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16 January 2019 to 26 January 2019
A modern retelling of the fairy tale classic.
17 January 2019 to 20 January 2019
Come along and watch the under 18 boys battle it out for the National Championships.
17 January 2019 to 19 January 2019
An adaption of the classic fairy tale.
17 January 2019 to 26 January 2019
This summer Lyttelton Arts Factory (LAF) brings you a brand new production of Our Town - Thornton Wilder's life-affirming, iconic play - with a twist.
18 January 2019, 25 January 2019
The ever-popular food trucks are in Cathedral Square every Friday, from 11am.
19 January 2019, 26 January 2019
The Kaiapoi Farmers Market is a community based not-for-profit market held throughout the year in scenic Kaiapoi, North Canterbury.
19 January 2019, 26 January 2019
Established in 2003, the Christchurch farmers' market is New Zealand's premier farmers' market.
19 January 2019, 26 January 2019
A weekly family-friendly market with genuine local produce, crafts and regular themed community events.
19 January 2019, 26 January 2019
We are a recently formed student-led organisation called SustainPlus. As part of our work we run weekly CBD cleanups in Christchurch and wish to get more volunteers along to help us clean up our city.
19 January 2019
A wine run – just what you’ve dreamed of – exercise, fancy dress and wine, followed by a party with live entertainment.