Throughout NZ there are 16 YMCAs all of which share a common purpose – which is to meet and relate to the needs of people in their communities, and where they work, in a way that will encourage them to develop as individuals, express their own needs and reach their full potential. YMCAs do this through programmes and relationships, involving YMCA workers with special youth community, recreational and motivational skills, guided by the four core values of honesty, respect, responsibility and caring. The... Read more

Provision of free, quality Early Childhood Education for three - five year olds with fully registered teacher.s Kidsfirst Kindergartens Linwood Vision Statement Whanaungatanga is a cornerstone of Kidsfirst Kindergartens Linwood. An atmosphere of open communication and respect between kaiako, children, parents/whanau and visitors promotes this. We foster Ukaipotanga through a warm, welcoming, friendly accepting and supportive environment where children and parents/whanau know they have a place. There... Read more

Proactive Martial Arts is one of New Zealand's leading professional martial arts organisations with six branches based in Christchurch, New Zealand. We are a family-orientated facility with plenty of friendly, qualified instructors and a great leadership team! You are never too old to start and everyone is encouraged to work at their own pace and enjoy the journey. We run extensive children's Karate and Kickboxing programmes, developed for specific age groups from 4 years of age through to teenage-only... Read more

Come and try a FREE introductory class at GKR Karate New Brighton and see why GKR Karate is New Zealand's largest martial arts club! GKR Karate promotes Karate for everyone, including children, men, women and families of all ages. Apart from the obvious development of self-defence skills, Karate training builds confidence, positive attitude, determination, focus, and of course fitness. Our karate classes at New Brighton, Christchurch, are taught by passionate instructors who are committed... Read more

Come and try a FREE introductory class at GKR Karate Aranui and see why GKR Karate is New Zealand's largest martial arts club! GKR Karate promotes Karate for everyone, including children, men, women and families of all ages. Apart from the obvious development of self-defence skills, Karate training builds confidence, positive attitude, determination, focus, and of course fitness. Our karate classes at Aranui, Christchurch, are taught by passionate instructors who are committed to... Read more

Come and try a FREE introductory class at GKR Karate Opawa Cholmondeley and see why GKR Karate is New Zealand's largest martial arts club! GKR Karate promotes Karate for everyone, including children, men, women and families of all ages. Apart from the obvious development of self-defence skills, Karate training builds confidence, positive attitude, determination, focus, and of course fitness. Our karate classes at Opawa Cholmondeley, Christchurch are taught by passionate instructors... Read more

Christchurch's Newest Tap Studio Offering fun, carefully curated tap classes for ages 5-16 that balance fun and creativity with structured skill learning. We aim to make dance as accessible as possible so offer free trials, payment plans and don't have any set uniform. Based at Cowles Stadium, Wainoni, Christchurch. Enrolling now for term 3! Read more

At NZ Modern School of Music - Christchurch & North Canterbury, we offer individual music lessons to students age 5+. Our qualified teachers teach a variety of instruments including piano, guitar, drums, voice, and so many more! Get in touch today to learn more about who we are and what we do! Read more

Archery truly is the sport for all, from the young to old of all abilities, for the single individual to groups - come have a go and be welcomed Read more

New Zealand's Leading Indoor Climbing Centre where you have a choice of indoor climbing ... conventional in The Roxx or unconventional in Clip 'N Climb. The Roxx is the only dedicated climbing centre in Christchurch and is by far the biggest facility on the South Island. Clip 'N Climb is the most innovative indoor climbing concept to have emerged in the last decade. It is an arena full of individually themed climbing challenges equipped with automatic belay devices that make climbing safe and exciting. Read more

Social indoor football – Futsal rules – graded by age & ability, played at the Lyttelton Rec Centre mid-week afternoons / evenings. Games for : Under 9s / Under 10s / Under 12s / Youth / Women Read more

Living Springs is a charitable trust that is based in Lyttelton Harbour, surrounded by native bush and stunning scenery. Only a 20 minute drive from Christchurch, it is the ideal location for groups to gather and enjoy the catering and accommodation while participating in a range of outdoor adventure activities. Founders Field is our new playing field offering a greater range of activities and sports to be enjoyed while at camp and includes a basketball and netball court. Activities include: Tree... Read more

Badminton facility. Badminton Canterbury is responsible for the promotion and development of Badminton throughout the Canterbury Region. We operate Badminton Hall, a purpose built stadium in Christchurch and facilitate National and Inter-provincial Tournaments and Competitions at Juniors, Seniors, Veterans and Masters levels. We are an association of Badminton New Zealand Badminton Canterbury is supported by many local clubs within the region and run annually; Tournaments, Championships, Interclub... Read more

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Christchurch United is pleased to advise all its members that following a special meeting on Monday 22 August 2016 the club has approved a plan to partner with the Christchurch Football Centre and the Christchurch Football Academy. Christchurch United was established in 1970 and over 30 years the club became one of the most successful football clubs in New Zealand, winning 6 National League Titles and 6 Chatham Cup Finals. The club won the League & Cup double in 1975 and 1991. In recent years... Read more

Everyone needs a superhero in their lives and let’s be honest, the best superheroes are you; the mums, dads and caregivers. Unfortunately though, these superheroes can’t be there all of the time, so let our superheroes take over when you can’t be there. The superheroes at MASH are passionate about making a positive difference in your childrens lives through role modelling, using 'old school' manners, providing new experiences and above all having a whole heap of FUN! With or without a cape &... Read more

We welcome and accept movers of all ages, races, sexualities, religions, shapes and sizes! Classes available in ballet, jazz, contemporary, hip hop and yoga for ages 2yrs till adult! Come flow with us & enjoy moving in a safe & fun environment. FREE TRIAL CLASS! Read more

Fantastic facilities Social & competition play for both junior and senior. 10 courts - 6 hard courts and 6 Astro-turf, 7 courts with flood lighting. Organized Business House Tennis on Monday evenings Organized senior play on Tuesday & Thursday mornings Organized senior play on Tuesday evenings Organized senior play on Saturday afternoons Coaching available on request Read more

At Crowntastic, we specialise in creating magical memories for children, transforming their dreams into unforgettable memories. Our dedicated team brings magic to life through captivating entertainment, ensuring every event is filled with wonder and joy. Whether it's a birthday party, a special occasion, or just a day of fun, Crowntastic is here to make your child's imagination soar. We offer a variety of exciting packages tailored to suit every child/parents dream. Our character entertainment... Read more

We Hire Bouncy Castles in Christchurch making Kids Birthday Parties Fun!! Read more

Ferrymead is a branch of Christchurch Pony Club with a unique venue situated in the Mary Duncan Park on Port Hills Road. Our facilities are superb and boast a; All-weather flood lit arena, capable of accommodating three 20m x 40m arenas. An additional 20m x 40m all weather arena situated at the back of the grounds. 4 bay stables. 4 uncovered yards. A cross country course encompassing the surrounding hill and our open grounds. We offer annual memberships which gives you access to all facilities... Read more

Leading the way in the education and care of New Zealand's pre-schoolers We are part of BestStart, New Zealand's largest privately owned Early Childhood Education organisation, providing care to over 16,000 children across New Zealand. BestStart's vision is to work in partnership with teachers and parents to enable children to achieve their learning potential and we are constantly looking at ways we can achieve this. ABC Riccarton has large natural outdoor spaces and a centre specific routine that... Read more

Welcome to the Sei Tou Ken Yu Kai Canterbury Kendo Club. The Canterbury Kendo Club was founded by Alex Bennett and Karl Hitchcock in 1988, following Alex’s Rotary Exchange to Chiba, Japan. Today the club trains in a dedicated dojo four days a week, and offers both Kendo (Japanese fencing) and Iaido (sword drawing) classes for all ages and levels. The Sei Tou Ken Yu Kai Canterbury Kendo Club is an affiliated member of the New Zealand Kendo Federation, and therefore the International Kendo Federation. The... Read more

Play, Enjoy, Succeed - Football for All! Read more

The Canterbury Yachting Association represents all the yacht clubs in the Canterbury Region. Check out our website to find out what our yacht clubs can offer, and which yacht classes are represented in the region. Come and learn to sail, become a crew member or a volunteer. Have fun on the water. Read more

Learn to sew with an experienced tutor. Small classes and loads of fun. You sew projects of your choice. Quality machines and tools are provided for students to use. We providing students with a positive and fulfilling experience in learning to sew and enabling them to be able to make clothes that are practical, useful, fashionable and fit well. Learn the correct techniques to develop patterns to fit your body and then sew them with a professional finish. Teaching is tailored to how you learn. Pattern... Read more

Our vision: “A home away from home where children always want to be, and are creating memories as they learn through play - this will lead them on a pathway of lifelong success.” Ready Steady Play is an early childhood education centre in Burwood, Christchurch. Firmly established since 2000, we are dedicated to providing top quality care for families in our community, offering a playful and nurturing environment to children in our centre. In 2004, the preschool was extended to include four... Read more