End of an EQ era
It’s the end of an earthquake era; the site that was used to sort through the material from buildings that were damaged or demolished after the earthquakes is being transformed into a recreation area. Final landscaping plans are being drawn up so that the Burwood Resource Recovery Park can be incorporated into neighbouring […]
Your time to zipline!
Adventure (noun): an unusual and exciting or daring experience An exhilarating mix of adrenalin, speed and nature, ziplining is sweeping the world as a fun, safe alternative for thrill-seekers wanting to experience the sensation of flying. Editor Melinda Collins heads up the hill to check out the ziplining facilities at Christchurch Adventure Park and tells […]
To Market To Market
North Canterbury has plenty of markets and fetes to keep the weekends – and pantries – full. Check out our itinerary. Rangiora Church Street Market Saturday 1 June 8am-1pm St John’s Anglican Church, 355 High Street, Rangiora The market is open on the first Saturday of each month. Café, indoor craft, garage, white […]
Physio in City’s heart: School of Physiotherapy Clinics
The Garden City is scientifically expanding. The School of Physiotherapy Clinics Christchurch celebrated the opening of its brand new premises at 32 Oxford Terrace. In attendance were leading Otago professors, top performing students and passionate practitioners from the community who all gathered to celebrate the grand opening of Otago University’s latest expansion. The […]
Recreation Hotspot
Tourist or local. Sporty or sideline support – you can enjoy the idyllic New Zealand landscape while taking part in one of Hanmer’s many sporting events. Whether you like a challenging mountain bike trail through native forest or prefer a more technical approach on the golf course – Hanmer Springs can offer something for everyone. […]
Swim Fit
Splish splash, a swimming pool is like a large bathtub. A little cooler than the home bath, the expansive space allows for exercise time, play time and leisure time. The beauty and value of swimming have once again been brought forward in the headlines with Michael Phelps and his record winning performance at the last […]
Out of the box fun
At face value, recreation has a somewhat physical connotation, which may conjure up images of triathlons or a midsummer swim. However, defined as a discretionary activity of leisure, recreation is about so much more than sport and Canterbury is lucky to have a wide range of out of the box options on its […]
Efficient Fun Option: Lime Scooters
Many innovative projects are making Christchurch an exciting place to be – the latest is the addition of hundreds of electronic scooters gracing the streets. By now you have probably seen the black, white and (lime) green scooters. Stroll from South City to Cathedral Square and you will see smiling riders zipping in […]
Out of the box fun
At face value, recreation has a somewhat physical connotation, which may conjure up images of winter triathlons or a crisp, icy swim. However, defined as a discretionary activity of leisure, recreation is about so much more than sport and Canterbury is lucky to have a wide range of out of the box options […]
Arrowtown’s Cultural Gems: Southern lakes
If outdoor pursuits in the bone-chilling Southern Lakes winter are not your bag, take refuge indoors and discover some of the cultural, historic and artistic gems in Arrowtown. You don’t have to wander far off the beaten track – or the main street – to get a decent dose of intellectual and sensory stimulation. Take […]
