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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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Continue reading →: Rain Garden on Manchester StreetThis rain garden on Manchester street takes the runoff from the road and filters it for cleaner stormwater. It’s great to see these innovations in the city, and I also rather like the choice of plants too.
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Continue reading →: Alice in Wonderland Mural by Jacob YikesThis wonderful new mural is on the wall by Alice in Videoland and is by local artist Jacob Yikes.
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Continue reading →: Old Caffe Roma Building RevealThis lovely little building was home to Caffe Roma – a favourite brunch location of mine back in the day. The building has been rescued, and just recently the cover that was on the outside of the building was removed – so we can all see how shiny and new…
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Continue reading →: Rauora Park in the East FrameStart of the residential build in Raurora Park Rauora Park is part of the East Frame of the city. It’s going to be a mix of residential with a park running horizontally beside Manchester Street – all the way from High Street to Margaret Mahy Playground. Once completed it will…
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Continue reading →: New Brighton Sand DunesA lovely evening for a walk along the beach at New Brighton.
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Continue reading →: Opawa Sub StationThis art deco styled substation is located in Opawa on Louission Place.
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Continue reading →: Uni-Cycle PathwayThe Uni-Cycle pathway goes from the central city / Hagley Park right up to the University of Canterbury (as far as the Teacher’s college). Most of the pathway is off the road, some of it is on quiet roads with ‘sharrows’ (shared lane markings).
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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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