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Groups and Organizations
The list of community groups and organizations based at the Hub is here.
Phillipstown Community Centre
We provide a safe, caring, supportive environment to the people of Phillipstown with wide-ranging information, support and programs | Room 1
Community Garden
Do you like gardening? New members are always welcome to come along and join us working in our thriving community garden. Saturday 10-1pm. For more information, contact the Hub directly
Phillipstown Neighbourhood Policing Team
For all urgent matters phone 111. Otherwise, for non-urgent enquiries phone 363 7880 or text 021 1911 359 or email phillipstownnpt@police.govt.nz or drop in to Room 2 at the Hub & they will help contact us, as we are out & about most of the time
Ōtautahi Creative Spaces Trust
A shared art studio where we use creativity to boost wellbeing. We host small creativity groups for people with experience of mental illness, social isolation and earthquake trauma. Registration required. Kim Morton: 022 064 7963 | kim@otautahicreativespaces.org.nz | Room 8
Canterbury Refugee Resettlement and Resource Centre
We aim to positively influence outcomes for former Refugee communities by providing a representative voice in the Canterbury area and to facilitate their resettlement and integration. Mon-Fri. 9am- 3pm. 377 2538 | 377 2544 | cantyrefugeecouncil@gmail.com | canterburyrefugeecouncil.org.nz | Rooms 13 and 14
The Green Lab
GtR focus is to work with communities, co-creating spaces that support strong connections and wellbeing.
thegreenlab.co.nz | Container
ICECycles
ICECycles provides free bike repair and affordable bikes for people who live in Phillipstown/Linwood. icecyclesbikes@gmail.com | Room 9
Phillipstown Older Adults Leisure Club
Tuesday 12.30-2.30pm, $3 session (outings $5) includes afternoon tea. Tel 379 3256 | 0204 121 6155 or info@phillipstown.org.nz | Room 10
Phillipstown OSCAR
Our OSCAR provides before and after school care and holiday programs to primary age children. Tel 022 4767 227 | 379 3256 or oscar@phillipstown.org.nz | Room 1
Hand craft Groups
Sewing, knitting, crochet. Free. Ask for more info: contact us at 379 3256 or 02041216155 or email info@phillipstown.org.nz
Monday 10am-12pm | The Den
Purapura Whetu
We are a Kaupapa Māori Health, mental health and social services group. We combine clinical, cultural and community support into services that embrace the Māori view of wellbeing. Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm. www.pw.maori.nz | 379 8001 | Room 3
Te Oriori
Te Oriori is our infant mental health prevention programme. The programme is divided into two sections, Whare Tākaro and Wānanga. Contact Alice at 0226899637 or www.pw.maori.nz | Room 4
The Muse Community Music Trust
We create fun, holistic and inclusive music experiences for people of all ages and abilities, including regular daytime and evening singing groups, opportunities to develop musicianship, drumming and more www.themuse.org.nz | Tel 0800 THE MUSE (0800 843 687) | Email: info@themuse.org.nz | Room 6
Fitclub at the Hub
Our mission is to become the best versions of ourselves – happier, healthier and more confident. We achieve this with exercise, a can do attitude and continued non judgmental support and we aim to help others do the same Facebook | Room 5
Other Groups
Find more community groups and organizations below.
Narcotics Anonymous
Narcotics Anonymous (NA) is a global organisation of recovering addicts. NA members are men and women from all walks of life for whom drugs had become a major problem, who meet regularly to help each other stay clean, and recover from the effects of addiction in their lives. Website | Wednesday 7.00pm | Room 9
B4 School Checks
The B4 School Check is a nationwide programme offering a free health and development check for 4-year-olds. For a booking contact Jan Harris: 383 6877 ext 9961 | jan.harris@cdhb.health.nz | Rooms 3a and 3b
ESOL Classes with English Language Partners
Please, contact English Language Partners at 03 377 3141 or email christchurch@englishlanguage.org.nz
Plunket
Toes & Giggles and Shimmy Shakers: two great classes run on Monday – Shimmy Shakers (over 1) at 9:30-10.30 and Toes & Giggles 10.45-11.45am or 2-1pm! Contact: rebecca.brundell@plunket.org.nz | Room 1
Christchurch Rocks
This group is about creating art and spreading happiness by painting rocks to hide around Christchurch (New Zealand) or wherever you may be travelling to. The goals is to encourage creativity, exploring your very own environment. Facebook
First Sunday of the month | Room 10a
A communal Loaf
For bread and pizza lovers: everything about sourdough and baking in our earth oven. Facebook
Sit & Be Fit
Seated balance and fitness classes for elderly people.
Thursdays 10-11.30am. Cost: $4 a session. For more information, contact the Hub directly | Room 1
Overeaters Anonymous
A fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope that they may solve their common problem and help others recover from eating compulsively. Tuesday 7:30-9pm, free. Contact: 020 402 29794 | Room 10
Youth Olympic Wrestling
Wrestling, under the guidance of a skilled coach, is safe and a lot of fun. Training sessions for children Fridays 5-6pm. Contact Tristan: 021 66 1040 | Room 5
Better Breathing Coffee Group
To support those with asthma, COPD or other respiratory conditions. Cost: $2 per session. Contact: Pauline Mohi 381 0547. Monday 10-11am | Room 5
Babywearing Christchurch
To support people who are keen to babywear and form a group of volunteers to help other parents meet the needs of their children. Second Sunday of the month 11.30am-2m | Room 10a
Christchurch Vegan Makete
Vegan market on the last Saturday of each month from 5 to 8pm. Sun or rain! Contact the Vegan Society.
Plunket
Pregnancy and Parenting Education on Thursday evening from 6pm. Contact Rachel for info | Room 10
Who else?
Amhara Relif Association
Australia Aotearoa New Zealand Psychodrama Assiciation
BellyFull Christchurch
Bible Study Group
Birthright
Bhutanese Community of Christchurch
Charleston Neighbourhood Associaltion
Christchurch Budget Service
Christchurch Christian Indian Fellowship
Christchurch Institute of Training Psychodrama
Cycling Action Network
Cubbin Theatre
Dante Alighieri Society
CDHB clinics
Dutch School De Klomp
Friends of Edmonds Garden
Impulse Theatre
International Peer Support Aotearoa New Zealand
Korotangi
Mc Crafts
Ministry of Education - Incredible Years
New Muslim Activity Group
Philippine Culture and Migrant Services
Schola Cantorum
SEWN
Stone Carving Workshops - Shaugn Briggs
Te Hauora Brainwave Trust
Te Puawaitanga ki Ōtautahi Trust– Kaupapa Maori Antenatal
Te kete Pounamu
Te Puawaitanga ki Ōtautahi Trust– Breastfeeding
Tu Rongo Tu
Waitaha Health: Mother4Mother Breastfeeding Support
Welsh Cambrian Society of Canterbury
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Get in Touch
Location: 39 Nursery Rd. Phillipstown, Christchurch, NZ
Telephone: 020 4069 1419 | +64 3 5952023
Email: info@phillipstown.org.nz
Office Hours: M-F: 9am - 5:30pm