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  • kiwitravelwriter loves local films – esp this eco one


    Kiwi travel writerAuthority Authority: 116
    Native Clematis flowers in the Seaward Kaikaora mountian ranges I took this photo when hiking NZ’s highest guided walk – Kaikoura Wilderness Walks, Shearwater Lodge . Nov: 2009 I will be bloging about it soon ...
    5 hours ago
  • The Cauldron of Crones


    Ruth's ReflectionsAuthority Authority: 123
    Saturday night in the Botanic Gardens a group of women met to walk the labyrinth in honour of the Crone.  This ritual was organised by the Women’s Sacred Mystries Trust, and follows earlier rituals which honoured the Maiden and the Mother .   Ranked in order of age, and accompanied by bone-rattling ...
    20 hours ago
  • kiwitravelwriter sends congratulations to Richie McCaw “best rugby player on the planet”


    Kiwi travel writerAuthority Authority: 116
    All Blacks captain Richie McCaw said he was “humbled” to be named the best rugby player on the planet for the second time in his career. The 28-year-old New Zealand openside picked up the IRB’s prestigious Player of the Year award straight after leading his side to a comprehensive 39-12 victory over France ...
    21 hours ago
  • Christchurch Needs More Trains


    Auckland TrainsAuthority Authority: 142
    Here now in Christchurch, I’m going through train withdrawals. This beautiful city so needs a train system – and the good news is the mayor is rail – friendly and planning for an environmentally-realistic new 30 year transport plan is underway. What I didn’t realise until I came here is that Canterbury has ...
    2 days ago
  • Thematic Photographic: Buildings


    Still Standing on her HeadAuthority Authority: 120
    When I was growing up in Wellington, we spent many holidays in Christchurch, where I live now, because it is where all my fathers family lived. We had no car, and not a great deal of money, but an overnight ferry ride took us from one city to the other, we had no accommodation costs, we got to see all our grandmother ...
    2 days ago
  • Bohemian Cafe and Bar


    Ruth's ReflectionsAuthority Authority: 123
    The Bohemian was our choice for an evening meal after a particularly hard day’s work.  It’s close to home, and we didn’t feel like walking much further.  Sadly the weather was a little too breezy for us to be able to sit outside and enjoy the river view.  I chose fish and chips, billed as a “light ...
    2 days ago
  • Holiday Daisies


    Nicola's DaisiesAuthority Authority: 108
    There is always a daisy or two to be found while on holiday. Even if they are on a rather blurry bottle of wine. I could not belive it when I found it in the supermarket. We just had to get a bottle. Can you tell what this is? It is a door handle from a Christchurch tram. These daisies were so ...
    3 days ago
  • Image of the week


    Christchurch City Libraries BlogAuthority Authority: 428
    Cars parked on Cambridge Terrace. 1945. Looking towards Amuri Motors on the corner of Gloucester and Durham Streets. Sept. 1945 Like what you see? Complete this form to order an image. If you have any further information on any of the images, or if you would like to donate images to our collection please ...
    4 days ago
  • Judges blown away by top diversity award entry


    NewsWire.co.nzAuthority Authority: 138
    TV1 journalist Adrian Stevanon may have been called a “slow learner” by the Samoan Prime Minister – but his piece about Samoa has won him a top award. Mr Stevanon (right) has won first place in the 2009 New Zealand Excellence in Reporting Diversity Awards for young journalists, with judges saying they were ...
    4 days ago
  • New Zealand Adventures


    Ice Stories: Dispatches From Polar ScientistsAuthority Authority: 418
    November 16th, 2009 CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND– Bad weather and a lack of flights to get camp set up, caused a week-long delay for five of us in Christchurch, New Zealand. We visited beaches, rainforest, and mountains. New Zealand is truly a beautiful country. I have a hard time believing this is my life! I have to ...
    6 days ago
  • Dont Leave Town Till Youve Seen the Country


    Still Standing on her HeadAuthority Authority: 120
    The title of this post is an old advertising slogan designed to encourage New Zealanders to see their own country before heading off overseas. Im alternately envious of those who seem to travel frequently to foreign countries, and slightly smug that at least I am not contributing to carbon emissions (but more often ...
    6 days ago
  • Part 2: The house that wasn’t there


    Robyn GallagherAuthority Authority: 115
    Simon and David were two businessmen in their mid 40s. David was visiting Christchurch and it was Simon’s job to give his colleague a tour of the city. Today they were visiting the Canterbury Museum and had stumbled across the Bluff Paua House exhibit around the same time I did. But before we were allowed into the ...
    6 days ago
  • Christmas happenings


    Family TimesAuthority Authority: 129
    Christmas time is always very exciting. There are Christmas trees everywhere, fantastic decorations in homes, shops and malls, and Christmas cards to write. In Christchurch, there are annual festive events to attend – many families go along year after year to enjoy them. And don’t forget about others who may be ...
    6 days ago
  • Southern Encounter Kiwi


    Family TimesAuthority Authority: 129
    See live kiwi in the centre of Christchurch at Southern Encounter Aquarium & Kiwi House. www.southernencounter.co.nz. Tags: Aquarium, Christchurch animals, Kiwi, kiwi house, Southern Encounter
    1 week ago
  • Orana Park cheetah encounter


    Family TimesAuthority Authority: 129
    Enter a habitat with Orana Wildlife Park’s hand-raised cheetah cubs for a personal encounter with these beautiful animals. Visit www.oranawildlifepark.co.nz for conditions. Tags: cheetah cubs, Christchurch cheetah, Orana Wildlife Park
    1 week ago
  • Willowbank Wildlife Reserve


    Family TimesAuthority Authority: 129
    Minty the monkey is back for good – and she wants to see you. See her on Monkey Island with all her family or come and chimp around yourself in the chimps’ old enclosure. Tags: Christchurch animals, Minty monkey, Willowbank wildlife
    1 week ago
  • Wild West Mini Golf


    Family TimesAuthority Authority: 129
    Howdy pardners.  Wild West Mini Golf, at 455 Blenheim Road, has two great mini golf courses for the enjoyment of all the family.  The Wild West adventure outdoor course and the 3D glow-in-the-dark indoor course, which both have 18 holes, have you covered whatever the weather. When you have finished your round, spend ...
    1 week ago
  • Evolution School of Dance


    Family TimesAuthority Authority: 129
    Evolution School of Dance has blazed a trail of success through the last five years of operation. Director and principal dance teacher Nicky Falloon said the school’s success was due to a sound organisational structure, emphasis on enjoying dance as a fun and life-building activity and having the royal Academy of ...
    1 week ago
  • Christchurch School of Music


    Family TimesAuthority Authority: 129
    Christchurch School of Music (CSM) offers group or individual lessons in all orchestral, rock and jazz instruments. All ages and levels are catered for, starting with musical play for two to seven-year-olds. It’s never too late to learn and CSM offers classes for adults who have never played before or who want to ...
    1 week ago
  • ChristChurch Cathedral in the Square


    Family TimesAuthority Authority: 129
    Summer at the ChristChurch Cathedral is ablaze with colour, life and festivities. Tens of thousands visit; many of them school children bringing gifts to place under the Christmas tree. Others come to spend a quiet moment away from busy holiday shopping. It’s a great place to simply sit awhile and take in the iconic ...
    1 week ago

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