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P is for Pou whenua. Pouwhenua or pou whenua (land post), are carved wooden posts used by Māori (the indigenous peoples of New Zealand) to mark territorial boundaries or places of significance. They are generally artistically and beautifully hand carved . Ôtautahi | Christchurch and Wāitaha | Canterbury have many pou carved by locals artists waiting to be discovered. #chchZtoA Proving there is loads of cool stuff to do if you know where to look 👀 #hiddengemsnz #hiddengemschch #lovenz #lovechristchurch #explorechristchurch #pocketsofawesome #touristinmyowntown #unique #supportlocal #māori #bicultural #storytelling #indigenoustourism #christchurchnz #bestlittlecityintheworld

O is for Opportunity, Õtautahi, Òtakaro, Orchards, OMG and OGB.

O is for Õtakaro Orchard Nestled on the banks of the Ōtākaro | Avon River, Ōtākaro Orchard has been part of the rebuild vision from the first public consultation, and is the only community led anchor project. Co-created through community consultation, Ōtākaro Orchard is a living learning hub for growing food, a local food information centre, with café, office and event spaces, and HQ for the Food Resilience Network. Outside is a food forest, a free edible garden, living classroom, outdoor amphitheatre, and garden venue in the heart of the city. Source: https://otakaroorchard.org.nz/ #chchZtoA Proving there is loads of cool stuff to do if you know where to look 👀 #hiddengemsnz #hiddengemschch #lovenz #lovechristchurch #explorechristchurch #pocketsofawesome #touristinmyowntown #quirkyspaces #supportlocal #ediblegardens #greenspaces #cityorchards #christchurchnz #bestlittlecityintheworld

O is for opportunity! OMG! Over the last few years Hidden Gems has been a passion and a hobbie. Recently we made the brave decision to see if we could turn our dreams into a business. Last week we were selected from nearly 70 applicants to join a start up cohort of like minds for a three month accelerator programme. Even more exciting is that it is based in Õtautahi | Christchurch. Watch this space as we begin to shape what a bi-cultural sustainable tourism venture could look like. Read more https://www.lightninglab.co.nz/blog-lightning-lab-tourism-teams-announced/ #chchZtoA Proving there is loads of cool stuff to do if you know where to look 👀 #hiddengemsnz #hiddengemschch #lovenz #lightninglabtourism #explorechristchurch #pocketsofawesome #touristinmyowntown #quirkyspaces #supportlocal #christchurchnz #bestlittlecityintheworld #startups #tourism

N is for New Regent Street, Nightlife and Nurse Maude #chchztoa Proving there is loads of cool stuff to do if you know where to look 👀 #hiddengemchch #touristinmyowntown #huataunz #quirkyspaces #laneways #hiddengemschch #supportlocal #christchurchnz #bestlittlecityintheworld

N is for Nurse Maude. Sibylla Emily Maude was born at Hagley Lodge in Christchurch on 11 August 1862, the daughter of Thomas William and Emily Catherine Maude. Thomas Maude was Provincial Secretary and a member of the Canterbury Provincial Council. At an early age Sibylla developed a strong social conscience and a desire to help those less fortunate than herself. In 1889 she travelled to England to train as a nurse, paying for her own training so that she could be free to return to New Zealand and practice nursing. Nurse Maude, as she became known, returned to New Zealand in 1892 and was appointed matron of Christchurch Hospital the following year. There she tried to make changes in the way the hospital was run; in particular she pushed for improvements in the conditions and training of nurses. Unfortunately she was ahead of her time and her ideas were not implemented by the hospital board. Rather than continue to battle with the establishment Sibylla felt the time had come to begin the work she had prepared for over the past seven years. On 27 May 1896, she resigned from her position in Christchurch Hospital and set out on her mission to nurse the most marginalised in society. On 5 November 1896, she took to delivering services from the streets of Christchurch. Nurse Maude worked from a converted shop in Durham Street, where she could dispense medicines, treat minor injuries and illnesses, and give clothes to the needy. She walked miles every day with her nursing equipment, often lugging pans for cooking, cleaning and washing, because her patients did not own these basic necessities. Eventually she was given a horse and cart and became a common sight bowling through the city with her black collie Gyp running behind. Nurse Maude began what was later to become New Zealand's first district nursing service. She was supported in this by Lady Heaton Rhodes and Rev Walter Averill, later Archbishop of New Zealand. Source and Credit christchurch libraries. #nursemaude

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Nothing like a home cooked meal, sharing stories with whānau. This piece of paradise is just past Raukorkore where our Lead Guide Riwai's whānau built the church. Cate's nans first cousin Kim runs the Aruhe Cottage just a few kms up the road. So amazing to find whānau connections in this beauridul part of Aotearoa! Discovering gems hidden in plain sight if you know where to look 👀 #whanaungatanga #manaakitanga #amikitours #nzamiki #whānau #mustseenz #eastcoastnz #amikiontour #amikionlocation #hiddentaonga #hiddengemsnz

What an amazing few days hanging out with Don off the beaten track learning the kõrero of the local area and watching the full moon and sunrise 💜 #nzparadise #nzmāoritourism #amikionlocation #amikiontour #amikitours #mustdonz #hawkesbay #beachstays #experiencelocal

We are stoked to have sponsored and supported Whānau Whanake athletes to complete their event at IronMāori in Napier on Saturday. Such an incredible atmosphere at the event and so cool to be there supporting the squad in all the do. Bring on 2020!

We had the pleasure of feeding these wee lambs this morning after a wonderful stay on our way to the Hawkes Bay. So much to do if you know where to look 👀 #amikiontour #hiddentaonga #nzlife #explorenz #hiddengemsnz #lamb #rural #sheep #nzamiki

How great are the colours of our city at this time of year! These raukau | trees on the right are called Ti Kouka and can be seen up and down our city river. We have been teaching tamariki - all about how our ancestors used them... So much to do if you know where to look 👀 #naturewalks #riverwalks #walkingtours #hiddentaonga #hiddengems #explorechristchurch #storytelling #maori #māori #nztourism #nzamiki #trees #amikitours

The best thing to do on a 32 degree day is find a little piece of paradise... just 15mins from the city . #amikitours #hiddentaonga #bankspeninsula #beachlife #explorecanterbury #christchurch #amikionlocation

So amazing to have nga pī (bees) right in the centre of the city. We found a bee hive next to this bumble bee on one of our tours.. So much to see and do if you know where look 👀 #christchurchnz #nzamiki #chchamiki #walkingtour #foodtours #hiddentaonga #citytour #hiddengemsnz #mustdochch #explorechristchurch #stayaday #bestnewcityintheworld #beehive #gardens #bees #amikitours

Mouthwatering awesomness!! Amiki tried one of @riversidekitchenchch's decadant lunch time cooking classes. The produce was all souced from the @riversidemarket.nz merchants. Our hosts were the amazing Ants and Lou Bentley from @akaroacooking and @akaroacookingschool it was so delicious! We were also stoked to get their cookbook signed and be able to sit down and enjoy the dishes. Great way to spend an afternoon. So much cool stuff in our city once you know where to look 👀 #christchurchnz #nzamiki #chchamiki #walkingtour #foodtours #hiddentaonga #citytour #hiddengemsnz #mustdochch #cookingschool #foodienz #foodie #eatlocal #localfood #riversidekitchen #riversidemarkets #waitahatourismcollective #bestnewcityintheworld #supportlocal #seasonalfood #asparagus #peas #chocolate #berries #amikitours

The All blacks might have lost but our Lead Guide had a blast hosting out west coast neighbours (Australia) on Saturday night. Our Kai Safari was a big hit and went on a little later than usual so the group could enjoy the rugby in good kiwi fashion.

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