Art has always been a passion of mine. As a child I loved to draw and paint – it was an escape.
As life went on: marriage, having twins and emigrating to New Zealand from the UK took over and there was little time for pencils and brushes.
It is now that I have time to begin my journey……..
I started with Folk Art, I loved the specialized brushes and clean lines and shading required. I then tried applying these disciplines to canvas and board using a variety of mediums. Favouring Acrylics.
As I have not had any formal training, I try to imagine the finished painting then work out how to do it.
I gain inspiration from many sources: nature, glass, fruit, flowers, landscapes, buildings and historical landmarks to name a few. But I am always willing to try something new – go in a different direction.
I have recently produced a collection of unusual abstract works called ‘Industrial Chaos’ inspired from childhood memories of my brother’s profession as a tool maker.
This has led me to even more abstract works, which I am enjoying very much but I still love to paint landscapes and still life.
I am actively involved with the Rangiora Art Society and am President of the Kaiapoi Creative Arts section of the KWMC.
Local exhibitions are the main avenue where I present my work. These are wonderful opportunities to network with other creative people in my community. Of which there are many.
I am available for commission work.
I feel incredibly blessed that I am able to express myself by way of a brush. The journey so far has taught me a lot about myself and everyday I look forward to what it brings creatively.

After ten years with Westpac, with seven years specialising in lending; specifically home lending, I’ve now joined the Mortgage Link team in North Canterbury.

There is a sense of joy helping people into their first home, or the next one. Helping you get the best possible structure in place so you ‘own’ your lending rather than it owning you will be my number one priority. I’m passionate about providing a tailored solution that will meet your specific needs, because we all have different expectations and requirements in our financial lives.

I’m well known for my friendly, professional advice I can guarantee that I will make navigating the path of personal finance a seamless and stress free experience.  Return custom and referrals received are the biggest measure of success in my opinion. Your satisfaction is my number one priority and I welcome the chance to provide the best solution for you and your family.

In my spare time I enjoy getting involved in community groups and organisations, and I’m currently the President of the Rangiora Gymnastics Club, as my daughter is a keen sports person.  I’ve lived in North Canterbury for 23 years, and enjoy our rural lifestyle block with my husband and daughter, the neighbour’s sheep and our hens. In my spare time, I love to listen to Brit Pop and catching up on Documentaries.

“Do something today that your future self will thank you for.”

“Financial fitness is not a pipe dream or a state of mind it’s a reality if you are willing to pursue it and embrace it.”
― Will Robinson

Rebecca

Looking for a Mortgage Adviser in the North Canterbury area? Look no further…

Mortgage Link North Canterbury opened in late 2015 to provide a Mortgage advice service to the wider Canterbury area as part of the Mortgage Link New Zealand group.

Mortgage Link New Zealand has been offering advice to Kiwi’s since the inception of Mortgage Broking in New Zealand, and has remained locally owned and operated. Mortgage Link advisers are experienced and know how to simplify the increasingly complex area of finance and insurance.

We look forward to providing an exceptional service experience to all our clients.

Reid Brothers Concrete offer over a decade of proven history in delivering the highest standards to the residential and light commercial sectors.

We pride ourselves on delivering excellent results and consistent attention to detail – from our first point of client contact through to the finished product we strive to deliver a high-end result, insuring new standards of customer satisfaction within our industry.

Our services include:
House Floors
Garage Floors
Driveways
Coloured concrete driveways
Decorative concrete
Patios
Courtyards
Paths
Terraces
Landscape designs

Concrete Finishes Include:
Plain and coloured concrete
Roller and sponge finish
Exposed aggregate
Polished concrete

Whether you’re building a new property, require a new driveway, looking for courtyard design or are simply looking to restore life into your existing concrete Reid Brothers Concrete has the knowledge, experience and product range to produce a solution that works for you and your budget.
We proudly put the art back in concrete within the decorative aspects of concrete placing.

Thai dishes is one of the most popular cuisines worldwide. It offers a simple yet clever combination of Eastern and Western influences harmoniously. Here at Red Elephant, we offer New Zealanders the same Thai traditional food experience and unforgettable blend of delights. Our Thai foods are a creative mix of sour, sweet, salty, bitter and spicy flavours that work together to make each dish come alive. We make extraordinary Thai cuisines known to be one of the healthiest foods you can eat by combining fresh herbs and spices (such as Lemongrass, Chilies, Ginger, Holy Basil, Coriander, Galangal, Turmeric, Coconut Milk etc.). There is no other place to experience Thai culture in Canterbury than here at Red Elephant Restaurant. We offer a wide range of options to match your tastes. Come share your evening with us.

The Rainbow Early Learning Centre was established in May 2001 to meet the needs of the local community. The Rainbow provides quality education and care programmes and facilities for children from age 6 months until they start school. The inside layout of the Rainbow provides maximum space and excellent visibility which helps to ensure child safety. The outside play areas are designed to give your child a wide range of play experiences in a safe environment.

The Rainbow emphasises Christian values to provide a warm, caring, supportive environment for families/whānau. Each child will receive individual attention and experiences, while at the same time have opportunities to be involved socially within group activities.

A developmentally appropriate programme catering for the needs of your child is provided in a fun loving atmosphere. The Rainbow’s curriculum is based on the Ministry of Education’s Te Whāriki strands and goals, and is taught from a Christian perspective in line with our “Special Character”.

We are fully licensed by the Ministry of Education and we have met their rigorous standards of safety, hygiene, equipment, and quality staff/child ratios.

The Rainbow is administered by the Person to Person Help Trust, a Charitable Trust set up by Kaiapoi Baptist Church. Along with our sister centre, The Ark Early Learning Centre, we provide quality care and education in the Kaiapoi Community.

Your business is your livelihood, so you need to work with a team that understands that. We are accountants with many differences who you could never call boring or conservative. With our practical experience of having been self-employed for over 25 years, we have either seen it, done it, heard it, or know someone about to do it!

We’ve read all the text books (so you don’t have to), and we won’t bamboozle you with jargon. We also won’t charge you if you want to give us a call to ask a question (unlike other accountants), because we want to hear from you, to solve your issues as they occur, so we can save you from sleepless nights! And also, because we believe it’s best to deal with things now, instead of down the track when no-one can remember the details and it’s now become much more costly and time-consuming to resolve.

Serving delicious cabinet food during the week and a scrummy brunch menu on Saturdays.

Roasting our own fabulous coffee and service with a smile!

We are a professional building company that offers a range of services. We are currently a team of 11 which is divided up into two teams, the building team and the decorating team.

What can we offer you:
Alterations & extensions
maintenance
New Build
Light weight chimneys
plastering
painting interiors & exteriors
Architectural design (interior & exterior)

Quality of workmanship and customer satisfaction is very important to us as a company. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us