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Continue reading →: Tram 1888I’m not sure how long this tram has been in operation in the central city, but it was the first time today that I’ve seen it. It’s quite stunning.
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Continue reading →: “Everyone needs to pee” mural in New BrightonThis funny mural can be seen by the toilet block near the Ara building in New Brighton. So true!
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Continue reading →: Half basketball court in Rauora ParkThere are two half basketball courts in the new Rauora Park by Manchester Street. This court is at the Armagh Street end. BYO basketball.
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Continue reading →: New playground at New Brighton
What a fabulous new playground and it was certainly very popular today. It has a replica of the whale from the original and much loved whale pool. Love the waka and all the shade and interactive play equipment. It reminds me of a mini Margaret Mahy Playground.
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Continue reading →: The BNZ Centre looking colourfulThe BNZ Centre is becoming one of my favourite places to hang out in Christchurch – just grab an ice cream and a bean bag and watch the clouds float by in the sky.
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Continue reading →: Wax eye in a Blue Puya at the Christchurch Botanic GardensI had seen photos of the Blue Puya on the Christchurch Botanic Garden’s Facebook page. What a striking an unusual plant – so I had to check it out for myself. I was just going to photograph the plant but as often happens when I have a camera, a wax…
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Continue reading →: Otautahi: An Origin Story Comic StripThese colourful comic book panels can be seen on the wall alongside the convention centre building site. They are on Colombo Street and section that faces into the square. It is a commissioned artwork produced by Felicity Jane Powell of RE:Edit Publishing. There are a lot of panels to read,…
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Continue reading →: Central Library constructionThe library building has progressed a lit just in the last few weeks. It will open in 2018 and will also be a cultural hub for Christchurch.
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Continue reading →: The Terraces on Oxford StreetIt got to 33 degrees today – but it was actually rather pleasant down by the river and under one of the large trees. I was very grateful for those trees today! This bit of Christchurch is really starting to look appealing and the central city is busy again with…
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