Ōtautahi / Christchurch Daily Photo

Sunset & Sunrise

Sunset Tonight

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Nov 26, 2015

My view! Not bad huh. A beautiful sunset over the Heathcote river. It’s been a hot day with a nor’wester wind – which usually guarantees we get a lovely sunset.
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Daily Photo

Mona Vale Rhododendron

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Nov 22, 2015

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Daily Photo

Historic house in St Albans

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Nov 17, 2015

I walked past this house while on my way to a meeting today. I don’t know anything about it except that it was built in 1876 according to the plaque and it has an historic places trust sign. It’s very cute.
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Gardens and Parks

Beverley Heritage Rose Garden in Linwood

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Nov 15, 2015

I visited the rose garden today with members of my photo club. I was the only one that knew about the garden – it’s something of a hidden gem in Christchurch.
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Shops

Blue Scarlet Pop Up Shop

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Oct 27, 2015

I was walking along Gloucester street when this shop drew me in with a riot of bright colours. It’s the pop up shop for Blue Scarlet. It’s located at 165 Gloucester St in the brand new building that’s beside New Regent Street. As an added bonus, they are sharing space…
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Buildings

Kensington House

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Oct 23, 2015

The art deco Kensington House looks to have re-opened with hospitality businesses in the ground floor and I read a while back there would be a shared working space here as well. Nice to see a building restored.
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On the Street

Tourist Information Towers

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Oct 22, 2015

These towers are designed to help tourists orient themselves towards major city attractions. They are in response to feedback the City Council was receiving that tourists were frequently getting lost. I’m certainly not surprised tourists get lost in our central city – there’s few landmarks to go on and the…
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Daily Photo

Redcliffs gets its supermarket back

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Oct 21, 2015

New World Redcliffs re-opened today – which will be great news for those living in the area. Having your supermarket back makes things feel a bit more normal again. I now have the choice of two supermarkets – one that’s 3 minutes drive away and one that’s 6 minutes drive…
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Gardens and Parks

Bluebells in Hagley Park

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Oct 20, 2015

The bluebells are flowering in Hagley Park and looking really pretty.
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On the Street

Call Me Snake, by Judy Millar

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Oct 19, 2015

This sculpture is by Judy Millar and is titled ‘Call me Snake” – it can be found on Armagh Street opposite the entrance to New Regent Street.
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Buildings

Avebury House in Richmond

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Oct 18, 2015

Avebury House and Park in Richmond had an open day today and served Devonshire teas (the scones were very good). I’d never been to the house before nor was I even aware of it. The house is Victorian, and was built in 1885. It’s run by a community trust and…
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Animals

Paradise Ducklings

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Oct 15, 2015

How adorable are these two? Paradise ducklings having a rest together. It’s hard work being so cute.
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