Volunteering

Kaiapoi Food Forest
Business Name
Business Description

A community food forest provides an abundance of food for residents and those that wish to visit to gather – fruits, vegetables, herbs and medicinal plants by way of a layered permaculture companion planting system.

Imagine wandering through a flourishing forest where almost every plant is edible and all plants serve a purpose.

The Waimakariri District Council is going to lease 1.5acres of land to the Kaiapoi Food Forest Trust to develop a food forest.

A food forest functions as a healthy closed-loop ecosystem, with each organism playing a role. Each element of the system supports the whole. The many relationships happening in an ecosystem are imitated in a food forest which:
• builds soil and accumulates nutrients
• self-fertilizes, self-mulches, self-regulates
• produces  food, fiber, medicine, materials, fodder and more
• Sequesters Carbon, offsetting climate change
• provides habitat for all living organisms
• supports pollinators and beneficial insects
• protects and enhances biodiversity

We want volunteers...if you would like to help please give us a call... or visit during our volunteer days which is most Wednesdays from 4pm till around 6pm

Business Website Address
Business Phone Number
03 327-0066
Business Address
Meadow and Cass Street and Oram Place, Kaiapoi
Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/KAIintoKAIAPOI/
Kaiapoi Museum
Business Name
Business Genre
Business Description

Kaiapoi District Historical Society Inc.
Kaiapoi Museum is administrated by the Kaiapoi District Historical Society Inc.
It is housed in the Ruataniwha Kaiapoi Civic Centre
PLEASE NOTE: We are closed on Public Holidays
Kaiapoi Museum was previously housed in the old Court House which was demolished after the Sept. earthquake 2010, and reopened in the Ruataniwha Civic Centre on the 5 Sept. 2015.

PLEASE NOTE: We are not open on Public Holidays

Business Phone Number
03-311 8919
Business Address
Ruataniwha Kaiapoi Civic Centre 176 Williams Street
Kaiapoi, New Zealand
Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/kaiapoimuseum/
Kaiapoi Promotions Association
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Business Description

The Kaiapoi Promotion Association is proud to be an initiator and community leader in the river town’s progression forward and redevelopment post-earthquake for the betterment of all the Kaiapoi community stakeholders.

The Kaiapoi Promotion Association strives to effectively build, strengthen and enhance the present and future community of Kaiapoi.

Business Website Address
Business Phone Number
+64 3 550 4444 Ext. 2
Business Address
Kaiapoi Promotion Association
PO Box 130
Kaiapoi 7644
Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/KaiapoiPromotionAssociation/
Kaiapoi Community Watch Inc
Business Genre
Business Description

Community watch around Kaiapoi

Business Phone Number
(03) 3277 688
Business Address
147 Williams St, Kaiapoi, New Zealand 7630
Kaiapoi Budget Services
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Business Description

Need budgeting advice?

 The most effective advice you can receive is that given one-on-one by a Federation certificated budget adviser.

Our trained volunteer budget advisers are available by appointment to individuals & families in the Woodend, Kaiapoi, Brooklands and Belfast area.

Phone or drop in to our office, open:

  • Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri from 10am to 12noon
  • Thurs from 4pm to 6pm

About us

 Our service is committed to helping families and individuals overcome financial problems and to encourage effective money management by teaching:
  • budgeting skills, how to clear debt and budget for the future
  • the benefits of appropriate banking systems, how to avoid contract traps & unmanageable future debt

Kaiapoi Budget Service offers free, confidential, unbiased advice to anyone in need of budgeting support, no matter their income, ethnicity, or personal circumstances.

Business Phone Number
(03) 327 9509 or 027 2051904
Business Address
Shop 4, Kaiapoi Village Arcade, 123 Williams Street, Kaiapoi
Kaiapoi Community Garden
Business Description

An opportunity to experience sustainable growing, from seed to table.

Come and learn or share your expertise.

We are located on the school playing fields of Kaiapoi Borough School at the bottom of Hilton Street by the railway line. The garden is open on a Weds 10am - 12 pm in the summer and 11am - 1pm in the winter.
The garden has a close relationship with the school and helps in the running of the Garden to Table programme which the school joined earlier in 2015.

Business Website Address
Business Phone Number
Mandy Griener (03) 327 2821 Debbie (027) 313 1234
Business Address
48-52 Hilton St, Kaiapoi
Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/Kaiapoi-Community-Garden-340655816029473/
Satisfy Food Rescue
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Business Description

Satisfy Food Rescue is based in Kaiapoi, North Canterbury, New Zealand.  We work collaboratively with local food retailers and charities to re- direct surplus perishable food that would otherwise have been destined for landfill or animal feed to those in the community who most need it.

Our focus is on the Waimakariri and Hurunui Districts; looking initially to Rangiora, Kaiapoi and Amberley for potential food donors and recipient charities.

Business Website Address
Business Phone Number
027 951 6052
Business Address
Williams Street, Kaiapoi
Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/satisfyfoodrescue/
Waimakariri District Libraries
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Business Description

Volunteers assist with shelving of books, Some assist by delivering materials to households

Business Website Address
Business Phone Number
Mark O'Connell (03) 311 8901
Business Address
Kaiapoi Library, Williams Street, Kaiapoi
Days for Girls North Canterbury New Zealand Team
Business Description
What if lack of feminine hygiene kept you in your room for days? No school for days. No income, for days. We can change that!
Company Overview
Days for Girls North Canterbury New Zeland is a chapter of Days for Girls International, which works toward the goal of every woman in the world having access to feminine hygiene.
General Information
Days for Girls International provides sustainable and effective feminine hygiene solutions to girls and women worldwide. Because no woman should go without...
Products
Washable feminine hygiene kits for distribution to girls and women in need, Feminine hygiene education for the girls and women receiving kits, training for girls and women in need to sew washable feminine hygiene kits.
Business Website Address
Business Phone Number
N/a
Business Address
Kaiapoi
Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/Days-for-Girls-North-Canterbury-New-Zeland-Team-310995105986984/
North Canterbury Neighbourhood Support
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Business Description

We work to connect communities in Waimakariri, Hurunui and Kaikoura.

GetsReady is our membership register and a tool used in Canterbury to register members of Neighbourhood Support.
In the event of an emergency, your neighbours are your first line of support and this is a great tool to connect neighbours to be able to support each other.

Members can register on their own to receive official information from Council, Civil Defence and Police. Members are also then able to create their own "street groups" and develop their own "Emergency Plan" working together to combine skills and resources and identify any key needs of neighbours in your group.

If you would like to discuss becoming a member or being a street contact for us please contact the North Canterbury Neighbourhood Support Team or simply click on the link below to register yourself

Business Phone Number
027 647 9443
Business Address
North Canterbury Manager
Dalice Stewart
Mobile: 027 647 9443
​Email: manager@ncns.org.nz
Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/NorthCanterburyNeighbourhoodSupport/
Salvation Army – Kaiapoi Family Store
Business Description

Household, Clothing, Furniture

Monday - Friday

9.00 am - 4.30pm

Saturday

10am - 1pm

Business Phone Number
(03) 9030017
Business Address
50 Charles Street, Kaiapoi
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The National Scout Museum
Business Description

The National Scout Museum is in the Conference Wing of the building complex at the "Blue Skies" Conference and Training Centre in Kaiapoi - North Canterbury.
It has a permanent display detailing the history of Scouting in New Zealand starting from Baden Powell's story and his founding of the movement, before covering the origins of Scouting in New Zealand. Kaiapoi features strongly in the New Zealand history of Scouting being where the first Scout Patrol is reputed to have been formed and early camps were held at Woodend where today a memorial cairn is located. There were many unique aspects that were introduced by Col D.Cossgrove (the first Dominion Chief Scout) who taught at the school in Tuahiwi, such as Peace Scouts, Bull Pups, and Empire Sentinels. It then covers the various age group sections and major activities of the movement. In addition to the permanent display, the museum has an extensive specialized collection of a wide array of Scouting material.
Queries and research within the collection is undertaken on request by a team of volunteer staff.

Sunday from 1pm to 4pm or alternatively by arrangement. Guided tours can be provided, also by arrangement.

Business Phone Number
03-327 5210 (Graham Matheson) (03) 385 7599
Business Address
12 Williams St, Kaiapoi 7630. Sunday from 1pm to 4pm or alternatively by arrangement. Guided tours can be provided, also by arrangement.
Kaiapoi Saturday Market
Business Description

The Saturday Market is a not-for-profit community market established in 2005 that focusses on local producers and products.  All profits are put back into the market and the wider community.

We believe in bringing fresh produce and value for money to our community.  We support stalls that are bringing artistan products that a created or grown locally.  We support education about organics, compositing and other related topics.

Our stallholders are all knowledgable and enjoy answering questions and meeting the community.

Becoming a stall holder is easy.   The costs are minimal and we like to support newcomers to the market.   If you are interested in having a stall please don't hesitate to contact us for advice.

Services:
ATMs are located at Kiwibank and inside New World on Charles Street;  Toilets available  at Morgan Williams Reserve;

Every Saturday
9.30 am - 1 pm (rain or shine!)

Morgan Williams Reserve,
Charles Street (opp New World)
Come visit us
Support local fruit, vegetable and craft producers
Business Website Address
Business Phone Number
021 2332142
Business Address
Morgan Williams Reserve,
Charles Street (opp New World)
Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/KaiapoiFarmersMarket/
Kaiapoi Community Support
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Business Description

Kaiapoi Community Support, or KCS as it’s known, is for anyone living in Kaiapoi, Woodend or Pegasus area. Our staff and volunteers work together to help those in need with food parcels. KCS is also an information and community hub.

KCS is open Monday – Friday 10am-2.00pm at 24 Sewell St Kaiapoi, outside of these hours by appointment only.

Kaiapoi Food bank

Anyone in Kaiapoi, Woodend or Pegasus area can visit our Kaiapoi Food Bank and request a food parcel. You don’t need a referral, just come in and speak with one of our friendly volunteers at reception.

Volunteer Driver Service

Kaiapoi Community Support runs a Volunteer Driver Service. If you can’t drive and need help to get to appointments locally, or in Christchurch, one of our volunteer drivers can take you in their vehicle.

Please book your trip at least 24 hours in advance by phoning 03 327 8945 between 10.00am - 2.00pm Monday to Friday. Please discuss any specific needs with our receptionist when booking your driver.

Budgeting Services North Canterbury

Free budgeting services for individuals, families and whānau in Waimakariri and the Hurunui. The service is available to anyone, whatever your situation. They can also advocate on your behalf with WINZ, Inland Revenue or Creditors. Phone us on 03 327 8945 to book your confidential appointment.

Business Phone Number
(03) 327 8945 or 0800 88 34 88
Business Address
24 Sewell Street, Kaiapoi