You wouldn’t see a lot of Christchurch, New Zealand pop up on your screen in day-to-day to surf media, but like most coastal cities it has a rich surf culture and diverse mix of tastes. In the heart of its urban coastline sits Sumner Beach, featuring its headland with long, slow peelers rolling into the corner. It’s no surprise this is home to a big logging scene. Talented filmmaker Jono Smit has called Christchurch home for most of his life. He’s passionate about documenting the region and for

57 reactions · 33 shares | New Brighton Beach is a coastal suburb of Christchurch, known for its long pier and surf beach. It's a popular destination for recreation, featuring a 300-meter concrete pier for strolling and fishing, children's paddling pools, sand painting, and cafes. #nature #beach #adventure #relaxing #southisland #newzealand | Doods Lugares | Facebook

😊 A special beach access mat and a beach wheelchair at the North Beach Surf Club has made going to the beach something the whole family can enjoy! 💖https://newsline.ccc.govt.nz/news/story/community-initiative-helps-make-beach-visits-fun-for-all | Christchurch City Council

A decade since a deadly earthquake devastated Christchurch NZ in 2011, claiming 185 lives. Survivors tell their stories of those they lost 10 years ago | video contains images that may be disturbing to some viewers #earthquake #Christchurch #chch | 10 News Perth