Get amongst the fun and join our manu competition this summer to win prizes and become the Christchurch City Council manu champion! Pack your togs, towel, sunscreen and gather your mates - show us what you’ve got this summer.

Five heats are being held at our pools across the city ahead of the grand final on Saturday 24 January at Jellie Park:

• Saturday 6 December at Jellie Park from 12pm to 2pm
• Saturday 13 December at Te Hāpua Halswell Summer Pool from 12pm to 2pm
• Saturday 20 December at Waltham Summer Pool from 12pm to 2pm
• Saturday 17 January at Te Hāpua Halswell Summer Pool from 12pm to 2pm
• Saturday 24 January at Jellie Park from 12pm to 2pm

Enter the manu competition in one of four categories:

• Child manu - 8-12 years (as of March 2026)
• Youth manu – 13-17 years (as of March 2026)
• Adult manu – 18+ (as of March 2026)
• Freestyle - Open ages - For any other jumps that are not specifically Manu (include Te Korirā (The Gorilla), Te Pōpo Repo (The cannonball), Te Tēpara (The Staple), Te Kāwhena (The Coffin).

At the end of the competition season, the top three queens or kings of the manu will be awarded an official trophy and prizes. Spot prizes will also be distributed throughout the competition.

Thanks to our sponsor Streets, we’ve got free ice creams to give away – sweet!

Bring your whānau and friends – we'll see you there!