Matatiki Hornby Centre
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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.
Detailed opening hours for Matatiki Hornby Centre can be found below.
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Email: recandsport@ccc.govt.nz
Phone: 03 941 8999
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:
- Lane pool - Eight-lane 25-metre pool (1.2m to 1.8m deep)
- Hydrotherapy pool (1.4m)
- Teach pool (0.75m - 1.0m)
- Toddlers pool (0.4m)
- 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 (1.0m)
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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PricingAdult 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
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: $5.80A 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: $5.80A water-based recreation programme for those over 60 who want to be active and socialise together.
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Group fitness timetableIf you are unable to book through the timetable below, please login first by clicking the green 'Log in' button above.
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Women's Thursdays in the pool
Matatiki Hornby Centre's pool space is exclusive for women every Thursday 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 and Thursday at 1.30pm. Bookings are essential to attend these classes, the pool is closed for recreational use during these times. Please book in advance.
Move & Mingle classes are held in this pool every Monday at 11am and Friday at 2pm. Please book ahead.
Half of the hydrotherapy pool can be booked for 30 minutes at 10.30am and 11am on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. To discuss your options, please contact rsebookings@ccc.govt.nz.
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PriceHydrotherapy Pool session (half pool) – Community (30 min)$9.70Hydrotherapy Pool session (half pool) – Commercial (30 min)$19.45
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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.
- Booking a hydrotherapy pool session guarantees your group access to the pool space, and helps with planning and coordinating your participants/clients.
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Inflatable obstacle course
Rush, jump, slip, slide, biff and bash your way through our inflatable obstacle course!
Grab your mates and whānau and head on down to Matatiki on Sundays from 12pm to 3pm.
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Conditions of entry
- Inflatable obstacle course users between the age of five and 10 years old (inclusive) are required to complete a deep water swim test before going on the inflatable. Children under eight need to be supervised by a responsible caregiver over 16 years old.
- Inflatables users must be able to swim 25 metres unaided. Children under eight need to be supervised by caregivers over 16 years old.
General pool admission price applies.
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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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Supervision of children in the pool
- Children under five years old must be within arm’s reach and under constant supervision by a responsible caregiver aged 16 years or older in the pool at all times, who is wearing an orange wristband.
- Children between the ages of five and seven (inclusive) must be wearing a purple wristband and actively supervised by a responsible caregiver aged 16 years or older, who is to be within the pool area at all times and able to provide immediate assistance.
- Children aged 8 to 11 years (inclusive) must have a responsible caregiver 16 years or older on site unless they are in a supervised programme, such as swimming lessons. If they are swimming before or after their programme, their caregiver must be onsite.
Maximum adult to child ratiosHow many children can you bring to our pools?
- One adult to two children under 5 years old
- One adult to one child under 5 and two 5-7 year olds
- One adult to four 5-7 year olds
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Rooms for hire
Matatiki has one multi-purpose room and one smaller meeting room that can be used for:
- Community exercise programmes
- Training courses
- Community hui, celebrations and gatherings
- Seminars and workshops.
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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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Matatiki Café
Our café offers a range of healthy snacks and great coffee at Matatiki Hornby Centre.
Grab a quick bite to eat after your swim, take a coffee into the library to find your new favourite book or catch up with friends after your aqua fitness class.
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News and events
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04 May 2025Happy first birthday to Matatiki Hornby CentreThey grow up so fast – Matatiki Hornby Centre celebrated its first birthday last week, and the figures show it’s had a bumper year.
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04 May 2025Burnout brings balance to Christchurch personal trainerKristina Wischnowsky isn’t your regular personal trainer. She’s a coach, a counsellor, a cheerleader, and offers a safe space for people on their fitness journey.
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27 January 2025Several spaces at Pioneer to reopen on 3 Feb!Learn to Swim pool, gym, group fitness, customer experience and Southern Centre will all reopen from Monday 3 February.
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20 January 2025Fitness journey spans BBC to CCCIf you were in the UK in the early 1990s you might know Rob Bone from the BBC’s Good Morning Show.
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12 January 2025Great things take timeRead about Personal Trainer, Stu Dallow's, health and wellness journey.
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16 December 2024One year countdown starts for Special OlympicsThousands of Special Olympics athletes, coaches, families and fans will be taking over Christchurch during the National Summer Games one year from today.
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28 November 2024National excellence award for Council’s Rec and Sport Operations Manager
Aroha, passion and ‘just really good at what he does’ are some of the terms used to describe Christchurch City Council’s Ben Rzoska.
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28 November 2024Daily plunge into outdoor poolsSwimming veteran Noel Saxton swims to keep fit, stay social and break records.
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12 November 2024Make a splash at Christchurch’s summer poolsSoak up the sun and cool off this summer at Christchurch’s outdoor pools.
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10 November 2024Parakiore a springboard for Diving New Zealand’s Olympic hopesNew Zealand divers will soon be on a level playing field with their international counterparts, as the assembly of the state-of-the-art dive pool and tower is now underway at Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre.
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