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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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…
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Settling In At Tuam Street
We’ve settled into our new Tuam Street Centre wonderfully and are enjoying making the space our own! While the weather may be getting colder, that hasn’t stopped us from getting out and about in our community. We’ve been exploring local parks, staying active, and making the most of all the opportunities our new location has…
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Music to Our Ears!
We are very fortunate to have received funding recently from the Harcourts Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd through the Harcourts Foundation for musical instruments and props for our new Tuam Street Centre, a new music room at our Kaiapoi Centre and to replace well-loved musical instruments used for our Thursday Music session at Hoon Hay…
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SECT Tea Dance 2026
Come along for an afternoon of dressing up, dancing to live music, spot prizes, the ever popular photobooth, seeing friends and sharing some yummy nibbles. Purchase your tickets to secure your place and Be sure to bring your ticket along for the lucky prize draw. Tea Dance 2026Sunday 16th August 2026 1pm – 4pmTempleton Community Centre –…
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…