Matariki
In Māori culture, Matariki is the name of the Pleiades star cluster and the celebration of its first rising in late June or early July. This marks the beginning of the new year in the Māori lunar calendar.
Here are some of the ways you can celebrate Matariki this winter.
Parking
With over 10,000 car parks in the city centre, find one where you need it.
Central City
Classics
From the Cathedral Square markets to the Margaret Mahy playground, these beloved central city experiences always draw us back to the CBD.
Robert Falcon Scott Memorial
The Statue of Robert Falcon Scott commemorates Antarctic explorer Robert Falcon Scott. It is located at the...
War Memorial
The Bridge of Remembrance is one of two main war memorials in Christchurch, New Zealand.
Dcypher Oxford Terrace - Street Art
Guy Ellis, known as Dcypher and George Shaw bring this amazing hand painted artwork to the front of Riverside Market....
Cracked Ink Artwork
This new piece on the Rockpool Bar building is by New Zealand artist Cracked Ink.
Central City Classics
From the Cathedral Square markets to the Margaret Mahy playground, these beloved central city experiences always draw us back to the CBD.
Music Is My Friend - Flare Street Art Festival
Street artist Kophie Hulsbosch – AKA Meep – is emblematic of the street art scene in Ōtautahi Christchurch.
Riverside Mural
This mural provides a new perspective on street art and demonstrates the rich heritage of a time past, remembering the...
Tribute to Ernest Rutherford
A tribute to Ernest Rutherford, who studied at the University of Canterbury and is regarded as the father of nuclear...
