Silly Season Celebrations
Ashburton has put on its Santa hat and is playing prestigious host to a wide range of events that capture the spirit of the silly season. We’ve curated a collection of our festive favourites, so whip out your social planner and mark some dates. Marvellous Markets On Sunday 9 December from 10am to […]
A fabulous fundraiser!
What ho, ladies and gentlemen! One of the most prestigious events of the year is but two days away – A Day at the Polo! Presented by Ronald McDonald House South Island and the Port Hills Polo Club, partnered with Lion, Continental Event Hire and Lincoln University, A Day at the Polo features […]
Culture Comforts
It’s during the silly season that the Garden City puts her best foot forward. We’ve got the low-down on all the seasonal must-dos that you should be adding to your recreational calendar over the coming weeks. Christchurch’s summer events programme kicks off with a bang on December 2 as the city welcomes the […]
Silly Season Spectacular: North Canterbury
North Canterbury – summer excitement central! Here’s a taster of some pre-Christmas events. Shopping night spectacular Rangiora Christmas Celebration Night on November 23 from 5:30 to 9:30pm will see most of High Street’s retailers and eateries open late, with market stalls sprinkled along Rangiora’s central High Street. Live music, street performers, Santa himself, […]
The circus comes to town: In the city with Nick
Having been involved in media for the last thirty years, I’m aware this time of the year is a brilliant time to get into Christchurch and soak up the juice that is events in the city. The Buskers Festival has always been a top favourite of mine and the re-invention, Bread and Circus, […]
A Superstar Called J.C: The Court Theatre
This summer at The Court Theatre promises to be a sizzling one when iconic rock musical Jesus Christ Superstar takes to the stage on 24 November. Written by dynamic rock opera duo Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, it packs just as much punch now as it did in the 70s. “Of all […]
Christchurch Cool Vibes
Post-quake Christchurch is a little bit of clever and a whole lot of cool. We’ve hunted out some of our favourite concepts to covet, objects to desire and things to do. Great grants! We’re excited to hear that Christchurch Casinos Charitable Trust (CCCT) has increased its 2018 Grants to $186,500. Since being established […]
Art helps charities: TakeHeART
A love of art and a quest to help charitable organisations succeed in a difficult fundraising environment is the motivation behind the first ever TakeHeART fundraising exhibition. Christchurch woman Jen Duncan is organising the exhibition to be held at the Great Hall at the Arts Centre from November 30 to December 2; with […]
Get amongst it: Events for North Canterbury
Warm weather means more events for North Canterbury. Here are a few to mark on your calendar. For a fun family day out head along to the Kaiapoi North School Spring Fair taking place on Sunday November 4 from 10am to 2pm. There will be plenty of stalls, entertainment and food on offer. […]
It must be fete! Oxford Garden Fete
Ribblesdale Garden in North Canterbury will be putting on its Sunday best, as it prepares to play prestigious host to the seventh annual Oxford Garden Fete. The annual event which is being held on Sunday 28 October from 10am to 4pm sees hundreds of people descending on the glorious garden for the day. […]