Welcoming Week | Te Wiki o Manaaki is an annual celebration that highlights the diversity of our city, connects newcomers with local resources, and fosters a sense of belonging in our communities.

This is a warm invitation to all who call Ōtautahi Christchurch home. This week of events connects newcomers and long-time residents through cultural exchange, shared experiences, and community spirit, building a city where everyone feels they belong.

You can find the full programme here: Welcoming Week Programme – CCC What’s On

Local events include:

• Matatiki Hornby Library Intro and English Conversation Club - Monday 8 September, 2pm to 3.30pm
• Upper Riccarton Library English Conversation Club - Thursday 11 September, 11am to Midday
• Tauti Mai/welcoming day: Cross border learners - Te Hāpua Halswell Centre, Saturday 6 September, 1pm to 4pm
  
  

Halswell Quarry, Kennedys Bush Road

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!

Halswell Quarry parkrun takes place every Saturday at 8am.

Learn more.

Halswell Domain, 305 Halswell Road & Riccarton Domain, 92 Yaldhurst Road

Tennis NZ's annual Love Tennis event sees tennis clubs around the country open their doors and courts for members of their community to come along and give tennis a go...for FREE!! With activities for all ages including coaching sessions and court play, mini games, giveaways, BBQ’s and much more, there’s so many reasons to come along and give tennis a go! Learn more.

Come down to Halswell Domain and try your hand at softball! All ages are welcome!

You can also register now for the 2025/26 season! Learn more and register online.

For any queries, please contact the friendly Halswell Softball committee at halswellsoftball@gmail.com

Te Hāpua Halswell Centre, 341 Halswell Road

The Halswell Menzshed is proud to announce an exciting and important event for the local community: a Men’s Health Expo! This free event is specially designed with older men in mind, but everyone is welcome—partners, whānau, neighbours, and friends.

With over 15 health providers and local companies already confirmed, the Expo promises to be a friendly, informative, and engaging morning. Attendees can expect a wide range of information tables and experts offering everything from free health checks and wellbeing advice, to exercise tips, mental health support, and even legal guidance.

Men are famously slow to visit the doctor, and the aim of this event is to break down some of those barriers. “We wanted to create a morning where guys could drop in, grab a cuppa, and have a yarn about health without feeling awkward,” says Tim Joyce from the Halswell Menzshed. “There’s no long speeches, no sales pitches—just straight-up, useful information.”

Whether you're looking to stay on top of your health, support a loved one, or just learn something new, this event is not to be missed. Pop in for 15 minutes or stay for the full morning—your health is worth it.

Book your ticket here.

Halswell Community Hub, 381 Halswell Road

Find out what Christchurch City Council does, how decisions are made, and the many ways you can get involved. Simple, practical, and interactive — with Mandarin support available. Learn how to have your say on local issues, use tools like Kōrero Mai & Snap Send Solve, connect with councillors & community boards and more.

Plus discover what's happening at the Halswell Hub - activities, welcome bags, local info, donations, and the community book/food shack.

Halswell Hall, 450 Halswell Road

The Halswell Residents’ Association are hosting a “Meet the Candidates” evening. Come along and hear from those standing in the Halswell ward. The HRA supply questions in advance to each candidate, and this is where you come in. To help in drafting the questions, could you please answer the following survey. It should take you less than 5 minutes or email secretary.hra@gmail.com Keep updated on Facebook.

Rārākau Riccarton Centre, 199 Clarence Street

Cost: $35 – Not-for-profit groups, $55 – Government departments or businesses.

Are you keen to bring people together and create great recreation opportunities in your community? Come along to a Kia Rite Hoea Workshop – a practical session designed to give you the tools, confidence, and inspiration to plan, organise, and promote your own community programme or event. Email communityrecreation@ccc.govt.nz or check out the follow video. We also offer tailored workshops for your team at a time that suits you – get in touch to discuss options