Community Information
Funding Databases
Fundview - searchable database to help voluntary organisations find funding providers from hundreds of schemes.
Breakout - searchable database of awards, scholarships and grants for people in New Zealand.
Citizens Advice Bureau
Located in the Rangiora Library, 141 Percival Street (entry through the Chamber Gallery), the Citizens Advice Bureau provides free, impartial and confidential information and assistance to the community. You can also contact them to find out how to access JPs, free legal assistance and other specialist advice, and to make a booking for the St John North Canterbury Health Shuttle.
Their hours are 9 am to 4.30 pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, and 9 am to 2 pm on Tuesdays.
Contact details:
Phone (03) 313 8822
Fax (03) 310 6205
Email: cab.northcanterbury@xtra.co.nz
Mailing Address: P O Box 264, Rangiora 7440
JP Signing Centre
If you have any documents that need to be signed by a JP, there is a JP Signing Centre in the Rangiora Library meeting room every Tuesday from 10 am until 1 pm. These sessions are manned by a roster of local JPs.
Appointments not necessary - just call in!
CINCH - Community Groups Directory
CINCH is a community directory developed by Christchurch City Libraries. Use it to find local clubs, courses and community groups.
There are quarterly updates for the Waimakariri District on the Council's website for:
- Arts, Crafts and Hobbies
- Citizen and Consumer
- Community Groups
- Cultural Groups
- Educational Groups
- Health and Welfare
- Home and Family
- Sports and Recreation
Further useful community resources