You Are Not Alone - MATES Cafe Canterbury NZ
MATES Cafe is a network of everyday people of all cultures and ethnicity (including teens, elders and lgbt+) who are trained to meet with a person in crisis or isolation at a local cafe, and provide emotional support and encouragement.
MATES Cafe will empower your life so you can in turn empower the lives of others in need.
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To help people of all ages, gender, culture, ethnicity and personal beliefs through the challenges and tough times of life including relationship breakdown, depression, anxiety, loss and grief, bullying, loneliness and isolation. MATES are trained to be there for someone in need and helping them through a point of crisis in their life. It's not about therapy, fixing or giving advice, just simply listening and helping them to find new direction in their life.
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Support Services for Canterbury Region
LifeLine New Zealand Last updated 06/06/2013 LifeLine is here to listen to the unheard, to empower the caller to retake control of their situation, making callers aware of options rather than offering advice.
This provider offers a national helpline service.
- [email protected]
- (0800) 543 354
- (0800) LIFELINE
- http://www.lifeline.co.nz
- Availability: 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
- Charges: All services free of charge.
- Referrals: No referral required.
This provider offers a national helpline service.
- [email protected]
- (0800) 111 757
- http://www.depression.org.nz
- Availability: Helpline is available 8am to midnight daily. Website is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
- Charges: All services free of charge.
- Referrals: No referral required.
- [email protected]
- (03) 366 6743
- (0800) 543 354
- http://www.lifelinechch.org.nz
- Availability: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We will accept calls from anyone in New Zealand.
- Charges: All services free of charge.
- Referrals: No referral required.
- [email protected]
- (03) 366 6936
- http://www.mentalhealth.org.nz/
- Unit 16
- 212 Antigua Street
- Christchurch
- Availability: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
- Charges: Some charges may apply.
- Referrals: No referral required.
- [email protected]
- (03) 365 5344
- (0800) 424 399
- http://www.mherc.org.nz
- 314 Selwyn Street
- Spreydon
- Christchurch
- 8023
- Availability: Monday - Friday 9.00am - 4.30pm
- Charges: Some charges may apply.
- Referrals: No referral required.
- [email protected]
- (03) 940 9416
- (022) 043 556
- http://www.birthright.org.nz
- Level 2
- 307 Brougham Street
- Sydenham
- Christchurch
- 8023
- Availability: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5pm
- Charges: Some charges may apply.
- Referrals: Referral may apply.
- [email protected]
- (03) 379 4795
- (0800) 376 633
- http://www.youthline.co.nz
- Availability: Phone/text counselling available 24/7
- Charges: All services free of charge.
- Referrals: No referral required.
- [email protected]
- (03) 389 2028
- http://www.shakti.org.nz/member6.php
- Availability:
- Charges: All services free of charge.
- Referrals: No referral required.
Approved Family Violence Provider
- [email protected]
- (03) 684 8280
- (027) 420 5290
- http://www.womensrefuge.org.nz
- Availability: 24 hour crisis line 0800 733 843 REFUGE
- Charges: All services free of charge.
- Referrals: Referral may apply.
- [email protected]
- (0800) VICTIM
- (0800) 842 846
- http://www.victimsupport.org.nz
- Availability: The Victim Support Service is available 24 hours, 7 days a week.
- Charges: All services free of charge.
- Referrals: No referral required.
- [email protected]
- (0800) VICTIM
- (0800) 842 846
- http://www.victimsupport.org.nz
- Availability: The Victim Support Service is available 24 hours, 7 days a week.
- Charges: All services free of charge.
- Referrals: No referral required.
- [email protected]
- (0800) VICTIM
- (0800) 842 846
- http://www.victimsupport.org.nz
- Availability: The Victim Support Service is available 24 hours, seven days a week.
- Charges: All services free of charge.
- Referrals: No referral required.
- [email protected]
- (0800) VICTIM
- (0800) 842 846
- http://www.victimsupport.org.nz
- Availability: The Victim Support Service is available 24 hours, 7 days a week.
- Charges: All services free of charge.
- Referrals: No referral required.
- [email protected]
- (03) 365 9659
- http://www.salvationarmy.org.nz/here-to-help/addictions/oasis-centres/
- 126 Bealey Avenue
- Christchurch
- 8013
- Availability: Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm office open to make appointment . Services also offered in Kaiapoi and Rangiora.
- Charges: All services free of charge.
- Referrals: No referral required.
- [email protected]
- (03) 379 8001
- (03) 353 6362
- Level 1
- 166 St Asaph Street
- Christchurch
- 8011
- Availability: EARTHQUAKE UPDATE: Normal hrs Monday to Friday 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.
- Charges: All services free of charge.
- Referrals: Referral may apply.
Approved Family Violence Provider
- [email protected]
- (03) 373 8150
- http://www.hewakatapu.org.nz
- 161 Pages Road
- Aranui
- Christchurch
- Availability: Normal hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm.
- Charges: All services free of charge.
- Referrals: Referral may apply.
Approved Family Violence Provider
- [email protected]
- (03) 379 0575
- (0800) REFUGE
- http://www.womensrefuge.org.nz
- Availability: 24hour/7 days a week - via the 24 hour crisis line
- Charges: All services free of charge.
- Referrals: No referral required.
Approved Family Violence Provider
- [email protected]
- (03) 379 6910
- (0800) 117474
- http://www.womensrefuge.org.nz
- Availability: 24 hour crisis line 0800 117474
- Charges: All services free of charge.
- Referrals: No referral required.
Approved Family Violence Provider
- [email protected]
- (03) 364 8900
- (03) 332 4122
- http://www.womensrefuge.org.nz
- Availability: Office hours are 9am - 5pm. Crisis line is operational 24 hours a day
- Charges: All services free of charge.
- Referrals: No referral required.
- (03) 389 3723
- http://www.salvationarmy.org.nz
- 177 Linwood Avenue
- Linwood
- Christchurch
- Availability: Community & Family Centre: 9.00am - 4.00pm, Monday to Friday. Budgeting Service available on (03) 389 3523
- Charges: All services free of charge.
- Referrals: No referral required.
- [email protected]
- (03) 388 1072
- http://www.salvationarmy.org.nz
- 32 - 34 Portsmouth Street
- Aranui
- Christchurch
- 8061
- Availability: Mon, Tues, Wed Thurs, Friday 10 am - 2 pm
- Charges: Some charges may apply.
- Referrals: No referral required.
SHINE: Safer Homes In New Zealand Everyday Inc Last updated 04/10/2012 Shine (Safer Homes In New Zealand Everyday) is making homes violence free. Shine offers a free national Helpline and a number of innovative services that work to stop domestic abuse.
This provider offers a national helpline service. Approved Family Violence Provider
- [email protected]
- (0508) 744 633
- (09) 815 4601
- http://www.2shine.org.nz
- Ground Floor
- 409 New North Road
- Kingsland
- Auckland
- Availability: Helpline ( 0508 744 633 ) is answered 9am - 11pm, 7 days a week . Our office hours are 8.30am - 5.00pm weekdays.
- Charges: Some charges may apply.
- Referrals: Referral may apply.
- [email protected]
- (03) 365 9000
- http://canmen.org.nz
- 369 Gloucester St
- Christchurch
- 8011
- Availability: Monday - Friday 8 am-5 pm. We recognise that many men can't use our services inside these hours so please contact us and we will find a way to get in touch.
- Charges: Some charges may apply.
- Referrals: No referral required.
- [email protected]
- (03) 365 4239
- (03) 354 0035
- http://www.menstrust.org.nz
- 86 Westholme Street
- Christchurch
- Availability: Men's Support Group: Tuesday, 7.30-9.30pm. Our meeting place is the Avon Loop Community Cottage, 28 Hurley St (near The Holiday Inn, off Oxford Tce, off Barbadoes St).
- Charges: Some charges may apply.
- Referrals: No referral required.
Approved Family Violence Provider
- [email protected]
- (03) 687 7376
- Community House
- 27 Strathallan Street
- Timaru
- Availability: 9.00am - 3.00pm Monday, Thursday and Friday. 9.00am - 5.00pm Tuesday and Wednesday.
- Charges: All services free of charge.
- Referrals: No referral required.
- [email protected]
- (021) 395162
- Unit 2
- 59 Cranford Street
- Saint Albans
- Christchurch
- 8014
- Availability: Any negotiated time - usually outside normal working hours!
- Charges: All services free of charge.
- Referrals: No referral required.
- [email protected]
- (03) 389 8844
- (03) 3799656
- http://www.avonsidehouse.org.nz
- 20 Lychgate Close
- Linwood
- Christchurch
- 8011
- Availability: 24 Hours/Seven days per week
- Charges: All services free of charge.
- Referrals: Referral may apply.
Approved Family Violence Provider
- [email protected]
- (03) 353 7400
- (0800) 284 82669
- http://www.avivafamilies.org.nz
- Level 1
- 90 Fitzgerald Avenue
- Christchurch
- 8011
- Availability: Support and Information line 24-hours a day 0800 AVIVA NOW 0800 28482 669 Specialist Support for men, by men 9-5 Mon-Fri 0800 REACHOUT 0800 73224688
- Charges: All services free of charge.
- Referrals: No referral required.
- [email protected]
- (03) 379 0860
- (0800) 229 6757
- http://www.aa.org.nz
- Availability: Office: 10am to 2pm Phones: 24/7
- Charges: All services free of charge.
- Referrals: No referral required.
- [email protected]
- (03) 377 0799
- http://www.salvationarmy.org.nz
- 71 Peterborough Street
- Christchurch
- Availability: Monday-Friday, 8.30am-5pm
- Charges: All services free of charge.
- Referrals: No referral required.
Approved Family Violence Provider
- [email protected]
- (03) 365 6266
- http://www.angermanagement.org.nz/
- 7a Harakeke Street
- Riccarton
- Christchurch
- 8011
- Availability: Monday to Friday 8.30am-5.00pm
- Charges: Some charges may apply.
- Referrals: No referral required.
- [email protected]
- (03) 365 5674
- (03) 943 2980
- Level 1, South Building
- 285 Cashel Street
- City Centre
- Christchurch
- Availability: Monday - Friday 9.00 - 5.00 pm - for counselling sessions & evening appointments by arrangement. Life courses are held during the day and evenings, depending on course running at the time.
- Charges: Some charges may apply.
- Referrals: No referral required.
- [email protected]
- (03) 365 3812
- http://www.oaregion10.org
- Availability: Please contact us for meeting times and locations.
- Charges: All services free of charge.
- Referrals: No referral required.
- [email protected]
- (03) 374 5010
- http://www.stop.org.nz
- 126 Waimairi Road
- Ilam
- Christchurch
- 8041
- Availability: 8.30am - 5.00pm Monday to Friday.
- Charges: All services free of charge.
- Referrals: Referral may apply.
- (03) 389 3723
- http://www.salvationarmy.org.nz
- 177 Linwood Avenue
- Linwood
- Christchurch
- Availability: Community & Family Centre: 9.00am - 4.00pm, Monday to Friday. Budgeting Service available on (03) 389 3523
- Charges: All services free of charge.
- Referrals: No referral required.
- [email protected]
- (03) 379 1953
- http://www.nzaf.org.nz
- 253 Cashel Street
- CBD
- Christchurch
- Availability: 9.00am - 5.00pm Monday to Friday.
- Charges: All services free of charge.
- Referrals: No referral required.
- [email protected]
- (03) 688 3682
- http://www.ymcasc.org.nz
- 23 Butler Street
- Timaru
- 7910
- Availability: 8.30am to 4.30 pm Monday to Friday
- Charges: All services free of charge.
- Referrals: Referral may apply.
- (03) 332 8277
- (03) 331 7483
- http://www.salvationarmy.org.nz
- 250 Colombo Street
- Christchurch
- 8002
- Availability:
- Charges: All services free of charge.
- Referrals: No referral required.
- (03) 331 7483
- (03) 332 8277
- http://www.salvationarmy.org.nz
- Number 17 House
- 17 Southampton Street
- Sydenham
- Christchurch
- 8023
- Availability: Monday to Friday, services by appointment.
- Charges: Koha/donation may apply.
- Referrals: No referral required.
- [email protected]
- (03) 379 1369
- (021) 540 020
- 62 Essex Street
- Phillipstown
- Christchurch
- Availability:
- Charges: Some charges may apply.
- Referrals: No referral required.
- [email protected]
- (03) 377 6747
- (027) 353 3854
- http://www.survivor.org.nz/
- Availability: Mon - Fri 9am - 5 pm
- Charges: All services free of charge.
- Referrals: No referral required.
- [email protected]
- (03) 332 1700
- http://www.kingdomresources.org.nz
- Addingtown Mall
- 300-304 Lincoln Road
- Addington
- Christchurch
- 8024
- Availability: Office hours: 8.30am-5pm, Monday to Friday. 24hour answerphone.
- Charges: All services free of charge.
- Referrals: No referral required.
- (03) 379 3090x810
- 510 Hagley Avenue
- Christchurch
- 8011
- Availability: 8.30 am - 4:30 Mon - Fri (whole school)
- Charges: All services free of charge.
- Referrals: No referral required.
- [email protected]
- (09) 525 1690
- (03) 982 2440
- http://www.fatherandchild.org.nz
- 1/369 Hereford Street
- Christchurch
- Availability: 9am-2pm Monday to Friday, or by appointment.
- Charges: Some charges may apply.
- Referrals: Referral may apply.
- [email protected]
- (03) 323 7212
- (03) 323 7837
- http://www.realstepstrust.org.nz
- 801B Main North Road
- Belfast
- Christchurch
- Availability: Tuesday to Thursday 9am - 5pm
- Charges: Some charges may apply.
- Referrals: No referral required.
- [email protected]
- (03) 688 8889
- http://www.victoriahouse.org.nz
- 83 King Street
- Kensington
- Timaru
- 7910
- Availability: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm Tuesday 10.00am - 5.00pm Thursday 9.00am 8.00pm Saturday & Sunday 12.30pm - 4.30pm
- Charges: Some charges may apply.
- Referrals: Referral may apply.
Approved Family Violence Provider
- [email protected]
- (03) 373 8150
- http://www.hewakatapu.org.nz
- 161 Pages Road
- Aranui
- Christchurch
- Availability: Normal hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm.
- Charges: All services free of charge.
- Referrals: Referral may apply.
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Information about Canterbury
Number of people counted
Total population
- 521,832 people usually live in Canterbury Region. This is an increase of 40,401 people, or 8.4 percent, since the 2001 Census.
- Its population ranks 2nd in size out of the 16 regions in New Zealand.
- Canterbury Region has 13.0 percent of New Zealand's population.
- Male 254,685 1,965,621
- Female 267,147 2,062,329
- Total 521,832 4,027,947
- 36,669 Māori usually live in Canterbury Region, an increase of 5,037 people, or 15.9 percent, since the 2001 Census.
- Its Māori population ranks 7th in size out of the 16 regions in New Zealand.
- 6.5 percent of New Zealand's Māori population usually live in Canterbury Region.
- Male 18,453 274,860
- Female 18,219 290,466
- Total 36,669 565,329
Number of dwellings counted
- There are 202,698 occupied dwellings and 18,117 unoccupied dwellings in Canterbury Region.
- For New Zealand as a whole, there are 1,478,709 occupied dwellings and 159,273 unoccupied dwellings.
- There are 1,794 dwellings under construction in Canterbury Region, compared with 13,560 under construction throughout New Zealand.
- Occupied Private dwelling 201,660 1,471,746
- Non-private dwelling 1,038 6,963
- Total 202,698 1,478,709
- Unoccupied 18,117 159,273
- Under construction 1,794 13,560
- Total 222,612 1,651,542
Canterbury Region
The New Zealand region of Canterbury (Māori: Waitaha) is mainly composed of the Canterbury Plains and the surrounding mountains. Its main city, Christchurch, hosts the main office of the Christchurch City Council, the Canterbury Regional Council - called Environment Canterbury (ECAN) - and the University of Canterbury.
History This section requires expansion. Main article: History of the Canterbury Region Colonisation In 1848, Edward Gibbon Wakefield, a Briton, and John Robert Godley, an Anglo-Irish aristocrat, founded the Canterbury Association to establish an Anglican colony in New Zealand's South Island. The colony was based upon theories developed by Wakefield while in prison for eloping with a woman not-of-age. Due to ties to the prestigious Oxford University, the Canterbury Association succeeded in raising sufficient funds and recruiting middle-class and upper-class settlers.[2] In April 1850, a preliminary group led by Godley landed at Port Cooper—modern-day Lyttleton Harbour—and established a port, housing and shops in preparation for the main body of settlers. In December 1850, the first wave of 750 settlers arrived at Lyttleton in a fleet of four ships.[2]
Following 1850, the province's economy developed with the introduction of sheep farming. The Canterbury region's tussock plains in particular were suitable for extensive sheep farming. Since they were highly valued by settlers for their meat and wool, there were over half a million sheep in the region by the early 1850s. By the 1860s, this figure had risen to three million.[2] During this period, the architect Benjamin Mountfort designed many civic and ecclesiastical buildings in the Gothic Revival style.
Canterbury Province Main article: Canterbury Province The Canterbury Province was formed in 1853 following the passing of the New Zealand Constitution Act 1852 from the part of New Munster Province and covered both the east and west coasts of the South Island of New Zealand. The province was abolished, along with other provinces of New Zealand, when the Abolition of the Provinces Act came into force on 1 Nov 1876.[3]
Geography See also: Geology of the Canterbury Region Canterbury is New Zealand's largest region by area, with an area of 45,346 km². The region is traditionally bounded in the north by the Conway River and to the west by the Southern Alps. The southern boundary is the Waitaki River.
The area is commonly divided into North Canterbury (north of the Rakaia River), Mid Canterbury (from the Rakaia River to the Rangitata River), South Canterbury (south of the Rangitata River) and Christchurch (Christchurch City). For many purposes South Canterbury is considered a separate region, centred on the city of Timaru.
The population of Canterbury region is 560,700 (June 2011 estimate),[1] making it the largest region in the South Island and the second largest region in New Zealand by population.
Economy Crossing the Macauley River, Lilybank Station, Canterbury, New Zealand, 1977. The Canterbury region’s economy is diversified into agriculture, industry, fishing, forestry, tourism and energy resources such as coal and hydropower.[4] Its agriculture sector is also diversified into dairy farming, sheep farming and horticulture particularly viticulture.[5] The strength of the region's agricultural economy is displayed every November at the Canterbury A&P Show. The show coincides with the regional anniversary day and Cup Week. During the interwar period, agricultural productivity was boosted by the introduction of mechanization, lime and the improvement of seed stocks. Canterbury is also New Zealand's main producer of cereal crops such as wheat, barley and oats. As of 2002, the region produced 60.7% of the nation's supply of wheat, 51.1% of its barley stocks and 43.7% of its supply of oats.[5]
The region's viticulture industry was established by French settlers in Akaroa. Since then, wine-growing is concentrated into two regions: Waipara and Burnham.[5] Recently there have been vintages from plantings from Kurow further to the south. White wine has typically predominated in Canterbury from Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, and to a lesser extent Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris. Pinot Noir has had some success in the province particularly in Waipara.
The sub-national GDP of the Canterbury region was estimated at US$15.074 billion in 2003, 12% of New Zealand's national GDP.[6]
Environment The Canterbury Plains seen from Mount Hutt Main article: Environment of New Zealand Like much of the Canterbury-Otago tussock grasslands the Canterbury Plains have been highly modified since human settlement and now support a large agricultural industry. Prior to the arrival of Māori settlers in the 13th century, much of the modern Canterbury region was covered in scrub and beech forests. Forest fires destroyed much of the original forest cover which was succeeded by tussock grassland. By the 19th century, only ten percent of this forest cover remained and the European settlers introduced several new exotic grass, lupin, pine and macrocarpa that gradually supplanted the native vegetation. Much of the native vegetation was isolated to the alpine zones and the Banks peninsular. Recently, the amount of forest on Banks Peninsula has increased from a minimum of about one percent of its original forest cover.
The amount of dairy farming is increasing with a corresponding increase in demand for water. Water use is now becoming a contentious issue in Canterbury. Lowland rivers and streams are generally polluted and some of the aquifers are being overdrawn. The Central Plains Water scheme is a proposal for water storage that has attracted much controversy. The Canterbury Water Management Strategy is one of the many means being used to address the water issue.
The Canterbury mudfish (kowaro) is an endangered species that is monitored by the Department of Conservation.
Politics and government Representation The Canterbury Region is covered by eleven parliamentary electorates which consists of ten general electorates and one Maori electorate. The city of Christchurch comprises five of these electorates. The Christchurch East, Christchurch Central and the Port Hills electorates are currently held by Labour Party members Lianne Dalziel, Brendon Burns and Ruth Dyson, respectively. Meanwhile Ilam is held by the governing National Party's Gerry Brownlee and Wigram is represented by Progressive Party's leader and sole-MP Jim Anderton. In contrast to Christchurch, much of the surrounding Canterbury region is dominated by the National Party due to its ties to rural farming and business interests. The sole exception to this is the Waimakariri electorate, which is represented by Clayton Cosgrove of the Labour Party.
Under the Maori seats system, Canterbury is part of the large Te Tai Tonga election which covers the entire South Island, the surrounding islands and most of Wellington in the North Island. It is currently held by the Maori Party MP Rahui Katene.
Following the 2006 Census, several boundary changes were implemented in the Canterbury region. Rakaia and Aoraki were renamed Selwyn and Rangitata respectively while the Banks Peninsula was reconstituted as the Port Hills. The large Kaikoura electorate covers all of the Marlborough Region and is represented by National MP Colin King. The substantial Waitaki electorate coveres most of South Canterbury and neighboring North Otago. Rangitata and Selwyn are held by National MPs Jo Goodhew and Amy Adams while Waitaki is represented by Jacqui Dean who also represents much of the Otago region with the exception of the Dunedin North and Dunedin South electorates.
Members of Parliament for Canterbury Electorate Established MP Party Christchurch Central 1946 Brendon Burns Labour Christchurch East 1996 Lianne Dalziel Labour Ilam 1996 Gerry Brownlee National Kaikōura* 1996 Colin King National Port Hills 2008 Ruth Dyson Labour Rangitata 2008 Jo Goodhew National Selwyn 2008 Amy Adams National Te Tai Tonga* 1996 Rahui Katene Māori Waimakariri 1996 Clayton Cosgrove Labour Waitaki* 2008 Jacqui Dean National Wigram 1996 Jim Anderton Progressive
- *electorates of which the boundaries extend beyond Canterbury
Sport The most popular sports are Rugby union and cricket.[citation needed] Canterbury is home to one of the most successful teams in Super Rugby; the Crusaders. The Crusaders also represent other provinces in the upper South Island, but are based in Christchurch. They were formerly known as the Canterbury Crusaders. In provincial rugby Canterbury is represented by three unions; Canterbury, Mid Canterbury and South Canterbury. For Historical reasons players from Kaikoura District still play for the Marlborough Rugby Union which is part of the Tasman Provincial team (Nelson/Marlborough Unions combined). The Canterbury Wizards are Canterbury's cricket team in New Zealand's State Championship. Other sporting teams include the Canterbury Tactix (Netball) and Canterbury United (Football).
Terminology People in New Zealand commonly refer to people from the Canterbury region as Cantabrians, a term also used for people from Cantabria (Spain), although in most contexts this is unlikely to produce confusion. People from the city of Canterbury in England refer to themselves as Cantabarians.
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