Two older women smiling in the pool while participating in an Aqua gentle class at Christchurch Recreation and Sport pool.
  • The Hornby Residents' Association and Hornby Rotary have pulled out all the stops this year in their mission to raise $1.4million for the Matatiki hydrotherapy pool.

    Since launching their campaign in 2022, the groups have raised $1.1million in generous grants from:

    • Hornby Rotary $100,000
    • Lotteries $300,000
    • Rata Foundation $300,000
    • New Zealand Community Trust $400,000

    The groups also report that they have sold 67 bubbles through their 'Buy a Bubble' campaign, raising $38,000 (and counting!). 

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