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Christchurch BFT Closures Leave Members Facing Final Classes This Month
Body Fit Training's Ferrymead and Riccarton studios are set to close, following the earlier shutdown of the Victoria Street branch.
By Ana Patel · Sat, 6 June 2026
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The Local Habits Giving Christchurch Its Relaxed Summer Feel
Morning coffees, park walks and backyard meals add up to a city that feels easy to live in.
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Coffee, gardens, riverside walks and a short drive to the coast is often all it takes.
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