5.3K views · 26 reactions | After a guide book snub and criticism from an international "citymaker", is Christchurch being overlooked by tourists? Reporter Lee Kenny checks out what can be seen in Christchurch over two days. This is part one. Read more: https://www.stuff.co.nz/travel/destinations/nz/107289929/ | The Press | Facebook

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

23K views · 378 reactions | A Christchurch man loves a beach in the Abel Tasman National Park so much, he wants to buy it and gift it to New Zealand. But he's looking for help, via Givealittle. Duane Major is the director of Christchurch-based property investment firm Communitas. He believes the 800 metres of pristine beach along the Awaroa Inlet should be owned by all New Zealanders, and he's set up a campaign to try and make it happen. | Checkpoint | Facebook

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

A decade since a deadly earthquake devastated Christchurch NZ in 2011, claiming 185 lives. Survivors tell their stories of those they lost 10 years ago | video contains images that may be disturbing to some viewers #earthquake #Christchurch #chch | 10 News Perth