Set up as the central home for field hockey in the region, Canterbury Hockey Association operates out of Nunweek Park on Wooldridge Road in Bishopdale. It delivers administration, competition play, training, and development pathways across the regional hockey community, running competitive turfs alongside junior, senior, and representative programmes. Recent expansions include bringing indoor hockey to the Wharenui Sports Centre, as well as seasonal registrations for summer umpiring and officiating.
Visitors and players appreciate the quality of the competitive turfs, the good vantage points for spectators, and the dog-friendly grounds. Mixed feedback centres on the amenities: while the location and playing surfaces draw steady praise, players note that the changing rooms and bathroom facilities feel tired and are in clear need of an upgrade. It remains the essential focal point for Christchurch players and supporters following club and provincial hockey.