Recreation

Hobbies

There is never a better time to pursue a new hobby than now. Whether you are seeking something sports and fitness related to fulfil your new year resolutions or just want to take up something crafty to while away your leisure hours, Christchurch has an abundance of fun and interesting activities to get involved with. You just need to know where to look.

CINCH

For getting involved with groups and activities in your local area there is nothing better than CINCH our database of clubs and community organisations. This database has it all: soccer in Sumner, walking in Waimakariri, fishing in Ferrymead or look at some of our most popular searches:

Catalogue
Search our catalogue for books, DVDs, videos, magazines etc about your interest.
Art & artists
Our guide to finding information about art and artists.
Crosswords
Our guide to using our resources to solve your crossword puzzles.
Family History
Many family historians and genealogists use our resources in their research - find out how here.
Food and Drink
Resources for the new to advanced cook.
Games NEW
Links for game enthusiasts plus interviews with
Gardening
Bringing together the many excellent resources that we have for the keen gardener - from books and magazines to courses and useful web sites. Includes sections on giving your garden a makeover, growing your own food and winter gardening.
Home brewing, winemaking and distilling
Resources to get you started on making your own drinks at home.
Investing
Resources for personal investing.
Māori skills and traditions
Hundreds of years of passing on traditions, skills, arts and crafts has resulted in the rich Māori culture that is a fundamental part of New Zealand life today.
Motor Manuals
Manuals for cars, commercial vehicles, motor cycles, outboard motors, small engines, etc are available for borrowing and reference. Search our catalogue for workshop manuals.
Other worldly events and activities in Christchurch.
Christchurch hosts a wide variety of alternative events and activities which can transport us into other worlds of the spirit, of science fiction and fantasy and game playing.