World No Tobacco Day

World No Tobacco Day

Today is the World Health Organization's 2012 No Tobacco Day.

Bright and shiny

Bright and shiny

While many things inside the red zone are now far from functional it's good to see public art still standing up to the challenges of this harsh environment.

Triple word score

Triple word score

Kay Rosen's mural is taking shape on the back wall today.

Letters of magnitude

Letters of magnitude

15.9 to be precise.

Battle of Solebay

Battle of Solebay

Today is the anniversary of the Battle of Solebay, fought between the English and the Dutch in 1672.

Roundhill Estate

Roundhill Estate

If you have to ask the price, you can't afford it

Yellow fever

Yellow fever

What's going on here then? The Gallery wall has gone yellow.

Want to own Zina's glasshouse?

Want to own Zina's glasshouse?

Here's your chance. Edenlite Glasshouses are the generous supporters of the Breathing Room, which was on display at the NG space until 20 May, and they're offering Gallery supporters a unique opportunity to purchase this 2.55m x 5.1m glasshouse at a substantially discounted sponsors rate.

Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness

Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness

Christchurch is at its most lovely in Autumn, and - despite the rubble, demolition equipment and ubiquitous, appropriately-toned road cones - this year is no exception.

Trip down memory lane

Trip down memory lane

I was fortunate enough to visit the Robert McDougall Art Gallery last week and was struck by the beauty of this building.

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