Local Services Mapping: Waimakariri
Waimakariri District lies to the north of Christchurch. For the past 20 years, it has been among the fastest growing districts in New Zealand. The district has a mix of urban and rural communities. Recently, populations in rural areas have increased, including greater numbers of families with dependent children.
This report was compiled by four cross-sector reference groups (listed below), identified in consultation with existing interagency networks. The LSM process drew upon a joint initiative by Family and Community Services, the Department of Internal Affairs, and the Waimakariri District Council: the Vision and Action Cafes process. This initiative allows communities to participate in developing Waimakariri District Council’s Long Term Council Community Plans.
Key participants in the LSM process included:
- North Canterbury Strengthening Families
- Waimakariri Community Network group
- Waimakariri District Council
- Waimakariri Safer Community Council.
Priority areas for action in Waimakariri:
- Social isolation and access to services, including those for older people
- Access to, and co-ordination of, health services including mental health and maternity
- Maori health, and social and economic wellbeing
- Youth participation
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Support for families.
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Social services in Waimakariri District
The Family Services Directory is an online directory of support services and programmes available to families throughout New Zealand.
For a listing of services available in Waimakariri District, simply click 'Go', or use the 'add keyword' option to refine your search. Once on the 'results' page, you can use the 'display options' to show only those service providers that are physically located in Waimakariri.
