Penguins pop up & pop off for charity
The Pop Up Penguins art trail brought fun and colour to the community as 50 giant penguin statues decorated by the country’s leading artists were displayed throughout Canterbury. And now, the initiative has raised more than $1million for charity. PHOTOS BY DICE SALES PHOTOGRAPHY The penguins – adorned in artistic themes […]
SUP-stream on Otakaro: Airborn Paddling
Joe Jagusch launched Aotearoa’s first through-city paddle float experience on the Avon River/Ōtākaro in October 2020. Since then, Airborn Paddling has been offering a unique perspective of the river and its surroundings. Joe says watching Ōtākaro’s natural state springing into new life from recent plantings along its banks is inspiring […]
A song to belong
A new exhibition at Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū by a local artist gives a glimpse into what five New Zealand families with a wide range of cultural and ancestral connections feel about place and belonging in Aotearoa. Artist Olivia Webb, whose own Christchurch-based family is part of […]
Big show day out
Sheep shearing, wood chopping, rodeo, highland dance, vintage machinery, archery, dog trials and even an alpaca display are on the agenda for the largest one-day agriculture show in New Zealand, the Mackenzie A&P Highland Show. Scheduled for Easter Monday, the Fairlie show is set to be a bumper family day […]
Coastal escape
A small coastal village with breathtaking views of towering snow-capped mountains and the vast blue Pacific Ocean, Kaikoura is a South Island destination which offers rich nature and cultural experiences. Visit the mountains, watch whales and dolphins, and take in the beautiful sunset while indulging in fresh, locally caught seafood […]
It’s a wonderful life: Elmswood Retirement Village
It’s been a well anticipated start to 2021 for residents of Elmswood Retirement Village as the newly refurbished Avon wing reopens and is now ready for occupation. Twelve serviced units have been given a fresh, high-spec makeover. These spacious units have been designed with luxury living and entertaining in mind. […]
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