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Whoa Black Betty!

Hmmm… the aroma of coffee beans roasting had to be one of the greatest smells and this is the first thing that hits you as you walk through the doors at Black Betty Café.  Now we know that it isn’t the newest café to open in Christchurch, but it certainly is up there with ...
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Those famous nachos are back at The Dux Live

It’s not just nachos on the menu at the recently opened Dux Live (363 Lincoln Rd, Addington) there’s also the delicious pizzas and buffalo chips that the Dux de Lux was so well known for as well as the addition of various Japanese yakatori dishes. The Dux Live has two ...
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It’s Simply New Zealand

Simply New Zealand, formerly of Cathedral Square is now at Re:Start and open 7 days. Simply NZ is a beautiful New Zealand themed store, with the majority of stock NZ made where possible and many exclusive lines and Canterbury made stock. A huge range of items that make lovely gifts ...
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Beautiful calm day out on the water in Akaroa

What’s Up in Akaroa?

For locals and visitors alike, finding new ways to unwind and have fun sometimes requires a bit more effort than it did a year or so ago. If for now you’ve exhausted the options that Christchurch and Lyttelton have to offer, or just want something different, venture a little further ...
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