A huge change is planned for the Canterbury Museum. A proposed $195 million plan has been announced, unveiling a bold design. According to https://www.canterburymuseum.com/about-us/media-releases/museum-seeks-public-input-into-195-million-proposed-redevelopment-plans, the main reason for needing the redevelopment is the aging building, citing issues with leaks, insulation, pests damaging displays and air conditioning. The museum requires another $70 million in funding for […]
Details have been released for the America’s Cup victory parade in Christchurch! It will be on Wednesday the 12th July. “The parade will start at 12 noon at the corner of Colombo and Lichfield Streets (next to the Bus Interchange). It will head north along Colombo Street before turning left into Hereford Street and right […]
The Christchurch City Council has approved changes to it’s Annual Plan after reviewing public feedback.
The Black Caps schedule for the 16-17 season has been released and there are some games at Hagley Oval included!
I have just heard that today the repair work has been completed on the buildings damaged down New Regent Street and the barriers blocking the trams have been removed. The barriers have been in place since the quake on valentines day caused damage to some of the buildings. How good is it to see them […]
Kinara Indian has closed Sad news today for Indian food lovers in Christchurch – Kinara Indian restaurant has been sold and closed as of 17th April 2016 🙁 . Their website has all but been deleted and mentions that they have been sold. Customers have voiced their best wishes and feelings on the Kinara Facebook page. Kinara was previously […]
Have you noticed what’s been happening at Bush Inn mall? What was once a fairly quiet place with not much going on to attract customers has now become a food Mecca of sorts. The whole complex has grown (even out onto the carpark area which was limited for parking space as it is), and is […]
I miss SOL Square. My fond memories of it look something like this: Unfortunately, now it looks something like this (Image from stuff.co.nz): What a great place it was to have a drink in town at night. The connected brick buildings all had great character and there was such a good choice of […]
The wait is over Christchurch – Uber is now available here! Uber are also offering your first five rides for free. Uber was launched in the US in 2009 so it certainly has taken a long time to make it here. The New Zealand Taxi Federation seems to be making a fuss over this (and […]
Road update alert! There are some big changes coming to the Russley Road / Memorial Avenue roundabout by the airport. Starting Sunday the 20th March, the roundabout will be quite transformed. It will be 500m long, have three lanes and be controlled by give way rules and traffic lights. Eventually an over bridge will be going over […]