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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Circability presents Kanohi Kitea-
Mātauranga Māori & Circus Arts 2026 Come join us for a free, inclusive and accessible community celebration of play, connection and creativity held at Ngā Hau e Whā National Marae – 250 Pages Rd. Kanohi Kitea is a Circability initiative creating a space where Māori tākaro, whare tapere and circus arts meet and merge through the…
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A huge thank you to the Hugo Charitable Trust
The Chris Ruth Centre Trust are very pleased to have received three vehicles donated by the Hugo Charitable Trust: a wheelchair accessible van and two Kia Carnival hybrid SUVs. We are sincerely grateful to the Hugo Charitable Trust. The donation arrived when we needed it most. It allowed us to retire two long-standing vehicles whose…
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The SECT’s Annual Christmas Ball
Tickets are available to SECT’s Annual Christmas Ball! It is sure to be a night of elegance – dazzle us with your finest dress or sleekest suit because it is dress up time!!!!! Come along for a night of dancing, seeing friends and sharing some yummy nibbles. We have the Vague As Brothers performing live for…
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The Court Theatre Travelling Show
Last week the Court Theatre brought their travelling show, He Kura Kōrero, to Hoon Hay. The story follows three collectors who travel the world gathering treasures, and discover the gift of te reo Māori along the way. It’s a musical and theatrical exploration of te reo Māori, showing how children and adults alike can use…
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In the Green- Personalised Scented Lava Bracelet Kits
You may have seen them at the recent Next Steps Expo. In the Green, is a student-run business from Ferndale Te Ahu School taking part in the Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) They make personalised scented lava bead bracelet kits that support emotional regulation and wellbeing. They are designed for anyone who experiences stress, anxiety, sensory…
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Hoon Hay One- Winter Excursions
Hoon Hay One have been making the most of the Winter days and filling it with lots of different activities! There has been visits to the Antarctic Centre, Sam having fun at Timezone, Claudia enjoying playing a game of netball and visiting the Tūranga library. Lou went out horse riding, and Junior had fun playing…
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…