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Upcoming have a go sessions or community events

Come on down and try out some different sports in a fun and friendly environment or support your local community! Bookings may be required.

Find out about KidsFest events across Christchurch, Selwyn and Waimakariri Districts (4th to 19th July 2026).


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Active Canterbury on Facebook has the latest local events and happenings on physical activity.

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Latest research and news

Here are some snippets on the latest physical activity research or news that we found interesting.

​Mobility can’t be tracked on a leaderboard, but it can help you feel better and make daily tasks easier.

Fitness is often measured through numbers: how much weight a person can lift, or how fast or far they can run. But mobility is harder to quantify.

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If you follow wellness channels on social media, you might’ve come across the claim that your grip strength – or how firmly you can squeeze something with your hands – can predict how long you will live.

This sounds far-fetched. Yet the science supports such a connection.

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If you like to exercise outdoors, summer gives you more chance to catch the daylight. It’s often easier to get out of bed and still light when you finish work. But what about when it gets really hot?

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