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Sporting codes agree to align seasons
Sport & recreation | 2 May 2022Christchurch youngsters will find it easier to play both winter and summer sports thanks to a new agreement between the sporting codes that creates a gap at the end of each season.
Dates set for SailGP racing in Whakaraupo-Lyttelton Harbour
Sport & recreation | 17 Mar 2022SailGP will come to Whakaraupo-Lyttelton Harbour in March 2023.
Full steam ahead with indoor court development at Ngā Puna Wai
Sport & recreation | 15 Feb 2022Plans to add a new indoor court facility at the Ngā Puna Wai Sports Hub are progressing well, with a contractor lined up for the project and the funding in place.
Fundraising efforts under way for new hydrotherapy pool
Facilities, Sport & recreation | 4 Feb 2022A hydrotherapy pool has been added to the list of new facilities being built for residents in the south-west of Christchurch, with community fundraising set to play a key role in allowing its addition.
Plans out for Christchurch’s popular aquatic playground
Sport & recreation | 25 Jan 2022Improvements are being planned for one of Christchurch’s most popular spots for water sports and summer fun.
Maintenance closure planned for Taiora QEII pools
Sport & recreation | 10 Jan 2022Taiora QEII pools will be closed for two weeks during January so planned maintenance work can be carried out.
Linwood Park getting its sports fields back
Sport & recreation | 21 Dec 2021With Linwood Park’s temporary housing now gone, Christchurch City Council is gearing up to convert the village area back to a sports field.
Lifeguard has passion for swimming
Sport & recreation | 20 Dec 2021Lifeguard and swim instructor Mami Mori has loved the water all her life.
New fund to support women and girls sport
Sport & recreation | 3 Nov 2021A new scholarship fund is being set up in Christchurch to help inspire women and girls participation in sport.
New courts 10 years in the making
Sport & recreation | 20 Sep 2021For 10 years the astro-turf courts at Burwood Tennis Club were seeping mud and liquefaction, at times making them too dangerous to play on.
Recreation and sports fees changing
Sport & recreation | 13 Sep 2021There will be a slight increase in casual and concession entry fees for residents heading to Christchurch City Council’s recreation and sports centres from 1 October.
Online work-outs prove a lockdown hit
Sport & recreation | 6 Sep 2021Thousands of people have been working up a sweat over lockdown by taking part in Christchurch City Council’s online group fitness classes.
Fund plays part in rowing gold
Sport & recreation, Supporting communities | 13 Aug 2021Tom Mackintosh never dreamed he’d win an Olympic gold medal at the tender age of 24.
More lighting proposed for Redcliffs’ Barnett Park
Sport & recreation | 3 Aug 2021Redcliffs’ Barnett Park could get some extra floodlights to allow more sporting teams to train after dark.
Spring opening for new Te Pou Toetoe: Linwood Pool
New on the scene, Sport & recreation | 6 Jul 2021Linwood’s new pool complex Te Pou Toetoe will open ahead of schedule, with construction set to finish ahead of time and within budget.