Matatiki Hornby Centre
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We're open! Matatiki offers the Hornby community refreshing pools, learn to swim classes, aqua group fitness classes, library, service centre and more.
Looking for recovery and relaxation? Sit back and enjoy the spa or hydrotherapy pool, or chill out with some quiet time in the library.
Want to plan an event, sports training or tournament? Find out more about pool hire at Christchurch Recreation and Sport Centres.
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Centre amenities
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Café
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Wifi
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Bicycle stands
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Car parking
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Lockers
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Rooms for hire
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Sport shop
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Wheelchair access
Opening hours
Recreational pool
Teach pool (outside of lesson times)
Toddlers pool
Spa pool
Hydrotherapy pool
Women's Thursdays
Standard Operating Hours
Library
Service Centre
Cafe
Contact details
Email: recandsport@ccc.govt.nz
Phone: 03 941 8999
Catch a bus
Bus numbers 125, 130, 140 and 5 stop nearby to Matatiki Hornby Centre
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Indoor pools
Our indoor pools and facilities operate year-round and include:
- Recreation pool - Eight-lane 25-metre pool (1.2m to 1.8m deep)
- Hydrotherapy pool (see below)
- Teach pool
- Toddlers pool
- Spa pool - Ages 3+. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver within the spa. Max ratio 1 adult with 2 children.
Plan your visit. View lane availability for typical peak times in our pools.
Information about pool temperatures can be found on the Accessibility page.
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Pricing
Adult single pool entry *#$6.70Child single pool entry (under 16 years or secondary student cardholders) *#$3.80Preschool child single pool entry with parent or caregiver during school hours **FreePreschool child single pool entry with parent or caregiver outside of school hours$3.80Family of 5 single pool entry (2 adults and 3 children or 1 adult and 4 children)$17.10Family of 2 single pool entry (1 adult, 1 child)$8.60Additional child single pool entry (with family)$3.30SpectatorFree** Preschool child with parent or caregiver (maximum of two preschoolers per parent) during school hours (9am to 3pm on Monday to Friday). Weekends, public holidays and school holidays are excluded.
* A 25% discount is available for Community Services and Super Gold cardholders for casual entry and multi-visit passes.
# A 50% discount is available for Hāpai Access and KiwiAble Leisure card holders for casual entry and multi-visit passes.
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Learn to swim
Go into the draw to win a free term of lessons when signing up for Swimsmart lessons for term 2 at Matatiki Hornby Centre! Sign up today!
Swimsmart learn to swim lessons teaches children and adults essential water safety skills and confidence in the water.
Lessons for children are taught during the school terms, with the option to also enrol in the school holiday programme.
Adult lessons are free for Pool and Gym & Pool members.
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Aqua fitness classes
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Aqua FitCasual: $12.00 Multi pass: $108.00A medium to high-intensity class, incorporating equipment to improve core stability and balance, while increasing muscular strength endurance and overall flexibility.
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Aqua GentleCasual: $5.80
A gentle, low-intensity workout in the hydrotherapy pool aimed to gain strength and mobility while improving flexibility and coordination.
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Move & Mingle AquaCasual: $5.80
A water-based recreation programme for those over 60 who want to be active and socialise together at Te Pou Toetoe Linwood Pool.
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Group fitness timetable
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Women's Thursdays in the pool
Matatiki Hornby Centre's pool space is exclusive for women every Thursday (starting 2 May) from 3pm to 9.30pm for women's swimming sessions to encourage all women and girls to feel more confident in our pools. Windows will be covered for privacy.
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Hydrotherapy Pool
The hydrotherapy pool at Matatiki Hornby Centre is amazing for relaxation, therapy and supporting your overall wellbeing. The warm water can help your body heal, relieve muscle tension, soothe joint pain and increase flexibility.
Aqua Gentle classes are held in this pool every Tuesday at 1.30pm and Friday at 10.30am. Everyone is welcome to attend these classes, please book ahead.
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Price
Hydrotherapy pool (full pool) - Community (per hour)$38.85Hydrotherapy pool (full pool) - Commercial (per hour)$77.70 -
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- During Aqua Gentle classes, the hydrotherapy pool is unavailable for general use.
- Main access to the hydrotherapy pool is for people over the age of 16 years. Children under the age of 16 years old may use the hydrotherapy pool provided they are actively engaging in rehabilitation or recovery, not disturbing other customers, and are actively supervised by a responsible caregiver over the age of 16.
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Show your Hornby pride - buy a bubble
Help bring a hydrotherapy pool to Hornby.
The Buy a Bubble campaign is proudly brought to you by the Rotary Club of Hornby and the Greater Hornby Residents’ Association. Together, we’re raising $1.4 million to fund the hydrotherapy pool at Matatiki Hornby Centre.
We have 3 size options for you to choose from – either with your name or logo on your own bubble. The bubble wall is to be located on one of the busiest corridors in the centre, so will be visible to many!
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Accessibility
At Christchurch Recreation and Sport we embrace diversity and believe that everyone deserves equal opportunities and access to recreation, sport and leisure facilities.
Christchurch Recreation and Sport Centres provide key accessibility features to ensure you can enjoy our spaces, including ramps, hoists, water chairs, changing rooms and toilets.
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Library
A warm, vibrant, and welcoming library in the heart of the Hornby Community. In addition to general library services and regular programming for all ages, Matatiki Library offerings also include:
- Ngā Pounamu Māori collection
- Pasifika Collection
- 12 public computers with free internet access
- PlayStation 5
- Virtual Reality (VR) headsets and gaming
- Free wireless internet access
- Printing and photocopying
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Service centre
The Customer Service desk manages general Council customer queries! A few services provided are:
- Advice on Council services.
- Applications for building consents, Recreation and Sport membership, alcohol licensing, bookings.
- Payments of rates, parking tickets, pool entry.
- Metrocard purchases and top ups.
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Keep our pools safe
We want everyone to be able to enjoy the pools and have a safe and enjoyable experience.
It’s important that caregivers take extra care when accompanying a child to the pool.
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News and events
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22 February 2024Matatiki Hornby Centre opening Friday 19 April!
Save the date! Christchurch’s newest pool, library and service centre is set to open for use from 3pm on Friday 19 April.
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18 December 2023Hydrotherapy pool fundraiser going strong
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.
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18 December 2023A big year at Matatiki Hornby Centre
It's been another big year at Matatiki Hornby Centre. The final push is on for the year as we round the corner on the final stretch of the construction phase of project.
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13 November 2023Summer pools opening Show Weekend
Stay cool, have fun, and keep fit this summer at Christchurch’s outdoor pools.
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04 October 2023Join the team at Matatiki
Recruitment for around 50 roles at the new Matatiki Hornby Centre is in full swing.
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24 September 2023Lifeguard awarded Lifeguard of the Year
Jen Baen-Price started lifeguarding in 2008, with her first season at Waltham Pool.
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19 September 2023New Yoga and Pilates classes
Yoga and Pilates is getting an overhaul. With our new booking system in place, we've made a few changes to our Yoga and Pilates courses and Stretch & Release class to make things simpler and to offer better value.
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19 September 2023Reach a new peak with Revl Everest
Revl Everest is a 35-minute, high intensity group training class which offers circuit-style, full-body strength and conditioning workouts to upbeat, uplifting and motivational music.
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12 September 2023National recognition for Council's Swimsafe programme
The Christchurch City Council Swim Education team have become the first organisation in New Zealand to achieve accreditation as a Water Skills for Life provider, for their Swimsafe programme.
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30 August 2023Hydrotherapy pool fundraiser hits new milestone
Community groups raising funds for a new hydrotherapy pool for the Hornby community have received a $400,000 grant from New Zealand Community Trust.
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