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[ad_1] The Dutch Funeral For a short time only see one of Ōtautahi Christchurch’s most cherished paintings, Petrus van der Velden’s The Dutch Funeral – Burial in the Winter on the Island of Marken. The painting will be on display at Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū from 11 – 16 October. This treasured…
[ad_1] Help protect Canterbury’s braided river birds this spring Nesting is underway for some of Canterbury’s special braided river birds and people can do their bit for nature by helping to keep them safe. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Welcoming Week Today’s the start of Welcoming Week 2025! This is a warm invitation to all who call Ōtautahi Christchurch home. This week of events connects newcomers and long-time residents through cultural exchange, shared experiences, and community spirit, building a city where everyone feels they belong. This weekend, come along to the morning tea…
[ad_1] Signs are being put up at the entrances to Council reserves on the Port Hills, reminding the public that lambing is in progress and that dog owners must keep their dogs on a leash at all times or risk a $300 fine. “Enjoy your walks but please respect the farmers and their livestock at…
[ad_1] Plan ahead for contractors this spring Spring is a busy time for jobs on-farm, many of which are carried out by specialist advisors and contractors. The scope for these jobs can be more complex than it has been in the past with many environmental, social and economic factors to consider. Having a plan in…
[ad_1] This summer, a major new exhibition Spring Time is Heart-break: Contemporary Art in Aotearoa opens to tell stories about personal and collective histories, encouraging us to think about the social and cultural concerns of the current moment. Curator Melanie Oliver says more than 20 projects have been commissioned for Spring Time is Heart-break, and with…
[ad_1] “You may have noticed a bit of change going on at the Botanic Gardens recently, with the relocation of the entrance gates,” says The Director of the Botanic Gardens Wolfgang Bopp. “Work is now completed, and the new and improved entrance is open.” The gates were removed from their site in April to provide…
[ad_1] The first newly arriving birds were spotted on 9 September by local Ornithologist Grahame Bell, who was checking on the birds at the request of the Christchurch City Council. Mr Bell reported a flock of 290 birds, including obvious new arrivals feeding voraciously over the high tide, with some still showing vestiges of red…
[ad_1] These places have been tested and approved by local children and teenagers – so all you need to do is pack a picnic and head off for an adventure. Wander the blossom pathway in the Sister Cities Garden at Halswell Quarry, close to the Findlay Picnic Area. You will also find lots of hidden…
[ad_1] With visible progress on Te Kaha, the Court Theatre, new office developments and staged improvement to Cathedral Square, the Central City experience continues to add new attractions. The plea to keep up momentum on improving the look of vacant sites comes as latest statistics, in the Council’s Central City Biannual Report, reveal that since…
[ad_1] With visible progress on Te Kaha, the Court Theatre, new office developments and staged improvement to Cathedral Square, the Central City experience continues to add new attractions. The plea to keep up momentum on improving the look of vacant sites comes as latest statistics, in the Council’s Central City Biannual Report, reveal that since…
[ad_1] Food by Fire – Fire on High Christchurch’s most highly-awarded and recognised chefs descend on High Street this Fathers’ Day weekend to reclaim the street for a food festival with a fiery-flavoured twist. The south-eastern section of High Street in the city’s SALT district will be ‘pedestrianised’ for the day on Saturday with kai…
[ad_1] Rubbish from reckless spring cleaning puts a damper on Waimakariri Spring is upon us. It’s a time of year when we see the first signs of some of the best things that the natural environment can offer us. Sadly, it’s also a time when we see an increase in something that harms our environment…
[ad_1] The otherworldly visions of two of New Zealand’s most celebrated painters are arriving at Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū this spring with the opening of two new exhibitions – Jeffrey Harris: The Gift and Barbara Tuck: Delirium Crossing. Jeffrey Harris: The Gift 1 October 2022 – 12 March 2023 Over the past…
[ad_1] With two festivals on in Ōtautahi Christchurch and a new pump track being opened at McLeans Forest, there are heaps of opportunities for some spring fun this weekend. Days of Ice Christchurch is celebrating its Antarctic connections with a Days of Ice festival. Events planned for this weekend include an Explore Antarctica Family Day…
[ad_1] Christchurch’s record-breaking wet winter could lead to a phenomenal amount of spring growth and higher than usual workloads for parks maintenance crews and home gardeners. “In July we received 310mm of rain – about half the amount that Christchurch typically receives in a year. If our wet winter is followed by a warmer than…
[ad_1] Christchurch’s record-breaking wet winter could lead to a phenomenal amount of spring growth and higher than usual workloads for parks maintenance crews and home gardeners. “In July we received 310mm of rain – about half the amount that Christchurch typically receives in a year. If our wet winter is followed by a warmer than…
[ad_1] Community Conversation – Spring series Keen to kōrero? Come to a spring Community Conversation hui this November in North Canterbury. The Community Conversation series is held to improve our understanding of the needs of the community – to provide the best support in our changing world. Bring along your comments, questions or concerns, and…
[ad_1] Focus on groundwater trends at Spring meeting It was great to get back together as a group this September, even if we had to jump on video-conferencing to make it happen, due to COVID-19 restrictions. Lucy Millar, Chair OTOP Water Zone Committee Groundwater trends We had an interesting session, including a detailed presentation from…
[ad_1] Water Zone Committee to focus on new ‘action plan’ for spring Lucy Millar, Chair OTOP Water Zone Committee We know it’s been a while since you’ve heard from the Orari Temuka Opihi Pareora (OTOP) Water Zone Committee. That’s because we decided to put our public meetings on hold over June and July while the…
[ad_1] Linwood’s new pool complex Te Pou Toetoe will open ahead of schedule, with construction set to finish ahead of time and within budget. Friday 1 October has been earmarked for opening the much-anticipated $22 million facility to the public. “We’re very pleased that work has progressed faster than expected,” says Christchurch City Council Head…
[ad_1] Construction of a new live and work development in central Christchurch’s South Fame is set to get under way in the spring. Ōtākaro Limited is expecting to settle on the sale next month of the 1394 square metre site fronting Mataī Common to established developers, Williams Corporation. Ōtākaro Chief Executive John Bridgman says Williams…
[ad_1] Following huge success across the three days of the first-ever Grow Ōtautahi, event organisers have announced 2022 dates for the Christchurch garden festival. Grow will return to the Christchurch Botanic Gardens, with entry still free to everyone, over three days from 18 to 20 March 2022. Festival Director Sandi MacRae says excitement is already…
[ad_1] A mushroom-themed education, play and foraging area will sprout in the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor Regeneration Area in the coming months. The Mushroom Room will feature at least six different native and exotic species of edible mushrooms for foragers, up to five large art installations by local artists, four engaging nature play pieces, and…
[ad_1] Gear up for the spring season with a week of premier horse racing and a wealth of special events on the BLOOM festival programme. ChristchurchNZ has today confirmed plans for the popular BLOOM festival featuring several major events, including the City Farmyard, Days of Ice, Diwali, SCAPE Public Art 2020, concerts and top-class sport….
[ad_1] Paul Lonsdale, Central City Business Association manager said the BLOOM spring festival is a perfect opportunity for people to explore the city. “Central city businesses have been hit particularly hard by the disruption caused by Covid-19, but the BLOOM events are a great opportunity to support local businesses and explore what’s on in the…
[ad_1] Gull New Zealand announced its first site in Christchurch which will bring much welcomed competitive pressure for motorists in Christchurch. The new Gull site is in the city’s Richmond suburb and an excellent location for the people of Christchurch. Gull’s General Manager, Dave Bodger says Gull is excited to open this much anticipated first…
[ad_1] Next month’s WORD Christchurch Spring Festival will be a celebration of New Zealand books, stories and writers. The festival, from 28 October to 1 November, will be the first major metropolitan literary festival to take place with live audiences since the COVID-19 lockdown. WORD Christchurch is following Ministry of Health guidelines regarding COVID-19 alert…
[ad_1] Christchurch’s new free spring music festival – Go Live! – promises a top line-up of local acts. The multi-venue festival will feature a range of shows and special events over nine days from Thursday, 24 September. Lyttelton legends The Eastern will kick off the concerts in Victoria Square on Friday, 25 September, along with…
[ad_1] Southland trainer Lisa Vaughan is on the hunt this season to secure an elusive stakes victory with seven-year-old mare Shirley Maude. The daughter of Fully Fledged placed in the Listed Champagne Stakes (1200m) at just her second career start and finished runner-up in the Gr.3 White Robe Lodge Weight For Age (1600m) in February,…