Cherish Christchurch

07/09/2026

Our amazing Poetry Group made a zine! And they took it to the Christchurch Art Gallery yesterday for the Zine Fest hosted by WORD Christchurch.

The poems are a collection from the group, who meet on Wednesdays at 2pm.

The zines will be circulating around Cherish and available to purchase.

28/08/2026

Join us at Cherish this Saturday for an All-Inclusive Weaving Circle open to men and women, beginners and experienced weavers of all nationalities and lineages.

Lea will share her love of woven basketry, traditional Indigenous Australian and Māori weaving wisdom, foraged fibres, natural dyes, meditation and women’s wisdom.

This is a relaxed gathering to connect, create and weave together—not a teaching workshop, though there may be demonstrations and opportunities to ask questions. Registration is free but essential, see more on our website.

20/08/2026

TONIGHT: Crystal Soundbowl Journey with Danielle, 6-7pm @ Cherish.

The lovely Danielle has been sharing her gifts with the Sound bowls on Thursdays for some time.

She has moved her lunchtime session to Thursday evenings, starting today!

The evening sessions will be fuller, with a visualisation and a longer block of sound bowl experience.
A small fee is asked for this longer session, $25-35.

Danielle is very understanding of high sensory needs, she keeps the room cosy with low lights and tones of the bowls lower, for those that are a little more sensitive.

19/08/2026

30/07/2026

Colorful people of Cherish....

Community is found in connection and we can always find things to connect us, to feel like we belong.

On these days, it was simply wearing the same colour!

"The strongest communities are built in ordinary moments".

29/07/2026

You don’t have to come knowing anyone.

Many of our community began with a first visit. The smallest step into community can become the beginning of something meaningful.

We grow stronger when we gather, learn and share life together. Whether you’re joining a workshop, sharing a meal or dropping in for a conversation, we’d love to welcome you.

Here are some invitations to consider for this weekend -please see more details and timings via the link in bio and on our website www.cherishchristchurch.co.nz.

10/07/2026

The past week or so we have shared Matariki in our community with gatherings, reflections, craft, meditation, Kai and laughter.

Mānawatia a Matariki. ✨

As the stars of Matariki rise, may we remember those who came before us, cherish the gifts we hold today, and welcome the hopes we carry into tomorrow.

May this new season fill your heart with gratitude, your home with love, and your spirit with hope. May you find joy in simple moments, strength in those beside you, and the courage to nurture the dreams beginning to grow.

From all of us at Cherish, we wish you and your whānau a joyful and meaningful Matariki.

09/07/2026

Goodbye Nicole! Today is the last day for Nicole working at Cherish 😍.
What a pleasure it has been to have had Nicole's warm, enthusiast presence at Cherish.
We wish her well in her new chapter furthering her education at Canterbury University and commitment to helping others.
Go well Nicole!
❣️🫂🌺🌱🌳

08/07/2026

The theme for Matariki 2026 is ‘Matariki herenga waka’ - For Everyone. It’s all about inclusion, community, and encouraging people to celebrate together; values true to Cherish!

Our beautiful space at Cherish will be open from 11am-2pm for you to enjoy as an opportunity for quiet rest and reflection.

Our meditation room will be set up with some gentle music, some creative supplies in the dining room, and tea and snacks in the lounge.

Manawatia a Matariki.

* For those wanting to learn more about Matariki, watch a video on how to find the Matariki star cluster, a live broadcast and more, have a look at the wonderful resource Matariki.com.

06/07/2026

CANCELLED - Grateful Gatherings tonight Monday 6 July.
Apologies to those planning on coming.
We hope to see you next time!
Stay warm and dry :)