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read moreChristchurch City Council’s popular pool and library facility - Matatiki Hornby Centre – recently celebrated its first anniversary with figures revealing the centre had an impressive year.
Matatiki Hornby Centre opened on 19th April 2024 to serve the growing population in southwest Christchurch, and Council has advised that in that time the Centre has attracted nearly half a million people through its doors.
Carolyn Robertson, Head of Libraries and Information advised “all through its development, the Council’s vision for Matatiki was for it to be a focal point for the entire community, a home away from home for many – and in a very short space of time, that’s what it’s become.
“In the 12 months since it opened, Matatiki has welcomed more than 462,000 visitors.
“The library has been getting lots of positive feedback about the spaces and creative technologies we offer, the collection of items, and the all-ages programme of activities – we’ve just added Mahjong to the list, and it’s proven very popular with the Hornby community.”
Council notes that on the recreation and sport side of things, the pools have:
Nigel Cox, Head of Recreation, Sports and Events adds “the Thursday women’s sessions in the pool offer a female-only environment, to encourage all women and girls to feel more confident in our pools, and has had an overwhelmingly positive reception.
“The hydrotherapy pool has been a huge win for the community – the aqua gentle classes have been at capacity, offering a fun low-intensity workout option, particularly for those who need physiotherapy or rehabilitation.”
The building’s meeting rooms have played host to 21 birthday parties and more than 280 bookings by community group and local businesses.
Matatiki Hornby Centre is located at 25 Smarts Road, in Kyle Park.
Image. Credit: Christchurch City Council
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21st July 2024 - Christchurch multi-purpose Hornby Centre has strong start since opening
27th November 2023 - Christchurch’s new Hornby Centre library to include Audio/Video space
3rd October 2023 - Recruitment underway for 50 roles at Christchurch’s new Matatiki Hornby Centre
8th October 2020 - Christchurch City Council approves design for new multi-purpose Hornby Centre
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