp close to the beach and boating

Mechanic for 30 years, I repair and service all makes of small engines, lawnmowers, trimmers, chainsaws and everything in between. Home based and affordable at $40 per hour. Quick service, with most machines ready for pick up the next day.

Kia ora and thank you for your interest in our school.

Kaiapoi Borough School was the first school in Kaiapoi, established in 1873. We have a long history of providing great learning opportunities for students in year 0 to year 8. Our proximity to the river is unique and our grounds are extensive with some stunning mature trees.

We are a community focussed school, working hard to partner with whanau to develop life long learners. Our core values: Innovation, Community, Integrity and Respect are an integral part of who we are and how we do things.

It is a privilege to lead Kaiapoi Borough School. We have wonderful students and families, a great staff and strong links with the local community. We welcome the chance to show you around to see what we are doing.

We are proud to provide you with excellent service designed to satisfy all your vehicle requirements.  We are your one-stop shop for all things related to your vehicle. Whether your car needs a tune up, or you are looking for a replacement car we can help.

We offer new and used Toyota vehicles, and with our on-site Parts and Service Centre, you don’t have to go far to get what you want.

Our aim is to meet and exceed the needs and requirements of every customer.

Visit our customer centre and see for yourself.

Kaiapoi Monograms has been in operation for more than 25 years from the Historical Old Mill Buildings.  Penny & Trevor took over this business in 2004 and continue to offer a high level of customer service and outstanding detail to their customers.

Interesting History.

The Kaiapoi Mill, established in 1873, originated as a woolen mill.  One of the key services they provided was monogramming.

“I began to see life, however, when I viewed the making of monograms. The Kaiapoi Company specialises in this line, and will make any monogram for any design submitted. The first step is taken by the artist who draws the required picture, three times the necessary size. The colours are all inserted, and then comes the selection of the blue, gold, red or other materials needed. I had not realised that there were so many colours in thread. The next operation reaches the region of miracles; it has to be seen to be believed. By a device which is a translation of the artist’s pantograph into a tracery of steel, an incredible machine does six monograms at a time. The operator sits with a control needle, running it carefully over the centrally situated single pattern, and the machine takes care, six at a time, of the intricate weaving of curve, line and colour. There are three of these sextuple machines busy all the time.

Designs that require gold or other metallic threads or fine wire require special processes.

The Kaiapoi monogram pattern book is rather like one of those fascinating colour scrap books kept by our grandmothers; there are hundreds of designs from the familiar intertwined letters to the silver fern, the kiwi and elaborate multi-coloured crests. Some of them have the colour values of a painting.”

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KJ Creations – home of unique giftware. All creations are one of a kind and handmade in Kaiapoi.

A wee piece of Kiwi nostalgia inspired by retired New Zealand currency. Laser carving enhances the detail of each coin bringing them to life in a way not seen on the actual coins. Each coin comes beautifully packaged ready to gift or just to spoil yourself. Our coins measure approximately 190mm diameter with a depth of 18mm. This can vary due to wood variations, but will not be less than stated.Using solid New Zealand Rimu sourced from local timber merchants enables shipping to most countries, (you will need to check individual countries requirements before shipping).Is there a date that holds significance to you? Let us know and we can incorporate it on to your clock.

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