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Continue reading →: Stunning Tree in the Botanic GardensThis tree is simply stunning right now. As you can see, it’s right by the Peacock Fountain.
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Continue reading →: Great Hall at the Arts Centre Re-OpenedThis weekend the public of Christchurch had a chance to visit the newly restored and re-opened Great Hall that is within the Arts Centre building. I visited both days and it was a constant stream of people coming through the hall – such was the interest and excitement about Christchurch…
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Continue reading →: Quasi Sculpture by Ronnie van HoutThis sculpture is called ‘Quasi’ and is by artist Ronnie van Hout. It’s situated on the roof of the Christchurch Art Gallery and is 5 metres tall. It’s a temporary installation – remaining there until the end of next year apparently.
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Continue reading →: The Little Red Bus
Could only manage a quick cellphone pic of the brand new mini buses that were launched today. This one is doing the bus route that goes down Bridle Path Road. I got quite a surprise when the bus stopped in front of me and a chap with a video camera…
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Continue reading →: Monarch Butterflies in Woodham ParkEach year I visit the parks around Christchurch to see the magnificent sight that is thousands of Monarch butterflies clustering together in the trees. I never tire of this! And, I always get the opportunity to introduce new people to this phenomenon – usually people in the park who wonder…
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Continue reading →: Autumn Leaves on Grapevine
This grape vine is within the small vegetable garden and orchard by the Curator’s House restaurant in the Botanic Gardens.
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Continue reading →: Earthquake Memorial Wall Work Underway
This section of the Avon River is where the earthquake memorial is being built. The final design consisted of a long wall and it’s clear to see this taking shape now. It’s expected to be finished in time for next year’s anniversary. You can learn more about the memorial online…
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Continue reading →: Bridge Art in Sydenham
I was driving along Colombo Street today towards Sydenham, when these bright panels grabbed my attention (they’re fixed onto the bridge). They are very clever, as when you move, you see it’s not just coloured strips! Depicting scenes of old Sydenham. And finally, a message! How clever is that!
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Continue reading →: Old Cafe Roma Building Renovation
Scaffolding and workers on site at what most of us would still know as the Cafe Roma building. So good to see this building getting some love finally. The cafe that was in this building was a favourite for brunch and it had a very ‘continental Europe’ feel to it…
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Continue reading →: Autumn DucklingsWe’ve had a very mild Autumn with most days reaching 20-something degrees celcius. So it’s probably not surprising then that some Christchurch locals are a bit confused and think it’s Spring! These adorable ducklings were spotted in the Botanic Gardens. At one point they all got out of the pond…
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Continue reading →: Tree in the Botanic GardensWhat a stunning tree and the couple sitting on the bench just made the photo (thanks to whoever they are!).
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