The Big Sleepout is coming to Christchurch

July 17, 2026

On August 13, Christchurch Methodist Mission and Housing First will host the first Big Sleepout in Christchurch and Blenheim, joining the national movement that challenges business and community leaders to sleep out overnight to raise funds for homelessness services.

The Big Sleepout began in Auckland, where it has grown into one of New Zealand’s most impactful empathy driven fundraising events. Funds raised through the CMM Big Sleepout will support our outreach services for people experiencing homelessness.

For more information and to donate towards this important fundraising initiative visit www.bigsleepoutsouth.nz