Thanks to spectacular landscapes and the expertise of Kiwi film-makers and crew, New Zealand has developed a multi-billion dollar film production industry. But much of the revenue has been concentrated in Auckland and "Welly-wood."
Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tūāhuririri and Matapopore gifted the name “He Puna Taimoana” to New Brighton’s hot pools. Translated it means “coastal pools” or “seaside pools”, reflecting their location in the Christchurch suburb.
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Christchurch Airport’s Antarctic Walkway is far more than a piece of functional infrastructure designed to protect travellers from the weather.
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Building Christchurch city on a giant swamp has had serious repercussions - severe liquefaction during earthquakes and significant flooding during extreme storms.
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Bug or insect hotels are becoming increasingly popular. Apart from adding sculptural interest to a park or back yard, they also offset the increasing loss of natural habitats in urban areas and offer an opportunity to educate children about how balanced ecosystems work.
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Christchurch is aiming to be carbon neutral - excluding methane - by 2045 - five years ahead of the Government deadline for the entire country.
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Hila Oren is the CEO of the Tel Aviv Foundation and founder of Tel Aviv Global. At the age of 25, she was hired by the city’s mayor to come up with a story, or brand, for Tel Aviv.
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