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Ellerslie International Flower Show 7-11 March 2012
The Southern Hemisphere's largest garden show
For five days each March, Christchurch's North Hagley Park is home to one of the world's best flower shows & horticultural events. This annual gardening & lifestyle event showcases gardening trends, the hottest new plants, floral art and landscape design - a 'must do' attraction for garden lovers.
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Ellerslie International Flower Show 7-11 March 2012 The Southern Hemisphere's largest garden show
BMW NZ Golf Open Championship, 1-4 December 2011
Clearwater Resort, Christchurch, NZ.
The 93rd BMW New Zealand Golf Open Championship will be held at Clearwater Golf Resort in Christchurch from 1 to 4 December 2011. It forms part of the major professional golfing tournaments in Australasia, following on from the Australian Open in Sydney, President's Cup in Melbourne and the Australian PGA in Queensland. Clearwater is just 15 minutes drive from Christchurch city, and 7 minutes from Christchurch airport.
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BMW NZ Golf Open Championship, 1-4 December 2011 Clearwater Resort, Christchurch, NZ.
NZ Cup and Show Week, Christchurch 5-12 November 2011
Premier racing, fashion, food & entertainment.
During every November Christchurch enjoys a range of racing, fashion, agriculture & entertainment events as well as celebrating the annual anniversary day holiday. NZ Cup and Show week features exciting horse racing & fashion showcases at Addington and Riccarton Racecourses, a range of concerts held around the city, the A & P show, International Rodeo and more.
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NZ Cup and Show Week, Christchurch 5-12 November 2011 Premier racing, fashion, food & entertainment.
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Wayne Youle: Plenty More
Plenty More by Wayne Youle is an installation of more than 200 ceramic works, currently on show at recently re-located gallery The National,.... >>more
The National, Christchurch City
Monday 23rd January to Wednesday 15th February 10.00 am
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Hearts for Christchurch
Hearts for Christchurch showcases an amazing array of more than 4,000 stitch-craft hearts from around the world. The project is the inspirat.... >>more
Canterbury Museum, Christchurch City
Thursday 8th September to Wednesday 22nd February 9.00 am
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Nuttin Trivial - Quiz Night
Nuttin to do on a Monday night? Keen for a challenge and a good laugh with some good people ? Come and join in the fun at the Nuttin Trivi.... >>more
Pierside Cafe and Bar, Christchurch City
Monday 9th January to Monday 5th March 7.00 pm
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Chinese New Year
It's the year of the dragon & there's no better place to celebrate Chinese New Year. Come and check out our huge dragon lantern in the Casi.... >>more
Christchurch Casino, Christchurch City
Monday 23rd January to Monday 6th February 11.00 am
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The Moriori of Rekohu, T'Chakat Henu - People of the Land
This exhibition is a testament to the Moriori people's fortitude and determination to reclaim their culture and identify and share it with a.... >>more
Canterbury Museum, Christchurch City
Saturday 14th January to Sunday 8th April 9.00 am
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Voltaire (NYC)
Voltaire's riding a black unicorn across Christchurch w/ Mynor Star. Voltaire is a one man enigma. His comedic performances combine Europea.... >>more
The Ancient Realm, Christchurch City
Monday 6th February to Tuesday 7th February 8.00 pm
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Wonderful Waitangi Day Market
After the success of the Christmas Market Week, we are going to combine the Christchurch Farmers Market and the Sunday Artisan Market to cel.... >>more
Riccarton House & Bush, Christchurch City
Monday 6th February 10.00 am
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Introduction to West Coast Swing Modern Partner Dancing
Learn West Coast Swing (WCS) in Christchurch! No experience, partner, or booking required. Join Mandi and Benjamin for their four-week intr.... >>more
Club Havana Dance Studio, Christchurch City
Tuesday 17th May to Tuesday 25th September 7.30 pm
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Catalyst Poetry Open Mic
First Tuesday of every month, poetic hijinks and mayhem. Everyone's welcome to have a go. Sense of humour essential. Doggerel parking availa.... >>more
Pegasus Arms Restaurant & Bar, Christchurch City
Tuesday 7th February to Tuesday 4th December 8.00 pm
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Texas Holdem - Cash Poker Nights
Pierside Cafe and Bar presents Texas Hold'em - Cash Poker nights. Texas Hold'em has become the world’s most popular poker game and is now .... >>more
Pierside Cafe and Bar, Christchurch City
Tuesday 10th January to Tuesday 6th March 7.00 pm
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Quiz Night
Believe It Or Not quiz nights are every Tuesday night. Get your team together and come down for great times, prizes and bragging rights..... >>more
Becks Southern Alehouse, Christchurch City
Tuesday 17th January to Tuesday 13th March 7.00 pm
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Bellydance Beginners Class Term 1
In this 10-week course, students can learn basic bellydance moves and a routine (a short choreography) to drill the learned moves, get a gen.... >>more
Club Havana Dance Studio, Christchurch City
Wednesday 1st February to Wednesday 4th April 7.45 pm
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Mid Week Farmers Market
The Christchurch Farmers Market Mid Week Market (formerly Twilight Market) is back for summer and will run until March 2012 Every Wednesday.... >>more
Riccarton House & Bush, Christchurch City
Wednesday 18th January to Wednesday 28th March 4.00 pm
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Salsa On Thursdays
- Social salsa dance night; - Free Latin intro classes on some Thursdays; - 2 DJs & 2 dance studios; - Drinks - BYO. Social dance night. To.... >>more
Salsa Latina Dance Studio, Christchurch City
Thursday 22nd December to Friday 28th December 8.45 pm
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Karaoke with DJ Chick
Karaoke @ the beach has become some-what of a phenomenon. Every Thursday night the zombies crawl out of the surf, the fish grow legs and sta.... >>more
Pierside Cafe and Bar, Christchurch City
Thursday 29th December to Friday 2nd March 8.00 pm
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The Black Velvet Band
Formed in the early 1990s, The Black Velvet Band have performed at many high profile events around New Zealand, including a performance with.... >>more
Becks Southern Alehouse, Christchurch City
Thursday 19th January to Thursday 23rd February 8.00 pm
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Bulletbelt - Writhe And Ascend NZ Tour
Headless Horseman proudly presents New Zealand's own purveyors of black metal madness - Bulletbelt - are embarking on their first NZ tour - .... >>more
Dux Live, Christchurch City
Thursday 9th February to Friday 10th February 8.00 pm
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Unquenchable: America’s Water Crisis
Professor Robert Glennon, University of Arizona Acclaimed author and expert Professor Robert Glennon discusses the tragedy—and irony—of.... >>more
University of Canterbury, Christchurch City
Thursday 9th February 6.00 pm
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Taos with djDmand
Pierside Cafe and Bar is shaking the sand out of the red carpet and preparing for the arrival of local dub and roots icons, Taos Their capt.... >>more
Pierside Cafe and Bar, Christchurch City
Friday 10th February to Saturday 11th February 8.30 pm
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Student & Amateur Burlesque Show
Presented by Ayla's Angels Burlesque Circus. Featuring: - Miss Valentyne Carrion; - Miss Cyren Firefly; - Miss Isabella Darling; - Miss Sa.... >>more
The Venue-Musicbar, Christchurch City
Friday 10th February 8.30 pm
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Mi Casa - DJ Mike T & Guests
RDU98.5FM Rhythm Zone House Party Mi Casa is a monthly house music event at Winnie Bagoes Ferrymead with RDU98.5FM Rhythm Zone Show host Mi.... >>more
Winnie Bagoes, Christchurch City
Friday 10th February to Saturday 11th February 10.00 pm
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Summer Shakespeare
For this year’s Summer Shakespeare Festival, Top Dog Theatre presents another great comedy, As You Like It. Set mainly within the forest .... >>more
Mona Vale, Christchurch City
Friday 10th February to Saturday 18th February 6.00 pm
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D n D Showband Weekend
A great night guaranteed with this popular good-time band..... >>more
Becks Southern Alehouse, Christchurch City
Friday 10th February to Sunday 12th February 9.00 pm
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Chinese New Year Lantern Festival
Bring all the family to celebrate brand new beginnings in the Year of the Dragon at the Chinese New Year Lantern Festival. Picnic on the gra.... >>more
Hagley Park North, Christchurch City
Saturday 11th February to Sunday 12th February 5.00 pm
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Beginners' Burlesque Classes
This course is run approximately every 3 months with a in-house end of term student performance where ladies perform for others within the s.... >>more
Angels Burlesque Academy, Christchurch City
Thursday 8th December to Saturday 24th March 6.00 pm
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Christchurch Farmers' Market
Set in the stunning park like grounds of Riccarton House, the Christchurch Farmers' Market is now the city's largest authentic farmers' mark.... >>more
Riccarton House & Bush, Christchurch City
Saturday 21st January to Saturday 29th December 9.00 am
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Rhythmonyx Soundsystem
Take some members of Rhythmonyx and chuck them in a club. Add turntables, mic and the MPC then blend slowly until the mixture starts to rise.... >>more
The Venue-Musicbar, Christchurch City
Saturday 11th February 11.00 pm
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Advanced Burlesque, Showgirl & Chorus Line Class
The course is run over 10 weeks, with an end of term student show on completion, performing in our troupe amateur night after our beginner c.... >>more
Angels Burlesque Academy, Christchurch City
Saturday 21st January to Saturday 24th March 1.00 pm
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Paul Ubana Jones and the Stone Cold Chillers
Paul Ubana Jones is New Zealand's most recognised and celebrated contemporary blues artist. Concert performances include opening for the li.... >>more
Pierside Cafe and Bar, Christchurch City
Saturday 11th February to Sunday 12th February 8.30 pm
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Old Growth Cola + Mela
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darkroom, Christchurch City
Saturday 11th February to Sunday 12th February 9.00 pm
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TangoVibe presents Practilonga
Trust everybody's regained their equilibrium from festive activities and indulgences, Tangovibe cordially invites you to detox your senses a.... >>more
Salsa Latina Dance Studio, Christchurch City
Saturday 11th February to Friday 11th May 8.00 pm
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Air Force Adventure Tour
If you’re aged between 5 and 12 or simply young at heart, then this experience will give you a chance to see if you’ve got what it takes.... >>more
Air Force Museum of New Zealand, Christchurch City
Saturday 4th February to Sunday 22nd April 11.15 am
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New Brighton Car Boot Sale
Check out this popular car boot sale by the seaside for some second hand bargains, funky retro stuff, used household goods, crafts and plant.... >>more
New Brighton Club, Christchurch City
Sunday 8th January to Sunday 11th March 9.00 am
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Sunday Artisan Market
Join us for a relaxing day, with ready to eat food stalls, art and crafts, live music and the fully licensed Riccarton House Bistro Beer Gar.... >>more
Riccarton House & Bush, Christchurch City
Sunday 15th January to Sunday 23rd December 11.00 am
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Market on the Front Lawn
Stalls of beautiful vintage and retro items, pretty china, glassware, linen, collectables, soy wax candles, fresh herbs, bliss coffee and mu.... >>more
Japanese Auto Spares, Christchurch City
Sunday 29th January to Sunday 12th February 10.00 am
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Opawa Farmers' Market - Bikewise Month
We're proud to be a 'cycle friendly' farmers' market and strongly encourage cyling to the market... February is Bikewise Month and the Opawa.... >>more
Opawa Farmers' Market, Christchurch City
Sunday 5th February to Sunday 12th February 10.00 am
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Valentine's Day
Enjoy a romantic dinner (or lunch) with your loved one in the beautiful setting at Rosebank Estate Winery. Live music provided by the popula.... >>more
Rosebank Estate, Christchurch City
Tuesday 14th February 11.30 am
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Valentines Day Speed Dating
The Woolston Club is hosting a speed dating evening! Free entry, great prizes, drink specials and a good night of fun all round! 7pm in th.... >>more
Woolston Club, Christchurch City
Tuesday 14th February 7.00 pm
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Mark McGuire + God Destroyer
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darkroom, Christchurch City
Thursday 16th February to Friday 17th February 9.00 pm
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Toolbox – The Early Years (0-6)
Over six sessions, the Early Years Toolbox is designed to encourage you in your role as a parent. No-one will influence your child’s futur.... >>more
Neighbourhood Trust, Christchurch City
Thursday 16th February 7.30 pm
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Hudson Mohawke (UK) & Parks
Madcap Touring & The Operatives present Hudson Mohawke (Warp Records, UK). Maximalist in every sense of the word, longstanding producer and.... >>more
Three Six Three Cafe & Bar, Christchurch City
Thursday 16th February to Friday 17th February 9.00 pm
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Dr Sketchy's Anti-Art School: Desperately Sketching Susan
Strike a pose! In our first session of the year, we are paying homage to the material girl herself. Blonde ambition brings this superstar a.... >>more
Canterbury Bowling Club, Christchurch City
Thursday 16th February 7.30 pm
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Charity Fundraiser for Christchurch
Raising Money and Awareness for Child Poverty 100% Proceeds to benefit Christchurch eastern suburbs schools. Bambini Charitable Trust prou.... >>more
Christchurch Netball Centre, Christchurch City
Friday 17th February to Saturday 18th February 7.00 pm
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Le Grande Belgium Gastro and Bier Experience
Belgium food and beer bistro dinner. Cost: $85 for 5 courses matched with Belgian beers. A Belgium bistro dining experience crafted by the.... >>more
Riccarton House & Bush, Christchurch City
Friday 17th February 6.30 pm
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Festival of Flowers
Christchurch Garden City Trust presents 'Colour Me Beautiful Christchurch', 2012 Festival of Flowers. 17 Feb - 4 Mar Floral art - environme.... >>more
Christchurch Botanic Gardens, Christchurch City
Friday 17th February to Sunday 4th March 7.00 am
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Ctrl-Alt-Rock
One of Christchurch's premier covers bands at one of Christchurch's finest live band venues. The Fox and Ferret offers an impressive menu an.... >>more
The Fox and Ferret, Christchurch City
Friday 4th November to Saturday 18th February 9.30 pm
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Festival of Flowers Opening Concert
Proudly presented by Nikau Construction. Official launch of the Festival of Flowers, presenting songs of joy and hope for the future in a va.... >>more
Christchurch Botanic Gardens, Christchurch City
Friday 17th February 6.30 pm
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DJ Mike T (RDU 98.5FM) - Deep House
Deep house from RDU 98.5FM Rhythm Zone radio show host DJ Mike T - groovy spot - come have a look tonight..... >>more
The Monday Room, Christchurch City
Friday 17th February to Saturday 31st March 9.00 pm
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Badd Energy + Grand Chancellors
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darkroom, Christchurch City
Friday 17th February to Saturday 18th February 9.00 pm
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Lloyd & Doublet
Returning from his annual stint at Tamworth, guitarist Phil Doublet joins keyboardist John Sanchez-Lloyd for an early evening of boogie, blu.... >>more
Alvarado's Mexican Cantina/Bar, Christchurch City
Friday 17th February 7.00 pm
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