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Tumbletimes fun at home: Out and about

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A multi-sensory experience

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Tumbletimes fun at home: Animal antics

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Tumbletimes fun at home: For infants

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The benefits of yoga

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Making resolutions last

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Sensory fun at home: Indoor fun

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Sensory fun at home: Explore the outdoors

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Sensory fun at home: Arts and crafts

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The benefits of aqua fitness

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Getting your child involved in surf life saving

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Why weight train?

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Simple water safety for under fives

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Starting young with water confidence

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Swim sports for passionate young swimmers

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Council seeks café operator for new facility

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New Hornby centre gifted special name

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Matatiki to be delivered to scope despite construction and supply chain challenges

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Christchurch getting NZ's biggest indoor hydroslides

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Special name gifted to Metro Sports Facility

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How to improve core strength

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Prioritising stretching

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HPI announced as operator of Parakiore’s movement arts studios

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Hydrotherapy pool fundraiser hits new milestone

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National recognition for Council's Swimsafe programme

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Reach a new peak with Revl Everest

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New Yoga and Pilates classes

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Lifeguard awarded Lifeguard of the Year

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Join the team at Matatiki

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A big year at Matatiki Hornby Centre

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Hydrotherapy pool fundraiser going strong

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Matatiki Hornby Centre opening Friday 19 April!

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20,000 native plants and trees at Parakiore

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Diving into the Paralympics

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Parakiore court floor installation underway

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Planning for future of play

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Sense the fun at a new, interactive play space

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Lifeguard loves her new job at 70

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Artistic swimming makes a splash

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Competition pool installation underway

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Inflatable fun these school holidays!

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Versatile indoor sports courts nearing completion

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Matatiki Hornby Centre goes solar

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Pioneer recreation centre closing

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Parakiore a springboard for Diving New Zealand’s Olympic hopes

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Make a splash at Christchurch’s summer pools

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Daily plunge into outdoor pools

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National excellence award for Council’s Rec and Sport Operations Manager

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One year countdown starts for Special Olympics

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Great things take time

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Fitness journey spans BBC to CCC

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Pioneer Reopening

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Burnout brings balance to Christchurch personal trainer

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Happy first birthday to Matatiki Hornby Centre

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New Zealand’s first Aquatic Sensory Experience taking shape in Christchurch

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Still going strong at 80

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Show courts and pools filled at Parakiore

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Jellie Park Maintenance closure

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Changes to Rec and Sport fees and charges

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Parakiore’s spectacular water adventure playground comes to life

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Parakiore attracts national champs for 2026

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Browse, book and pay for Council venues online

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Crown hands over Parakiore as Council takes the reins

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Summer pool parties

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Manu competition

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It’s party time – again!

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Lyttelton Primary School wins first dibs on Parakiore hydroslides

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Date set for Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre opening

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New year ideal time to learn to swim

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Canterbury Rams and Mainland Pouākai

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Pooch Pool Party Waltham

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Strong first three months for Parakiore

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