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Exhibition: Tuakiri Investigates: Did they really do that? - Cantabrians' quests for world records

All day, on August 9, 2026
Event location: Tūranga

Event description

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 endeavours that captured imaginations and made headlines.

There's a chance to win a prize too!

Tuakiri | Identity, Level 2, Tūranga
Saturday 4 July – Sunday 30 August 2026. 

Read more: Did they really do that? - Cantabrians' quests for world records 

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Event location: Tūranga
Pop up exhibition on Tuakiri | Level 2, Tūranga
60 Cathedral Square
Central Christchurch, Christchurch 8011
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