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Caroline Bay is a fabulous sandy beach and recreation reserve right in downtown Timaru City. There is a resident rookery of Korora, or little penguins, the beach comes complete with a diving pontoon, and it was voted the most popular beach in the South Island.

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Experience the energy of Ōtautahi with events that bring the city to life, from festivals to live performances and everything in between.

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    New knowledge intensive businesses created in Christchurch over 12 months.

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    Salary growth across engineering roles in the past 5 years.

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    Tech firms are based in Canterbury.

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The city’s economic strategy, the Christchurch Economic Ambition, is a North Star leading the city toward becoming a regenerative economy. We need to grow a regenerative economy that brings prosperity, benefits people and the planet, and transitions us to a low emission city. 

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Relax in a remote coastal cottage or experience the luxury of a central city weekend stay; whatever you're looking for, you'll find the perfect accommodation to suit.

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If you're in the mood for authentic Chinese food, look no further than Sumner’s Miss Peppercorn. Locally famous for their traditional Sichuan hand pulled noodles, made from scratch dumplings and the unique flavour (and experience) of Szechuan peppercorns throughout their dishes, Miss Peppercorn is the place for flavourful Chinese with a bite. While you visit, why not treat your taste buds to something new? Try the traditional duck head!

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Couple checking into the Novotel Christchurch Airport.

Accomodation

Play and stay your way

If you're in the mood for authentic Chinese food, look no further than Sumner’s Miss Peppercorn. Locally famous for their traditional Sichuan hand pulled noodles, made from scratch dumplings and the unique flavour (and experience) of Szechuan peppercorns throughout their dishes, Miss Peppercorn is the place for flavourful Chinese with a bite. While you visit, why not treat your taste buds to something new? Try the traditional duck head!

Play and stay your way
Couple checking into the Novotel Christchurch Airport.

Accomodation

Play and stay your way

If you're in the mood for authentic Chinese food, look no further than Sumner’s Miss Peppercorn. Locally famous for their traditional Sichuan hand pulled noodles, made from scratch dumplings and the unique flavour (and experience) of Szechuan peppercorns throughout their dishes, Miss Peppercorn is the place for flavourful Chinese with a bite. While you visit, why not treat your taste buds to something new? Try the traditional duck head!

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EAT & DRINK

Located in the heart of the city

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EAT & DRINK

Located in the heart of the city

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Located in the heart of the city

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EAT & DRINK

Located in the heart of the city

This simple idea has guided every single thing we’ve done for over 20 years and it continues to guide us as we deliver industry-leading technology, expert advice, and innovative solutions to improve height safety around the world.

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Located in the heart of the city

This simple idea has guided every single thing we’ve done for over 20 years and it continues to guide us as we deliver industry-leading technology, expert advice, and innovative solutions to improve height safety around the world.

Most CMSs force their users to make a compromise between integration and customization. A seamless integration with the CMS usually means that the user has less freedom to customize their website or vice versa.

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Winter views from Castle Hill Selwyn