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Category Archives: Akaroa New Zealand

72 hours in Canterbury

What would you do if you had just 72 hours in Canterbury ? Come to [...]

09
Jun
Random Acts of Kindness
April 11, 2014

Four simple words that could change some-ones day, week or even life…. We at Black [...]

CHRISTCHURCH TO AKAROA A GREAT DAY OUT ON THE BIKE

The ride to Akaroa from Christchurch is my ‘go to’ ride when I’m in need [...]

26
Mar
AKAROA AND HECTOR’S DOLPHINS IN THE PRESS
February 27, 2014

Akaroa has had a number of great features on TV this summer. From Campbell Live [...]

5 GREAT VALENTINE’S DAY RESTAURANTS IN AKAROA

Wondering what to do for Valentine’s Day? Looking for a romantic getaway? Well we are [...]

07
Feb
BLACK CAT’S PICK OF WAYS TO CELEBRATE NEW YEARS IN BANKS PENINSULA

Although it may lack the glitz and the glamour of a big city celebration, there’s [...]

28
Dec
5 PLACES FOR A BANKS PENINSULA CHRISTMAS PICNIC

If you’re keen to get out and about in Banks Peninsula with the family this [...]

24
Dec
AKAROA BLOG PRESENTS PROFESSOR STEVE DAWSON’S ROUND UP OF THIS YEARS INTERNATIONAL MARINE MAMMAL CONFERENCE

It’s over, and, according to everyone who spoke to us, the conference was a resounding [...]

23
Dec
STEVE DAWSON KICKS OFF THE INTERNATIONAL MARINE MAMMAL CONFERENCE

Professor Steve Dawson This past Saturday was not quite the big day, but it was the first [...]

08
Dec
BLACK CAT SPONSOR INTERNATIONAL MARINE MAMMAL CONFERENCE

Our work and efforts to sustain and preserve New Zealand’s delicate marine wildlife extends beyond [...]

03
Dec