The Little Leather Co. was born in 2013, in a city still getting back on its feet after devastating earthquakes two years prior. With a declining leather industry set back even further by the Christchurch earthquakes, Little Leather set out to produce something new and exciting and to keep skills alive in an aging workforce.
Worldwide, fashion is a typically homogenised, mass produced industry, pumping out items that will last one season. Little Leather isn’t concerned with fashion. It’s about style. Every Little Leather piece is made to order and carefully constructed to last beyond trends.
All Little Leather bags are designed and made from it’s small workshop just north of Christchurch, New Zealand. Using beautiful, quality leather from around the world, and fur only from NZ, Little Leather crafts leather bags that are unique, functional, well made and designed to stand the test of time.
We are a small company passionate about growing high quality, organic herbs which we handcraft into herbal teas, herbal blends and herbal skin products.
Hi, I’m Cathy, I founded Tuahiwi Herbs because I am passionate about growing herbs and using them in ways that enhance their healing properties. I particularly like blending herbal teas as there is such a wide range of flavours and medicinal benefits to be gained from a well blended tea.
I have always been interested in growing and using herbs and starting growing my first herb garden when I was a teenager. I completed an apprenticeship in herbal medicine and since then have been growing herbs for herbal teas and products.
I believe that the healing properties of herbs can only be harnessed by using herbs grown in the best conditions for each plant without using toxic chemicals. If you are using herbs for their medicinal benefits, then it is very important to know how and where the herbs were grown. My herbal teas and herbal products use only herbs that I have grown on my own property in Tuahiwi, North Canterbury, or wild crafted locally.
We warmly welcome you to the Anglican Parish of Kaiapoi. We are part of a group of Anglican churches that include Kaiapoi, Eyreton, Ohoka and Clarkville.
We seek to be followers of Christ who are fully committed to God, to each other and to the community that we live in and serve.
We believe that people matter to God and they matter to us. It is our prayer that you will find a warm spiritual home among us.
Chocolotz Shop is based in Kaiapoi, Waimakariri District, North Canterbury, New Zealand.
Chocolotz chocolates are made in a registered commercial kitchen. All chocolates are created & made personally by Mel Shaw.
Chocolotz shop has an amazing and delicious range of chocolates for every occasion.
We can make all of our chocolates in milk, dark and white chocolate with a wide range of colours, flavours and fillings of your choice.
Rural Homestay and Function Centre on the north edge of Kaiapoi, very easily accessed off the northern motorway.
We offer a unique retreat for a couple or individual to enjoy. Our 4.5acre property provides a peaceful, rural setting complete with sheep, chickens, a beehive and free roaming quail. Our accommodation wing of the house provides you your own room with ensuite, a large lounge deliciously warmed by a low emission fire and an upstairs “snug” with kitchenette providing you lovely views of the garden while you enjoy your complimentary breakfast. You can choose to rest and relax in peace, or be hosted by us for a more fulfilling experience on our property.
We also have a 12m indoor heated pool (swimming lessons available), spa, “chip n putt’ golf hole, bikes, hammocks, table tennis, darts and native regeneration area to enjoy. Make your stay as active or relaxed as you choose.
Just 3km from the centre of Kaiapoi you are not far from the many attractions the town has to offer. Christchurch is super convenient just 20mins south on the motorway and the Christchurch International Airport 15mins.
For a weekend or overnight stay, Abelfields is the perfect place to take a moment, unwind and enjoy a unique experience.
PHYSIOSOUTH is a company with a core focus on providing physiotherapy services in the community. PHYSIOSOUTH is one of the largest providers of private physiotherapy in the South Island. We operate in community clinics within or near to medical centers or in large modern gyms, which are used for rehabilitation and exercise prescription. We believe in a continuum of care from early management to complete rehabilitation and return to function. Improved function or lack of disability is the key physical outcome at PHYSIOSOUTH. We also believe in promoting positive lifestyle and activity changes, beyond a simple return to work, sport or life level of achievement.
Honey Beez Preschool & Nursery is a Education & Care type Early Childhood Service. Whose regional council is Canterbury Region under education region of Canterbury
We are Julie and Matt, owners of Liberation Jewellery and Home wares. Navigating through the world of small business ownership together, we place an emphasis on community, the handmade and reducing the environmental impact of our products. Our studio is based at home, in the small beach settlement of Pines Beach. We have a love of developing new designs that stand out from the crowd, selecting wood based on its characteristics for each design, offering a personality to each piece that only wood can give.
Wood
Made from furniture off cuts, we try to utilise the wood by even using our off cuts to make smaller products such as earrings. Any additional wood is from responsible sources, or recycled goods..
Packaging
Made from environmentally friendly cardboard: reuse, recycle or feed to some worms.
The Kaiapoi Community Pantry (Food Bank) is completely reliant on the good will of the people of Kaiapoi. We provide food to approx 45-50 families a month and operate on a tight budget.
About our service
Our Community Pantry is open each day between 9am – 4pm. You can access three food parcels per year, for four or subsequent parcels. As part of making our Community Pantry available, you are encouraged to also see Budget Advice Services or our Social Worker. We can help you will making contact with these services.
Our Community Pantry runs solely off donations of food and money from the residents and service clubs of Kaiapoi. Donations can be made at our premises at 116 Williams Street, Kaiapoi.
We provide an understanding, personal, confidential approach through our Community Pantry service. We take time to provide education about cooking on a budget or different ways to cook the food given. You get to choose the items that you need in your food parcel.
Be Inspired, this is my take on Chefs in the “New World of Technology”. It’s the visionary in the kitchen to be on top of one’s game, a leader, coach and empowering guru who keep things in sync. It’s the “Chef”
Whether you aspire to be a Chef in Multi – Michelin Starred Restaurants, Sky Scraper Hotels, Catering and Hospitality establishments, wanting to work in a Cafe or Restaurant or start your own company, this will all be possible with the cutting – edge technology learning programs that will prepare and able you to gain the necessary tools in order to do so. But the reality of it all starts at the very beginning on asking the questions: What now, where and how to get started?
An understanding is that everyone aspires to be a “Star Chef”, in this fast pace, techno and social media wonderful world we live and breathe right now! This ‘new era’ way of being educated online, with International Culinary Studio, would not only be done all on your individual steam and pace, but with the resource’s available within our teaching modules, by only a touch of a button from your media devices.
As an Executive Chef, in my experience, it is the responsibility to inspire, educate and motivate the team. It’s not just about producing the finest food possible, but also the financial and business aspects as to how and what makes it work out in this fast pace industry we all have a passion for.
As a Chef, one day, you will be a master of multi–tasking, split–second decision-making and the humbleness in handling criticism well. You will still wake up with determination and then go to bed with satisfaction!
“Locals Tips” for things to do in Kaiapoi Cruise on the River Queen with your friends or family on scheduled sailings or book a private function for your work or social club adding on the catering option that suits your needs. Kaiapoi Food Forest, ideal for picnics and foraging for fresh seasonal fruit, veggies, berries and herbs. Love shoes visit Shoe Therapy and The Footwear Outlet you will not be disappointed with the selections. CBK Kaiapoi Craft Beer & Kitchen is famous for its Skillet Cookie, a great dessert after one of their stone grills. Visiting the Ruataniwha centre, home of the library, museum and Art on the Quay which hosts exhibitions of local art is always a great idea during inclement weather or a lazy day. There is wide range of eateries in town, Mongolian, Chinese, Indian, Japanese, Thai, European cuisine, Sushi, Teppanyaki – plus loads of takeaways, something for everyones taste. Each of the local cafes have their own unique feel ie. Paris for the Weekend lovely hand baked scones and high teas, located just by the river in the old railway station, Red Eight is famous for its great cabinet food & sweet treats, Rivertown cafe, spacious family friendly and yummy food, Coffee Culture, delicious snacks and desserts accompany a great range of hot and cold drinks, Urban Revival Freshly baked muffins and scones each morning. Blackwells Department store, a family business since 1871 with a wonderful selection of goods from fashion to homeware and everything in-between. Craze fashion sale rack is always worth browsing through, The Kaiapoi Florist and Love your Home filled with a wonderment of loveliness, if you are into Op shopping you have lots to chose from in Kaiapoi. Woodford Glen operates between October to March if you love the smell of fuel and loud engines roar around the track. Trousellot park, Skate park, playground, beautiful rose garden wonderful for the kids to play and have fun. Walking or biking head down either side of rivers stop bank “local tip” electric bikes can be hired at Five Peaks Brew Co. You will find Obelisks decorated by local artists, lakes filled with birdlife, Honda Forest, from the Manderville walking bridge you may see people hiring boats from Kore boat hire, rowers on the river an abundance of natures beauty. Kaiapoi Farmers Market – Saturday mornings opposite New World, next to Paris For The Weekend. Aqualand – Newest Inflatable Aquapark, an awesome but strenuous inflatable water park course. Enjoy discovering Kaiapoi
Aqualand is an awesome but strenuous inflatable water park course. All participants must have strength, stamina and fitness and be able to swim confidently. head to Courtney Drive
https://www.aqualand.co.nz/
The Arts Trail allows you to easily visit working artist studios, see pieces at the start or midway through the creative process, talk to the Artists, and understand what their thinking is behind the artwork. It’s a great way to get out into the country, meet new people and watch them work.
