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.
Transitional Cathedral
The Cardboard Cathedral, formally called the Transitional Cathedral, in Christchurch, New Zealand, is the transitional...
Cracked Ink Artwork
This new piece on the Rockpool Bar building is by New Zealand artist Cracked Ink.
Captain James Cook Statue
The Cook Statue in Victoria Square, Christchurch, commemorates the three journeys of James Cook to New Zealand.
Robert Falcon Scott Memorial
The Statue of Robert Falcon Scott commemorates Antarctic explorer Robert Falcon Scott. It is located at the...
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.
Oi Manawa Earthquake Memorial
The Canterbury Earthquake National Memorial is the Crown's official memorial for those killed or seriously injured in...
Tribute to Ernest Rutherford
A tribute to Ernest Rutherford, who studied at the University of Canterbury and is regarded as the father of nuclear...
War Memorial
The Bridge of Remembrance is one of two main war memorials in Christchurch, New Zealand.
