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Did they really do that? - Cantabrians' quest for world records

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Did they really do that? - Cantabrians' quest for world records

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Tuesday 21 July - Friday 14 August 2026 · 09:00 – 20:00
Tūranga

A Tuakiri Investigates pop up exhibition.!  Cantabrians have always embraced a challenge. The 1970s and 1980s were peak decades for attempting to break a world record - any world record! From feats of endurance to quirky stunts, explore the bold endeavors that captured imaginations and made headlines.


Every day throughout Saturday 4th July - Sunday 30th August
9am-8pm Monday to Friday,
10am to 5pm Saturday & Sunday

All ages welcome

All dates

  • Tue, 21 Jul 2026 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Wed, 22 Jul 2026 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Thu, 23 Jul 2026 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Fri, 24 Jul 2026 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Sat, 25 Jul 2026 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Sun, 26 Jul 2026 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Mon, 27 Jul 2026 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Tue, 28 Jul 2026 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Wed, 29 Jul 2026 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Thu, 30 Jul 2026 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Fri, 31 Jul 2026 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Sat, 1 Aug 2026 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Sun, 2 Aug 2026 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Mon, 3 Aug 2026 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Tue, 4 Aug 2026 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Wed, 5 Aug 2026 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Thu, 6 Aug 2026 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Fri, 7 Aug 2026 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Sat, 8 Aug 2026 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Sun, 9 Aug 2026 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Mon, 10 Aug 2026 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Tue, 11 Aug 2026 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Wed, 12 Aug 2026 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Thu, 13 Aug 2026 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Fri, 14 Aug 2026 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Suitable for

Ages 6–12

Location

Tūranga

60 Cathedral Square, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand

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