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Continue reading →: KAOKAO Artwork, Scape Public ArtThis artwork by Robert Jahnke can be seen at the entrance to the new building on the corner of Tuam and High Streets. It’s part of the Scape Public Art and you can learn more about the meaning behind the artwork at http://www.scapepublicart.org.nz/robert-jahnke/
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Continue reading →: Tulips in the Botanic GardensSome of the later tulips are still in flower at the botanic gardens. But it won’t be long before they are a distant memory – until next spring comes along.
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Continue reading →: Sunday Drive to Lake Coleridge and Lake LyndonToday for the first time, I saw Lake Coleridge and then Lake Lyndon. I’m not sure how, but it came up in conversation that I’d never been to Lake Coleridge before, so a plan was hatched to take a drive there. It’s certainly off the beaten track (for me at…
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Continue reading →: Substation in WoolstonI’ve always admired the architecture of these older substations. Many of Christchurch’s older substations are very decorative and must have been well built to survive the quakes.
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Continue reading →: Restored former Isaac House on Armagh StreetI’m so glad this building has been saved and restored. It was formerly known as Isaac House (and was owned by the Isaac Conservation and Wildlife Trust). The new developers opened the building to the public today for just two hours, so I had to have a look. The stairs are…
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Continue reading →: Central City Street PartyA few pics today from the central city street party. It started off a bit overcast but the sun started shining around noon. Lots of market stalls, food vendors, buskers, wizards, ferries and quite a few people in costume. It was great to see Cathedral Square so busy.
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Continue reading →: Blossom Trees at Dyslexia Discovery ExhibitThe cheerry blossom trees are looking stunning right now at the Blossom Dyslexia Discovery Exhibit on Worcester Boulevard.
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Continue reading →: Terminator T-Rex Dinosaur Sculpture, Arts CentreThis dinosaur sculpture is currently installed at the Arts Centre as part of the Scape Public Art festival. It is by artist Gregor Kregar. It’s proving to be fascinating to passers-by (especially small children). It looks like it might drift off – but it’s actually quite solid. You can learn more about…
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Continue reading →: Old Brick Building at Church Corner
I’ve always like this building at Church Corner. I don’t know anything about it.
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Continue reading →: Flowers and Views on Flowers Track, ScarboroughA few photos from at the top of Flowers Track. I’ve never seen the lovely pinky-orange flowers which are growing by the track before. The seat at the top of the image is a memorial seat and I think the flowers have been left there recently.
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