Sports and Interest clubs
Welcome to the first post about our food forest in Kaiapoi
Kai is in our name – connect, nourish, educate, and inspire.
After the earthquakes of 2010 and 2011, large portions of Kaiapoi land were purchased by the government. This land is being given back to the community for it to develop into amenities.
Ones of the most popular ideas the community wanted was a food forest.
The Waimakariri District Council invited Brent & Shirley Cairns to head the food forest project.
Their vision is to provide food for the community a place of learning and a place for people to come and gather and enjoy the food.
Sailing, we really want to help people get started in sailing, Stand Up Paddle and kayaking. We are creative, fresh, safe, active, fun around water.
Kaiapoi river, Kaiapoi town centre
We have two venues, Kaiapoi town centre on the river and at Lake Pegasus in Pegasus Town.
Explore the river or lake with friends, family or a group. There’s plenty of opportunity with our range of equipment for play and fitness.
Making the most of the Kaiapoi river
SUP: Stand up paddle. Just like walking on water. We can help you get started.
Kayak: Experience the river from a whole new perspective, paddling a single or double kayak.
When
We do not have set hours. We will arrange for the equipment you need.
After school and weekends and school holidays – Contact us for details
Phone, email or text to check conditions and to make a booking.
Hire Rates
We can provide equipment from $10.00 per person.
Minimum charges do apply.
Tues 6-7pm 57 Williams St, above Super Liquor
Wednesday 57 Williams St, above Super Liquor from 6-7pm
Friday 5.30pm -7.30pm 57 Williams St, above Super Liquor
We’ve got a new venue for our Tuesday class starting Tues 4th April at 57 Williams Street, above Super Liquor.
First session free, thereafter $5 per session. Ages from 7 upwards
Sensei Kevin Merriman 6th Dan
The Academy of Seiko-Kai Karate sets the standards for learning traditional and competition karate in Canterbury.Our classes promote more than just a martial art. Indeed they offer each individual the opportunity to partake in a structured programme guaranteed to awaken the hidden potentials of the student. Our philosophy in teaching is based upon old fashioned principles and etiquette.
Our instructors are all first aid trained, child welfare certified and are registered with ‘Karate New Zealand – (KNZ) (the official governing body for Karate in NZ.
Whether it is keep fit, learn self-defence, lose weight, gain confidence, discipline or self-motivation, TASK is here to help.
The facebook page is all about the Kaiapoi Womens Rugby Team, what we are up to who you can contact and when trainings are.
Please feel free to share this page.
Trainings: Tuesday and Thursday nights, 6.30pm at Wylie Park, Kaiapoi.
(Opposite the Kaiapoi Rugby Club)
For any queries that arent answered on this page please ring or txt Kerry Hampton on 0211159451 or Rocky on 02102213362
The Holden Club Canterbury is a club that is full of lovely people and not to mention stunning cars.We meet up for car runs and picnics.
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.
Term time only
The National Scout Museum is in the Conference Wing of the building complex at the “Blue Skies” Conference and Training Centre in Kaiapoi – North Canterbury.
It has a permanent display detailing the history of Scouting in New Zealand starting from Baden Powell’s story and his founding of the movement, before covering the origins of Scouting in New Zealand. Kaiapoi features strongly in the New Zealand history of Scouting being where the first Scout Patrol is reputed to have been formed and early camps were held at Woodend where today a memorial cairn is located. There were many unique aspects that were introduced by Col D.Cossgrove (the first Dominion Chief Scout) who taught at the school in Tuahiwi, such as Peace Scouts, Bull Pups, and Empire Sentinels. It then covers the various age group sections and major activities of the movement. In addition to the permanent display, the museum has an extensive specialized collection of a wide array of Scouting material.
Queries and research within the collection is undertaken on request by a team of volunteer staff.
Sunday from 1pm to 4pm or alternatively by arrangement. Guided tours can be provided, also by arrangement.
Meeting times 1830
3rd Monday of the Month
Lions Activities
A wide range of activities have been established by Lions International that enable clubs to capitalise on the organisational ability and experience of other lions clubs.
International Activities
- Youth Exchange
- Lions Quest Skills
- Peace Poster Competition
- Young Speechmaker
- Youth Camp
- Eyeglass Collection
New Zealand Activities
- Heads up for Kids
- KanTabs for Kids
- Child Mobility
- Lions Awareness Week
This Club is formally known as the Kaiapoi Workingmens Club which holds a Permanent Charter and is affiliated to Clubs New Zealand (Inc) and therefore we welcome members from other affiliated Clubs throughout New Zealand and Australia.
The Club is situated in the heart of Kaiapoi and offers the following facilities:
- Two Large Open Area Bars (featuring regular entertainment)
- Bottle Store (Members Only)
- TAB (Full Service)
- Sky Television
- Pool and Snooker Tables
- 18 Gaming Machines
- Bistro and Restaurant
- Function and Meeting Rooms
The Kaiapoi Club has a wide range of activities, The following are just a few.. The website link shows a list of events, dates and times
- Pilates
— Rex Mahood lounge (Upstairs) - Silver Fitness
— Riverview Lounge - Line Dancing
— Riverview Lounge - Table Tennis
— Riverview Lounge -
indoor Bowls
Riverview LoungeHousie
RFS Bar
Get togethers for shopping trips, movie trips, picnics, walks, miniature golf and luncheons, garden visits. Keeping women in contact with one another once a month at least. Current members range in age from 66 to 82 years
Meeting Times
1st Wednesday
Kaiapoi Club Outdoor Bowls
Kaiapoi Riverside Bowling Club.
Kaiapoi Hockey
Hinemoa Kaiapoi Hockey Club is a family friendly hockey club based in Kaiapoi, North Canterbury. We are the oldest hockey club in New Zealand.
Our aim is to provide the sport of Hockey for the enjoyment of those who want to learn and participate in the game.
The “Menz Shed” is open Tuesdays and Thursdays 9.00 am til 1.00 pm , Dale Street,
The purpose of the Kaiapoi Menz Shed (legal entity – Menz Shed of Kaiapoi Trust, Charitable Trust – Reg:CC49478, 5/7/2013) remains unchanged and is to create a meeting place that will facilitate personal and community based projects, in the aftermath of Canterbury’s Earthquakes. The Menz Shed provides an opportunity to regain control over a small part of their lives, through friendship, support, and the application of practical skills. The initial objective has been further cemented by the establishment of a constitution reflecting the aims of the National body – Menzshed New Zealand Incorporated (2587223) registered under the Incorporated Societies Act 1908 on 3 September 2013.
Walks all over Canterbury
Short walkers: Tuesdays 9am to noon
Medium walkers: Wednesdays 9am to 3pm
Long walkers: Tuesday 8-8.30am
Waka iti Playgroup is a community group held every Tuesday morning from 9.30am to 11.30am during school school terms. $1 entry for children 1yr and over. BYO children’s morning tea.Adults morning tea provided.
Every week activities are set up so you can enjoy spending time with your little one(s) painting, building, drawing, creating, reading or having some good conversation with other parents, carers.
Kaiapoi Theatre Company bring professional level acting to the community for a reasonable price.
We aim to provide 2 shows a year of which one will be a play and the other a variety show.