Idon’’t think there’s any city in the world that celebrates spring as beautifully as our own. There’s a reason Christchurch is referred to as the ‘Garden City’, and a drive down Harper Avenue or a quick glimpse of the blossom trees around Hagley Park merely confirms this.
Read MoreThe ancestor of the mouth organ, the Jew’s Harp, is one of the oldest instruments in the world. By the time European whalers, traders, and sailors brought it to Aotearoa New Zealand, the instrument had been in use in various forms throughout the settled world for millennia.
Read MoreBehind the gorgeous old building façades, tucked into nooks and neighbourhoods all over the city, you’ll find new and popular hotspots with a distinctly Dunedin edge. Local flavours and products are the heroes here, housed in the city’s heritage while giving it new life. Embrace the spring vibe and explore the old with the new in Aotearoa’s most historic city.
Read MoreAvenues editor Joshua Brosnahan recently discovered you don’t have to travel far to experience an entirely different side of the region. Here are but a few of the myriad of adventures you could have in your own visit to magical Mid Canterbury.
You’ll go for the adventure and stay for the people.
Read MoreThere are few places in Ōtautahi that offer a greater range of options to help us get ‘match fit’ than The Crossing, the city’s retail heart. Here, you can enjoy open-air shopping, dining, and socialising.
Read MoreDisguised amid fluid and merging reams of red, blue, black, and white, the word ‘innovate’ is revealed in stacked layers, the letters providing a structural quality as the ribbons of colour seemingly melt and pull in different directions across the wall
Read MoreAhhh, summer in Marlborough! Take in all of the breathtaking vistas, sunny blue skies, and starry nights on your next visit. The mystique of the glistening Marlborough Sounds and the rows of vines that fill the region will absolutely make your summer.
Read MoreChristchurch entrepreneur Hannah Hardy-Jones has been recognised for her change-making work in tech and mental health. She was awarded a grant to develop a programme that allows better support for women on their cancer journey.
Read MoreFew people know the unique character of the wicket block at Hagley Oval better than Rupert Bool, who helped build the ground in 2012 and has had a decade of experience managing the turf there. Getting the pitch at its best is a big responsibility, particularly for big international games, like the BLACKCAPS vs India ODI coming up at the end of November.
Read MoreJeremy Stevens is the director and shareholder of one of our city’s only rooftop bars, Mr Brightside – named after the song by the global chart-topping rock band, The Killers. Mr Brightside is right in the heart of the city – the jewel in the crown of the recently refurbished Public Trust building.
Read MoreWorld Netball and Netball New Zealand have announced that the FAST5 Netball World Series is returning to the international calendar, with New Zealand hosting the fast-paced tournament for the next three years, with Christchurch centre stage.
Read MoreI can, hand on heart, say that I have never seen anything quite like Matilda the Musical. I laughed, I gawked, I danced in my seat, and I (maybe) almost cried.
Read MoreNurse Maude is building a new hospice for the people of Canterbury. Every day of every year, Nurse Maude provides end-of-life care and support free of charge to patients and their families.
Read MoreNorth Canterbury is a foodie’s paradise; just ask Jen Pomeroy. Jen is the master chef behind The Modern Mess, a recipe website that champions local food and drink. Here she creates Middlehurst lamb shoulder.
Read MoreMy appreciation for toast runs deep, from hungry youthful days devouring copious slices of fluffy white bread toasted ’til golden and generously smothered in Marmite and butter. These days I take my toast seriously.
Read MoreLast month, we created a super luxe office cocoon with dusky and moonlight tones. In this issue, the Broste Oak Desk is centre stage once again, but within a golden and caramel nook, bringing brightness into your workspace.
Read MoreInside the labyrinthine BOXed Quarter, the evocative words of Bruce Springsteen echo: “The kids round here live just like shadows….” Borrowed from Springsteen’s romantic epic Jungleland (1975), the lyrics provide a fitting sentiment for a space filled with twists, turns, and unexpected surprises (including a growing collection of art on the walls).
Read MoreWe are inundated with pleasurable things to eat across this growing cityscape. Forever searching for something that both intrigues and delights, our Food Editor, Kate Underwood, has collated a selection of dishes that serve up a little extra charm, from the levelled-up brunch to the fancy twist on lunch.
Read More“It’s a consistency in my life, going to the mountains and exploring. I grew up in the Carpathian Mountains, and one of the most spectacular national parks in Poland – Tatra National Park – is not far so I could go just for a day trip. I loved just going for long walks in those mountains when I was a teenager.”
Read MoreWhen we first laid eyes on Blue, he was a rusted shell, but we could see his potential. It took us six years of hard work, creative problem-solving and love, and now Blue is beautifully restored. We love socialising and wanted Blue to be enjoyed, so a photo booth was the perfect solution.
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