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Name: CAPITALS OF WESTERN(ISH) EUROPE
Start: 2026-07-22T10:00+12:00
End: 2026-08-19T12:00+12:00
Location: CWEA, Christchurch

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July 2026

Jul

-19Aug

CAPITALS OF WESTERN(ISH) EUROPE

CWEA, Christchurch

From $63.00 incl. GST

Discount

22 Jul 2026 - 19 Aug 2026

5 weeks, Wed 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Michael Couch

From $63.00 incl. GST

22 Jul 2026 - 19 Aug 2026

5 weeks, Wed 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Starts 22 July from 10am -12noon

Jul

-19Aug

BRAIN DEVELOPMENT - THE EARLY YEARS

CWEA, Christchurch

From $63.00 incl. GST

Discount

22 Jul 2026 - 19 Aug 2026

5 weeks, Wed 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Michael Couch

From $63.00 incl. GST

22 Jul 2026 - 19 Aug 2026

5 weeks, Wed 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Starts 22 July from 12.30-2.30pm

MASTERING SMARTPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY FUNDAMENTALS (July)

Jul

-21Aug

MASTERING SMARTPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY FUNDAMENTALS (July)

CWEA, Christchurch

From $61.00 incl. GST

Discount

24 Jul 2026 - 21 Aug 2026

5 weeks, Fri 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Monica Lopossay

From $61.00 incl. GST

24 Jul 2026 - 21 Aug 2026

5 weeks, Fri 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Starts 24 July from 12.30-2.30pm

Jul

-31Aug

INTRODUCTION TO WATERCOLOURS

CWEA, Christchurch

From $83.00 incl. GST

Discount

27 Jul 2026 - 31 Aug 2026

6 weeks, Mon 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Rebecca Smallridge

From $83.00 incl. GST

27 Jul 2026 - 31 Aug 2026

6 weeks, Mon 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Starts 27 July from 10am - 12pm

Jul

-31Aug

WEA WRITERS TOOLBOX

CWEA, Christchurch

From $73.00 incl. GST

Sold out

27 Jul 2026 - 31 Aug 2026

6 weeks, Mon 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Dr Rie Natalenko

From $73.00 incl. GST

Sold out

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27 Jul 2026 - 31 Aug 2026

6 weeks, Mon 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Starts 27 July from 10am - 12noon

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Jul

-17Aug

KNITTING FOR BEGINNERS

CWEA, Christchurch

From $44.00 incl. GST

Discount

27 Jul 2026 - 17 Aug 2026

4 weeks, Mon 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Kazuko Iwai

From $44.00 incl. GST

27 Jul 2026 - 17 Aug 2026

4 weeks, Mon 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Starts 27 July from 6-7.30pm

Jul

-15Sep

SINGING TO IMPROVE

CWEA, Christchurch

From $58.00 incl. GST

Discount

28 Jul 2026 - 15 Sep 2026

8 weeks, Tue 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Deen Coulson

From $58.00 incl. GST

28 Jul 2026 - 15 Sep 2026

8 weeks, Tue 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Starts 28 July from 2-3pm

Jul

-15Sep

UKULELE FOR COMPLETE BEGINNERS

CWEA, Christchurch

From $58.00 incl. GST

Discount

28 Jul 2026 - 15 Sep 2026

8 weeks, Tue 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Deen Coulson

From $58.00 incl. GST

28 Jul 2026 - 15 Sep 2026

8 weeks, Tue 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM

Starts 28 July

Jul

-25Aug

INTRODUCTION TO ASTRONOMY

CWEA, Christchurch

From $63.00 incl. GST

Discount

28 Jul 2026 - 25 Aug 2026

5 weeks, Tue 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Erik Brogt

From $63.00 incl. GST

28 Jul 2026 - 25 Aug 2026

5 weeks, Tue 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Starts 28 July from 6-8pm

Jul

-16Sep

DRAWING AND PORTRAITURE

CWEA, Christchurch

From $102.00 incl. GST

Discount

29 Jul 2026 - 16 Sep 2026

8 weeks, Wed 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Nina Cook

From $102.00 incl. GST

29 Jul 2026 - 16 Sep 2026

8 weeks, Wed 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Starts 29 July

Jul

-19Aug

SASHIKO: JAPANESE HAND STITCHING

CWEA, Christchurch

From $42.00 incl. GST

Discount

29 Jul 2026 - 19 Aug 2026

4 weeks, Wed 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Kazuko Iwai

From $42.00 incl. GST

29 Jul 2026 - 19 Aug 2026

4 weeks, Wed 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Starts 29 July from 1-2.30pm

Jul

-16Sep

TAI CHI, QIGONG AND HARA ALIGNMENT

CWEA, Christchurch

From $46.00 incl. GST

Discount

29 Jul 2026 - 16 Sep 2026

8 weeks, Wed 2:15 PM – 3:15 PM

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Geraldine Parkes

From $46.00 incl. GST

29 Jul 2026 - 16 Sep 2026

8 weeks, Wed 2:15 PM – 3:15 PM

Starts 29 July from 2.15-3.15pm

Jul

-17Sep

UKULELE FOR THE MORE EXPERIENCED

CWEA, Christchurch

From $58.00 incl. GST

Discount

30 Jul 2026 - 17 Sep 2026

8 weeks, Thu 9:45 AM – 10:45 AM

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Deen Coulson

From $58.00 incl. GST

30 Jul 2026 - 17 Sep 2026

8 weeks, Thu 9:45 AM – 10:45 AM

Starts 30 July from 9.45-10.45am

Jul

-17Sep

ARMCHAIR TRAVEL

CWEA, Christchurch

From $49.00 incl. GST

Discount

30 Jul 2026 - 17 Sep 2026

8 weeks, Thu 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Fiona Gilston

Paul Broady

Kazuko Iwai

Margaret Taylor

Philippa Drayton

Dave Foster

Dr Rie Natalenko

Jeff Ploughman

From $49.00 incl. GST

30 Jul 2026 - 17 Sep 2026

8 weeks, Thu 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Starts 30 July from 10.30-11.30am

Jul

-17Sep

SINGING FOR PLEASURE

CWEA, Christchurch

From $58.00 incl. GST

Discount

30 Jul 2026 - 17 Sep 2026

8 weeks, Thu 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Deen Coulson

From $58.00 incl. GST

30 Jul 2026 - 17 Sep 2026

8 weeks, Thu 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Starts 30 July from 11am - 12noon

THRIVING TOGETHER AROUND BIG IDEAS Part One: Positive Psychology and Education

Jul

-20Aug

THRIVING TOGETHER AROUND BIG IDEAS Part One: Positive Psychology and Education

CWEA, Christchurch

From $37.00 incl. GST

Discount

30 Jul 2026 - 20 Aug 2026

4 weeks, Thu 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Elaine Mayo

Niki Davis

Bronwyn Thurlow

From $37.00 incl. GST

30 Jul 2026 - 20 Aug 2026

4 weeks, Thu 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM

Starts 30 July 12.30-2pm

ART HISTORY: FROM MYTH TO MIDDLE EARTH: AN ECCENTRIC ACCOUNT OF THE CELTIC REVIVAL

Jul

-7Aug

ART HISTORY: FROM MYTH TO MIDDLE EARTH: AN ECCENTRIC ACCOUNT OF THE CELTIC REVIVAL

CWEA, Christchurch

From $27.00 incl. GST

Discount

31 Jul 2026 - 7 Aug 2026

2 weeks, Fri 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

John Richardson

From $27.00 incl. GST

31 Jul 2026 - 7 Aug 2026

2 weeks, Fri 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Starts 31 July

August 2026

Aug

-22

RENAISSANCE: REIMAGINING RETIREMENT

CWEA, Christchurch

From $93.00 incl. GST

Discount

1 - 22 Aug 2026

2 Sat 9:00AM-2:00PM, 3 Mon 5:30-7:00PM

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Chris Beardsley

From $93.00 incl. GST

1 - 22 Aug 2026

2 Sat 9:00AM-2:00PM, 3 Mon 5:30-7:00PM

Sat 1 and 22 Aug; 9-2pm. Mon 3, 10 and 17 Aug; 5.30-7.30pm

Aug

ABSOLUTELY PRACTICAL SASHIKO

CWEA, Christchurch

From $29.00 incl. GST

Discount

Sat 1 Aug 2026

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (3 hours)

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Kazuko Iwai

From $29.00 incl. GST

Sat 1 Aug 2026

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (3 hours)

Saturday 1 August 10am-1pm

Aug

DON’T DITCH IT, FIX IT: MEND YOUR MERINO

CWEA, Christchurch

From $33.00 incl. GST

Sold out

Sun 2 Aug 2026

1:00 PM - 4:30 PM (3 hours 30 minutes)

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Ruth Targus

From $33.00 incl. GST

Sold out

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Sun 2 Aug 2026

1:00 PM - 4:30 PM (3 hours 30 minutes)

Sunday 2 August from 1-4.30pm

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Aug

-18

HEALING THE HEALTH SYSTEM?

CWEA, Christchurch

From $40.00 incl. GST

Discount

4 - 18 Aug 2026

3 weeks, Tue 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Michael Couch

From $40.00 incl. GST

4 - 18 Aug 2026

3 weeks, Tue 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Starts 4 August from 12.30-2.30pm

Aug

FIRST TIME TANGLING

CWEA, Christchurch

From $25.00 incl. GST

Discount

Thu 6 Aug 2026

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (2 hours)

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Ildica Boyd

From $25.00 incl. GST

Thu 6 Aug 2026

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (2 hours)

Thursday 6 August 6-8pm

Aug

-4Sep

NORTHERN LIGHTS AND BRILLIANT MINDS

CWEA, Christchurch

From $31.00 incl. GST

Discount

7 Aug 2026 - 4 Sep 2026

5 weeks, Fri 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Dr Rie Natalenko

From $31.00 incl. GST

7 Aug 2026 - 4 Sep 2026

5 weeks, Fri 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Starts 7 August from 1-2pm

Aug

POWER FOODS FOR THE BRAIN

CWEA, Christchurch

From $28.00 incl. GST

Discount

Sat 8 Aug 2026

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM (3 hours)

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Katarina Tawiri

From $28.00 incl. GST

Sat 8 Aug 2026

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM (3 hours)

Saturday 8 August, from 9.30-12.30pm

Aug

JAPANESE BON ODORI WORKSHOP & ANCESTORS DAY CELEBRATION

CWEA, Christchurch

From $14.00 incl. GST

Discount

Sat 8 Aug 2026

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM (3 hours)

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Kazuko Iwai

From $14.00 incl. GST

Sat 8 Aug 2026

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM (3 hours)

Saturday 8 August, from 2-5pm

Aug

HUNDERTWASSER FOR ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS

CWEA, Christchurch

From $52.00 incl. GST

Discount

Sun 9 Aug 2026

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (6 hours)

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Margaret Taylor

From $52.00 incl. GST

Sun 9 Aug 2026

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (6 hours)

Sunday 9 August from 10am to 4pm

Aug

NOMAD CENTURY: HOW TO SURVIVE THE CLIMATE UPHEAVAL

CWEA, Christchurch

From $14.00 incl. GST

Discount

Mon 10 Aug 2026

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM (2 hours)

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Mark Sheehan

Derek Wallace

From $14.00 incl. GST

Mon 10 Aug 2026

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM (2 hours)

Monday 10 August 12.30-2.30pm

Aug

AFTERNOON TEA WITH... MP MEGAN WOODS

CWEA, Christchurch

Free

Tue 11 Aug 2026

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM (1 hour 30 minutes)

CWEA, Christchurch

Free

Tue 11 Aug 2026

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM (1 hour 30 minutes)

Tuesday 11 August, 1-2.30pm, $koha

Aug

-3Sep

JAPANESE CONVERSATION FOR TRAVELLERS

CWEA, Christchurch

From $38.00 incl. GST

Sold out

13 Aug 2026 - 3 Sep 2026

4 weeks, Thu 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Kazuko Iwai

From $38.00 incl. GST

Sold out

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13 Aug 2026 - 3 Sep 2026

4 weeks, Thu 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Starts 13 August from 6-7.30pm

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Aug

-18Sep

CREATIVE PAINTING & MIXED MEDIA

CWEA, Christchurch

From $39.00 incl. GST

Discount

14 Aug 2026 - 18 Sep 2026

6 weeks, Fri 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Margaret Taylor

From $39.00 incl. GST

14 Aug 2026 - 18 Sep 2026

6 weeks, Fri 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Starts 14 August

Aug

-21

THE ENERGY TRANSITION

CWEA, Christchurch

From $24.00 incl. GST

Discount

14 - 21 Aug 2026

2 weeks, Fri 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Anne Scott

From $24.00 incl. GST

14 - 21 Aug 2026

2 weeks, Fri 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Starts 14 August from 10am to 12 noon

Aug

INTRODUCTION TO MODERN IRAN

CWEA, Christchurch

From $13.00 incl. GST

Discount

Thu 20 Aug 2026

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (2 hours)

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Hamish McGregor

From $13.00 incl. GST

Thu 20 Aug 2026

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (2 hours)

Thursday 20 August from 6-8pm

Aug

-14Sep

CROCHET FOR ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS

CWEA, Christchurch

From $44.00 incl. GST

Sold out

24 Aug 2026 - 14 Sep 2026

4 weeks, Mon 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Kazuko Iwai

From $44.00 incl. GST

Sold out

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24 Aug 2026 - 14 Sep 2026

4 weeks, Mon 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Starts 24 August from 1-2.30pm

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CROCHET FOR ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS – LEFT HAND FRIENDLY!

Aug

-14Sep

CROCHET FOR ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS – LEFT HAND FRIENDLY!

CWEA, Christchurch

From $44.00 incl. GST

Discount

24 Aug 2026 - 14 Sep 2026

4 weeks, Mon 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Kazuko Iwai

From $44.00 incl. GST

24 Aug 2026 - 14 Sep 2026

4 weeks, Mon 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Starts 24 August from 6-7.30pm

Aug

-1Sep

ANIMAL ORIGINS OF OUR INTELLIGENCE?

CWEA, Christchurch

From $19.00 incl. GST

Discount

25 Aug 2026 - 1 Sep 2026

2 weeks, Tue 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Simon Pollard

From $19.00 incl. GST

25 Aug 2026 - 1 Sep 2026

2 weeks, Tue 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM

Starts 25 August from 12.30-2pm

Aug

-23Sep

CAPITALS OF NORTHERN(ISH) EUROPE

CWEA, Christchurch

From $63.00 incl. GST

Discount

26 Aug 2026 - 23 Sep 2026

5 weeks, Wed 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Michael Couch

From $63.00 incl. GST

26 Aug 2026 - 23 Sep 2026

5 weeks, Wed 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Starts 26 August from 10am to 12 noon

Aug

-23Sep

BRAIN DEVELOPMENT - THE LATER YEARS

CWEA, Christchurch

From $63.00 incl. GST

Discount

26 Aug 2026 - 23 Sep 2026

5 weeks, Wed 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Michael Couch

From $63.00 incl. GST

26 Aug 2026 - 23 Sep 2026

5 weeks, Wed 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Starts 26 August from 12.30-2.30pm

THRIVING TOGETHER AROUND BIG IDEAS Part Two: Holistic Health and Active Citizenship

Aug

-17Sep

THRIVING TOGETHER AROUND BIG IDEAS Part Two: Holistic Health and Active Citizenship

CWEA, Christchurch

From $37.00 incl. GST

Discount

27 Aug 2026 - 17 Sep 2026

4 weeks, Thu 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Elaine Mayo

Bronwyn Thurlow

Niki Davis

From $37.00 incl. GST

27 Aug 2026 - 17 Sep 2026

4 weeks, Thu 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM

Starts 27 August from 12.30-2pm

CONSERVATION PERSPECTIVES: INNOVATION AND HOPE

Aug

-4Sep

CONSERVATION PERSPECTIVES: INNOVATION AND HOPE

CWEA, Christchurch

From $19.00 incl. GST

Discount

28 Aug 2026 - 4 Sep 2026

2 weeks, Fri 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Fiona Gilston

From $19.00 incl. GST

28 Aug 2026 - 4 Sep 2026

2 weeks, Fri 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Starts 28 August from 10 - 11.30am

MASTERING SMARTPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY FUNDAMENTALS (August)

Aug

-25Sep

MASTERING SMARTPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY FUNDAMENTALS (August)

CWEA, Christchurch

From $61.00 incl. GST

Discount

28 Aug 2026 - 25 Sep 2026

5 weeks, Fri 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Monica Lopossay

From $61.00 incl. GST

28 Aug 2026 - 25 Sep 2026

5 weeks, Fri 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Starts 28 August

September 2026

Sep

JAPANESE ONE-POT BUDGET COOKING

CWEA, Christchurch

From $28.00 incl. GST

Sold out

Sat 5 Sep 2026

1:00 PM - 3:30 PM (2 hours 30 minutes)

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Kazuko Iwai

From $28.00 incl. GST

Sold out

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Sat 5 Sep 2026

1:00 PM - 3:30 PM (2 hours 30 minutes)

Saturday 5 September, from 1-3.30pm

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MOVIE MAGIC: HOW FILM AND TELEVISION REALLY WORK

Sep

-14

MOVIE MAGIC: HOW FILM AND TELEVISION REALLY WORK

CWEA, Christchurch

From $26.00 incl. GST

Discount

7 - 14 Sep 2026

2 weeks, Mon 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Dr Rie Natalenko

From $26.00 incl. GST

7 - 14 Sep 2026

2 weeks, Mon 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Starts 7 September, 10am - 12 noon

Sep

OUR CHANGING OCEANS

CWEA, Christchurch

Free

Fri 11 Sep 2026

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (1 hour 30 minutes)

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Paul Broady

Free

Fri 11 Sep 2026

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (1 hour 30 minutes)

Friday 11 September from 10 - 11.30am

Sep

RARANGA WEAVING: SMALL BASKETS

CWEA, Christchurch

From $30.00 incl. GST

Discount

Sat 12 Sep 2026

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (4 hours)

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Kathy Harford

From $30.00 incl. GST

Sat 12 Sep 2026

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (4 hours)

Saturday 12 September from 9am to 1pm

Sep

VEGAN INDIAN COOKING ON A BUDGET

CWEA, Christchurch

From $28.00 incl. GST

Discount

Sat 12 Sep 2026

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (2 hours)

CWEA, Christchurch

From $28.00 incl. GST

Sat 12 Sep 2026

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (2 hours)

Saturday 12 September, 11am-1pm

Sep

JAPANESE COOKING: OKONOMIYAKI/SAVOURY FRITTERS

CWEA, Christchurch

From $28.00 incl. GST

Sold out

Sun 13 Sep 2026

1:00 PM - 3:30 PM (2 hours 30 minutes)

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Kazuko Iwai

From $28.00 incl. GST

Sold out

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Sun 13 Sep 2026

1:00 PM - 3:30 PM (2 hours 30 minutes)

Sunday 13 September, from 1-3.30pm

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Sep

WHAT WAS UP IN THE PLIOCENE EPOCH?

CWEA, Christchurch

Free

Thu 17 Sep 2026

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM (1 hour 30 minutes)

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Paul Broady

Free

Thu 17 Sep 2026

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM (1 hour 30 minutes)

Thursday 17 September from 6-7.30pm

Sep

-25

MEET THE BEETLES

CWEA, Christchurch

From $19.00 incl. GST

Discount

18 - 25 Sep 2026

2 weeks, Fri 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Simon Pollard

From $19.00 incl. GST

18 - 25 Sep 2026

2 weeks, Fri 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Starts 18 September 10 - 11.30am