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The Bull is Back – now in New Regent Street

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Apr 30, 2015

The bronze bull is back albeit temporarily. It’s current on display in my favourite little street – New Regent. Cantabrians are very fond of this sculpture and it will eventually have a permanent home in Christchurch. The bull is by artist Michael Parekowhai.
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Animals

Canadian Geese in the Central City

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Apr 29, 2015

It’s a Canadian invasion! I’m used to seeing Canadian geese around the estuary and other wetland parts of the city, so I got a surprise to see them right in town (this is by Oxford Terrace). They appear to have made themselves quite at home.
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A face in the wall, Manchester Street

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Apr 28, 2015

Spotted on a building in Manchester street – very clever.
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Art Galleries & Museums

Cosmo the giant Rabbit by Michael Parekowhai

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Apr 27, 2015

Cosmo is an inflatable rabbit by artist Michael Parekowhai. Cosmo was gifted to the Christchurch art gallery by Jim and Mary Barr for the Art Gallery’s post-earthquake reopening back in 2011 (the art gallery is currently closed for earthquake repair work). He currently lives at 31 New Regent street as…
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Gardens and Parks

Mona Vale Gardens in its Autumn Glory

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Apr 26, 2015

The Mona Vale Gardens are located in Fendalton (not far from the central city) and are very English in their styling with the Avon River meandering through the park and lots of Autumnal trees and green grass. It’s a thoroughly pleasant place to be on a warm Autumn day. I…
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Walking Tracks

Mary Duncan Park Walkway

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Apr 25, 2015

I’ve known about this walkway for quite a while, but I didn’t know what it was like, where it went or the conditions of the walkway. I drive past the entrance to it a lot (it’s on Port Hills Road) and think “I must do that walk sometime…” and then…
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Bench Seat in Heathcote Valley

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Apr 24, 2015

The beautiful Heathcote Valley.
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The Seasons

Autumn in the City

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Apr 23, 2015

Oh how I love Christchurch in Autumn and greatly admire the early visionaries who planted our wonderful trees (especially those in the Botanic Gardens and Hagley Park). This scene is by the Avon River on Oxford Terrace – just opposite the building development that will be The Terraces. As you…
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Entrance to Albion Square in Lyttelton

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Apr 21, 2015

I love this new (well new to me) entrance to Albion Square in Lyttelton. I’m not sure when it went up – as I’m not often in Lyttelton. I couldn’t find any information about it online, so if anyone knows about the carvings please leave a message.
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Walking Tracks

View of Lyttelton from the top of the Bridle Path

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Apr 20, 2015

I walked up the Bridle Path track today for a bit of strenuous exercise (it’s rather steep). The reward is always the view of Lyttelton and the harbour.
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Giant Pumpkins in Heathcote

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Apr 19, 2015

This spot is located by the roundabout on Martindales Road. It’s had various interesting displays here since Christmas. The pumpkins are huge!
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Sailing on the Estuary

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Apr 18, 2015

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