Sports and Interest clubs

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.

Kaiapoi's local Toy Library providing access to toys, games, puzzles, costumes and outdoor play equipment for a small annual fee and no toy rental charges.

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.

The Kaiapoi Golf Club was founded in 1907 and is situated just 20 minutes north of Christchurch on the Canterbury golf trail.  The 18 hole links course has well groomed undulating fairways and rolling greens with a computerized irrigation system within. This parkland course provides a fair test of golf for all players.  Enjoy quality golf at Kaiapoi Golf Club with wonderful views and  a clubhouse with  full catering  and bar services, ease of access and friendly country hospitality. We have a extensive practice area and coaching is available to members of all levels.

Kaiapoi Netball Club

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.

Kaiapoi Junior Basketball Club runs teams in term 1 and term 4 each year.

We cater for years 1-8, boys and girls.

We believe in the value of the work we do, challenging young New Zealanders to be active, extra-ordinary and adventurous...

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.

Woodend Nurseries is a North Canterbury company established in 1985, boasting a passionate staff with 132 years combined knowledge and experience.We are one of the few independent nurseries left in the country under the leadership of respected nurseryman Stuart Hide. The company has expanded over recent times, with an extensive selection of high quality, locally grown plants on just over two and a half acres. We specialise in Fruit, Edibles, Shrubs, Trees, Hedging, Forestry and Shelter. We also have a range of Perennials, Annuals, Roses and Dry Goods. Our range of Fruit Trees, Edibles, and Deciduous Trees is the largest in Canterbury, so you will be sure to find just what you are looking for, or we can source it for you!

By dealing with us your local grower, you will be purchasing plants that we have produced ourselves and are hardened to the environment. We only grow the best performing varieties that are suited to our Canterbury conditions. In selection we look for autumn colour, pest and disease resistance, suitability to climate and soil conditions and the height of the mature plants, just to name a few. Other factors that we also take into consideration when growing a plant, are sucker prevention, early fruiting ability, sturdier and straighter growing plants, form and vigour. Woodend Nurseries also specialises in fruit trees, selecting varieties for their suitability of the Canterbury climate, pest and disease tolerance, pollinating ability, fruit quality and quantity.For all plants we strive to grow only the best commercial varieties, so you are choosing the very finest quality available, and we back that up with an in-depth level of expertise.