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Unique portrait of farming life on Banks Peninsula
A significant new book of photographs published by Akaroa Museum documents rural life on Banks Peninsula during the 1950s.
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Unique portrait of farming life on Banks Peninsula
10 Sep 2025A significant new book of photographs published by Akaroa Museum documents rural life on Banks Peninsula during the 1950s.
Creative collaboration to feature at Tīrama Mai
This year’s Puanga Matariki festival in central Christchurch will showcase a range of artistic lighting and cultural displays – including a revamp of a crowd favourite.
KidsFest back to deliver holiday highlights
The much-loved annual festival returns this winter, packing in the fun for school-aged kids during the winter holidays.
History behind the green and white Antigua Boatsheds
The Antigua Boatsheds has had a refresh to its roof, cladding and exterior with support from a Christchurch City Council Heritage Incentive Grant. Delve into the building’s history.
Fire and ice light up Winter Fireworks
The Winter Fireworks Spectacular is back to bring the magic to New Brighton Beach this July.
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28 May 2025
Celebrating the legacy of a legend
A touring exhibition provides a rare opportunity for Ōtautahi to see wood, stone and steel sculpture works made by a legend of Aotearoa New Zealand art.
Tune in for a Minuit reunion at Go Live
Go Live Festival is back this August, bringing an exciting line-up to Christchurch Town Hall, including an iconic name in Aotearoa music.
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Exploring migrant experience with playful sensibility
A must-see exhibition, Ini Mini Mani Mou opens on Saturday 8 March at Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna O Waiwhetū.
Tune in for Summer Sundays concerts
Grab your picnic blanket, friends and whānau, and head to the Botanic Gardens this weekend for the first Summer Sundays concert of the season.
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30 Jan 2025