Tag: Christchurch

A city with no proper gay bar needs to make its own fun. Hosted by new party promoters, Prism Events, Magnetic, their first party, was held last month at Castro's. Featuring five different DJs playing, the evening had a big party feel and left everyone hoping for another Magnetic...

French-influenced harbour town Akaroa offers an abundance of charm, character, attractions, and eateries, making it the perfect retreat for a romantic weekend. Located just a 90-minute (very pretty) drive from Christchurch, it is a must to include in your itinerary the next time you visit the garden city. Where to...

Christchurch Pride, the South Island’s biggest Pride Festival, has become a destination event for North Islanders taking a week off to enjoy some southern hospitality. When you’re not at a Pride event, North Canterbury’s Waipara district provides a plethora of must-visit destinations, producing some of the country’s best wines....

Lyttelton is an eccentric port town on the outskirts of Christchurch that has a population made up of equal parts hipsters, hippies and rugged dock workers. They live in harmony, bonded by passions for great food, craft beer, buying local and supporting locals. It’s hard not to fall in...

Pacific Sisters are set to celebrate the last weekend of SCAPE Public Art and the final days of Te Pū o Te Wheke with a very special Fiafia PIKNIK 2023 event in central Christchurch. Kicking off on Saturday, January 28th, from 10 am–4 pm at the Kate Sheppard Reserve, 159...

When the rock musical RENT burst onto the stage in 1996, it instantly became a smash hit that had people returning over and over again. Described as “the best show in years, if not decades” (Variety) when it opened, RENT follows a group of artists struggling and striving to follow...

Kicking off this Friday, Christchurch Pride is bigger and better than ever! To celebrate the return of the largest pride festival on the mainland, express has put together a list of our favourite not-to-miss events for the first epic weekend across the Garden City!  The Wonder of Matariki: A Pride...

Christchurch Pride is set to kick off this June with the recent renewal of the orange status giving a green light to the postponed festival. Rescheduled from March the event is planned to coincide with World Pride & the celebration of Stonewall. The festival runs from 17 to 28 June. The...