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Continue reading →: Rhino sculpture at Portstone Garden Centre in WoolstonThis rhino sculpture is called Fernando and is for sale at the garden centre.
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Continue reading →: A trip to Musgroves in WigramMusgroves is a building materials supplier with a lot of second hand doors and windows. We were there checking out what might be useful for building a catio for our cat Shadow. While there I saw a lot of other useful things like pavers and sleepers. It was lovely to…
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Continue reading →: Stunning Wisteria in FerrymeadThis wisteria is growing in a red zone property in Ferrymead. It’s quite simply stunning.
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Continue reading →: Shands Emporium on Manchester StreetShand’s Emporium, one of Christchurch’s oldest commercial buildings, has a rich history dating back to 1860. Originally located on Hereford Street, it was moved to Manchester Street in 2015 to preserve its heritage. The building survived the devastating earthquakes of 2010-2011. It was meticulously restored and reopened in 2019 as…
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Continue reading →: The flowers of FerrymeadI was going to make this blog post be about the Gazanias (also known as African Daisy) that are putting on a stunning display on Bridle Path Road. But I got there a bit late, and realised that the flowers close if they don’t have direct sun on them. So…
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Continue reading →: Lunch at Kaiser Brew GardenSo much food! And it was all delicious. Highly recommended 👌. I didn’t think we’d make much of a dent in it with just two people but we did! Though we did also take some home. Kaiser Brew Garden is on Oxford Terrace at Riverside Market.
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Continue reading →: Tulips in the Christchurch Botanic GardensIt wouldn’t be spring without the tulips in the Botanic gardens. Every year it’s such a lovely display.
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Continue reading →: Oderings Barrington has a cafe againOn a recent visit I discovered Most Cafe at Oderings. It was their first day. So glad there’s a cafe back here as its a lovely spot and it’s nice to combine lunch and plant shopping. While at Oderings I couldn’t help but buy these stunning Rununculus.











I have a long time friend in Papanui as it’s on her side of town who would love Kai Co…