A community-led sports and recreation hub on Chadbury Street in Parklands, Christchurch, the Pūkeko Centre is on the site of the Parklands Bowling Club. It is a joint venture between the bowling club and the Parklands Rugby Club, and the buildings were relocated from the former Freeville School.
The centre provides indoor and outdoor spaces for local clubs, groups and organisations. The Pavilion, the first stage, is available for hire as a venue and meeting space, and the sports hall and meeting room take bookings. The website describes the second stage as under way and seeking funding. The project was set up to meet real needs in the local community, and its website says the centre is open to other community and sports groups to use.