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‘Souvenir de Belgique’ – Exhibition of artworks by Lieve Bierque at the NG Gallery in Christchurch
at the NG Gallery 212 Madras Street, Christchurch Tuesday13 March – Friday 13 April Lieve Bierque – 08/03/07 The artworks in the ‘Souvenir de Belgique’ exhibition deal with absence and presence., living and belonging in New Zealand and simultaneously belonging in Belgium, but not being there. ‘World War One’ memorabilia have been used in my…
In Search of Beatrice Hill Tinsley: Christine Cole Catley
Christine Cole Catley – 02/03/07 Reprinted from “Canterbury” Summer 2006 Christine Cole Catley recently launched Bright Star, Beatrice Hill Tinsley, Astronomer, the biography of remarkable Canterbury graduate and astronomer Beatrice Hill Tinsley. Catley first heard of the young Beatrice when she was researching the New Plymouth Girls’ High School history, Springboard for Women, published in…
Brightest comet in decades – Comet McNaught
Dr Grant Christie – 24/01/2007 A new comet is gracing our twilight sky and it already ranked as the second brightest comet recorded since 1935, surpassed only by Comet West in 1975. If it breaks apart, it has the potential to become the brightest seen for several centuries. Some keen observers have even managed to…
Moreton’s Moleskins – inexpensive quality trousers
An interview with menswear specialist Geoff Moreton Dorothy – 23/01/06 Don’t miss the July sale – bargains in shop or through website. At Moreton’s Trouser House Geoff Moreton sells Moleskins and other menswear through the store or the Moleskin website. He keeps up with fashion trends and stocks quality clothing at moderate prices. Geoff Moreton…
New Zealand’s Volcanic Discovery – Travel from Rotorua to Wellington
Richard Pennick – 09/09/05 Rotorua‘s geysers, bubbling mud pools, drifting volcanic and geothermal mists are fascinating and the Maori and their culture are captivating. But now the plan is to head down the centre of the North Island to Wellington and see everything on the way. Te Puia – Whakarewarewa. Maori culture – the Welcome…
Adventure Racing World Championship 2005 to be held on West Coast
Dorothy – 26/03/05 On August 11 2004 came the good news that the West Coast of New Zealand would be hosting the 2005 Adventure Racing World Championships. The Queenstown based Southern Traverse Company secured the rights to stage the world championships on the South Island’s West Coast for 2005 during the Adventure Racing World Series…
Living on Denniston 1910 – 1967
Dorothy – 18/03/05 The community on The Hill on Denniston and at Burnetts Face on New Zealand’s west coast continued to live a life centred around work in the coal mines and on the Incline until the Incline was closed in 1967, though the mine at Burnetts Face closed earlier. This close-knit community was unique…
Challenges and satisfactions in the role of mayor of Kapiti District
Alan Milne talks to Dorothy about his work – 11/03/05 Kapiti Island from which the district takes its name. Photo source Kapiti District Council Click here to view a larger version As mayor of Kapiti District Alan Milne of course faces challenges, many of them associated with the growth in the area, especially the growth…
An American Foodie in Paris prepares to savour New Zealand
Katherine Klouwens – 11/03/05 Author, restaurant critic and teacher Patricia Wells swaps Paris for Christchurch food extravaganza, Savour New Zealand. Patricia Wells Photo Source: Cathy Campbell Communications Click here to view a larger version The confirmation of Patricia Wells as a keynote presenter for Savour New Zealand (May 6-8, 2005) is an accolade beyond the…
Exploring Christchurch’s Avon River
Dorothy – 09/03/05 Bus trips which followed the course of Christchurch’s main rivers were organised by the Christchurch City Council’s Waterways Management Department until February 2005. A commentary and stops at significant areas en route made a trip from the source to the mouth of the Avon River both enjoyable and informative. The University of…