School’s out
More school holidays have arrived and so has the time to get thinking about all the ways to keep your young ones busy and entertained. As we welcome the warmer weather, Christchurch has plenty to offer in the form of child-friendly fun. Here are a few of Metropol’s suggestions: Laser Strike Christchurch Fun […]
Science in action: Canterbury Museum
For an immersive family outing, Canterbury Museum has the solution for powering off devices and empowering innovative thinking. Game controllers down; time to get your science on. Galileo: Scientist, Astronomer, Visionary, this uniquely interactive globetrotting exhibition, is anchored on Christchurch shores until October 31st. Created by the Artisans of Florence, the exhibition commands […]
Seeing the future: Anstice Optometrists
Childhood vision issues can have wide-ranging effects – on their learning, participation in sport or other activities. “A child could be having difficulty concentrating or they could lack confidence in their academic work. This can be put down to a lack of interest, when actually they’re having difficulty seeing,” says Jeremy Fox, of […]
Dedicated to youth wellbeing
Christchurch charity UpstreamNZ, which is dedicated to strengthening the wellbeing of children and young people, has raised more than $100,000 for youth charities through a new funding model. “New Zealand has some of the highest mental health stats for teenagers in the world,” says UpstreamNZ co-founder Mitch Shaw. “Research shows that having positive […]
Strike now: Laserstrike
Imagine sneaking quietly through a dark corridor, with danger lurking all around. You’re expecting it, you just don’t know when it will strike until bang, you’re hit by an unseen opposition. Weekend fun, holiday fun, surprise fun can all be summed up in two words – Laser Strike. This interactive, adrenaline-filled and intergenerational […]
Viva la vista: Queenstown House
You don’t need a passport for a world-class destination when you have the crowning jewel in your own backyard. The iconic Queenstown House Boutique B&B has extended it’s portfolio to include Queenstown House Luxury Lakeside Apartments, just 200m from the centre of town, you can experience closer encounters of the luxurious kind. These […]
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