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Kaiapoi Aluminium is a privately owned Christchurch & Canterbury company supplying high quality aluminium joinery solutions & products to homeowners & builders. With over 25years experience in aluminium joinery solutions their experienced staff are dedicated to offering you friendly advice and service to help you with your joinery requirements.
Kaiapoi Aluminium has a complete range of aluminium windows, ranging from contemporary modern designs to traditional aspects that will help you create your own style and enhance your home.
Kaiapoi Aluminium has a range of doors to offer you the best solution in aluminium doors in Christchurch. Aluminium doors will not only affect the look of your home from the inside and outside, but where they are placed and the style you choose will also affect your comfort with regard to light, ventilation and privacy.
Kaiapoi Aluminium has a wide range of window and door Hardware. Standard window and door options are available as well as the popular Miro range.
The Kaiapoi Aquatic Centre is an indoor heated aquatic facility open year-round with a 6-lane 25 metre main pool, a learners pool with a waterfall into the toddlers pool.
This aquatic facility was rebuilt after suffering significant damage in the February 2011 earthquake and reopened in August 2013.
Programmes and activities available include:
- Learn to swim and water safety programme
- Schools swimming lessons
- Aquarobics
- Lane swimming
- Masters swimming
- Birthday pool parties and more!
The annual Corcoran French Kaiapoi Art Expo is Waimakariri district’s largest visual art show and attracts large crowds every year. The 2023 Expo will be the biggest yet!
The Expo displays a wide range of art disciplines by local art groups and individual artists, all under one roof, over two days.
Still going strong in it’s 17th year, on show will be 800 artworks from 140 artists including painting, photography, ceramics, textiles and more, something for all art lovers.
Alongside the Expo is the very popular School Art Expo sponsored by Pak’N Save Rangiora featuring a fantastic display of artworks from 17 Waimakariri Schools.
An event not to be missed, block out the weekend of July 8th and July 9th, open from 10am to 5pm at the Kaiapoi Club, Raven Quay Kaiapoi. Entry is via gold coin only.
On Saturday 8th you can be involved in an interactive art display and Have A Go yourself. Plus, if that isn’t enough to entice you out to Kaiapoi, Blackwell’s carpark will be host once again to the now famous Blackwell’s Live Ice Sculpting event kicking off at 1230pm followed by the Blackwell’s Fire and Ice market starting at 4.30pm
We are a local family business and MTA members with over 45 years in the trade so we stand by our work and give good friendly honest service.
Come meet the friendly team at Kaiapoi Auto Electric for all you auto electrical needs including but not limited to, Scans, Starter and Alternator repairs, Radio, Alarm and Backing camera installations, Air Conditioning, Batteries for cars, trucks, buses, motorbikes, motorhomes and even for you key remotes.
We are also part of the vintage car club and take pride in repairing these beauties.
We also have a Mobile BREAKDOWN service and cover far and wide including North Canterbury call Roy on 027-435-0636
If it has wheels we will fix it!! We don’t like to say no.
Kaiapoi 7630
If you are looking for an auto shop that sees cars as a passion and not just a mode of transport, then come in to Kaiapoi Automotive Services. Taking the time to provide the level of care your vehicle needs, we have the expertise to handle any manner of automotive repairs and maintenance in Kaiapoi. We specialise in providing a full Warrant of Fitness (WOF), which can be done on the spot while you wait. Catering to all your motoring needs and making the process simple, we can offer a courtesy car if required. So drop in or call us today to get started and remember to ask about our free quotes!
Our Aim
is to be a community of people who love God with a passion; love others as much as ourselves; and help people become lifelong followers of Jesus Christ
Our Story
began back on the 21st of May 1899. Since then the church has had a strong commitment to making a positive difference in the Kaiapoi Community
Our People
are a diverse bunch covering many ages, stages, ethnicities, and cultures. All are welcome at our gatherings and our many midweek programs. We also employ two pastors and an office manager.
Kaiapoi Barbers
Kia ora and thank you for your interest in our school.
Kaiapoi Borough School was the first school in Kaiapoi, established in 1873. We have a long history of providing great learning opportunities for students in year 0 to year 8. Our proximity to the river is unique and our grounds are extensive with some stunning mature trees.
We are a community focussed school, working hard to partner with whanau to develop life long learners. Our core values: Innovation, Community, Integrity and Respect are an integral part of who we are and how we do things.
It is a privilege to lead Kaiapoi Borough School. We have wonderful students and families, a great staff and strong links with the local community. We welcome the chance to show you around to see what we are doing.
Kaiapoi 7630
The Kaiapoi Brass Band has a very proud history going back 130 years.
We practise each Tuesday night from 7.30 -9.30, at our Bandrooms 9 Stone Street, Kaiapoi. Before a contest we may have extra practices, usually on a Sunday afternoon. We have a wide range of skill levels, as you would expect in a D grade band.
We need players in all sections, but especially cornets, trombones, and base trombone.
If you think you might like to join us, ring one of the band officers, or just come along to a practice and get the feel of the band. We have some instruments we can lend you, so don’t rush out and buy your own. We can also help you with advice on this.
Need budgeting advice?
Our trained volunteer budget advisers are available by appointment to individuals & families in the Woodend, Kaiapoi, Brooklands and Belfast area.
Phone or drop in to our office, open:
- Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri from 10am to 12noon
- Thurs from 4pm to 6pm
About us
- budgeting skills, how to clear debt and budget for the future
- the benefits of appropriate banking systems, how to avoid contract traps & unmanageable future debt
Kaiapoi Budget Service offers free, confidential, unbiased advice to anyone in need of budgeting support, no matter their income, ethnicity, or personal circumstances.
Car Repair and Maintenance
The Club is situated in the heart of Kaiapoi and offers the following facilities:
– Two large Open Area Bars (featuring regular Entertainment)
– Bottle Store open to thje public
– TAB
– Sky Television
– Pool and Snooker Table
– 18 Gaming Machines
– Bistro
– Fitness Centre
– Function and Meeting Rooms
Kaiapoi Club Outdoor Bowls.
Kaiapoi
Canterbury, South Island
New Zealand
7630
An opportunity to experience sustainable growing, from seed to table.
Come and learn or share your expertise.
We are located on the school playing fields of Kaiapoi Borough School at the bottom of Hilton Street by the railway line. The garden is open on a Weds 10am – 12 pm in the summer and 11am – 1pm in the winter.
The garden has a close relationship with the school and helps in the running of the Garden to Table programme which the school joined earlier in 2015.
Kaiapoi Community Playgroup
Enhancing the play opportunities for pre-schoolers.
Community watch around Kaiapoi
Kaiapoi Convenience Store, providing milk shakes, tin food, lollies, ice creams, magazines.. the ideal corner dairy
Mission Statement: Our Church’s Mission in Aotearoa New Zealand is to reflect and proclaim the transforming love of God as revealed in Jesus Christ and declared in the Scriptures. We are empowered by the Holy Spirit to serve God in the world. The Treaty of Waitangi is the covenant establishing our nation on the basis of a power-sharing relationship, and will guide how we undertake mission. In seeking to carry out our mission we will work according to these principles.
Ko te putake a to tatou Hahi Weteriana i Aotearoa nei, he whakakite atu, he kauwhau hoki i te aroha whakatahuri o te Atua, he mea whakaatu mai i roto i a Ihu Karaiti, me nga Karaipiture. Ko te Wairua Tapu e whakakaha ana i a tatou kia tu maia ai hei tuari ma te Atua i roto i te ao. Otira, ko Te Tiriti o Waitangi te kawenata e whaka o rite ana i ta tatou noho hei tangata whenua, hei tauiwi hoki, ki tenei whenua. Ma tenei Tiriti tatou e arahi i roto i nga whakariterite o tenei whakahau, tono hoki, ki roto ki te ao.
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“Locals Tips” for things to do in Kaiapoi
Cruise on the River Queen with your friends or family on scheduled sailings or book a private function for your work or social club adding on the catering option that suits your needs.
Kaiapoi Food Forest, ideal for picnics and foraging for fresh seasonal fruit, veggies, berries and herbs.
Love shoes visit Shoe Therapy and The Footwear Outlet you will not be disappointed with the selections.
CBK Kaiapoi Craft Beer & Kitchen is famous for its Skillet Cookie, a great dessert after one of their stone grills.
Visiting the Ruataniwha centre, home of the library, museum and Art on the Quay which hosts exhibitions of local art is always a great idea during inclement weather or a lazy day.
There is wide range of eateries in town, Mongolian, Chinese, Indian, Japanese, Thai, European cuisine, Sushi, Teppanyaki – plus loads of takeaways, something for everyones taste.
Each of the local cafes have their own unique feel ie. Paris for the Weekend lovely hand baked scones and high teas, located just by the river in the old railway station, Red Eight is famous for its great cabinet food & sweet treats, Rivertown cafe, spacious family friendly and yummy food, Coffee Culture, delicious snacks and desserts accompany a great range of hot and cold drinks, Urban Revival Freshly baked muffins and scones each morning.
Blackwells Department store, a family business since 1871 with a wonderful selection of goods from fashion to homeware and everything in-between.
Craze fashion sale rack is always worth browsing through, The Kaiapoi Florist and Love your Home filled with a wonderment of loveliness, if you are into Op shopping you have lots to chose from in Kaiapoi.
Woodford Glen operates between October to March if you love the smell of fuel and loud engines roar around the track.
Trousellot park, Skate park, playground, beautiful rose garden wonderful for the kids to play and have fun.
Walking or biking head down either side of rivers stop bank “local tip” electric bikes can be hired at Five Peaks Brew Co. You will find Obelisks decorated by local artists, lakes filled with birdlife, Honda Forest, from the Manderville walking bridge you may see people hiring boats from Kore boat hire, rowers on the river an abundance of natures beauty.
Kaiapoi Farmers Market – Saturday mornings opposite New World, next to Paris For The Weekend.
Aqualand – Newest Inflatable Aquapark, an awesome but strenuous inflatable water park course.
Enjoy discovering Kaiapoi
Aqualand is an awesome but strenuous inflatable water park course. All participants must have strength, stamina and fitness and be able to swim confidently. head to Courtney Drive
https://www.aqualand.co.nz/
The Arts Trail allows you to easily visit working artist studios, see pieces at the start or midway through the creative process, talk to the Artists, and understand what their thinking is behind the artwork.
It’s a great way to get out into the country, meet new people and watch them work.