Community Information

Funding Databases

Fundview

You will need your library card number and PIN to access this database if not in a Waimakariri library. Fundview - searchable database to help voluntary organisations find funding providers from hundreds of schemes.

 

Breakout

You will need your library card number and PIN to access this database if not in a Waimakariri library. 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 Community Information DirectoryCINCH 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