We all love referrals, whether it’s for a great movie, a good coffee or a heart rate monitor.
If you are looking for a hot referral on things to improve your health and fitness, then you’ll find the following list super useful. .
Many support us with great prizes, (totaling more than $60,000 worth so far) but not all of them and that’s okay. Businesses can’t buy their way into this list. Some offer awesome discounts to our entrants, some don’t, but all will be good to deal with.
Pretty and Pampering REFERRALS
Caring Coaches & Experts
Movement Motivators
Nutritionally Nurturing
For the Fun of It
Jewellery
Diamond Mine
Apart from making your trophies, Diamond Mine also make beautiful, handcrafted, one off jewellery designs. Raved about for their caring service, meticulous detail and exceptional value, each series they have given away a beautiful piece of jewellery and in series 8 they gifted 7 Diamonds to the over-all winner, 
Email: diamondmine@paradise.net.nz
Website: www.diamondmine.net.nz
Phone: 03 379 9613
Location: Their beautiful location in Cashel Mall was destroyed in the Earthquakes. Accordingly check their website and call Matthew to arrange a private showing of his jewellery.
Caring Coaches & Other Experts
nWow! – nationwide
Jan and Maree specialize in helping entrants break bad habits, crush their cravings and generally get on with enjoying their life. Regular contributors to our weekly newsletters, Jan and Maree are spoken of highly by entrants for helping them to achieve results in unexpectedly short time periods.
“ After just one session I had given up the chocolate biscuits and I’ve never gone back” says Sarah.
As an entrant of the competition you receive: a complimentary 30 minute consultation – by phone or in person with either Jan or Maree. Please email Catch Fitness for your voucher.
Website: www.nwow.co.nz
NLP Christchurch – nationwide
Mike Catton is a fitness expert, life coach and goal achieving guru who has trained with the likes of Anthony Robbins. Now a sort after speaker and trainer Mike has joined up with other successful trainers like Steve Gurney to deliver workshops nationwide that help us all to reach our full potential.
Mike’s “Keys to Success” two day workshop has been mentioned every year at our Awards night by previous winning entrants with comments like ‘if you’d like to rapidly move your life forward on any level, you’ve got to do this course”! A pretty big statement which is fully backed by Mike’s 100% risk free guarantee.
Mike offers a 10% discount on “Keys To Success” to all our entrants – simply email us for your voucher. Mike also sponsors the “Lifestyle Changes Category”.
Email: info@nlpchristchurch.co.nz
Website: www.nlpchristchurch.co.nz
Location: Nationwide
Phone: 03 329 4249
Lighten Up – Christchurch
As an entrant to the competition you can meet up with Kris Tynan of Lighten Up in Christchurch for a free 1-1 consultation. Kris helps people to overcome barriers to changing your life for the better. Kris is an expert in both fitness and habit change and is in an international presenter in these areas.
Email: kris@lightenup.co.nz
Website: www.lightenup.co.nz
Location: Christchurch
Lauren Parsons – Palmerston North
Lauren is a Personal Coach & Wellness Expert in Palmerston North and is hugely passionate about inspiring as many people as she can to get more from life. Her company Pure Health & Wellbeing, delivers a range of wellness services including one on one coaching, seminars/presentations and wellbeing retreats.
As a mother to a young family Lauren is particularly passionate about assisting women to make healthy lifestyle choices fun & achievable. Through education, encouragement and empowerment she assist people to improve their overall wellness and live the extraordinary lives they deserve.
Look out for the next upcoming Wellbeing Retreat & see www.laurenparsons.co.nz for more FREE fit tips & inspirational quotes & articles.
Email: lauren@laurenparsons.co.nz
Website: www.laurenparsons.co.nz
Phone: 021 348 661
TLC Sportsmed – Palmerston North
TLC Sports Med provides qualified treatment, rehabilitation and prevention for the Body including muscoskeletal health, range of motion movement, systemic health support and enhanced sports performance strategies.
‘We take the same professional approach for all individuals, from sofa to elite athlete. Our expertise combined with your raw talent and your body’s desire to succeed will allow you the freedom to enjoy actively participating in life the way you want to’.
Location: 23 Morris Street, Palmerston North
Phone: 06 356 1494 or 0800 GETTLC
Home Fitness Equipment
Elite Fitness
As an entrant of the competition, hire any of the following home use equipment: – treadmills, bikes, rowers, vibration plates, cross-trainers, ellipticals or steppers and you’ll receive three months hire for the price of two. Just email us the Catch Fitness crew for your voucher.
Enter into the abdominal category and you’ll also go into win some great prizes from Elite. We also gave away one of their treadmills in 2011.
Elite Fitness also put up 30 Weeks of treadmill hire to two of our lucky entrants in Palmerston North in 2011:-) Thanks heaps Elite.
Website: www.elitefitness.co.nz
Location: Nationwide
Phone: 0800 2 438 348
Photo from the “How to get the most from your fitness equipment” workshop ran by Elite for their customers
Outside Fitness Equipment & Apparel
From its beginnings in a Christchurch family garage, Macpac has developed into one of the world’s most trusted manufacturers of top quality outdoor equipment and clothing. Check out their website for loads of info about their products, retail locations and the Macpac Wilderness Club. Throughout the competition we’ll also bring you some super deals from the Macpac crew.
Email: enquiries.nz@macpac.co.nz
Website: www.macpac.co.nz
Location: Nationwide and Australia
Phone: 0800 622 722
Sports Uniforms, Screen Printing and Embroidery
ESP Apparel
Here’s Aron (right) and I (left) in our first Catch Fitness $10 t-shirts, (also in a pool, in Perth 
. 100 of these shirts and they just flew out the door! ESP did such an awesome job that we still use them, even though they are based in Australia. If you too are keen to use this reliable overseas supplier check out their product line at http://espapparel.com.au/and then if you have any queries or want a personal expert opinion on what they’ve got give Jo a call
Phone: 00 11 64 7 5594 0499
Email: info@espapparel.com.au
This is PT Roger and client Jolene in the latest Catch Me If You Can shirts and which retail for $49.00 NZ.
Shirt deliveries happen in June each year and orders are due in on the 30th of May. Just order by emailing us – and we can forward you the sizing details.
Sports Shoes
Frontrunner 
Frontrunner offer expert advise and great shoes at a good price. We’ve used them for over 14 years and over 30% of our entrants bought a pair of shoes from them in 2010. Normally entrants recieve 15% off any of the gear in store but since losing the main store in Christchurch to the Earthquake, we just promote them as being a good bunch.
Website: http://www.thefrontrunner.co.nz
Smart Balls
Developed in Germany by a midwife specialising in pelvic floor education, SmartBalls can be used by women of all ages, and for many, the benefits can be life changing. Sue, the owner of Buzz Club has provided 10 sets for us to give-away and trade for Catch Credits, this competition.
You can also order a set from www.buzzclub.com and if you have 20 Catch Credit you’ll get 10% off! With 40 Catch Credits you’ll get a 20% discount and with 60 Credits, a 30% discount. Just email Catch Fitness with the voucher that you’d like to redeem.You can also book in for a Buzz Club workshop and one – one consults with theexperienced Buzz Club staff.
Catch Credits are super easy to get! Just check out your weekly newsletters for all the details.
Website: www.buzzclub.com
Email: sue@buzzclub.com
ShowstoppersShow Stopper’ wallets strap to you arm and are perfect for personal trainers, runners and those going out dancing all night! Able to hold a phone, credit cards and keys they come in a sport and glamourous versions. While Catch Fitness has one to give away this comp you can but one NOW at 10% off, with FREE shipping worldwide from www.goingdancing.com.au. Simply enter the code 20WEEK into the shopping cart when purchasing. |
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Fitness Facilities
If a gym works for you then it works for us. Many gyms have been involved in this competition but we’d like to say a particularly big thank you to the Massey Recreation Centre in Palmerston North, City Fitness in Palmerston North (nationwide, they have just been awesome too) and to Women In Motion in Hornby, Christchurch. All of them have put up free memberships for entrants and have been super supportive of our 20 Weeks Competition.
Dietary Tools
Em’s Power Cookies & Bars 
Powergirl, elite endurance athlete Emily Miazga, has a Master’s degree in Nutrition and is a 3x winner of the Speight’s Coast to Coast Longest Day. Her tasty, nutritious Cookies and Bars are made with all natural, quality ingredients, perfect for kids, athletes, busy parents, people on the go and health nuts!
Powergirl also provided Catch Fitness with its company car! Thanks Powergirl.
Em’s often does great deals – the best way to find out about them is to ‘like’ her facebook page or check out her Website.
Website: www.powercookies.com.
Phone: 03 782 8999
The Coffee Guy 
The Coffee Guy has been delivering piping hot, delicious espresso direct to customers since June 2005. They keep the coffee, and the smiles, coming for workers and commuters all over NZ and are the perfect people to call if you want coffee at your next event. Each series Christine organises a bunch of coffees for one of our lucky entrants, thanks heaps Christine.
Email: info@thecoffeeguy.co.nz
Website: www.thecoffeeguy.co.nz
Location: Franchises are nationwide
Phone: 03 309 9727
HealthIntel 
Struggling to stick to a diet? Needing to kick start fat loss to reveal the muscle? Lose the cravings and take control of the diet with a low glycaemic, high fibre RESET programme. Use the 5 Day RESET kit as a complete 5 day meal and snack replacement, full of vitamins and minerals OR have one or two of the meals and snacks per day, to last as long as 15 days, to work around an existing dietary programme.
Retail price is $157.00 – Price for entrants is $117
For more information call HealthIntel representative Grace McGrath (that’s her husband, on the right after doing 20 Weeks and using his Health Intel products.)
Phone: 03 3863532
Email: grace@healthintel.co.nz
Website: www.healthintel.co.nz
Nova
For 1-1 nutritional support try Nova Nutrition
All entrants can sign up for a plan creating consultation and a personalised food plan for just $55 instead of $110.
Nova offers nationwide support, for personal trainers and their clients, coaches, professional athletes and busy corporates.
To get started simply email the crew here at Catch Fitness for your voucher or for more information check out www.novanutrition.co.nz .
Nutrifit
Dr Nick Kimber’s NutriFit programme will help you implement 5 simple and powerful eating strategies that will rapidly transform the way you eat and your ability to achieve any nutrition related goal you desire.
The Best Personal Trainer for series 7 and her clients agreed that the tools Nick imparted to them made for a positive turning point in their journey.
To see when Nick’s next courses are just check out his website www.nutrifit.co.nz
Nick’s “Are You Ready?” eBook is free, just head to the NutriFit site and register to get your copy. As an entrant you can also order Nick’s e-books at these great prices. “Nutrition Success” and “Active Nutrition” eBooks normally retail at $30 per book but as a Catch Competitor you can pick up “Nutrition Success” for $10 and “Active Nutrition” for $15. Simply email us, the Crew at Catch Fitness, for your voucher.
Horleys
Karen and the dedicated HORLEYS staff do an awesome job with supporting individuals, events and the health and fitness industry as a whole. They also produce some of our most loved products like “Replace Hydration” .
Horleys sponsor of the Overall Body Shape Change Category and are a source of great information for our entrants.
Website: www.horleys.co.nz
Aria Farm
Winner of the 2011 Healthy Food Awards for Best Convenience Meal their super yummy products come with no added colour, salt or preservative, they are gluten and allergen free and take only 6 minutes to cook from frozen.Check out their website for details and competitions
Website: www.ariafarm.co.nz
Hardys Palmerston North
With over 30 years experience the team at Hardys specialise in assisting customers to make informed choices.
- Sales consultants in Palmerston North include trained nurses
- Hardys provides specialist naturopathic and medical herbalist services. Naturopathic Clinics are held two-weekly by staff naturopath Gay-Lynn Mokrzecki, Adv Dip Hsc ( Nat), BSc, Pract Herb Med, Member NZAMH
- Free shipping on Nz orders over $50. Track and trace and insurance cover is provided on all orders
Address: The Plaza, Church St
Phone: (06) 356 7860
Email: Hardyspn@xtra.co.nz
Skin Care
Nu-Skin
Nu-Skin works in the world anti-ageing and is a clinically proven system which diminishes the appearance of lines and wrinkles, refines texture, and evens skin tone for a more youthful appearance. Gentle enough to use on all skin types, but powerful enough to see visible results in 7 days.
Email – North Island: Yvonneke Kasper: yvonneke@ihug.co.nz
Email – South Island: Leita: leits@ihug.co.nz
Website: http://www.ageloc.com
Korrene Robinson SkinCare
Step into a cocoon of wellbeing and experience. A world of marine beauty. Rejuvenate until your heart’s content, in our luxurious, professional and discreet environment! A spectrum of authentic & traditional wellness treatments in soothing ambience. Leave our salon with a nurtured body, mind & soul. We are here to listen to you, advise you and help you to achieve the best possible outcome, in which you are striving for.
We look forward to pampering you! We specialise in luxurious body treatments and facial treatments, semi-permanent eyelash extensions, wedding makeup, spray tanning and glycolic peels.
All entrants to series 8 received a complimentary Thalgo Skin Consultation and Jane Iredale Mineral Makeover valued at $75.
Location: 364 College Street, JVL Building (Upstairs) Palmerston North
Email: info@korrene.com
Phone: 06 356 8869
Hours: Mon-Friday Extended hours in the evenings, Saturday by appointment
Natracare
Natracare products are chemical and additive free, biodegradable, and contain only organic and natural ingredients sourced from sound ecologically managed producers. Natracare produce Organic cotton tampons, wipes and natural pads.
Website: http://www.natracare.co.nz
Hedonista Perfumery
Cocoon yourself in beautiful scent with these all natural New Zealand perfumes. A divine range at prices to suit all and available nationwide via their website. Check out the unique story of this great little company at http://hedonistaperfumery.com
25% OFF HEDONISTA PURE BOTANICAL FRAGRANCES !!
Hedonista is offering a Special Discount – Exclusively for 20 Week Entrants – 25% off Hedonista Pure Botanical Fragrances (includes trial size perfumes).View our range on www.hedonistaperfumery.com & email/ph your order to: sales@hedonistaperfumery.com Ph/Fax: (03) 326 4982.
Marie English
Entrants are in to win one of three makeup sittings vouchers valued at $60 (with optional false lashes).
Marie comes with over 10 years experience in bridal, formal, and photographic makeup. All sittings include a lovely free gift.
For special occasion makeups entrants pay just $45 instead of $60 – valid until September 21st, 2011. Simply email Catch Fitness for your discount voucher.
Forget Me Not Flowers
Looking for quality flowers designed with flair? Look no further! Whatever your occasion, celebratory or sombre, the talented team at Forget Me Not Flowers will design a floral masterpeice using top quality blooms. Specialising in creating contemporary, stylish arrangements.
Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/pages/Forget-Me-Not-Flowers/110891942270620
Website: www.forgetmenotflowers.co.nz
Location: Shop 26, Downtown Comples, 60-70 Broadway Avenue, Palmerston North, New Zealand
Videos
Vidhost
Vidhost is committed to helping your business get interviews, seminars or company promotional videos online.
Website: http://www.vidhostnz.com
Publications
The Healthy Food Guide philosophy
“We know you are busy. So we promise to make it easier to eat well, not harder. We live in confusing times, with more product choice than ever. It sometimes seems that everything is good for you and everything is bad for you – it’s hard to know who to believe. At Healthy Food Guide you will find accurate and unbiased information about healthy eating. We give you simple answers to important questions on food and health. Healthy Food Guide makes it easy and enjoyable to eat well and feel great.”
Website: http://www.healthyfood.co.nz
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Healthy-Food-Guide-magazine/166877483320
Eating Out
Dine Out
When it comes to dining out, trying somewhere new can be a bit hit and miss – you don’t want to pay out good money for a mediocre experience, or mismatch the restaurant to the occasion. This is where DineOut comes in. Browse or search through the extensive database of restaurants and cafes around New Zealand, and read reviews submitted by other diners. Did they have a great time? Was the service awesome? Food divine? DineOut reviewers are ordinary people who eat out occasionally or even regularly, and DineOut is the forum to allow their experiences to be shared.
Email: go to http://www.dineout.co.nz/contact.php
Website: www.dineout.co.nz
The Gallery Restaurant 
Niels and Tamsin have created a warm and welcoming ambiance at The Gallery and for four years running the restaurant has been awarded the Hallmark of Excellence Award for Beef and Lamb dishes.
On the last Tuesday of each month (February to November) they host an evening dedicated to wine and food tasting. Bookings are essential.
And if you are you looking for the right style of venue to celebrate a special occasion? To propose marriage or host your wedding reception? Maybe spice up the corporate routine and give the business culture a taste of real culture? Gather at The Gallery.
Phone: (06) 357 3944
Email:subscribe@galleryrestaurant.co.nz
Website: http://www.the-gallery-restaurant.co.nz/about-us.html
Other Activities
Dancing Entertainment
While you are getting your wedding photos taken your guests will be learning this easy style of dancing which will have them turning, dipping and spinning each other around to all kinds of music at your reception. This is also a great way for your guests to get to know each other, feel comfortable and mingle. This style of dance is based on Latin and RocknRoll – it is very easy to learn and it can be done to various types of songs. All your guests will need is one hour of pure enjoyment and lots of fun for all.
Website: http://salsafitness.co.nz
Climbing Fun
Based in Christchurch The ROXX offers a fun way to get fit, team building events and parties you can’t go past The Roxx climbing wall.
Each series we support introductory sessions here for both the entrants, their friends and family and occasionally we hold team challenges here.
The Roxx also give us a bunch of very cool prizes for our entrants. Thanks team, you really do rock.
Website:http://www.theroxx.co.nz
Self Defence Course for Women and Girls (14 and older)
Knockout Personal Training in Redwood
First Line Self Defence Christchurch, was formed to teach women quality, realistic, self defence methods in surroundings conductive to accelerated learning. We focus on developing your self confidence and awareness while at the same time putting some fun into what is otherwise viewed as an unpleasant subject. By completing one of our courses, you will become more confident, gain empowerment, be able to assess and avoid conflict and develop an awareness of danger, all from instructors with over 30 years experience!
Website: www.flsd.co.nz
Phone: 0508 KNOCKOUT (566 256)
Massage
These massage therapists rock!
Amanda Armitage completed a Diploma in Massage Therapy in 1999 and is a NZ Academy of Sport provider to elite athletes. Amanda works out of Sportsmed, 156 Bealey Avenue, Christchurch but is on leave having just had her first baby. For more information phone 366 0620.
Desra Barron – Qualified Massage Therapist with her own Studio in Addington. Email: desra@unwind.co.nz. Ph 3390 390 or 021 971 973
Photography
Painting With Light
To view great photos from previous Award Night go to the ‘Events’ page of http://www.paintingwithlight.co.nz. In 2011 we used James May from www.fyiphotography.co.nz as Tim was overseas and you can view the photos here.
As an entrant you can contact them for free low resolution copies of photos from the evening. Tim Brown by the way, is well known as one of the best glamour photographers in the industry and offers super rates for anyone looking for a great set of photos.
KSPhotography
If you are in Palmerston North then check out Kim Sargent http://www.ksphotography.co.nz/ Email info@ksphotography.co.nz
Dental
North Avon Dental
Following is TBC for 2012.
North Avon Dental supports you in your healthy new lifestyle by offering you a New Patient Dental Exam (value $95.00) and a New Patient Dental Hygiene ($145.00) for the special price of $199.00*
Oral health can have a huge impact on your overall well being not to mention the confidence that goes with having fresh breath and a beautiful white smile.
Phone our friendly staff now on 03 365 6767. Valid until September 3rd, 2011.
Location: 2 North Avon Road, Christchurch
Website: www.northavondental.co.nz
Caring for your Smile
Hairdressing
True Grit
TBC Throughout the Competition we will be giving away FREE cuts and blow waves with the crew at True Grit!
Relax and be pampered by a dynamic team of top class Style Director’s at True Grit hair spa – who are also now one of just 5 locations to have the exclusive rights to INOA, a new revolutionary hair colour product from , L’Oreal Professionel. INOA – short for Innovation No Ammonia!
All services at True Grit include a complete consultation, bath and care application with their signature scalp massage in their unique spa — ‘sheer indulgence.’ Renowned for their exceptional client care service they also have superb C4 coffee, made by their barista-trained team, along with an extensive list of herbal teas. They even offer special monthly fine wines hand selected by Jacqui, the True Grit hair spa Creative Director.
True Grit is committed, unique and fabulous!
Please email info@catchfitness.co.nz if you’d like to make the most of this great deal.
Location: Due to EQ temporarily on Riccarton Road, Christchurch
Phone: 03 377 7889
Email: truegrithairspa@xtra.co.nz
Website: www.truegrithairspa.co.nz
Red Hair
If you are in Palmerston North head to RED HAIR who have put up some fabulous prizes for our North Island Entrants. RED HAIR also offers all entrants 50% off their first appointment with them. Conditions apply – just give Maree and the girls a call or check out http://www.redhair.co.nz/home
Join the Fitness Industry
For a list of jobs in the industry and recognised courses to become a fitness professional yourself check out www.reps.org.nz.
For jobs in the fitness, health, sport, recreation and spa industries please visit http://www.fitnz.co.nz/
Radio Stations we love
Classic Hits 97.8
We love Classic Hits 97.8
In particular we suggest tuning into the breakfast show with Richard and Kate, and no matter where you are in the country, liking them on Facebook and entering all the cool comps they have going on the Classic Hits Website.
Richard, Kate and Classic Hits are huge supporters of our two winning entrants who have each already both won $2000 worth of goodies each and who are now fighting it out, (in the friendliest way possible) for another $1000 of goodies. You can be in to win regular prizes simply by ‘liking’ this Facebook page
Events with Purpose
We love Events with Purpose who put up a great bunch of prizes for our entrants each year.
If you are in Christchurch check out this site for a list of great events to train for, whether your a first timer or a keen competitor.
Website: http://www.eventswithpurpose.co.nz/
The Surf Boy
Resembling a small motorised surfboard and working with your own balance instincts, the machine helps tone and condition all your Core muscle groups, also improving posture, balance, coordination and flexibility
The boards pitching, rolling and yawing motion works primarily the buttocks, core (abs) and thigh muscles while most other standard exercises can be performed on the board including upper body and abdominal variations.
Retail: $800 – but only $350 to entrants and trainers of 20 weeks.
Order one from Karen Eade on 349 7500 or email karen@womeninmotion.co.nz
Free delivery in Christchurch area
The Chateau on the Park
Accomodation – Venue for Parties/Conferences and the Champagne and Diamonds Award Night.
Website: www.chateau-park.co.nz/
Reservations - res@chateau-park.co.nz
Phone: 0800 808 999
A unique escape nestled in 5 acres of beautiful, tranquil gardens, the Chateau on the Park offers hotel accommodation in Christchurch South Island New Zealand that seems a world away from the stresses of city life – Yet just minutes away is the vibrant city of Christchurch. This is also where we hold our Champagne and Diamonds Awards Night each series.
