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Continue reading →: Beach WeatherA lovely balmy Autumn day today, so it was off to the beach we went. On the short drive to Sumner, Christchurch appeared to be an advert for outdoor living in New Zealand. There were people out sailing in the estuary, lots of people walking, skating, running or cycling down…
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Continue reading →: Autumn Splendor in the Botanic GardensThe Botanic Gardens are just stunning this time of year, and I always feel I ‘over do’ the Autumn photos – but it’s hard to stop snapping away when the light and the colours are so appealing. This tree is now officially known as ‘Michelle’s favourite tree in the gardens’…
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Continue reading →: The Bee and the MonarchI was intent on photographing this Monarch butterfly in my garden this morning when a bee dropped in to explore the same flower. The garden is full of butterflies and bees which is a great sign.
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Continue reading →: Muscovy DuckThis Muscovy duck was hanging out near the Nikau Bakery (opposite The Tannery). You can learn more about Muscovy Ducks at nzbirdsonline.org.nz/species/muscovy-duck
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Continue reading →: Memorial Garden in Ferrymead Historic Village
This is the entrance to a memorial garden within the Ferrymead Heritage Park that remembers staff from the Addington Railway Workshop who lost their lives during the world wars.
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Continue reading →: Trees on Manchester Street
Manchester Street is slowly coming together with the new design. I think these trees are fairly recent.
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Continue reading →: Atrium of the ANZ Centre
Looking like something out of the future – the ANZ Atrium is now open with the Arborista Cafe in residence for coffee and a bite to eat.
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Continue reading →: Decorative tree in ANZ Centre building
As I was walking down high street I couldn’t help but notice this large white tree inside the ANZ Centre building.
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Continue reading →: Colourful New Regent Street
Loving the brightly coloured sun umbrellas on New Regent Street.
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Continue reading →: View from The Crossing Car Park
I used the Crossing Car Park for the first time today and it was great getting two hour’s free parking right in town.









The bridge looks great, and that sky is fantastic. Oh, I hope to visit Christchurch again some day 😀