Welcome to the Brown Bear Indulge Christchurch blog! Here is where you'll get the inside word on what's hot in Christchurch and who's been doing what. This is your hotline to Brown Bear, so if you've got questions, fire away.

Yes, We’re Open!

What makes Christchurch so special is not only its beautiful heritage buildings, but more so its businesses, little cafés, buzzing eateries, shops and boutiques, and while the heritage buildings may have taken a battering in the recent earthquake, the businesses are far from defeated.

Carry on Court Fundraising Concert

Christchurch’s iconic Court Theatre may have lost its premises in the Arts Centre for now, but The Court Theatre community is strong as ever.

Canterbury Celebration Theatre

Many of Christchurch’s iconic venues might be undergoing renovation works at the moment, but there’s a whole new venue being imported from the USA!

Update on Christchurch Venues

Christchurch is known for its world-class events, with Vbase venues alone hosting 1,800 events annually. But in the February earthquake many venues have been damaged. At the moment everyone is working hard to get them back up and running as soon as possible.

Isaac Theatre Royal Will Survive

Today we have another tale of survival after the February earthquake. After structural engineer’s assessments it has been announced that Christchurch’s heritage theatrical venue Isaac Theatre Royal will survive and stage many more shows in the future!

Pescatore and 50 on Park – Doors Wide Open

The iconic Christchurch hotel The George opened its accommodation facilities yesterday. From today onwards their conference facilities are available again for meetings and 50 on Park Restaurant & Bar is now serving delicious meals as usual.