Christchurch Multicultural Recreation Community Centre

14/06/2026

🌱 Become a Changemaker

Do you want to make a difference but aren't sure where to start?

The School for Changemakers is a 6-month learning journey for young people who want to create positive change for their communities and the planet.

You'll explore systems thinking, leadership, problem-solving, and values-led decision making while developing practical skills to turn your ideas into action.

✨ Build leadership skills
✨ Connect with like-minded people
✨ Create meaningful impact
✨ Turn passion into action

📅 Applications are now open for the July 2026 intake.

🔗 Learn more and apply: https://terranova.foundation/our-work/schoolforchangemakers/

13/06/2026

🌟 Become a Certified Community Interpreter! 🌟

📚 Applied Community Interpreting Course
✅ Learn professional interpreting skills
✅ Explore ethics and intercultural communication
✅ Online delivery for flexible learning
✅ $300+GST

📅 Next intake starts in August
💻 Online training
📩 Learn more or apply at www.interpret.org.nz

10/06/2026

✨ Have a story to tell? Turn it into your future!

Stories into Futures is a free four-month programme supporting women from under-represented communities in Canterbury to build confidence, develop digital storytelling skills, and strengthen pathways into employment.

📅 July – October 2026
📝 Expressions of Interest close: Friday 19 June, 5pm

Find out more at: www.learningcitychristchurch.nz/stories-into-futures

04/06/2026

🌿 World Environment Day 🌿

Today is a reminder that every small action counts when it comes to protecting our planet 💚

From reducing waste to planting trees, we all have a role to play in creating a cleaner, greener future 🌏

✨ Here are a few simple ways you can make a difference today:
♻️ Reduce, reuse, recycle
🚶 Walk, bike, or carpool
🌱 Plant something (even a small herb!)
💧 Save water where you can
🛍️ Choose reusable over single-use

Together, we can build a healthier environment for our community and future generations 🌿

💬 Tell us: What’s one eco-friendly action you’re taking today?

30/05/2026

🧠🥦 Food to Thrive – Nutrition for Mood, Resilience and Recovery

Join Thrive for an inspiring and practical conversation with Professor Julia Rucklidge, a world-leading expert in mental health and nutrition.

Discover how food and micronutrients can support mood, resilience, and recovery, and learn simple everyday choices that can help you thrive mentally as well as physically.

Thrive is a supportive community for people living with acquired neurological conditions such as brain injury, FND, stroke, and mental health challenges, focused on rebuilding confidence, connection, and wellbeing at your own pace.

📅 Wednesday 3 June 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 BrainTree Wellness Centre
70 Langdons Road, Papanui
🎟 KOHA/FREE event

Register here : https://events.humanitix.com/food-to-thrive/tickets
Come along for an engaging and hopeful session that turns science into practical tools for everyday life.

Kim and Grant will run a fun and interactive session, focused on helping you to use music to make connections within yourself and with others.

28/05/2026

🎨✨ VISUAL CONNECTIONS – WELLBEING WEEKEND ✨🌿

Take a pause, slow down, and reconnect through art at the upcoming Visual Connections - Wellbeing Weekend at Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū.

Enjoy a relaxing weekend filled with FREE activities designed to support wellbeing and mindfulness through creativity and visual experiences. From inspiring talks and therapy sessions to self-guided colour walks and soulful music, there’s something for everyone to explore at their own pace.

Learn how art can influence emotions, awareness, and wellbeing or simply wander, reflect, and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere.

📅 30–31 May 2026
⏰ 10am–5pm
📍 Christchurch Art Gallery, Montreal Street, Christchurch Central
🎟️ Free event

Featuring artwork by Margaret Stoddart — Old Cornish Orchard

25/05/2026

The Electoral Commission NZ Community Education Fund provides small grants to local organisations to support community-led initiatives that encourage people to enrol and participate in voting.

The fund helps deliver education opportunities and strengthen electoral preparedness, particularly in communities with lower enrolment and participation rates.

Applications are now open.

Find out more about the fund and how it works here:
https://elections.nz/getting-involved/community-education-fund

24/05/2026

❄️ Moana Vā Winter Warm-Up ☕

Everyone is welcome, we’d love to see you there! ✨

20/05/2026

🌍 World Day for Cultural Diversity 🌏

Today we celebrate the richness of cultures that make our communities vibrant, strong, and unique. World Day for Cultural Diversity is a chance to honour the traditions, languages, and stories that shape who we are.

Let’s take this moment to learn from one another, embrace our differences, and build connections based on respect and understanding. Diversity isn’t just something to recognise, it’s something to celebrate every day.

19/05/2026

🌱 Vegan Night Mākete is Moving to the Centre! 🌱

The much-loved monthly Vegan Night Mākete will make an exciting move to the Multicultural Centre on the 23rd of May! From then on, the Mākete will run every last Saturday of the month, 5–8pm, all year round.

📍 New Location:
Multicultural Recreation and Community Centre
455 Hagley Avenue, Christchurch Central City

Please note that parking is limited, we recommend using public transport if you can.

Come celebrate with us, enjoy a delicious range of plant-based eats, browse local stalls, and connect with an awesome community 💚

We can’t wait to see you there!

(Original picture from Vegan Christchurch Society, modified by MRCC)