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Editors' Picks

The National

249 Moorhouse Avenue, Christchurch Central

Fashion, Galleries & Museums, Culture, Shops

The National has been at the forefront of the contemporary art scene in Christchurch for over a decade.

Utopia Ice

15 Wakefield Avenue, Sumner

Goods, Eat & Drink

It’s a bold move naming your business after the ultimate paradise, but it couldn’t be a more accurate description of this beach side nirvana.

The Origin

95 Westminster Street Corner of Cranford Street &, Westminster Street, Saint Albans

Cafes, Eat & Drink

Vegetarian cafe The Origin brings a much needed boost to the hospitality scene in St Albans to the delight of locals.

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co.locale

17 Marriner Street, Sumner, Christchurch

Grain

19 Southwark Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch

Coffee Supreme

10 Welles Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch

Evil Genius Bar & Eatery

1091 Ferry Road, Ferrymead, Christchurch

Burger Burger

10 Welles Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch

The Yard

173 Saint Asaph Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch

Features

The best porridge around

Porridge is everywhere - luxury, next level porridge, that is. Find out some of the top spots around Christchurch to get your fix.

6 places

Five of the best: where to fill your own beer

Bring your own bottle? How about filling your own bottle - of delicious, fresh craft beer, that is.

5 places

Recipe: Not Cross Crumpets with Spiced Raisin Butter

Fancy trying your hand at some Easter-inspired crumpets? Here's our recipe for Not Cross Crumpets with Spiced Raisin Butter ... Show us your results by tagging @neatplaces on Instagram or FB!

Get your gift on

Special occasions can really sneak up you - Mother's Day, birthdays, graduations. Whatever celebration is on your radar, be sure to see if these businesses can help you out in a pinch.

5 places

Awesome Nights Out in the CBD

Here's your guide to the central city after dark. Now seems like the perfect time to explore.

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Women in business

We believe they should be celebrated every day. But this week we're celebrating wonderful women a little bit extra to mark International Women’s Day .

9 places

Canterbury's warmest corners

Feeling the cold? These cosy spots have you covered.

7 places

Sharing is caring. The best places for shared plates

Whoever first coined the phrase “sharing is caring” was clearly a good person to head out to dinner with.

4 places

Where to find the best sushi in Christchurch

Whether you’re in the market for a classic avocado California roll, a seared beef nigiri or a vege-stuffed inari sushi pocket, Christchurch’s sushi options will not disappoint.

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Neighbourhoods

Amberley and Waipara

Not to be mistaken for simply a place to pass through, North Canterbury has a few aces up its sleeve when it comes to places worth tallying a while.

7 places

West End

With landmarks like the Arts Centre and the historic Canterbury Museum, there's plenty to love about the West End.

16 places

Port Lyttelton

Over the rolling Port Hills in Christchurch you’ll find the eccentric suburb of Lyttelton, a place where cosy houses teeter on steep streets and the weekend farmers market brings the main street alive with the colourful characters who call this side of town home.

7 places

Pocket Guide

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Guides

12 hours Amberley & Waipara

The best things to see, eat and do.

A day in Kaikoura

The neatest things to see, eat and do.

12 hours Akaroa

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People

The planet conscious cook

Alex Davies

The Bread Guy

Sam Ellis

The Hoop Group

Sally and Sam Hooper

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