Welcome to the Chris Ruth Centre
We provide a high quality and individualised community-oriented service for people over 18 years of age with complex needs.
We support individuals to complete meaningful activities, of their own choice, in a respectful and enjoyable way, which enhances their holistic programme as reinforced by the Enabling Good Lives principles.
Promoting a good life for adults with disabilities.
OUR MISSION – Valuing the uniqueness of each person, through enriching programmes, which are interwoven with community connections – whanaungatanga.
Enhancing opportunities, Embracing potential
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Kaiapoi enjoying activities in the Centre
The Kaiapoi Centre have been enjoying time inside during the colder days this winter with music and movement, arts and crafts, and enjoying the sensory room. Musical instruments and props kindly funded by the Harcourts Foundation and the local branch Harcourts Four Seasons Realty Ltd. Arts and craft items kindly funded by Frozen Funds, and…
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Lamar keeping busy over winter!
The Lamar Centre has been keeping busy over winter with loads of activities, so many great photos to share that we couldn’t fit them all in the Winter Newsletter! Check out what the Centre has been up to below!
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Having fun with art and crafts
The new Tuam Street Centre have been having fun exploring the new art supplies they received through funding from the Christchurch Casino Charitable Community Trust recently. The art supplies arrived in time for the centre to celebrate Matariki and get creative with the wooden designs and pictures.
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The Chris Ruth Centre Trust’s Winter Newsletter
The latest edition of the Chris Ruth Centre Trust’s Winter Newsletter for 2026 is available now. Over the past few months with the milder Autumn and Winter days, the Centre’s have been making the most of the fine days, and getting out and about in the community! Check out what the individual Centre’s have been…
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The Kids Foundation Razzamatazz show
The wait is over – booking for this year’s Kids Foundation Razzamatazz (Christchurch) performances is now open! Razzamatazz Christchurch PerformanceSaturday 12th September 2026 – 12 & 3pmHaeata Performing Arts Centre To book tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1996910584313?aff=oddtdtcreator A reminder, complimentary tickets are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis, so we encourage everyone to book as soon…
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Recent happenings in HH3
Over the last number of weeks we have been trying to make sure we take advantage of the warm weather when it decides to present itself. At the end of May everyone, almost everyone, went to Ferrymead historic park. This was a massive hit for a number of people, especially for Harry and Huong. All…
What We Do
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Enabling Good Lives
We embed the Enabling Good Lives Principles and aim to uphold these with the individuals whom we exist to serve.…
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Individualised Programmes
The overall philosophy and practice is to ensure people have interesting, full and meaningful lives. Our programmes have two major…
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School Leaver Transitioning
Transitioning From School To Day Activities. This can be a daunting process but we aim to make this as easy…