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There is a bright constellation of events on throughout Ōtautahi-Christchurch this Matariki. Matariki is a star cluster that rises in midwinter, signalling the start of the Māori New Year. Matariki is a time for whānau and friends to come together to reflect on the past year, remember those who have passed away, and prepare for…
A showcase of Linwood’s history aims to help boost the sense of community at the local library. A new Reflections of the East photography exhibition has been curated by Linwood librarians and highlights images of the suburb from the early 1900s through to the 1990s. “After the last two years the team really wanted to…
A breeding colony of the distinctive large wading birds known as royal spoonbills/Kōtuku Ngutupapa has established itself at Oruapaeroa/Travis Wetland just 100m from a busy road. It’s the first time the birds have bred at the site which is located near the corner of Travis and Frosts Road. Christchurch City Council Ranger John Skilton says…
The Days of Ice celebration has been postponed from October 8 – 25 to February 24 – March 6, 2022. This is due to the current COVID-19 outbreak in New Zealand, which is creating too much uncertainty around alert levels and the ability to operate large public events in October. Days of Ice celebrates Åtautahi…
Sixteen months after the first sod was turned on the corner of Linwood Avenue and Smith Street, Te PouToetoe: Linwood Pool was officially opened by Mayor Lianne Dalziel today. “It’s exciting to see this fantastic new facility opening for the people of Linwood, Woolston and surrounding areas,” says the Mayor. “There has been eager anticipation…
“For a place to thrive and flourish and to be truly prosperous, we need architecture and aesthetics that appeal to a range of tastes, to appropriately illustrate our rich history, and to inspire thought and emotion,” Warren said. “Te Whare Waiutuuku Kate Sheppard House achieves these goals in spades, celebrating not only our built heritage…
UC hosts annual celebration of snow, ice and climate research The University of Canterbury (UC) is proud to welcome hundreds of snow and ice researchers to campus this week, as hosts of a special combined event from Antarctica New Zealand and the Snow and Ice Research Group (SIRG). Cass Field Station. Photo: University of Canterbury…
Paralympics New Zealand (PNZ) today marks ‘1 year to go’ to the rescheduled Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games with a celebration of all those Kiwis that support Paralympians and Para athletes up and down the country. Fiona Allan ONZM (Chief Executive, PNZ) said: “We are proud to celebrate and thank the many Kiwis that have throughout…