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 Bishopdale vs Lamar Bowling Competition
In October, saw the return of the Tenpin Bowling Challenge between Bishopdale and Lamar centres. Lamar being the present holder of the trophy, Bishopdale was looking to take it home this year! There was a competitive environment with the challenge, with both teams giving strong support to their fellow team players. The game was very close, but Lamar…
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HH3 making the most of the fine weather!
During the last few months Hoon Hay 3 has been taking advantage of the fine weather by getting out to enjoy it at Willowbank and New Brighton. The people we support have been creating music using the instruments donated to the new music room, and running a disco for the Halloween party held throughout the…
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The Lamar Room- Out and about in the city
The Chris Ruth Centre received funding this year from the Roy Owen Dixey Trust for activities and experiences for each CRC Centre to take out the people we support. Some of the activities so far for the Lamar Room are a scavenger hunt, Mega Air, Hydro-slides, Tram rides, nails and a Jolt concert, with more…
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2025 WorkWell Measles Awareness
There have been recent cases of measles in Aotearoa New Zealand. In order to raise workplace awareness about this illness, below is a Workplace Measles Awareness flyer produced by WorkWell.
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Sewing projects at the Kaiapoi Centre
The Kaiapoi Centre has been making the most of the new overlocker donated by the Harcourts Foundation and local branch- Four Seasons Realty Ltd. Jayden has made himself a set of pajamas! Ka pai Jayden great effort. The Centre has also been repurposing old towels and giving them a new purpose!
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Rendever Case Study
The Chris Ruth Centre has been fortunate to have received funding at the start of the year from New Zealand Community Trust for a Rendever Virtual Reality set for the Chris Ruth centres to share. The centres have two week blocks on rotation with the VR system. The staff have provided regular updates and important…
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…