Christchurch - Revision history

Luna1: /* Earthquakes */

2015-12-30T01:50:48Z

Earthquakes

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	==Earthquakes==		==Earthquakes==
	Christchurch has experienced over [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christchurch#2010.E2.80.932012_earthquakes 11,000 earthquakes and aftershocks] since 4th September 2010. The first earthquake of 7.1 magnitude struck at 4:35am on 4th September 2010 and a more devastating 6.3 magnitude quake struck at 12:51pm on 22nd February 2011. The February quake caused serious damage and 185 deaths, mainly in the central business district of the city. There was substantial damage to the eastern areas of the city. ~~Over two years on, a lot~~ of the central business district ~~remains~~ cordoned off. ~~Around~~ 900 buildings ~~will be~~ removed. ~~As at June 2013, 135 buildings are still to be demolished. Liquefaction~~ in the ~~eastern suburbs caused major damage~~ to ~~infrastructure such as water supply, electricity, sewers and roads~~.		Christchurch has experienced over [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christchurch#2010.E2.80.932012_earthquakes 11,000 earthquakes and aftershocks] since 4th September 2010. The first earthquake of 7.1 magnitude struck at 4:35am on 4th September 2010 and a more devastating 6.3 magnitude quake struck at 12:51pm on 22nd February 2011. The February quake caused serious damage and 185 deaths, mainly in the central business district of the city. There was substantial damage to the eastern areas of the city. Much of the central business district was cordoned off for up to 2 years following the quakes but all streets are now open. More than 900 damaged buildings were demolished or removed. 2015 saw many new developments reaching completion in the CBD with many more to open during 2016. Many former central city businesses and government offices, have relocated to the western suburbs of Christchurch of Addington, Riccarton, Papanui, and Hornby.
	Many former central city businesses and government offices, have relocated to the western suburbs of Christchurch of Addington, Riccarton, Papanui, and Hornby.
			Liquefaction in the eastern suburbs caused major damage to infrastructure such as water supply, electricity, sewers and roads. A huge area in the eastern suburbs was designated as 'Residential Red Zone' and all the houses removed - no decision has been made on the future use of this land. Meanwhile it is a huge area of grassland and trees.


	Most backpacker hostels located in the CBD are closed or destroyed. Some hostels are open on Bealey Avenue and Barbadoes Avenue. Search [http://www.hostelworld.com/ HostelWorld] for the latest availability.		Most backpacker hostels located in the CBD are closed or destroyed. Some hostels are open on Bealey Avenue and Barbadoes Avenue. Search [http://www.hostelworld.com/ HostelWorld] for the latest availability.

Luna1: /* BeWelcome */

2015-12-30T01:42:52Z

BeWelcome

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	=== BeWelcome ===		=== BeWelcome ===

	[[BeWelcome]] ~~is still a small project, and there is only a~~ very ~~[https://www~~.~~bewelcome.org/groups/957 little group]~~		[[BeWelcome]] has very few active hosts in Christchurch.

	=== Couchsurfing ===		=== Couchsurfing ===

Luna1: /* Bank's Peninsula */

2015-12-30T01:39:40Z

Bank's Peninsula

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	==Bank's Peninsula==		==Bank's Peninsula==
	'''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banks_Peninsula Banks Peninsula]''', or '''Horomaka''', is a large peninsula on the East of [[Christchurch]] city. It features sheltered bays, sandy beaches, bush clad valleys, rocky coastline and high, wild hills. Boating, Maori history, tramping ~~and~~ hiking, wineries, cheese factory, and the harbourside French village of Akaroa, are some of the key Peninsula attractions. [[Akaroa]] is a beautiful town 1.5 hours drive from Christchurch. The peninsula has some significant Maori history, including the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_Canterbury_Region#The_Capture_of_Tamaiharanui massacre at Akaroa] which focused on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Onawe Onawe Peninsula].		'''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banks_Peninsula Banks Peninsula]''', or '''Horomaka''', is a large peninsula on the East of [[Christchurch]] city. The Peninsula is of volcanic origin - Lyttelton Harbour and Akaroa Harbour are old craters. It features sheltered bays, sandy beaches, bush clad valleys, rocky coastline and high, wild hills. Boating, Maori history, tramping/hiking, wineries, cheese factory, Hector Dolphin cruises and the harbourside French village of Akaroa, are some of the key Peninsula attractions. [[Akaroa]] is a beautiful town 1.5 hours drive from Christchurch. The peninsula has some significant Maori history, including the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_Canterbury_Region#The_Capture_of_Tamaiharanui massacre at Akaroa] which focused on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Onawe Onawe Peninsula].

	* The Peninsula is of volcanic origin - Lyttelton Harbour and Akaroa Harbour are old craters. The peninsula has a rugged coastline with many deep bays and two large harbours.
	* Located by the beach in '''Birdlings Flat''' is [http://artnz.blogspot.com/ Wharehapuku art studio and gallery] owned and operated by local CS host Ian Robertson. Birdlings Flat is a small oceanside community just off the highway to Akaroa from Christchurch - just before Little River.

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	[[Category:New Zealand]]		[[Category:New Zealand]]

Luna1: /* Bus */

2015-12-30T01:37:13Z

Bus

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	All Day Travel Pass (with Metro Card) - $5.00 is the maximum you pay per day for as many trips as you like		All Day Travel Pass (with Metro Card) - $5.00 is the maximum you pay per day for as many trips as you like

			All Metro buses have a bike rack fitted to the front of the bus. Your bike travels for free. At the Metro Bus Interchange in the central city there is a bike storage room where you can leave your bike. There are also lockers available to store your gear. Showers are available in the unisex toilet area.

	===Cycle===		===Cycle===

Luna1: /* Bus */ price increases

2015-12-30T01:30:53Z

Bus: price increases

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	Cash Fare - Single Trip $3.20 - Includes one free transfer within 2 hours		Cash Fare - Single Trip $3.50 - Includes one free transfer within 2 hours

	~~Metrocard - Single Trip $2.30 - Includes unlimited free transfers for the first 2 hours~~

	~~All Day Travel Pass (with Metro Card) - $4.60 is the maximum you pay per day for as many trips as you like~~

			Metrocard - Single Trip $2.50 - Includes unlimited free transfers for the first 2 hours

			All Day Travel Pass (with Metro Card) - $5.00 is the maximum you pay per day for as many trips as you like

	===Cycle===		===Cycle===

Luna1: /* Live Music Venues */ gone,gone,gone!

2015-12-30T01:29:55Z

Live Music Venues: gone,gone,gone!

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	*'''[http://www.darkroombar.co.nz/ darkroom]''', 336 St Asaph Street, Christchurch		*'''[http://www.darkroombar.co.nz/ darkroom]''', 336 St Asaph Street, Christchurch

	* '''[https://www.facebook.com/pages/Allen-st-Rock-Club/622619924464109?fref=ts Allen Street Rock Club], 32 Allen St, Christchurch

	===Keeping Active===		===Keeping Active===

Robyt: adding interfamily links

2015-07-21T23:43:55Z

adding interfamily links

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Luna1: /* Things to do and see in Christchurch */

2014-11-08T08:20:20Z

Things to do and see in Christchurch

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	===Things to do and see in Christchurch===		===Things to do and see in Christchurch===

	Check out the page '[[100 Things to do in Christchurch]]' for some ideas.		Check out the page '''[[100 Things to do in Christchurch]]''' for some ideas.

	* [http://www.CanterburyMuseum.com Canterbury Museum]		* [http://www.CanterburyMuseum.com Canterbury Museum]

Luna1: /* Music Venues */

2014-11-08T08:19:21Z

Music Venues

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	===Music Venues===		===Live Music Venues===

	*'''[http://www.duxlive.co.nz/ Dux Live]''', 363 Lincoln Road, Addington, Christchurch		*'''[http://www.duxlive.co.nz/ Dux Live]''', 363 Lincoln Road, Addington, Christchurch
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	*'''[http://www.darkroombar.co.nz/ darkroom]''', 336 St Asaph Street, Christchurch		*'''[http://www.darkroombar.co.nz/ darkroom]''', 336 St Asaph Street, Christchurch

			* '''[https://www.facebook.com/pages/Allen-st-Rock-Club/622619924464109?fref=ts Allen Street Rock Club], 32 Allen St, Christchurch

	===Keeping Active===		===Keeping Active===

Luna1 at 08:10, 8 November 2014

2014-11-08T08:10:21Z

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	===Music Venues===		===Music Venues===

	*'''[http://www.duxlive.co.nz/ Dux Live]''', 363 Lincoln Road ~~(behind the Mobil Station)~~, Addington, Christchurch ~~8024~~		*'''[http://www.duxlive.co.nz/ Dux Live]''', 363 Lincoln Road, Addington, Christchurch

	*'''[http://www.wunderbar.co.nz Wunderbar]''', 19 London Street, Lyttelton~~. Located in the harbourside village of Lyttelton. Another great live venue for kiwi musicians, also hold regular poetry nights~~.		*'''[http://www.wunderbar.co.nz Wunderbar]''', 19 London Street, Lyttelton.

	*'''[http://www.darkroombar.co.nz/ darkroom]''', 336 St Asaph Street, Christchurch		*'''[http://www.darkroombar.co.nz/ darkroom]''', 336 St Asaph Street, Christchurch