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Start here to find great mini adventures to have in Christchurch with your kids! 1.  Go to Riccarton bush – feed old bread to the ducks and walk the bush walk. 2.  Take a picnic to Hagley Park or to the Botanic Gardens. There are so many places to walk around and things to look at. Feed the ducks, letContinue reading “Free Things to do in Christchurch”

Have you looked at the free things to do in Christchurch and want more? Here are 9 things that are fun and will cost you $10 or less… 1.  Wharenui pool has a $3 swim for preschooler & parent (as well as other community pools) 2.  Go to Pioneer for a swim or a tumble with your toddler ($3.50 for eachContinue reading “Christchurch activities $10 or less”

I think that everyone probably has their favourite parks and, most likely, it is the one nearest them! It’s great to live in the “Garden City” and have such great access to the various parks and playgrounds around the city. Here is info to get you started… A list of parks, including playgrounds (A toContinue reading “Parks, Trails, and Getting Active”

General Health Info Children can visit the doctor for free Enrolling with a GP makes your visits cheaper Local listings for Christchurch doctors (whitepages link) Healthline Phone: 0800 611 116 Available: 24 hours a day, seven days a week Call Healthline if you’re: feeling unwell – but not sure whether you need to see a doctor needing someContinue reading “Medical & Dental”

As with most things, I have found that the best way to find/pick the best doctor, school and other essentials is to ask other mums (and go with a sense of peace). As I started looking for a school here in Christchurch for our oldest child we went to the schools, hung out at theContinue reading “School Info”

Welcome to Christchurch! Are you brand new to the area? Migrating here from another country?  Check out Settlement Support. Find out how medical and dental services work here and school info here Check out your local plunket for parenting support. Looking for general information on parenting? Get a kiwi perspective on parenting. Check out these sites! Kidz go –Continue reading “Parenting & Settling in ChCh Resources”