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
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
Kaiapoi, New Zealand
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.
PO Box 130
Kaiapoi 7644
Community watch around Kaiapoi
Need budgeting advice?
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
- 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.
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.
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.
Volunteers assist with shelving of books, Some assist by delivering materials to households
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
Dalice Stewart
Mobile: 027 647 9443
Email: manager@ncns.org.nz
Household, Clothing, Furniture
Monday - Friday
9.00 am - 4.30pm
Saturday
10am - 1pm
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.
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!)
Charles Street (opp New World)
Support local fruit, vegetable and craft producers
Charles Street (opp New World)
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.