What Happened to 9Round in Christchurch? (And Why BoxHiit30 Took Over)
If you’ve driven past Madras Street or Papanui Road lately, you might’ve noticed something’s changed.
The familiar red-and-black 9Round sign is gone — and BoxHiit30 has taken its place.
So what happened to 9Round? And what is BoxHiit30 all about?
Let’s pull back the curtain.
🥊 A Franchise That Didn’t Flex With the Times
9Round served Christchurch well for years — offering fast, no-class-times kickboxing workouts with community and coaching.
But as members’ needs evolved, so did the need for freedom. The franchise model made it harder to:
Innovate programs quickly
Introduce flexible memberships
Offer the localised, personal service Christchurch members deserved
🔁 Rebranding to Serve You Better
BoxHiit30 was born out of a simple idea:
Give Christchurch women a fitness experience that fits real life.
Same trainers
Same format (9-rounds, 30 minutes, no class times)
But way more flexibility, support, and innovation
We removed the red tape. Now we can move faster, give more, and focus fully on what members want.
🧠 What’s Different at BoxHiit30?
Here’s what’s improved since the transition:
✅ More flexible membership options (weekly, 6-month, 12-month, and class passes)
✅ New onboarding system with free 7-day trial
✅ Optional Evolt Body Scan with personalised results
✅ Stronger female-focused culture and support
✅ Nutrition guides, community events, and member challenges
It’s still 30 minutes. Still trainer-led. But it’s better.
💬 What Our Members Say
“It’s everything I loved about 9Round — but with more options, more energy, and more results.”
– Kate, Central Member
“I actually love the local feel now. It feels like our gym, not a franchise.”
– Jess, Kaiapoi Member
📍 Same Locations. Same Team. Upgraded Experience.
BoxHiit30 operates across:
If you were a 9Round member — or never made the leap before — now is the best time to jump in.
🎁 Want to See the Upgrade?
Experience the new BoxHiit30 difference for yourself.
