Safer Mid Canterbury

21/07/2026

Can you help bring Cycling Without Age to Mid Canterbury?

Cycling Without Age is one of the newest charitable trusts under our umbrella. This month we're launching our fundraising campaign to purchase two trishaws which will give people who can no longer ride independently the chance to experience the joy, freedom, and connection of getting out on a bike again.

If you, your business, or someone you know might like to support the project, we'd love to see you at our Sponsors' Event on Wednesday 29 July, 5:30–6:30pm. It's a chance to learn more about the project, the impact it will have in our community, and how you can help make it happen. To RSVP, pick up a ticket from the link in the comments.

Can't make it? You can still help by making a donation today – simply complete the donation form (linked in the comments below). Every contribution, big or small, brings us one step closer to getting the wheels rolling and creating memorable rides for our older and less mobile community members.

Thank you so much for your support.

17/06/2026

Celebrating the volunteers of the Mid Canterbury Rural Driver Licensing Scheme. Their amazing support helps our rurally isolated newcomers to gain independence and build social networks which helps them settle into their new life in New Zealand. Thanks to all our driving mentors and driver / child minders.🚗🚗🚗

16/06/2026

Celebrating the volunteers of the Refugee Settlement Service. They do amazing work helping our former refugees settle into their new life in Ashburton.

13/03/2026

Safer Mid Canterbury, through its Safe Communities Programme, is proud to be involved with the Tarbotton RideSmart Park project.

Safe Communities staff have provided co-ordination and funding expertise to the Working Group and Trust established to guide the project and seek community and business funding.

Interest in the project from local businesses and funders has been huge and we are excited to see Tarbotton Land and Civil come on board as major partner.

With the turning of the first sod this week, this incredible, community-funded project will soon become a reality for the people of Ashburton District to enjoy for years to come.

18/12/2025

Meri Kirihimete from the team at Safer Mid Canterbury! Our offices will be closed from tomorrow at 4 pm and will re-open at 8.30 am on the 5th of January. Wishing you all and your whānau a safe and happy Christmas and New Year!

01/10/2025

Having a go at a "Steady as you go" class at the "Move Well, Age Well" Expo yesterday.

01/10/2025

01/10/2025

What a great turnout yesterday to the "Move Well, Age Well" expo for older adults. The expo focussed on preventing falls and keeping strong and mobile as you get older". The expo was co-ordinated by our Safe Communities Programme. Thanks to the EA Networks Centre for hosting us and to all the agencies which came along!

28/09/2025

It's only 2 days to go till the "Move Well, Age Well" Expo for Older Adults happens on Wednesday (1st October) from 9am to noon, at the EA Networks Centre (20 River Terrace). Learn about how to prevent falls as you get older, have a go at classes where you can build your strength and mobility. Have your balance and grip strength tested and have a chat to 11 agencies. Lots of parking and free giveaways! See you there!