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“I was born and raised in war. To be honest, those are not good memories.
I really like Iran, and I really miss it, but I couldn’t be myself there. Even though my family didn’t like my decision, I left Iran. I promised myself that I would do whatever I can for all communities, especially … View more“I was born and raised in war. To be honest, those are not good memories.
I really like Iran, and I really miss it, but I couldn’t be myself there. Even though my family didn’t like my decision, I left Iran. I promised myself that I would do whatever I can for all communities, especially for the kids, so they do not have the same experience I had.
I studied software engineering in Iran and left in 2006. I went to Malaysia and stayed in Kuala Lumpur for seven years. I was admitted to Lincoln University to do my PhD here, but unfortunately, I couldn’t afford the expenses. I requested a scholarship, but they told me I had to be there for six months first. So, I stayed in Malaysia and did my PhD in network security. In December 2013, I came to New Zealand with a work visa.
It took me a while to connect with the Iranian community here. I volunteered with the Multicultural Council, SPCA, and community patrol, and I established the Christchurch Iranian Society in 2017. Before that, I started working on Radio Toranj, the only Farsi-language radio show in New Zealand.
One of the reasons I started organizing cultural events was to showcase Iranian culture. I wanted to show people that we have delicious food, colorful dresses, traditional customs, and our own instruments. My hope was to show people that we are not what you see in the media.
I am working to involve all the communities that celebrate Nowruz, the Persian New Year, in the Nowruz festival in March 2025. We want to share this celebration not only with our community but with the public as well. It’s better when it’s shared.
I remember the first time someone from Dunedin called me and asked, Hero, can you help? Something happened, and they keep declining Iranian visa applications. When I heard that, I felt insulted. We are still human, so how can they do that?
Through this journey, I’ve learned a lot. Every single day, people with different cases call me, and I try to share my knowledge and guide them as much as I can.
I have received several awards, including the Christchurch Civic Award and an Award of Recognition for my contributions to the community during the pandemic. In 2021, I established Canterbury Kia Ora Academy, a charitable trust. Through this charity, I can help other communities as well, not just the Iranian community.”
- Hero
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What’s your vision for the future of Canterbury’s public transport? Would you be happy with pets joining their owners on board in Greater Christchurch and Timaru, in carriers, at off-peak times?
We want to hear from you – our Regional Public Transport Plan is now open for consultation.
… View moreWhat’s your vision for the future of Canterbury’s public transport? Would you be happy with pets joining their owners on board in Greater Christchurch and Timaru, in carriers, at off-peak times?
We want to hear from you – our Regional Public Transport Plan is now open for consultation.
Have your say before 5pm on Thursday 24 October.
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By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
A North Canterbury community plans to fight plans to create a landfill near their homes.
Protest organiser Mike McCaleb said about 100 people marched from Southbrook in Rangiora to the Waimakariri District Council lawn in High St last weekend, to oppose… View moreBy David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
A North Canterbury community plans to fight plans to create a landfill near their homes.
Protest organiser Mike McCaleb said about 100 people marched from Southbrook in Rangiora to the Waimakariri District Council lawn in High St last weekend, to oppose the managed fill landfill at White Rock.
Environment Canterbury and the Waimakariri District Council have jointly notified resource consent applications from Christchurch-based Protranz Earthmoving Ltd, meaning the public can give feedback on the proposal.
But McCaleb said it was a frustrating process.
‘‘Protranz announced they wanted it put to public submissions all along, but if we hadn’t spoken up, it wouldn’t have got the same attention.
‘‘I am happy to engage in the process, but the way the process works I feel it favours the rich submitters.’’
McCaleb said residents were concerned about the potential environmental damage to the Karetu River, which feeds into the Okuku River, and then the Ashley/Rakahuri River.
About a dozen properties use the Karetu River for stock and drinking water, and the rivers are used for fishing and recreation.
‘‘Mahinga kai and asbestos don’t mix,’’ he said.
Increased truck movements is another concern, particularly trucks carrying asbestos and other contaminants to the landfill.
McCaleb encouraged people to make a submission, with a submission guide available on the website whiterock.org.nz.
Protranz is seeking to restore the Whiterock Quarry, at 150 and 174 Quarry Road, North Loburn, to near its previous landform, by filling it with managed fill, building and demolition waste and contaminated soil material, including asbestos.
Protranz founder Gerard Daldry said a class 3 managed fill landfill couldaccept construction rubble and contaminated soils up to a certain level.
‘‘Basically what you’d find if you dig up some land on your own property."
Daldry said asbestos ‘‘is inert - as soon as it is in soil it can’t go anywhere, and it can’t hurt you’’.
‘‘Chances are, you may have soil contaminated with asbestos in your own backyard.
‘‘We’ve had engineers come in and do all the technical assessments and their reports show there is an extremely low risk of harm to the environment.’’
But Protranz would take extra precautions, by placing the material in the landfill on top of a thick plastic liner designed for a class 1 landfill, such as the Kate Valley Landfill.
‘‘It means the stuff won’t leach."
Daldry said there would be about 12 truck movements to and from the quarry each day, about the same as at the existing quarry.
Consent applications have been lodged with both Environment Canterbury and the Waimakariri District Council.
The Waimakariri District Council’s Rangiora-Ashley Community Board has also expressed its opposition, with the council approving $10,000 funding to allow the board to seek professional, legal and technical advice.
Submissions close on October 9.
■ LDR is local body journalism co-funded by RNZ and NZ On Air.
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By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
How many respite care beds are available in North Canterbury is causing confusion, with the associate health minister demanding answers from Health NZ.
Waimakariri MP and Associate Health Minister Matt Doocey said he was frustrated at Te Whatu Ora … View moreBy David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
How many respite care beds are available in North Canterbury is causing confusion, with the associate health minister demanding answers from Health NZ.
Waimakariri MP and Associate Health Minister Matt Doocey said he was frustrated at Te Whatu Ora Health NZ’s response to criticism over respite care availability in the region.
Doocey wrote to the agency last month seeking answers after media coverage highlighted concerns about the lack of respite care beds in North Canterbury.
‘‘Despite our best efforts to seek clarification from Health NZ, it seems the community is no closer to being reassured that adequate respite services are actually available, he said.
‘‘Regardless of how many bed vacancies are showing on Health NZ’s books, if a facility wishes to decline to offer respite care, we are no closer to a practical solution for local families in desperate need.’’
In July, Health NZ confirmed to Local Democracy Reporting that four flexi-beds at the Rangiora Health Hub had been ‘‘decommissioned for respite care’’.
Those needing respite care would need to access it through aged care facilities in North Canterbury.
But the NZ Aged Care Association said it was concerned Health NZ is passing respite care on to aged care facilities, which are not always equipped to deal with demand.
An association spokesperson said while aged care facilities were contracted to provide different forms of respite care, there was only one dedicated respite care bed in North Canterbury.
Aged care providers contacted by Local Democracy Reporting said they cannot always guarantee having beds for respite available, due to the competing demands on their service.
In a letter to Doocey, Health NZ regional manager ageing well Mardi Fitzgibbon said the North Canterbury aged care facilities were contracted to supply respite care and it was assured there were plenty of beds available.
She said the four flexi-beds at the Rangiora Health Hub were ‘‘never used for respite allocations and were instead GP flexi beds’’.
When Local Democracy Reporting contacted Health NZ for clarification, the agency said the flexi-beds ‘‘were used for a variety of needs under the care and direction of a GP’’.
Health NZ Canterbury executive director of nursing Becky Hickmott said the Rangiora Health Hub's key offering is a high-quality maternity service.
‘‘The flexi beds were for people who needed time for recuperation or ongoing monitoring in North Canterbury.’’
The flexi bed area is now used for clinic rooms, hearing screening, day assessment unit appointments and maternity bed overflow.
Respite care is funded by Health NZ and is allocated by the Needs Assessment Service Co-ordination following an assessment of a person’s needs.
■ LDR is local body journalism co-funded by RNZ and NZ On Air.
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Two North Canterbury Christian schools are seeking permission to grow their student rolls.
The Ministry of Education is seeking feedback on requests from eight Canterbury state integrated schools to increase their maximum rolls, including two in … View moreBy David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
Two North Canterbury Christian schools are seeking permission to grow their student rolls.
The Ministry of Education is seeking feedback on requests from eight Canterbury state integrated schools to increase their maximum rolls, including two in Rangiora.
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Rangiora wants to increase its roll from 175 to 225 students, while Rangiora New Life School (pictured) is looking to increase its maximum roll of 470 by an additional 100 secondary students to 570.
Rangiora New Life School principal Stephen Walters said demand for Christian education in the region is strong.
‘‘I think it is exciting for all of those schools listed.
‘‘It will be phased in over a number of years and it will likely be mostly from home school families.’’
As the school took students from throughout the Waimakariri and Hurunui districts, he said he did not expect it to have a major impact on local state schools.
The school has 230 year 9 to 13 students, so an extra 100 students will represent significant growth.
Walters said about 30 extra students could be absorbed within its existing buildings and the five hectare site has plenty of room for expansion.
As it was too late to plan for next year, he anticipated gradual roll growth to begin from 2026.
‘‘We want to be a low density site, so when we reach 650 we would look for another site.’’
State integrated schools have less ‘‘bureaucratic hurdles" because they don't spend Government money on buildings, he said.
‘‘We build a classroom and then collect the fees from parents to pay for them over 20 or 30 years.’’
North Canterbury’s booming population means local state schools are all growing, with Rangiora High School reaching 1750 students this year and Kaiapoi High School fast approaching its site capacity of 1100.
‘‘Oxford Area School used to be same size as us, but it has overtaken us with its growth.’’
St Joseph’s School principal Ben Gorman said there was strong demand for a Catholic education.
‘‘We've had significant roll pressure for the last six to seven years.
‘‘Currently, we have over 50 applications for enrolment for next year, but only have 20 spaces available (with departing year 8 students).’’
Gorman said if the maximum roll increase is approved, it will be phased in between from 2026 to 2030, with two classrooms built.
St Joseph’s School board of trustees chairperson Emma Dangerfield said North Canterbury’s growing population is likely to lead to more enrolments.
‘‘We want to see students enrolled in their preferred school option so ensuring we have more spaces available for these children is a no-brainer.’’
She said the increased roll would have little or no impact on other schools due to the rapid population growth.
Christchurch schools Aidenfield Christian School, Emmanuel Christian School, Middleton Grange School, St Mark’s School and Christchurch Adventist School have requested to increase their rolls.
St Bede’s College is looking to increase its day student roll and reduce its roll for borders, while keeping its maximum roll at 786.
The Ministry of Education is seeking feedback until September 27.
State and state-integrated schools and kura have a school board that governs it and makes decisions on the school's strategic direction.
■ LDR is local body journalism co-funded by RNZ and NZ On Air.
We have a diesel fuel tank/furnace that used to fuel under floor heating for a central heating system. We have calculated the tank has a volume of approximately 555 litres and there is about 385 litres of fuel in there. It would be perfect for a farm or a business that needs diesel. We need to get … View moreWe have a diesel fuel tank/furnace that used to fuel under floor heating for a central heating system. We have calculated the tank has a volume of approximately 555 litres and there is about 385 litres of fuel in there. It would be perfect for a farm or a business that needs diesel. We need to get rid of this tank as the heating system is no longer used. Does anyone want the diesel, or the diesel and the tank, or the diesel, tank and furnace. We're in central Rangiora. Send me a message and come view. Make an offer. Even if you just want to siphon the diesel we can get rid of the rest of the unit.
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