North Canterbury News: December 23, 2021

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NEWS &CLASSIFIED
North Canterbury News, December 21, 2021
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Family fun in the sun in Kaikoura
By DAVID HILL
Kaikourahas plenty to offer
families over the summer.
Destination Kaikoura manager
Lisa Bond saysKaikouraisthe
ideallocation forasummerroad
trip as thereissomethingfor
everyone and thingstodoinall
weather.
Visitorscan do anything from
view baby sealsinthe rock pools
and at OhauPointtollamatrekking,
swimming with dolphinsand other
wildlifeadventures.
On ahot summer’s day you can
have apaddleatGooch’s Beach or
take aswim at the new Kaikoura
Aquatic Centre.
Rainyday activities includeThe
Mayfair Arts and Cultural Centre,
whereyou can viewart exhibitions
and catchamovie.
For thoseare into history,take a
look at the exhibitions at the
Kaikoura Museum, learn about the
history of whaling Fyffe House and
car enthusiasts willenjoy avisitto
Harmon’s classic car museum at
Bernie’s Diner.
The Kaikoura CommunityOp
Shop has alsoproventobea
popular visitor attractionand has
raised close to $1 million in seven
years, saysMsBond, who is alsothe
op shop committeechairperson.
‘‘We have peoplewho save up
their clothing from their spring
clean to bring it to Kaikoura andwe
have peoplewho come fromafar
becausethey’ve heardhow good we
are.’’
Kaikoura hasplenty of quality
eating places, includingthe new
King Tide Restaurant, which
opened lastweek, and thewellknown
Coopers Catch fishand
chips.
Walkingand cycling trails are
always popularwith visitors, with
the KaikouraPeninsula Trail a
must­do. There are bike tracks for
all levelsofability,with the Middle
Hill mountainbike trail being a
popularchoice and Kaiterau trial
has been getting rave reviews. To
find out more aboutcycle trails, go
to coastalsports.co.nz/bikekaikoura/
or for walking tracks go to
kaikoura.co.nz/seedo/kaikourawalks/.
Forthe adventurous, there is
kayaking, fishing and rafting on the
Clarence. Naturelovers can visit
the seal colonies or come and see
the Hutton’s shearwaterbirds and
the dotterels on Kaikoura
Peninsula.
Summer paradise ... Families are
expected to flock to Kaikoura this
summer.
PHOTO:DAVID HILL
For familyfun,there is the
‘‘Coastal Encounter’’ from
Encounter Kaikoura,where visitors
can ‘‘see more wildlifethan just
albatrossordolphin­specific tours’’,
or play around at Emporium mini
golf,where mum and dad can enjoy
acold beer.
Barring any Covid­19 lockdowns,
thereare plenty of events to lure
visitors to Kaikoura thissummer,
including Music on the Lawnat
FyffeHouse, Kegkoura and the
KaikouraA&P Show.
Planning the summer road trip
As the summer holiday season
nears, Waka Kotahi New Zealand
Transport Agency is calling on
drivers to be courteous and allow
plenty of travel time.
Acting director of regional
relationships,Ross L’Anson, says
motorists shouldprepare for roads
to be much busier than normal.
‘‘Congestion and delays are
inevitable in peak times, but if
everyone allows plenty of time for
the journey, drives to the
conditions and plans ahead there
will be less frustration and
everyone will be able to
concentrate on arriving safely at
theirdestination.’’
He recommends using the
agency’s digitalHolidayJourneys
map, which shows predictedtraffic
flowsduring the peak summer
holiday period.
Journey Plannerprovides
detailed descriptions of the routes
available, including the fastest
route, where the electric charging
locationsare situated and realtime
information on delays,
roadworks and road closures.
Drivers should checkthat their
vehicle is in working order before
setting out on theirroad trip.
‘‘Checkyour tyre pressureand
tread, windscreen wipersand
indicators,’’ Ross says.
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Holiday wellbeing tips
By LOUISE LEITCH
Community Wellbeing North Canterbury
The past year hasn’tbeen easywith the
ongoingimpacts of Covid­19, and while
Christmas can be atime of joy, it can also
come with competing pressures and
expectations.
That is why it is so important to tune
into the ‘goodstuff’­the simplethings
that matterthe most and helpusfeel
good.
Take time to notice and be gratefulfor
the good stuff every day.
Try to savourit, and play it back in
your mindafterwards.
It will increaseyour chances of getting
through hardtimesand can makeyou
happier in the good times.
More thanChristmas gifts,the good
stuffismade up of simple things and
experiences thatwereallyvalue and
remember, such as agame of backyard
cricket,anice­cream at the beach,
spending time in nature or abarbecue
with friends.
This simple practice of noticingwhat
makesyou feelgood and doing more of it
is proven to support your wellbeing.
Take noticeisone of FiveWays to
Wellbeing,alongwith connect, giving,
keep learning and be active.
To connect, talk and listen,bethere,
feel connected.
Giving doesn’t need to be gifts,itcan
giving your time,your words, your
presence to createhappy memoriesfrom
your everyday experiences.
Keeplearning by seeingopportunities,
embrace new experiences and surprise
yourself. Be active by doing what you
can,enjoying what you do and moving
yourmood.
Research shows that the Five Ways to
Wellbeing build resilience,boost your
wellbeing and loweryour risk of
developing mentalhealth problems.
Learn moreabout The Five Ways to
Wellbeing on the MentalHealth
FoundationofNew Zealandwebsite:
mentalhealth.org.nz.
Community Wellbeing North
CanterburyTrust’s Rangiora officewill
close at 12pm on Christmas Eve and
reopen at 9am on Wednesday, January 5.
Kaiapoi Community Support closes at
2pm on ChristmasEve and reopensat
10am on Wednesday,January 5.
Forsupport over the holidayperiod:
Free­callortext 1737 anytime to get
supportfrom atrainedcounsellor.
Parents can get freesupport from
trained staffonthe Parents Helpline:
0800568856.
Young peopleuptothe age of 18 can
receivefreetelephone counselling by
freecalling Kidsline on 0800 543754.
Other useful sources of informationare:
All Right? https://www.allright.org.nz
www.depression.org.nz
Mental HealthEducationand Resource
Centre https://mherc.org.nz
Parenting ideas and activitiesfor the
holidays:
https://sparklers.org.nz/parenting/
https://parentingplace.nz/
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