Community Wellbeing North Canterbury Trust

08/10/2026

A huge thank you to Z Waikuku and everyone in the North Canterbury community who voted for Community Wellbeing North Canterbury and the Kaiapoi Foodbank through Z Good in the Hood.

Thanks to your support, $922 has been raised to help us continue providing food and practical support to local whānau across our community. Every dollar makes a difference and helps ensure people can access the support they need when times are tough.

We're incredibly grateful to Z Waikuku for giving local organisations the opportunity to benefit from this fantastic programme, and to every person who chose to cast their vote for us.

Thank you for backing local and making a real difference for North Canterbury whānau.

08/10/2026

Want to hear about the difference being made in our community?

Join us for our Community Celebration and AGM and hear how, together, we're supporting people and strengthening communities across North Canterbury.

21 October, 4.30pm at the Rangiora RSA Club and Spitfire Restaurant

This is a chance to celebrate what we've achieved over the past year, hear stories of impact, and learn more about the work happening across our region. It's also a great opportunity to meet local community members, connect with organisations and supporters, and grow your network.

Whether you've supported us, used our services, volunteered, donated, partnered with us, or simply want to learn more, we'd love to see you there.

✨ Hear local stories
✨ Connect with others in the community
✨ Meet the team
✨ Grow your network
✨ Find out what's ahead

Register here at the link below.

Come along, say hello, and celebrate the power of community with us. 💙

Join us for a community celebration and AGM, reflecting on a year of impact, connection, and mahi, with time to network and connect over drinks.

07/10/2026

We'll be at the Cheviot and Culverden Wellbeing Expos!

Come along and say hi to the Community Wellbeing North Canterbury team and find out more about the services and support available across the Hurunui District.

Whether you're looking for a bit of extra support, want to learn what's available in your community, or simply have a chat, we'd love to meet you.

You'll also have the opportunity to connect with a wide range of local organisations and services all in one place.

📍 Cheviot Wellbeing Expo
🗓️ Friday 16 October
🕒 3pm - 6pm
🏫 Cheviot Area School

📍 Culverden Wellbeing Expo
🗓️ Thursday 22 October
🕒 3pm - 6pm
🏫 Amuri Area School

Bring your friends and whānau and come along for an afternoon of connection, information, and support. We look forward to seeing you there!

01/10/2026

We're totally blessed with our partners. Thanks CORDE and Rangiora Toyota!

28/09/2026

Support local. Get down to Subway Kaiapoi and vote for our Kaiapoi foodbank!

🏁 FRESH CHANGE – THE RACE IS ON! 🏁

September is flying by and there are only 8 DAYS TO GO! ⏰💚

The votes are coming in and here’s how our three amazing local groups are currently tracking:

🥇 Satisfy Food Rescue
🥈 Community Wellbeing North Canterbury Kaiapoi Foodbank
🥉 Silverstream Reserve

But it’s not over yet! Every token counts 🙌

🥪 Grab your Subway
🟢 Get your Fresh Change token
🗳️ Vote for the local cause you’d love to support!

At the end of the month, $600 will be shared between all three groups, with the most-voted cause receiving the biggest donation. 💚

Your lunch. Your vote. Local impact.

25/09/2026

A little each month can make a big difference.

Community Champions provide the reliable support that helps us keep showing up for North Canterbury.

✔ $20 can help provide a nourishing meal.
✔ $50 can help a local whānau seeking parenting resources and support.
✔ $100 supports a whānau with food parcel for three days.
✔ $150 can support young parents to gain an education.

Together, small regular donations create lasting impact.

Become a Community Champion: 👉 www.wellbeingnc.org.nz/champions

24/09/2026

Today we had the BEST thing happen.

We picked up our new Foodbank van, made possible through the generous support of CORDE and Rangiora Toyota.

For years, our team has been "playing Tetris" to fit food donations, supermarket collections and food parcels into existing vehicles.

But not anymore! We're so excited to be able to pick up food and support our community better with this new van.

Every year, our Foodbank provides more than 2,000 food parcels to whānau across North Canterbury, from Waikuku, Woodend, Kaiapoi, Kainga and Ohoka, through to rural communities across the Waimakariri and Hurunui districts.

As a Foodbank that receives no government funding, community partnerships like these make a real difference.

Thank you Corde and Rangiora Toyota for helping us ensure food and support can reach people doing it tough throughout our region.

24/09/2026

Vote for Kaiapoi Foodbank at Kaiapoi Subway!

Thanks Kaiapoi Subs

21/09/2026

This year, we're doing our AGM a little differently.

Instead of a formal AGM, we're creating a relaxed and welcoming space to come together with our supporters, volunteers, and community members for an evening of connection, celebration, and reflection on the collective impact we've made across North Canterbury.

Join us to hear highlights from the past year, celebrate North Canterbury community wellbeing, and connect with others who are passionate about supporting local whānau.
✨ Community impact highlights
✨ Drinks, networking, and kōrero afterwards

Please save the date. We'd love to see you there.
Wednesday 21 October
4:30pm to 7:00pm
Rangiora RSA, 82 Victoria Street, Rangiora

Register your interest at https://events.humanitix.com/celebrate-community-cwnc

Ngā mihi to everyone who has walked alongside us this year. We look forward to celebrating together.

20/09/2026

Your donation stays local.

Every Community Champion helps strengthen wellbeing across North Canterbury.

Regular donations help provide food support, care, education, parenting support, and community services for local people and whānau when they need it most.

When you give locally, you help create positive change right here in our community.

Could you become a Community Champion?
Find out more at www.wellbeingnc.org.nz/champions