The Pink Lady, Christchurch’s new rooftop bar, is giving us an opportunity to escape life’s street-level madness and feel the wind in our hair.
As if Riverside Market wasn’t already irresistible, Curiosity Gin has set up an awesome little cocktail bar inside its tastebud-tingling hall.
Orana Wildlife Park has got something very special for Christmas – two stunning Sumatran tigers, freshly arrived from Australia Zoo. Reggie and Scout are a pair of boisterous four-year-old boys and the only tigers in the South Island.
After wowing punters on Wellington’s waterfront in August 2020, the wildly popular Van Gogh Alive exhibition is returning to Christchurch in 2021.
Join schools of brown trout, Doris the friendly eel and local guides having fun around the Ōtākaro Avon River this summer.
Adventure Books is an antiquarian and specialist bookshop, recently relocated from Oamaru to The Arts Centre in Christchurch.
With a hot summer under way and the Great Kiwi Beer Festival fast approaching, we’ve got hops on our mind.
2021 is gonna be the best year ever! Just like how we said 2020 was gonna be the best year ever.
World-class sailors and boats will be flying across Whakaraupō Lyttelton Harbour in early 2022.
Tom Newfield is the brains behind some of Christchurch’s best hospo haunts: Welles Street pub, Earl bistro, Welder Events and Bottle + Stone. He’s currently working on a views-for-days new rooftop bar called The Pink Lady, and if his track record is anything to go by, it’s set to be our favourite new summer drinking spot.
Channel your inner Coco Chanel in Fragranzi’s new make-your-own-perfume studio. You can now create your own scent with the help of a professional perfumer in a fabulous space at the Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora.
Artist Gill Gatfield’s works are exhibited around Aotearoa and the world, including her work Suffragette on display in Christchurch at SCAPE’s Studio 125 Gallery.
Beloved post-earthquake pop-up pizza place Arbour has opened in a permanent new home in Lyttelton. The quirky space features a clear roof and a 120-year-old reclaimed boat as its bar.
It's that magical time of year. Fish are jumping, birds are singing, and we're up to our balls in jugglers. That's right, the buskers are back and Cityscape has your picks for some of the most anticipated acts of Bread & Circus World Backyard Buskers Festival 2021.
New Zealand’s largest celebration of all things gin is back and bringing the zesty goodness for February 2021 at Ilam Homestead. The 2021 lineup includes leading Kiwi craft gin vendors such as Curiosity Gin, Juno Gin, gin gin. and The Last Word.
An A-list of some of the top names in world sailing will be flying across Whakaraupō Lyttelton Harbour in early 2022.
It’s the biggest, most epic dance club you’ve ever been to, and more. A thrill of anticipation and excitement rippled through the packed floor of Auckland’s Spark Arena, as host General Lee welcomed the Auckland Symphony Orchestra and conductor Peter Thomas to the stage...
Escape the grind and join the inhabitants of Banks Peninsula for a vibrant showcase of music, food, drinks and culture from across the region.
Nostalgia Festival is a unique summer festival experience, taking over Ferrymead Heritage Park’s 1900s replica township on February 13.
SummerTimes is bringing a blockbuster selection of free events to Christchurch this sunny season, from Kite Day at New Brighton beach to Ben & Jerry’s Lazy Sundays in the Botanic Gardens.
Move over world, hand-picked Kiwi buskers are taking over this year’s Bread & Circus World Backyard Buskers Festival. It’ll celebrate the rich, dynamic and diverse creative culture that’s thriving in Aotearoa – right here in our own backyard.
Central Otago’s acclaimed wine and food will take centre stage in Wānaka next year with the launch of Ripe, a new festival for the region.
Every year thousands of fine folk hit the road and head up to Waipara to celebrate New Zealand’s best-loved wine and food region. The region’s harvesters, artisan producers and all kinds of drink-makers turn out in force so we can totally fall in love with everything North Canterbury has to offer.
Benee, Fat Freddy’s Drop, Kora, L.A.B, Shapeshifter and way more are all coming to dish out a tasty mix of old-skool tunes, fresh drops from new albums, and beats that’ll have you raving into the night.
From February, Royal New Zealand Ballet will bring hope, magic, emotion and a little bit of mischief to theatres across Aotearoa - created by some of the country's, and the world’s, best-loved dance masterminds.
The Great Kiwi Beer Festival is back this summer, with more than 40 craft brewers, 30+ street food vendors and over 300 of New Zealand’s best craft beers on tap at Hagley Park.
You’ve definitely sung along to Frankie Valli’s belter ‘Can’t Take My Eyes Off You’, but do you know the story of his Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame band The Four Seasons?
Ten years on from the series of earthquakes that brought swathes of Christchurch to the ground, Cityscape looks back on the 20-teens decade of tragedy and triumph, and celebrates the city we have become through rebuilding and developing a new, completely unique Ōtautahi culture.
Born and raised in Ōtautahi, Mayor Lianne Dalziel has seen Christchurch rise, fall and rise again. She reflects on the rebuild and shares her vision for the future.
Gerard Smyth has become a chronicler of the earthquake recovery, recording hundreds of hours of historical footage and releasing two feature-length docos on Christchurch’s up-and-down decade.
The story of Re:START is the story of a defibrillator applied to the arresting heart of Christchurch. The beats it brought into Cashel Mall pumped life through the CBD, bringing us the thriving collection of businesses present and continually growing in the city today.
We look back on a decade of earthquake recovery and pull some massive moments from the memory bank.
The Drifting Table is a new yakitori joint that comes to you – it’s a portable operation for small events run by the charismatic Chef Yuki Maekawa.
Whether you’re vegan, vegetarian, flexitarian or plant-curious, Christchurch’s specialised plant-based eateries cover all the bases.
Phở (pronounced like fah or fuh) is a fragrant Vietnamese noodle soup. Green Dinner Table Chef Tom Riley fell in love with this dish and it became his late-night post-work dinner when he lived in Toronto.
Punchy, modern mixtures, traditional Italian flavours, and eclectic and subtle new creations – we’re slicing up Christchurch’s irresistible pizza scene.
Wedding season is almost upon us, and whether you’re the bride, mother of the bride, a bridesmaid or just want to look ultra-radiant for an event as a guest, now’s the time to start your journey to glowing, radiant skin.
Fashion stylist, writer and educator Lou Heller reflects on the trends of 2020 and predicts what’s going to be hot in 2021.
Fitness pro Kyla at Studio Six Private Training believes a few easy wins can keep you in top shape through the summer.
For Vikki George at Roccabella, jewellery is about stories and memories. She tells Cityscape about some of the most special jewellery in the store.
Hot tips on a couple of delightful Christchurch neighbourhoods that are selling really well (and that Mary loves for their incredible character).
For a relaxed, low-maintenance garden on the Canterbury coast, you want to be thinking stone, wood, seaside natives and colourful exotic plants. Paul Roper-Gee from Canopy Landscape Architects explains.
We’ve got chills and they’re multiplying – as BMW adds more and more electrified vehicles to its range, some sweet new electric and plug-in hybrid wheels will join the current impressive lineup.
You can achieve your own Riverside/Mondrian-style mural at home with a bit of masking tape, careful planning, and some bright Resene colours.
Beehives are a great way to improve the environment in your neighbourhood.
Photo by Tristan
