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Two tigers newly arrived at Orana Park

Word on the Street - Explore

Orana Wildlife Park has got something very special for Christmas – two stunning Sumatran tigers, freshly arrived from Australia Zoo. Reggie and ...

 

Ten top Christchurch galleries to scratch your art itch

Arts & Culture - What's On - Explore

Canterbury has a thriving arts scene, with ultra-talented local veteran and newcomer artists filling Greater Christchurch's many galleries. ...

 

Getting up: Street art in Christchurch

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The depictions on Christchurch’s exterior walls are a massive part of the city’s post-quake identity. Cityscape talks to a few of the artists who ...

 

Celebrating 150 years of Canterbury Museum: House of Taonga

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Canterbury Museum’s doors first opened on October 1, 1870, and over the past 150 years its collection has swelled from 25,000 items to more than ...

 

Lexus Urban Polo

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Trot out your inner aristocrat with this unique opportunity to experience the exhilarating sport of polo right in the heart of the city. Hagley ...

 

Get along to the Little River A&P Show

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Head to one of Bank Peninsula's best little towns for a day of A&P action. One of the most popular A&P shows in Canterbury, this annual ...

 

The best festivals on this summer 2020/2021

Arts & Culture - What's On - Explore

We’re polishing up our dance moves and sharpening up our taste buds in preparation for an outrageous summer of festival fun. Check out our ...

 

Canterbury's best hiking, biking and camping

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Strap on your boots, pack up your tents and pump up your tyres Cityscapers, we’re taking to the trails. Prance up the Port Hills Hike: Ōtautahi’s ...

 

Your summer of activities on the Ōtākaro Avon River

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Join schools of brown trout, Doris the friendly eel and local guides having fun around the Ōtākaro Avon River this summer; it’s our inner-city ...

 

Orana Wildlife Park founders celebrate 50 years

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In July 1970, the South Island Zoological Society (SIZS) was formed with a vision to create a major wildlife park in Christchurch - 50 years ...

 

Meet the makers at the Green Lane Christchurch sustainable Saturday market

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Christchurch’s Saturday market game is getting even stronger with the addition of Green Lane Christchurch. Green Lane is an urban community ...

 

New arcade bar brings the 80s back

Explore - Word on the Street

Pixelate Arcade is bringing classic retro games, pinball and a full bar to Lichfield Courtyard. The arcade, opened in early October, serves food, ...

 

5 things to do this spring

Explore - Food & Drink - Arts & Culture

Hot spots for eating, drinking, seeing and doing in Ōtautahi this beautiful season. EAT Stunningly presented and absolutely authentic Japanese ...

 

Pedal-powered fun: Biketober is coming to town

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Biketober, the city’s month-long cycling festival, is back this October with more than 40 events, including group rides, workshops, social ...

 

New art exhibition: Mayhem in a Merivale salon

What's On - Explore - Arts & Culture

Art expo in a hair salon? Yes, please. Mod’s Hair is becoming part-gallery with the addition of artist Heather Straka’s powerful photographic ...

 

Cityscape's 2020 Snow Guide

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Looking for the inside scoop on Winter 2020 on your local ski fields? Cityscape has done the hard yards to compile the ultimate guide to skiing ...

 

Limited-edition urban art prints dropping at Fiksate

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New limited-edition signed prints are dropping at Fiksate Gallery every month, but you’ll have to be quick to get your hands on one. Pick up a ...

 

Soak it up in the hot salt water pools in New Brighton

Word on the Street - Explore

There’s no better place to be this winter than the newly-opened He Puna Taimoana hot salt water pools in New Brighton, where you can relax in ...

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