52K views · 459 reactions | #WATCH: Over 100 fearless swimmers plunged into the surf at New Brighton Beach for the Midwinter Polar Swim, marking Christchurch’s connection to Antarctica, where the same solstice is being endured freezing isolation! New Zealand Antarctic Society Matty Jordan Antarctica Antarctica New Zealand Gateway to Antarctica: Ōtautahi Christchurch | Chris Lynch | Facebook

53K views · 205 reactions | Juvenile beaked whale stranded on South New Brighton Beach rescued this afternoon. | Chris Lynch | Facebook

We're saddened to hear the news of the passing of Pete Donnelly. Known as the Sand Man, Pete was a local legend, known for his prolific sand art over the years, in New Brighton. 🙏 We're honored to have captured some of magic, a few years ago, on one of his possibly lesser known creative persutes; poetry. And glad we have this record to live on. ❤️❤️ Pete will leave a big hole in the creative community of New Brighton. Check out our website for the full video: https://www.newbrightononline.nz/ex

56K views · 381 reactions | Life’s brighter in New Brighton ️ For...

The runners head out for the Group 3 Avon City Ford New Brighton Cup. The winner will go straight to the IRT NZ Cup and we can't wait to see how this one plays out! @addingtonraceway | Harness Racing New Zealand

65K views · 267 reactions | Firefighters from the New Brighton Volunteer Fire Brigade are training for the Sky Tower challenge. I joined some of them on a Bridle Path climb as they raise funds for Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand. | Chris Lynch | Facebook

2.8K views · 23 reactions | The 2024 edition of the Avon City Ford...