VFF Canterbury Notices

Hi 👋 Dean here from RCR. If you're on social media, you've probably already seen this making the rounds, but just in case... This Monday, Peter Williams sits down with US Open winner and professional golf legend Michael Campbell, in the interview legacy media wouldn't touch. 🏌️ This one has the potential to open new eyes and ears to the harms done, and reach a wider audience beyond our usual community. 🌏 Stay tuned, and have an awesome weekend! 🙌 Dean, RCR

Have you checked out RCR Bites News lately? We've now added a "Share with a friend" button, so it's easy to pass on stories you think others should see. Here's one on Digital ID and social media restrictions: https://rcr.media/news/1071/11002?share=1 Have a read and share it on. And if you're enjoying RCR Bites, we'd love to hear your thoughts — hit reply and let us know! Cheers, Dean 🙏🏻

Get involved and keep council accountant... https://councilaccountability.org/

Get involved in Council meetings. It is enough to show up - our numbers make a difference. Upcoming CCC Meetings this week - https://ccc.govt.nz/the-council/meetings-agendas-and-minutes/upcoming-meetings-and-hearings and these can be watched live on You Tube - https://www.youtube.com/@ChristchurchCityCouncilLive

Wednesdays walk is at Te Kuru Wetland near Halswell. Meet at 10am at the Te Kuru wetland car park (600 Cashmere Road) and we'll do a loop walk around the wetlands. Coffee afterwards at Zeroes Café, 81 Cashmere Road.

• Friday from 5.30pm - Rolleston, Joes Garage

Tuesday • 10.30 am Halswell, Old Vicarage (335 Halswell Road) • 1-3pm pm Ferrymead, El Faro Cafe, Humphreys drive, Ferrymead, Underground Crafty Pod & anyone who wants to come for a chat! • 3.30 pm Hornby, Robert Harris (Hornby Mall) Wednesday • 10.00 am. *1st July - Bishopdale Shopping Centre, Cocoa Black, Thursday • 10.00 am Lyttelton, Shroom Room • 10.00 am City Centre, Lotus Heart • 11.30am - Darfield, Dalethorpe Café, • 1.00 pm Upper Riccarton, Moko Cafe Friday • 10.00 Templeton, Gatehouse Café • New 10.15 Papanui Club Cafe, 310 Sawyers Arms Rd • 10.30 Cashmere, Zero's Cafe • 10.30 am Rangiora, Fools of Desire Saturday • 10.00 am Shirley, Esquires cafe, (Marshlands Rd) • 10.00 am Ferrymead, Columbus Café, (Mitre10) Sunday • 11am, 21st June, Diamond Harbour, Two Thumbs,

🎙️ Backstage Pass Event | RCR Foundation Members Club 🌱 🐄🐑🌾🚜 Rural Reality Check 🚜🌾🐑🐄 Join Maree Buscke, Jaspreet Boparai and Don Nicholson this Sunday for an exclusive Backstage Pass discussion on the issues affecting rural New Zealand. Topics may include: 🚜 Fieldays 2026 and the key themes emerging from New Zealand's premier agricultural event. 🏛️ Potential council amalgamations and what they could mean for rural communities. 🧬 The Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO) Amendment Bill, with public feedback closing at 11:59pm on Monday 15 June 2026. 🌾 The latest developments affecting farmers and rural communities. 📅 Sunday 14 June 🕗 8:00pm NZT 📩 Keep an eye on your emails for registration details. Not a member yet? Join here and be part of it: 👉 https://rcr.media/join/ #RCRMedia

🚗 ROAD USER CHARGES (RUC) BILL: HAVE YOUR SAY The Government's proposed changes to New Zealand's Road User Charges system could have significant implications for privacy, vehicle monitoring, future road pricing, and how we pay to use our roads. To help people understand the proposed legislation and prepare a submission, Jaspreet Boparai has put together a practical presentation and guide: 📄 Jaspreet's submission presentation: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1KL2oHvtKUFzql0I_yxoq5KMAShGk4da0idrymL_JlbQ/edit?usp=sharing For additional background, RCR also published: 🎙 "NZ Leads the Road User Charge" https://rcr.media/blog/nz-leads-the-road-user-charge/ If you or your members are interested in making a submission, sharing information, or discussing the proposed changes, these resources are a great place to start. https://consult.transport.govt.nz/policy/proposed-regulations-for-road-user-charges/ 👉Submissions Close 12 Jun 2026

🚗 ROAD USER CHARGES (RUC) BILL: HAVE YOUR SAY The Government's proposed changes to New Zealand's Road User Charges system could have significant implications for privacy, vehicle monitoring, future road pricing, and how we pay to use our roads. To help people understand the proposed legislation and prepare a submission, Jaspreet Boparai has put together a practical presentation and guide: 📄 Jaspreet's submission presentation: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1KL2oHvtKUFzql0I_yxoq5KMAShGk4da0idrymL_JlbQ/edit?usp=sharing For additional background, RCR also published: 🎙 "NZ Leads the Road User Charge" https://rcr.media/blog/nz-leads-the-road-user-charge/ If you or your members are interested in making a submission, sharing information, or discussing the proposed changes, these resources are a great place to start. https://consult.transport.govt.nz/policy/proposed-regulations-for-road-user-charges/ 👉Submissions Close 12 Jun 2026

Wednesday's walk is in Governors Bay. Meet at 10am at Sandy Beach Road carpark and we'll walk along the foreshore track. Coffee afterwards at Mi Amor Café and Mexican Cuisine. Sandy Beach Road is situated off Governors Bay Road about 300 metres from the intersection with Dyers Pass Road. The carpark is at the end of Sandy Beach Road.

Tuesday • 10.30 am Halswell, Old Vicarage (335 Halswell Road) • 1-3pm pm Ferrymead, El Faro Cafe, Humphreys drive, Ferrymead, Underground Crafty Pod & anyone who wants to come for a chat! • 3.30 pm Hornby, Robert Harris (Hornby Mall) Wednesday • 10.00 am. *1st July - Bishopdale Shopping Centre, Cocoa Black, Thursday • 10.00 am Lyttelton, Shroom Room • 10.00 am City Centre, Lotus Heart • 11.30am - Darfield, Dalethorpe Café, • 1.00 pm Upper Riccarton, Moko Cafe Friday • 10.00 Templeton, Gatehouse Café • 10.30 Cashmere, Zero's Cafe • 10.30 am Rangiora, Fools of Desire Saturday • 10.00 am Shirley, Esquires cafe, (Marshlands Rd) • 10.00 am Ferrymead, Columbus Café, (Mitre10) Sunday • 11am, 21st June, Diamond Harbour, Two Thumbs,

📻 RFRN June Meet-Up – Back to Basics & Beyond 🗓️ Monday 8 June @ 8PM Whether you’re just getting started or already deep into radios, this session has something for you. Catch up on Linc’s recent road tour and the North Island radio workshops presented by Radio Area Coordinator (RAC) Trish. Then we’ll go Back to Basics 101… focusing on practical radio use, check-ins, local nets, and simple protocols to help keep communities connected 🎙📡 Choose your room 👇 1️⃣ BACK TO BASICS 101 with Trish Perfect for building confidence, asking questions, and strengthening practical radio skills 2️⃣ EXPERT Room with Linc Dive into more advanced topics, emerging tools, and technical discussion… and bring your questions! ❓️📡 ✨ Learn, level up, wherever you’re at 🔗 Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/YMZH1jv6ST24DjsF4Y9_8A 👉 Join the database: https://www.cognitoforms.com/TJB2021LtdVFF/RebuildFreeRadioNetworkDatabase 👉 Join the Telegram channel: https://t.me/RebuildFreeRadioNetwork

Concerned about AI, the new drop from the Hatchard Report is a fascinating read. "“Persistence is reduced because AI conditions people to expect immediate answers, thereby denying them the experience of working through challenges on their own” https://hatchardreport.com/the-unstoppable-rise-of-miraculous-psychology/

GREENWASHED https://rcr.media/episodes/greenwashed-climate-alarms-ardern-irony-and-dietary-wearables