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1. 
   Snow and more snow at New Zealand’s Mt Hutt

   7 May 2013 - Winter has ‘officially’ arrived at Canterbury’s Mt Hutt ski area in New Zealand’s South Island as it celebrates its second major snowfall in two weeks.

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2. 
   • Tourism Partner Press Release,
   • Attractions

   Gallery's 10th birthday celebrations fun for everyone

   2 May 2013 - Christchurch Art Gallery has planned a series of fun community events to celebrate its 10th birthday and the launch of its Populate! programme.

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3. 
   • Tourism Partner Press Release,
   • Accommodation,
   • Hospitality

   Open kitchen feature of new Central City eatery

   1 May 2013 - Guests at Christchurch's newest central city restaurant and bar will get to see one of the country's top young chefs in action when it opens its doors.

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4. 
   • Tourism Partner Press Release,
   • Attractions

   Discovery reopens at Canterbury Museum

   24 April 2013 - Christchurch parents will be celebrating with the reopening of Discovery, Canterbury Museum's natural history centre designed especially for children.

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5. 
   • Christchurch & Canterbury Tourism Press Release,
   • Australia,
   • Flights

   Direct flights will bring growth in tourism

   18 April 2013 - Canterbury's ability to tap into the booming Western Australia market will be significantly boosted by the introduction of direct flights between Christchurch and Perth.

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6. 
   • Tourism Partner Press Release,
   • Recovery

   Christchurch Airport opens new terminal building

   18 April 2013 - The new $237M terminal building at Christchurch Airport has been officially opened by the Prime Minister, Rt Hon John Key.

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7. 
   • Tourism Partner Press Release,
   • Attractions,
   • Recovery

   Dancing, festival as New Regent Street reopens

   18 April 2013 - There will be a festival atmosphere as New Regent Street reopens to the public this Saturday (20 April 2013).

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8. 
   • Tourism Partner Press Release,
   • Music

   Issues - Single and video release by Christchurch acoustic duo Jed & Hera

   11 March 2013 - Jed & Hera, a musical duo described as 'Street Folk', have been creating some of Christchurch's best music together for a little over a year.

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9. 
   • Christchurch & Canterbury Tourism Press Release,
   • Amazing Race,
   • Mid Canterbury

   Amazing Race throws spotlight on Canterbury

   4 March 2013 - Fans of the hit reality TV show The Amazing Race are in for a taste of Canterbury's stunningly beautiful landscapes and adrenaline pumping activities.

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10. 
    • Christchurch & Canterbury Tourism Press Release,
    • Accommodation,
    • Hospitality,
    • Lonely Planet,
    • Video footage,
    • Visitor numbers

    Two years on Christchurch is ever-evolving

    22 February 2013 - Two years on from the devastating earthquake that struck Christchurch, venue and hotel capacity is bouncing back and the tourism industry is eying the future with confidence.

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