Arts & Culture
Two otherworldly new exhibitions arrive this spring
The otherworldly visions of two of New Zealand’s most celebrated painters are arriving at Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū this spring with the opening of two new exhibitions – Jeffrey Harris: The Gift and Barbara Tuck: Delirium Crossing.
Popular news
Peace Train moving to Botanic Gardens
City life | 28 Sep 2022Busy Addington intersection closing temporarily
City life | 27 Sep 2022
Two otherworldly new exhibitions arrive this spring
30 Sep 2022The otherworldly visions of two of New Zealand’s most celebrated painters are arriving at Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū this spring with the opening of two new exhibitions – Jeffrey Harris: The Gift and Barbara Tuck: Delirium Crossing.
28 Sep 2022
Former addict inspiring others through hip hop music
Hunter Wilson had hit rock bottom.
Major new exhibition at Christchurch Art Gallery
Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū is preparing for a major new exhibition showcasing works from its collection and several recent acquisitions.
Heritage building saved for community arts
Rolleston House will get a new lease on life as a space for local artists.
He mahi pounamu: Chance to give pounamu carving a go
Nau mai, haere mai ki tēnei mahi toi ki te taone. A mobile Pounamu carving unit will be parked outside Tūranga this week and will be offering free drop-in pounamu carving and repair workshops.
Muslim women's sporting advocate coming to Christchurch
Asma Elbadawi is a sports inclusivity consultant, dyslexia advocate, spoken word poet and Muslim woman who successfully campaigned to allow Hijab to be worn on the basketball court.
Christchurch's Somali women show their voice through art
Shocked, surreal and excited.
Thousands of historic treasures found under The Court Theatre site
A clay smoking pipe made in France depicting a scene from an 1857 rebellion in India is just one of the thousands of historic treasures found under the site of the new Court Theatre.
Share your Dux de Lux memories with us
With news that the iconic Dux de Lux may be restored by summer 2024, we’re looking for your help in bringing your favourite stories and photos of Christchurch’s favourite pub back to life.
History & heritage, Libraries |
22 Mar 2022