Every year, dozens of local businesses and individuals quietly show up for our clubs, schools and community groups. They donate, sponsor, volunteer and contribute without much fanfare.
This issue names them. Inside you will find the first Unplugged Herald Community Recognition, a collection of those who supported local organisations over the past year. Take a moment to read through and if you recognise a name, let them know their contribution didn't go unnoticed.
Rangiora Scout Group
2025 Raffle donations:
New World Rangiora, Chipmunks, Playland Papanui, Waimakariri District Council, Bunnings, The Warehouse Shirley, Willowbank Wildlife Reserve, Lilibell Crystals, HOYTS Northlands, Orana Wildlife Park, Christchurch Attractions, NomNom Kitchen, Red Elephant Mandeville, Hair Gallery Rangiora and Five Stags Rangiora for their donation to the Rangiora Scout Group 2025 raffle.
Kathy Thorpe for her donation to the Rangiora Scout Group 2025 raffle.
Grocieries and donations:
Pegasus Pharmacy, Lily and George, Ninja Valley, Palmer Family and Arps Family for their support of Rangiora Scout Group.
North Canterbury Scout Zone camp:
Pak'nSave Rangiora, Farmer Brown Eggs, New World Ravenswood, New World Rangiora, Woolworths Waimak Junction, The Warehouse Rangiora, Hope Community Trust and Hunters for Hope for their donations towards food for the North Canterbury Scout Zone camp.
Dragon Boating
CanAm North Canterbury for sponsoring Year 12 student Tayla King in her bid to compete with an adults Dragon Boating team at regional and National events, including the New Zealand Dragon Boating National Finals at Lake Karapiro.
Ohoka Netball
Joe's Garage Rangiora for subsidising the indoor training facility for the 2026 season.
Little Diggers for subsidising Future Ferns hoodies for the 2026 season.
Sanders Contracting & Pork Corp for sponsoring team bags for the 2026 season.
Village Bakehouse for providing Player of the Day vouchers for Future Ferns and vouchers for volunteers supporting club trials.
Physio South for providing prizes for fundraising events.
Mandeville Super Value for providing Future Ferns Player of the Day items for the 2026 season.
North Canterbury Basketball
Rangiora Mitsubishi, Black & White Coffee Cartel, New Balance, Mike Greer Homes, NC Sport & Recreation, Matthew's Roofing, Pak'nSave, Millbrook Kitchens, ERS Energy Systems, Chatterton Homes, Abbott Insurance, TDM Electrical, Hazeldine Construction, NJJ Architecture and Expol for their contribution to the Manaaki Support Fund, helping make North Canterbury Basketball's programmes accessible to all and supporting the development of equipment, officials, referees and coaches.
Waimakariri Riding Club
Andrea and Chris Marsden for their generous sponsorship of the Waimakariri Riding Club's annual Musical Freestyle event.
Styx Landscaping for their sponsorship of Team events and contribution of the Vetpro raffle prize for the Waimakariri Riding Club.
Kruse Travel Guide for their significant sponsorship of the Waimakariri Riding Club's Christmas Ribbon Day.
Rhiannon Moss Real Estate for sponsoring horse rugs for the supreme ridden and led classes at the Waimakariri Riding Club.
Summerhill Feeds for their ongoing product sponsorship of Waimakariri Riding Club events and the Vetpro raffle.
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Raewyn Bishop, Total Realty for sponsoring Big Brothers Big Sisters and supporting the mentoring of young people in our community.
Te Matauru Primary's China Cultural Exchange 2026 programme
Hazel Youngman, Total Realty for donating $150 from every associated sale to Te Matauru Primary's China Cultural Exchange 2026 programme, funding cross-cultural experiences for local students.
NZ Motorhoming Lions Club
Tracy Henderson for her outstanding leadership in helping NZ Motorhoming Lions Club grow membership and keep the club thriving.
Rangiora Community Patrol
Rangiora RSA, Pak'nSave, Burbidge Automotive and Big Dave's Carwash for their ongoing support throughout the year, helping keep the patrol on the road.
*There are many more supporters who deserve recognition but didn't make it onto this list. If you know of someone who should be included, send us an email at hello@unpluggedherald.com to get this article updated