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Come on down and try out some different sports in a fun and friendly environment or support your local community! Bookings may be required.
- House of Hoopz 2026 in various locations across the city (until Finals Day on 15th March);
- Kia ora Burnside (Monday 9th March);
- Female Self-Defence in Rolleston (starting Monday 9th March);
- Phillipstown Park for the People (Friday 13th March);
- SPACPAC Canterbury Polyfest (Friday 13th and Saturday 14th March);
- Estuary Fest in South New Brighton (Saturday 14th March);
- Kaiapoi River Festival (Saturday 14th March);
- Culture Galore (Saturday 21st March);
- Holi Festival of Colours in Rangiora (Saturday 21st March);
- New Brighton Sand Castle Competition (Sunday 22nd March);
- Bulgarian Folk Dancing (Sunday 22nd March);
- Bayleys Sunday Funday (Sunday 29th March);
- Easter ChillFest at Selwyn Sports Centre (3rd to 6th April); and
- Let's Play Ball in West Melton (Thursday 9th April).
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Here are some snippets on the latest physical activity research or news that we found interesting.
If you like to exercise outdoors, summer gives you more chance to catch the daylight. It’s often easier to get out of bed and still light when you finish work. But what about when it gets really hot?
You don’t need a gym membership, dumbbells, or expensive equipment to get stronger.
Special Olympics NZ has launched a series of online modules to help provide inclusive opportunities across sport, play and active recreation.

