Risingholme is proud to be part of The Ōtautahi ACE Network which brings together organisations and educators committed to strengthening Adult and Community Education across Ōtautahi Christchurch. For this year’s Festival of Adult Learning,...
Friendly faces, the scent of aromatic pastries and chai brought people together to Risingholme for the first of three café pop-ups this year. The café is an initiative run by the Share Kai Cook’s...
2026 marks 20 years since New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) was recognised as an official language of Aotearoa....
One of the highlights in 2025 was seeing the satisfying conclusion of a collaboration which began in 2024 between Risingholme and the Share Kai Cooks Collective. Following a successful application for ACE Aotearoa Professional...
It’s the most wonderful time of the year!
Join ‘Santa’s workshop’ and have a go at making some Christmas crafts at the Garden City Mākete this December 6.
We are thrilled to be partnering...
Each September the Adult and Community Education sector celebrates the Festival of Adult Learning – an annual nation-wide event that shines a light on lifelong learning. This year, Risingholme along with other ACE providers...
Named after the natural rise on which it stands on, Risingholme Homestead has been a steady...
2024 has been a big year for Risingholme Community Centre. An 80th anniversary is a significant milestone for any organization, and it has given us an opportunity to pause and reflect on our...
From the 13-15th September 2024, Risingholme played host to an exhibition showcasing tutor and learner works. Drawing on artworks created across several creative disciplines like pottery, patchwork, visual arts, Zentangle,...
It was all go at Risingholme last week with ‘Have a Go Day’ in full swing. We welcomed over 120 new learners to Risingholme as they participated in short course taster sessions throughout the...
Heritage Festival officially wrapped up over labour weekend and we were thrilled to be able to run our homestead and garden tours as part of this year’s celebrations!
Over two days we welcomed members...
What began in 1864 as a homestead and grounds for a number of Ōtautahi Christchurch’s prominent families has now become a special place for the community to gather and learn for almost 80 years!
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