Price increases will apply from Wednesday 1 October to help with the rising costs of delivering the Council’s recreation and sport services.

However, with price increases having the biggest impact on those with lower incomes, the Council has also increased the discount for Community Services, SuperGold, Hāpai and secondary student cardholders from 25% to 30%, giving them an overall price reduction across most things.

“Inflation has meant a steady climb in the cost to the Council of providing the recreation services our residents enjoy so much,” says Nigel Cox, Head of Recreation, Sports and Events.

“This is the first significant fee increase in two years – despite inflation, we’ve managed to keep most fees and charges unchanged, or with only a slight increase.

“Our mantra is to get more people more active more often, and the best way to do this is to keep the entry price as low as possible so customers can come more often.”

Although you may see some wording change on your account, you don’t need to do anything. If you’re a member who pays by direct debit, any fee changes will apply to your first scheduled payment after 1 October.

Fees are not increasing for swim lane and room hire, or for birthday party packages.

Casual products, multi-visit passes, recreation programme fees, Southern Centre fees, Ngā Puna Wai fees, camping ground fees, and memberships (except Swimsmart) are increasing from 1 October 2025.

Court hire, preschool gymnastics and Swimsmart fees are increasing from 5 January 2026.

There’s no change to the 50% discount that Hāpai cardholders enjoy on applicable casual entry products.

When Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre opens, the entry fees and memberships will be the same as the rest of the network.

See all the fee changes on the Christchurch City Council website.

Thank you for your understanding. If you have any questions about these changes and what they might mean for you, please get in touch with recandsport@ccc.govt.nz