Open Christchurch 2024: New Foundations

With: Freerange Press

Sunday 5 May: 3-4pm

A group of young storytellers and writers share their reflections on one of their favourite buildings or spaces in Ōtautahi Christchurch and imagine another in a quick-fire celebration of words and the city.

First, these rangatahi explore our urban fabric by sharing their knowledge of Ōtautahi.

Then, they document what is missing in the city by sketching out a longed-for space.

Join us to hear stories that are stored in our architecture and revealed by our younger residents.

Presented with thanks to CCC’s Intangible Heritage Fund and featuring writers from the Write On School for Young Writers.

Featuring

Bugs

Bugs Sullivan is a writer, aspiring poet and climate activist

living in Ōtautahi. She enjoys exploring different places in the city

and wandering down inconspicuous side-streets.

Cooper

Cooper Harris is a 16-year-old writer who has lived in Christchurch

his whole life. He spends his time socializing with friends, playing

video games, and hanging out with his cat. Cooper has always been

interested in writing and has attended the Write On school for young

writers since he was 8 years old this is also the age at which he wrote a

story about how to eat your grandma.

Tessa

Tessa Scott is in Year 9 at Avonside Girls High School. She has

attended School For Young Writers for 5 years and has been published in

the Write On magazine numerous times. When she’s not writing, she can be

found surfing, reading, or attempting to memorise the entirety of the

musical Hamilton.

Sunday 5 May: 3-4pm

Important things to know for this event

This site is step free
This site has mobility parking
This site has accessible toilets
This site has a lift
For more information regarding accessibility, feel free to contact us at openchch@teputahi.org.nz.
Photography permitted

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About Open Christchurch:

3-5 May 2024

Open Christchurch is a one-weekend-only festival of exceptional architecture. It’s for everyone in Ōtautahi Christchurch. Building owners/kaitiaki will literally open their doors so you can experience great design from the inside

Uncover new spaces or get up close to the buildings you love. With 50+ buildings and 4 guided walks to choose from, you’ll discover your city in a new way.

Visit openchch.nz for more information.

Image courtesy of Freerange Press