Author: rainbow

I had never heard of Riverside Market until one of my work colleagues mentioned it on a visit during a very wet Christchurch weekend. Donna said this was the highlight of her visit.

I wish to congratulate the developers on the vision and courage to develop such a venture- it makes our Willis St  food hall look really sad. This is what Wellington needs, plus something like the Margaret Mahy playground at the waterfront.

Just looking at the images again makes me hungry and eager to return for breakfast, lunch and dinner!

Here is a link for more information on the riverside market

https://newsline.ccc.govt.nz/news/story/riverside-market-delivers-fresh-food-edge-to-city

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My good friend Rhonda who represents the Christchurch branch of the NZ Chinese Association suggested I check out a bit of NZ chinese history while I was down in Ashburton.

This is relevant to me as my grandparents came to NZ to work as market gardeners but this was based in Blenheim.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/mid-canterbury-selwyn/123339374/historic-chinese-market-garden-settlement-to-be-restored

I was listening to this interview on national radio a month ago. I didn’t know the aviation museum existed.

 And most of my plane buddies haven’t heard of this as well.

https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/afternoons/audio/2018804932/space-balls-on-display-in-ashburton

Personally I am more interested in Jets than biplanes and I had to see the Hawker Harrier jet.

So after collecting the rental car we rushed down to Ashburton, travelling on one of the most boring roads in NZ. Ironically I also travelled on one of the most beautiful roads in NZ travelling back to Christchurch-the Lewis Pass.

https://www.aviationmuseum.co.nz/cms/index.php

Note the limited opening hours.