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Continue reading →: New Bench Seating by the Cathedral JunctionI’m not sure when this bench seat was installed – it’s quite new to me. It has large planter pots at either end, so it looks like eventually a couple of trees with go at either end. Magnolia trees would be nice – and there are already a couple planted…
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Continue reading →: Old CCC Building on Tuam Street
They’ve started demolishing the old CCC Building on Tuam Street.
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Continue reading →: Mannequin Workout
One of the more peculiar things about post-earthquake Christchurch, is the number of stores that are closed but which have displays still in them – or like this store on Colombo Street, a whole bunch of mannequins that look to me like they are having a group training session. It’s…
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Continue reading →: Protect our Beaches Sand Art by Peter DonnellyThere was a Greenpeace event at New Brighton beach today and part of the event was Peter Donnelly creating a sand art about the risks of deep sea oil drilling.
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Continue reading →: Road Cone Chess on Tuam Street
These road cones are being put to good use at the Telogis Concept Christchurch on Tuam Street. It’s by Jamie Munro and the cones are on loan from Fulton Hogan. It can’t be too long before someone in Christchurch writes a book entitled “101 surprising uses for a road cone”.…
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Continue reading →: The Trams are Back and Running
The iconic trams are back up and running as of today. I saw a stationary tram in the Junction the other day, but it appears it was only being taken for a test run. Now the trams are up and running for locals and visitors. To learn more visit www.tram.co.nz.…
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Continue reading →: High-Vis Cafe Sign for Cafe MintThe Cafe Mint coffee sign uses a high-vis vest which is so typically Christchurch and it really made me giggle. What a great idea and it’s certainly eye-catching! There’s been a lot of road works in this area (they are on Beckford Rd in St Martins opposite the New World).…
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Continue reading →: Tram in the Cathedral JunctionThe trams are back in the central city. I saw this one today in the Cathedral Junction which also opened a short time ago. I didn’t see the tram moving along the city – there are apparently only two going at the moment, but I certainly hope to capture one…
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Continue reading →: Victorian Heritage Week in OamaruI’ve been away for a few days… hence the lack of posts. I headed south to join in the festivities for the Oamaru Victorian Heritage Week. It was a really fun few days and I can highly recommend it for a great escape from reality for a bit (especially…
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Continue reading →: Madam Butterfly’s Vintage Style Boutique on Ferry RoadI took a few cellphone snaps today while shopping for a vintage handbag at Madam Butterfly’s on Ferry Road. The store is located at 477 Ferry Road and is a treasure trove of vintage goodness. If you love pretty things and anything vintage-styled, then you will love this shop –…
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Continue reading →: Sculpture on the Peninsula at Loudon FarmI went out to view the sculptures that were on display this weekend at Loudon Farm on the Banks Peninsula. It was a wonderful day for it and lots of people were enjoying themselves. The sculptures were all amazing. Here’s a few of my favourites. You can learn more at…
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The earthquakes really gave Christchurch the opportunity to fully embrace street art and now we’ve become well know for it.…
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