The Complete History of Christchurch (abridged)
Date: Wednesday 1st - Sunday 19th February
Times: 2pm & 7pm performances
Where: Daffodil Lawn, Botanic Gardens
A light-hearted look at Christchurch – recent history, including the current earthquake situation, as well as right back to the colonists and Ngāi Tahu – all done in under 90 minutes.
The show will be performed by The Outwits, a well-known talented group made up of experienced performers: Greg Cooper, Jared Corbin and Andrew Ford. Mark Hadlow has also performed with The Outwits and has taken time out from his work on The Hobbit to direct this unique and inspiring performance as a way, along with the boys, of giving something back to the people of Christchurch.
For more information visit, http://www.summertimes.co.nz/Events/Com ... church.asp
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Lonely Planet have released a new 45-page guide to post-quake Christchurch which you can download for free on the link below - this is a great resource to help plan your trip here - Christchurch Bike Tours have been included on page 10 of this new guide.
http://media.lonelyplanet.com/shop/pdfs ... zl16.1.pdf
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Air New Zealand has won Air Transport World’s prestigious Airline of the Year award for the second time in three years.
In the eyes of the judges, Air New Zealand was the best airline in the world in the past twelve months.
The ATW judges lauded Air New Zealand’s industry-leading innovation and motivation of its staff, which had resulted in exceptional performance across the airline in market position, customer service, fiscal management and operational safety.
They described Air New Zealand as an industry trendsetter in a number of areas including product innovation and social media.
Judges were also impressed with the airline’s environmental initiatives including its commitment to operating a very young and highly fuel efficient fleet.
Air New Zealand Chief Executive Officer Rob Fyfe, who will travel to Singapore next month to collect the award, said today’s announcement came as a huge thrill.
“Winning ATW Airline of the Year in 2010 was in my view one of the greatest accolades that had ever been bestowed on Air New Zealand - in our industry it’s equivalent to winning an Oscar. To pick up the award again this year is simply outstanding.”
For flights into Christchurch you can book with Air New Zealand by visiting, www.airnewzealand.co.nz
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We love receiving feedback from people that have joined us on our tour. Below is an email that landed into our inbox this morning...
Hi Stephanie
We really enjoyed the christchurch bike tour and Jacky was a great guide. She really tailored her presentations for us as locals and the Australians on board too. I learned quite a bit. At all times we felt safe with her guidance through the dodgier areas where the roading and traffic flow wasn't as smoothe as it once was.
I will recommend this activity to anyone - visitors to Chch and locals. Well done you for keeping the business going through thick and thin...
Ps - I learnt about the tours after reading the Escape artice in The Press. It has also increased my reading of Escape too.
Keep up the great work!
Helen, Barbara and Ken
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There is plenty to do this January in Christchurch. We have compiled a list of events and activities and hope that they are helpful when planning your trip to the city!
The Breeze Lazy Sundays - 9 Jan till 13 Mar
Where: Bontanic Gardens
Cost: Free event
Enjoy relaxing with a picnic and soaking up some great local musical talent.
The Inagural New Zealand Sandcastle Competition - 21/22 Jan Where: New Brighton Beach
Cost: Free
Head to the beach and check out some amazing sandcastle creations.
Christchurch Farmers' Market - Re-opens 9th Jan (every Saturday)
Where: Riccarton House
Cost: Free (bring money for buying local delights though!)
Set in the stunning grounds of Riccarton
House, the Farmers' Market runs each Saturday morning from 9am to noon. Christchurch Bike Tours run two-hour tours to the market each week for $40 per person which includes a bike, helmet and guide. For more information click here...
World Buskers Festival - 19 till 29 Jan Where: North Hagley Park & New Brighton
Cost: Some performances are free, others require tickets
Christchurch's hugely ppopular buskers' festival has a laugh ready for everyone!
Touring Exhibition - Off the Wall: WearableArt Close Up - till 18 Mar
Where: Canterbury Museum
Cost: Free
This exhibition showcases a selection of the very best garments from the WOW® historic collection. A collection of these garments will also be accompanied by a significant New Zealand artist's painting, including Bill Hammond, Grahame Sydney and Timo Ranneli, adding another level of story telling within each piece.
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