Where to Catchup With Friends During the Week in Christchurch

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Weekends aren’t the only time for catching up with friends, and they no longer hold the monopoly on being when you can have some fun.

Movementor Pilates

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Movementor is a well-known Pilates studio situated within the Beckenham hub at the corner of Christchurch’s Colombo and Tennyson Streets.

Hinewai Reserve

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Not far from the township of Akaroa (walking distance if you’re really game), lies an idyllic haven of regenerating native bush nestled in the wild south east corner...

Nifty

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Driving along the industrial end of Christchurch's Cashel Street, you don’t expect to come across a pale pink pop of colour that is the Nifty building.

The Margaret Mahy Family Playground

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If you have kids and are looking for a way to burn some energy in Christchurch’s city centre, look no further than the beloved Margaret Mahy Family Playground.

Movement Art Practice

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Start the journey into contemporary dance without judgement.

Brew Academy

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Brew Academy gives you the chance to learn to brew, grab a pint from their tap room, and get a mean feed from Smoke ’n’ Barrel, who operate out of the same premises. There’s a lot on offer at Brew Academy, and good beer ties it all together.

Georges Road Wines

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If you like great wine, stunning scenery and a quick escape from the city head to Georges Road Wines in Waipara.

O-Studio

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An unique concept, O-Studio is the work of three locals with a wide array of experiences in the world of sport, meditation, yoga and well-being.

To Methven & Beyond: A Weekend Getaway Guide

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Methven is an outdoor playground, and thanks to some recent additions to the town scene, there's even more reason to visit this mountainside community on the western edge of the Canterbury Plains.

Tūranga

Harry Potter stairs at Turanga.
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It’s not often that grand designs are plucked from the mind’s eye and brought to life. At Tūranga they are, every day.

Rekindle

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This is a place for craft, for making things. Rekindle is focused on creating opportunities for resourcefulness – making what we need from what we have around us.

Canterbury Museum

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It’s exciting times for Canterbury Museum as a major five-year redevelopment is now underway at its Rolleston Avenue site. In the meantime, a pop-up a few blocks away serves as a temporary museum space.

Christchurch Adventure Park

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Christchurch’s innately unique Adventure Park is a tranquil escape for those seeking more than just thrills.