Wendy Cowan, Marketing & Environmental Manager of
International Antarctic Centre wasn't born in
Canterbury, but she's made it her home for the past 12 years and wouldn't live anywhere else! Wendy shares her top 5 reasons why she loves
Christchurch!
Passionate People – I just love the passion of the people here. Whether it's about their business, their family or their rugby, they put their heart into everything they do. The people make
Christchurch an amazing place to travel, live and work in.
City Living –
Christchurch allows you to not only experience the benefits of city living - but also gives you the space to enjoy the great outdoors. The pace of living here is slower, which means you really get to enjoy life!
Four Seasons –I love the four seasons of
Christchurch. In the winter, you get to snuggle up in coat and scarf and watch the mountain get covered in snow. In spring, the gardens are full of cherry blossom and daffodils, and in autumn
Christchurch trees turn into a mass of striking colours, making a perfect picture. And then, of course, there's the summer time – a perfect chance to stroll along Sumner beach.
Variety of Landscapes –
Christchurch promotes itself as the Garden City, but we have so much more to offer. There's snow capped mountains, the tapestry of the
Canterbury plains, So much to see if you just get off the beaten track. Take a walk to Boulder Bay and you'll see what I'm talking about.
Family Feel – We moved down here for the kids and for the lifestyle. After living in three main cities of New Zealand, I'm proud to call
Christchurch my home!
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