Matatiki Hornby Centre
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A new Hornby library, customer services, and recreation and sports centre is under construction at Kyle Park in Hornby for the growing southwest community.
With more than 12,000 new homes expected in Christchurch’s southwest by 2044, the Council has approved a $39.9 million budget for facilities to serve the growing population.
The construction phase of the project is planned to be completed in December 2023, opening to the public in early 2024 once the site has been fitted out with furnishings, IT equipment and other fixtures.
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Pool hall, including lane pool and hydrotherapy pool -
Library wing and courtyard from pedestrian entry
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Courtyard at library wing viewing the foyer area
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Library looking over the courtyard toward Waterloo
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Foyer looking past reception toward the Espresso Bar
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Facilities
- Lane pool, Learn to Swim pool, hydrotherapy pool, toddlers' wet play area and spa pool
- Library and creative activities room
- Espresso bar
- Multi-purpose rooms for meetings and study
- Christchurch City Council service centre
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Gifted name
Matatiki means spring of water in te Reo Māori. The name expresses the importance of water as a source of life and wellbeing. It also reflects the unique landscape and history of Christchurch’s southwest.
The name Matatiki was gifted by Ngāi Tūāhuriri and Matapopore, and formally accepted by the Council in August 2022.
Matatiki Hornby Centre is located near the spring-fed headwaters of the Ōpāwaho Heathcote and Ōtākaro Avon Rivers. Historically, the waters were central to the way of life for Ngāi Tahu and an area of mahinga kai – an interconnected system which produces food and sustains life.
The Hornby area also sits over deep gravel layers which contain the underground aquifers that supply much of the city with fresh drinking water.
The name brings together aspects of the region’s past, acknowledging the importance of the natural landscape for mana whenua, and the future benefits that the Matatiki: Hornby Centre will provide to the community as a place of wellbeing and togetherness.
The name follows the naming convention of other Council facilities like Te Pou Toetoe Linwood Pool and Te Hāpua Halswell Centre.
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Latest news
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29 May 2023Matatiki to be delivered to scope despite construction and supply chain challenges
The new Matatiki: Hornby Centre currently under construction in the city’s south-west will continue to be delivered to scope in spite of challenges arising from the COVID-19 pandemic and supply chain issues.
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29 May 2023New Hornby centre gifted special name
Ngāi Tūāhuriri has gifted a special name – Matatiki – for the $39.9 million community facility that Christchurch City Council is building in Hornby.
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29 May 2023Council seeks café operator for new facility
Christchurch City Council is looking for an operator to lease the new cafe within the Matatiki: Hornby Centre, which is currently under construction in Kyle Park.
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