TheatreFest

Theatre New Zealand, supported by Christchurch City Council, presents eight of the best from Aotearoa’s community theatre groups at TheatreFest National ShowCase. The festival takes place 9 -10 September in the Christchurch Girls’ High School Auditorium. Community theatre teams have been vying for a place at ShowCase in keenly contested preliminary festivals across […]

2023 general election, get out and vote

A pivotal event for New Zealand is unfolding on the political horizon. Scheduled from 2 October (when voting papers are mailed out) to 14 October 2023 (Election Day), the 2023 General Election is your chance to have your say in who will govern for the next three years. During the election, eligible New […]

Go to it

Christchurch is full to the brim with exciting events and activities, and with the arrival of spring it’s time to wake up, get out there, and enjoy life. Here are some ideas from Metropol: HAGLEY PARK Full of gorgeous spring blooms, lush green grass, and plenty of walking tracks, the park is great […]

Enhancement of cultural understanding: Riccarton House & Bush

The Riccarton Bush Enhancement Project will encourage public interest use and participation and will promote the natural and cultural heritage values of the site. Pūtaringamotu / Riccarton Bush is a place of huge cultural and ecological significance both to Māori and Pakeha, and both locally and nationally. For Ngāi Tūāhuriri/Ngāi Tahu Pūtaringamotu was […]

Enjoying our capital city’s vibe

Attending the world-renowned World of WearableArt™ (WOW) Show is often the impetus for indulging in all that Wellington has to offer. The 33rd iteration of the show is set to be one of the biggest, boldest, and brightest yet, featuring a whopping 120 designers from 22 countries, and the opportunity to see more […]

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Our city deserves a much stronger voice in Wellington, and this election, I am standing in the Ilam electorate to be your representative – Raf Manji. Between 2013 – 2019, I served as a Christchurch City Councillor and was Chair of the Finance Committee. During my time, I led the Council’s finances and […]

Editor’s Note: Weather Report

Most of us are glad to leave the cold of winter behind, and bask in the added warmth of spring and summer. Granted there are still a few cold, wet days ahead of us, yet often just the thought of hotter temperatures will lighten a mood and bring a smile as we plan […]

Make dad’s day

CURATED BY LYNDA PAPESCH Celebrating dads and male parenting, this Sunday (3 September) is Father’s Day. For many families it is a time to treat dad and thank him for all he does. Here are some fashionable suggestions for you to consider:

Save the date: Akaroa French Festival

The Akaroa French Festival is just around the corner, get ready to immerse yourself in a delightful extravaganza celebrating the beauty, culture, and heritage of New Zealand’s sole French settlement. Hop over to Akaroa for a weekend filled with vibrant markets, mesmerising entertainment, delectable French food stalls, enlightening educational experiences, engaging games and […]

Innovative ideas: Christchurch City Mayor Phil Mauger

One of the best parts of my job as the Mayor of Christchurch is welcoming our newest Kiwis at our monthly citizenship ceremonies at the Christchurch Town Hall. It is the Mayor’s job to formally swear in new citizens. I particularly enjoy being able to do this with my wife, Chrissy, the Mayoress. […]