Rakaia News

18/01/2024

RAKAIA NEWS - Issue 636 - Available online

* Stevie-Lee Gregan ~ Miss Canterbury finalist
* Rakaia West town Belt Development Update
* Rakaia Mobil ~ Post Box Outlet
* Rakaia Fire & Emergency important information
* Rakaia in December 2023
* Sam enjoys a special treat for his birthday
* Children learning good work ethic
* Entry information for Rakaia River Salmon Fishing Competition
* Jayden Voorhorst wins Rakaia Four Square Colouring Competition
* 3 Schools - (Chertsey, Dorie, Rakaia) - camps, picnics, prize-givings
* Rakaia Golf Two Day Tournament - brief summary and results (additional photos coming next issue)
* Sports Notices - sports awards, rugby open training, squash, bowls social night, Twilight Golf
* Rakaia Scouts Quiz Night notice
* Salmon Run 2024 Notice and entry information

Thank you to our advertisers. Without you, we would be unable to produce our valuable community asset. Thank you!

To our community contributors, thank you so much:

* For keeping your ear to the ground and sharing

* For the articles and contributions to our publication

* To our clubs, groups, teams, organisations - thank you for all that you do, and for
letting us know your goings on.

14/01/2024

Rakaia River Salmon Fishing Competition Registrations are online at:

sporty.co.nz/rrfpi/registrations

OR

rakaianews.co.nz/major-events

23 - 25 February
2024

A friendly and social fishing competition to promote local business , support community and encourage protection of the mighty Rakaia river for all ages.

09/01/2024

A spark is all it takes, as the Darfield fires have reminded us.

With the warm weather set to continue this week, the fire danger is only set to increase, leading Fire and Emergency Canterbury District Commander Dave Stackhouse to declare a restricted fire season from 8am on Wednesday, 10 January, until further notice.

A restricted fire season means anyone planning on lighting an open-air fire will need a permit. You can apply for a permit at www.checkitsalright.nz.

04/01/2024

Looks like fun and another fundraiser.

With just weeks remaining, it is time to get those teams together for a fun filled evening 🥳

There are plenty of amazing prizes generously donated from businesses all around our beautiful country up for grabs💕

Come along and support the Rakaia Scouts

You can either p.m me or send an email to secure your teams 🤗

23/12/2023

ENJOY THE CHRISTMAS SEASON WITH CAROLS ON THE ST MARKS LAWN:
Saturday 23rd, 7 - 9pm.
Elizabeth Avenue opposite the Rakaia Medical Centre (almost).
ALL WELCOME. SEE YOU THERE.

21/12/2023

Stay on top of the Fire Status before you light up.

20/12/2023

♻️🎅Our kerbside rubbish and recycling collections slide a day during the week starting Christmas Day, but there's no change for the week starting 1 January.
See how all our services and facilities will operate over the holiday season 👉 https://bit.ly/3RvJJCE
Check out our recycling tips 👉 https://bit.ly/48pFjEu

20/12/2023

RAKAIA COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CAROLS
On Saturday 23rd, 7 - 9pm
The St Mark's lawn on Elizabeth Avenue.

ALL WELCOME, COMMUNITY EVENT.

17/12/2023

The Rakaia Community Swimming Pool team is looking for a Superstar to be responsible for the chlorination for the summer season. Training will be provided. A simple job that takes 10 minutes a day.
Contact Helena on 021 0270 5319 if you are interested and can help out!

11/12/2023

MASSIVE ANNOUNCEMENT:
Neil Pluck has secured a win with NZ Post.

Thank you to Neil as RCA Chairman who with the assistance of our new MP, James Meager has secured a listening ear at NZ Post.

From Tuesday 19th December the NZ Postal Boxes will be housed at the Rakaia Mobil beside the milk chiller.

Thank you Tyrone, you always support local. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR GIVING SPIRIT.

Incredible win. So pleased we have a solution to this part of the closure of the Depot

WELL DONE NEIL, JAMES AND TYRONE.

11/12/2023

Issue 635 Available
Content:
* John Lawler 55 years
* Rakaia Playcentre
* Rakaia School
* Chertsey School
* Dorie School
* Rakaia Netball receives awards - Michelle
* Rakaia United Football Club - Futsal successes
* T***s 4 Tucker
* Rakaia Seniors Afternoon
* Ethan achieves success at tennis
* James Meager MP maiden speech in the house
* James Robinson and team saves the day and other heroes

Plenty of opportunities to get involved and meet new friends.

Next deadline: Thursday 11 January 2024.

Please note the new price list and deadline chart are up on the website / Rakaia news page.

MERRY CHRISTMAS ALL AND A MASSIVE THANK YOU FROM THE RAKAIA NEWS COMMITTEE: Neil Pluck, Tyrone Burrowes, Chrissy Lamond and Paola and the Editor: Kristin Hartley.

We sincerely appreciate all our valued advertisers and the groups around town who tolerate Kristin coming along and getting photos or recording stories. THANK YOU.

See you in the New Year.

21/11/2023

Rakaia Community Association AGM tonight.
7pm, at the Community Hall.

Hear James our new MP, Neil the RCA President and I am sure the council will have representation. A moment to capture their attention.

Come along and see the committees in town and what they do behind the scenes for you.

Come and have your say in hatching a play with a few current issues around town.

You can even put your hand up to get involved if you would like, new volunteers are always welcome.

30/10/2023

WARNING:

A load of dirt has gone missing from one of our local clubs.

The club are concerned as to the usage of the dirt as it potentially could be toxic and not suitable for planting for several years yet.

Please take care.

25/10/2023

CAUTION ON THE ROADS:
Trees are down in Methven and Leeston, as well as major traffic delays north of Amberley on SH1 with a large truck blown over blocking all lanes. Avoid travelling if you can.

Take care out there!

25/10/2023

BATTEN DOWN THE HATCHES:
Wind warning for Thursday 6am to 6pm.

If travelling around the South Island be aware there are heavy rain and snowfalls expected in some places for Thursday.

CHECK METSERVICE.
• https://www.metservice.com/warnings/home

24/10/2023

04/10/2023

FOUR major events in Rakaia over the next month.

The Rakaia Lions Salmon Run, Saturday 14 October at the Domain.

FRIDAY NIGHT SOCIAL BOWLS: 27th October, 5.30pm. $5
All Welcome, Members or Interested Players. Wet or Fine.

The Rakaia Lions Fireworks 28 October

Rakaia Scouts Halloween Event 31 October.