You wouldn’t see a lot of Christchurch, New Zealand pop up on your screen in day-to-day to surf media, but like most coastal cities it has a rich surf culture and diverse mix of tastes. In the heart of its urban coastline sits Sumner Beach, featuring its headland with long, slow peelers rolling into the corner. It’s no surprise this is home to a big logging scene. Talented filmmaker Jono Smit has called Christchurch home for most of his life. He’s passionate about documenting the region and for

The country’s first Aquatic Sensory Experience Taking Shape in Christchurch at Parakiore Recreation and Sports Centre! 💧🏊🐟 The unique multi-sensory aquatic environment is specifically designed to foster exploration and play for individuals with sensory or disability needs. It will include: 🌊 Beach entry pool – 90cm at the deep end 💦 Eight water features including fountains, misting spray, and jets activated by sensors and switches 😶‍🌫️ Bubble columns with interactive water features 💫 ‘Ho

57 reactions · 33 shares | New Brighton Beach is a coastal suburb of Christchurch, known for its long pier and surf beach. It's a popular destination for recreation, featuring a 300-meter concrete pier for strolling and fishing, children's paddling pools, sand painting, and cafes. #nature #beach #adventure #relaxing #southisland #newzealand | Doods Lugares | Facebook

115K views · 1.1K reactions | New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has attended a service for the 185 people who died when an earthquake hit Christchurch ten years ago. https://bbc.in/3umj2nG | BBC News | Facebook

Six years on from the Christchurch earthquake, we remember those lost. | nzherald.co.nz