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On the Street

Tourist Information Towers

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Oct 22, 2015

These towers are designed to help tourists orient themselves towards major city attractions. They are in response to feedback the City Council was receiving that tourists were frequently getting lost. I’m certainly not surprised tourists get lost in our central city – there’s few landmarks to go on and the…
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Daily Photo

Redcliffs gets its supermarket back

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Oct 21, 2015

New World Redcliffs re-opened today – which will be great news for those living in the area. Having your supermarket back makes things feel a bit more normal again. I now have the choice of two supermarkets – one that’s 3 minutes drive away and one that’s 6 minutes drive…
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Gardens and Parks

Bluebells in Hagley Park

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Oct 20, 2015

The bluebells are flowering in Hagley Park and looking really pretty.
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On the Street

Call Me Snake, by Judy Millar

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Oct 19, 2015

This sculpture is by Judy Millar and is titled ‘Call me Snake” – it can be found on Armagh Street opposite the entrance to New Regent Street.
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Buildings

Avebury House in Richmond

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Oct 18, 2015

Avebury House and Park in Richmond had an open day today and served Devonshire teas (the scones were very good). I’d never been to the house before nor was I even aware of it. The house is Victorian, and was built in 1885. It’s run by a community trust and…
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Animals

Paradise Ducklings

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Oct 15, 2015

How adorable are these two? Paradise ducklings having a rest together. It’s hard work being so cute.
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Gardens and Parks, Michelle’s Favourites, The Seasons

Tulips in the Botanic Gardens

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Oct 14, 2015

The tulips in the Botanic Gardens are stunning right now – I think the garden team there have out done themselves. This scene is right by the Peacock fountain. I hadn’t realised the couple were in the photo at the time, but now I think they really make it.
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Festivals & Shows

Akaroa French Festival

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Oct 10, 2015

I got to the Akaroa French Festival today – this is a an event to celebrate the history of Akaroa and its French origins. It was the 175th Anniversary of the first organised European settlement in August 1840. That’s me in my brand new red beret. I have French ancestry,…
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Animals, Michelle’s Favourites

Kingfisher

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Oct 9, 2015

This was my view from my kitchen window this morning. Since the start of spring, we’ve often had kingfishers in the gum tree, and in particular they seem to like the bow of the branch. I’m fine with that, as it makes for a more interesting photo! During spring they…
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Gardens and Parks

Edmond’s Factory Garden

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Oct 8, 2015

The Edmond’s Factory garden is located on Ferry Road not far from Ensor’s Road. The factory relocated long ago, but the garden is still a lovely spot to visit any time of the year. I highly recommend a winter trip there, as you’ll be delighted by hundreds of monarch butterflies…
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Art in the Re-Start Mall

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Oct 6, 2015

Some of the art you can see in the Cashel Re-Start Mall.
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Drink driving lands driver ‘in the drink’ of the Heathcote River

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Oct 5, 2015

I was driving home this afternoon when I did a double-take and realised there was a car in the Heathcote River. No one in it thankfully – the accident happened last night. It’s not unusual for speeding drivers to misjudge the slight bend and take out the fence by the…
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