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On the Street

Elephant Mural on Manchester Street

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Feb 27, 2015

This mural of elephants can be seen on a wall on Manchester Street (not far from Tuam Street). The artist is Owen Dippie http://www.owendippie.com
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On the Street

Food Trucks on Peterborough Street

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Feb 26, 2015

These food trucks are located on Peterborough Street opposite the library. Before our earthquakes we used to have a few food trucks and caravans, but we now have a lot – there’s pretty much a food truck on every block in the central city. Makes it nice and easy to…
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Daily Photo

Agapanthus Plants by the Avon River

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Feb 25, 2015

Agapanthus plants growing on a property that borders by the Avon River on Harper Avenue.
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On the Street

Lips Mural on Peterborough Street

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Feb 24, 2015

This new mural is on Peterborough Street opposite the Casino. It’s on the back wall of the Bog Pub and is by French artist Tilt.
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Daily Photo

Flowers in Cones on our 4th Quake Anniversary

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Feb 22, 2015

Today, marks the fourth anniversary of our February 22nd earthquake. I am in the other New Zealand city devastated by an earthquake – Napier. Napier rebuilt itself in 2 years in the style of Art Deco, so now they celebrate their uniqueness with a fabulous festival. As much as I…
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Statues & Sculptures

Atlas by Debbie Templeton-Page

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Feb 19, 2015

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Sunset & Sunrise

Early Morning by the Estuary

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Feb 18, 2015

I took this photo early this morning by the estuary at Ferrymead (Humphreys Drive). It was about 6.45am and the start of a beautiful and hot summer’s day in Christchurch. It’s not often I’m up and taking photos at that time of the day on a week day, but it…
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Daily Photo

New Mural in Progress on Kilmore Street

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Feb 17, 2015

This rather stunning mural is going up on a wall of a new building on Kilmore Street. It’s going to be rather stunning once it’s finished. The artist is Melbourne-based Adnate
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Daily Photo

Bee on a Flower

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Feb 15, 2015

A bee spotted on some flowers in the city. A nice easy photo to ease back into some blogging as I took a bit of a break as I’ve been so busy with work and other commitments.
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Buildings, street art

Mural on the Mexico Restaurant

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Feb 6, 2015

The new Mexican restaurant on the corner of Hereford and Manchester Streets (it’s called Mexico), has this bright mural on the side of the building of Mexican characters. It was painted by artist Jacob Yikes (http://www.planetyikes.com). I really like the fact that murals are showing up on new developments, as…
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Events

First Thursdays ChCh – Lost in Space Event in Sydenham

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Feb 5, 2015

I checked out the First Thursdays event in Sydenham this evening with its Lost in Space theme. The robot costumes were very well done. An excellent event with food trucks and market stalls and live music. There was a Robot Parade and people were encouraged to dress up – I…
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On the Street

Box of flowers on Main Road

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Feb 4, 2015

These flowers on Main Road are part of a promotion for the florist on Bridle Path Road – I often see the flowers out and decided they’d make an interesting subject while out on my walk this evening. It’s been quite an eventful day in Christchurch with hot weather and…
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