Christchurch
LOCAL BUZZ
THE ART CENTRE
Anton Matthews – Proud owner of Joe's Garage Wigram, Fush, Christchurch
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he Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora is a cultural treasure held in trust for Christchurch residents and visitors. Its mission is to foster interest and involvement in art, culture, creativity, the creative industries and education. Combined with the country’s largest collection of heritage buildings, more than two-thirds of the site is open to the public (the rest is under restoration). Explore Rutherford’s Den, art galleries, boutique retailers, cafés, wine bar and cinemas. Every Sunday local artisans sell crafts and edibles at the mākete. TOP TIP: The four-bedroom Creative Residence is available for hire when the centre is not hosting creatives from out of town. Clock Tower, Christchurch © Christchurc h Art Centre
Nau mai, haramai ki Ōtautahi! Welcome to Christchurch. I love it here because there are so many things to do that are just a stone's throw away. These are a handful of my faves! Start your day by heading into Grizzly Bagel down Wells St for a doughnut and a coffee, or pop next door to Supreme and wrap your mouth around one of their yummy cinnamon buns. You won’t be disappointed.
VISITORS SAY 'I love this space. I believe it's one of the jewels in Christchurch's crown and perfectly blends the historic with the contemporary. It's a go-to for gifts, food and drink, films and generally feeling good.'
Grab your togs and pack some sunscreen and drive over to Cass Bay. The water is crystal clear, there’s a playground for the kids. Be sure to pack a picnic if you’re planning on
being there for more than thre hours. If the sun is out and you feel like stretching your legs, head out to Ferrymead and walk the coastal pathway out to Sumner. Grab an ice cream and check out the surf before turning around and walking it off. Keen for a good laugh? Check out The Court Jesters and their famous Scared Scriptless show on a Friday night. It’s been running for 30 years now and they are still cracking Christchurch locals up! When it comes to iconic Kiwi kai, you can’t go past Fush. Real Kiwi fish and chips, fried chicken, milkshakes and burgers is my kind of kai. It's cool, it's relaxed and the manaakitanga (hospitality) is always front and centre. I'm biased, of course, but I built it that way!
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