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

Wainui Park is a piece of paradise on Banks Peninsula. Described as Canterburys best kept secret The Kind Foundation's Wainui Park is your one-stop-shop for accommodation, conference, camping and outdoor programmes. Wainui Park is a favourite venue for a huge number of schools, community groups and corporate groups from all over the South Island. Offering numerous accommodation and catering options as well as adventurous outdoor activities including Giant Swing, Kayaking, High Ropes and Coasteering,... 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

Multiples Canterbury (formally the Christchurch Multiple Birth Club) was established over 40 years ago and is a parent-led support network supporting families in their journey from expecting to raising twins, triplets and quadruplets. The Club is run by a committee which volunteers its time to provide support, education and friendship to other members to help them cope with unique situations that arise when you have more than one baby at a time. We currently have well over 300 families in... Read more

Paint & Sip Studio, Christchurch offers creative birthday parties for kids aged 5+. View our website paintnsip.co.nz for full details! A local artist will guide the children step-by-step to complete a painting while they socialise with friends! Fun, easy and no artistic ability or experience necessary! We provide everything to complete the painting, so just bring the kids! Birthday family can self-cater food, cake and non-alcoholic drinks. We also offer Term-time After School Art classes for... Read more

Phatu Penguins is a family- owned and operated eco- tourism business with 30+ years history of advocating and helping to fund the protection of Koror (Little Penguin) on the family farm in Phatu/Flea Bay. Our guides are all conservationists, friends and family - with years of working in penguin conservation, a passion for sharing their stories and a wealth of local knowledge passed down several generations. When the Helps family first began their conservation work the penguins faced massive challenges... Read more

Our Christchurch holiday homes and apartments are fantastic for family holidays. We offer both rural and town rental properties, accommodating from 2 to 12 persons and pet friendly options. All of our quality Christchurch Holiday Homes are fully self catering and set up as a normal home offering; Clean and sunny living Comfortable modern furnishings Free WiFi internet Large flatscreen TV Fully equipped kitchen & laundry Comfortable beds Cleaning service available Pet friendly options Minimum... Read more

Table tennis is a fast sport which is becoming popular in NZ. Whether you play for fun, or more competitively, table tennis is an indoor game for the whole family. Table tennis is an ideal development sport for people wanting to learn eye-hand coordination. We provide and facilitate social programs for all community demographics: - Junior and beginner programs. - Daytime and elderly social play. - Women’s only social play. - Primary, Intermediate and Secondary School Sports competition. - Polybat... 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

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

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

Through group music making, and playful games that children love, students develop musical skill, understanding and literacy. This sequential approach develops childrens musicianship and confidence, developing skills that will transfer to any instrument. Kodly students become strong readers, excellent singers, with well developed aural, coordination and memory skills and a lifelong passion for music. Wednesdays, during school terms 3.45pm 4.30pm 5 - 7 tyear olds For other ages please enquire About... Read more

The Burnside RFC was established in 1957 and offers rugby to players of all ages and levels, from U6 ripper rugby to Golden Oldies. We also run the Touch on the Park social touch rugby module each year from October through to March. Read more

The Party Singers - A professional party (pop, rock) duo with a full band sound. Christchurch Band For Hire. Bars, Clubs, Weddings, birthdays, corporate functions Disco lights included! Paul: Vocalist (lead & backing), Electric Guitar and Bass Guitar Samantha: Vocalist (lead & backing), Electronic Drum Pads and Tambourine (combined with rocking backing tracks) Songs: Kiwi classics, April Sun, Bliss, Why Does Love.. and party favs,... Read more

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The Christchurch Netball Centre is one of the largest netball centres in New Zealand catering for netball players in and around the city and environs. All 36 outdoor courts, some resurfaced and realigned are situated in Hagley Park. The Centre has the luxury of a stylish building nestled amongst the trees in Hagley Park where administration offices, physio clinic and caterers are situated. The Centre is close to bus routes and has coffee and food onsite during Competition days. The Christchurch... Read more

LISTEN| SING| PLAY | READ FUN! We are specialists in preschool music & group piano lessons for school aged students. Preschoolers may commence at ages 2, 3 or 4 years. For children ages 4yrs through to 15 years, we run group music classes with the piano being the learned instrument. Our classes involve: singing, percussion, rhythm, note-reading, music appreciation, musical / aural games, and much more! Our philosophy is based on a 'listen, then sing, then play, then read & write' approach to learning... 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

Julie Wylie Musical Play conducts musical play classes for parents and children from 3-4 months up to 5 years. Our classes are held at various venues around the city. In our musical play classes parent and child interact together through a range of music and movement activities designed to develop healthy attachment, relationship, music community and synchronous movement and communication. The classes help parents to understand how and why music works in relation to the brain and are designed... Read more

I teach all kinds of art which are both western style and eastern style. Sketching,calligraphy,acrylic,oil,water color painting,Japanese style painting and pastel drawing. I have an art project which combines my artworks with artworks of different cultures and generations and represents world peace. Please take a look at my website and Facebook. Read more

With 6 courts, resident professional coach and about 210 members, Avonhead Tennis delivers fun competitive tennis. Avonhead has organised social tennis all year round; Saturday afternoons, mid-week (Tuesdays & Thursdays mornings), Wednesday Twilight (late afternoon). Players may also join one of the large number of graded teams for interclub competitions. All juniors get regular weekly professional coaching, in small groups of 4 to 6 players. And all coaching is personally led by one of Canterbury's... 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

Welcome to KIX Taekwondo Christchurch Club. We offer a traditional Korean Martial taught in a fun friendly and safe environment for all ages and fitness levels for both male and female students. KIX Taekwondo Christchurch Club is a non-profit organization and none of our instructors benefit financially. Taekwondo strives to develop the positive aspects of an individuals personality: COURTESY, INTEGRITY, PERSEVERANCE, SELF CONTROL, INDOMITABLE SPIRIT and a sense of responsibility to help and... Read more

Harewood hockey club offers teams of all abilities and ages from juniors to seniors through to mid week open through the winter hockey season. Read more

Triskelion Osteopathy is an ACC Accredited Pain and Injury Clinic right in the heart of Riccarton, Christchurch. Our practitioner have over 10 years experience and specialise in gentle cranial osteopathy treatment which can help mum during pregnancy. We do treatment for babies after birth and can help with sprain, colic, reflux. We also help older kids with their pain and aches. Read more

We offer hip hop classes from ages 3 through to adult, with both beginner classes and advanced competition and performance crews available. We run classes from Monday through to Thursday with fees starting at $65 for our pre-schoolers, $100 for beginner classes and advanced POA. We also offer a conditioning and in 2016 will offer breakdancing classes as well as contemporary workshops. We don't just teach dance, but offer a safe and supportive environment for kids to learn in and belong to. We... Read more