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Issue 1Thursday 12 November 2026

Canterbury A&P Show, the Sleeping Beauty at the Isaac Theatre Royal and plans for Rāwhiti Domain

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Around townOne or two local stories, checked against the original source.

This weekendThe best events, markets and gigs, with the forecast.

Get outsideWalks, parks and places worth the trip this week.

Around New ZealandA few stories from other Explore cities worth knowing about.

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