In order to assist in formulating a consistent approach to the provision and pricing of recreation services for Christchurch, CCC commissioned the AERU at Lincoln University to undertake a study of Christchurch residents’ use of recreation facilities, the barriers to their use and their attitudes to changes in the prices for recreation activities. This information, in conjunction with the results of a review of the international literature on recreation pricing, was to be used to develop a pricing policy consistent with the CCC Recreation and Sport Policy, Physical Recreation and Sports Strategy and Revenue and Financing Policy.