Just moved to Christchurch. Have some quick questions and hoping people might know the answers.

1. Any suggestions on good boxing gyms ideally between linwood and near the litchfield bus exchange as I'll be working in this area.
2. Any suggestions on good scooters or shops to buy scooters from? never owned one before but christchurch seems like a scooter friendly city. Or is it better to not own one? I see on PB tech theres scooters for 500ish that has a speed of 25kmph and a range of 25km which suits my needs. Is this a good buy?
3. Any suggestions for a good dentist thats a reasonable price? Not sure who has a good reputation. Or does it not matter which dentist to use here?
4. Any suggestions for events or places to meet new friends that have boardgames in them? I'm deaf so its easier if I dont have to try make friends in places where all people do is talk. I play chess and plan to head down to the chess club here but if there were some unofficial chess and coffee clubs I'd be keen to join some.
5. I want to meet friends who would take me to a mosh pit and hang out with me cuz I've never been in one before. how do I find these people?
6. I like photography. Any good photography clubs for people who are into astronomy or landscape pics?
7. Anything else I should know?

Thanks :)