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Behind The Scenes

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Behind The Scenes

Take a sneak peek behind the scenes at the funny and serious part of running our business.

Akaroa - We will miss you Jojo!!

We will miss you Jojo!!

Sonya Watts

Our Jojo leaves us today. After working for Blackcat for 2 seasons Jodie is heading to Nelson to start a new career in nursing. Don't forget to come back and see us Jojo!!!!

Akaroa attractions - Farewell Megz!!

Farewell Megz!!

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Megz finished up with us yesterday. Thank you for all your hard work on the boats this season and the best of luck with your new job up north.

things to do in Christchurch - Farewell Skye!!!

Farewell Skye!!!

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Skyzie finished with us on Mothers day. You are an amazing lady Skye, good luck with your future adventures.

Akaroa - Our new swim guide!

Our new swim guide!

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A big congratulations to Ben (ginger ninja) for qualifying as our newest swim guide!!

Paul Bingham Great stuff, well done. Nice photo too!

Akaroa activities - Thank you Krystal!!!

Thank you Krystal!!!

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Our lovely Krystal finished up with us for the season yesterday. We will look forward to having you back with us next season!!!

Akaroa activities - We will miss you Lynn!!!

We will miss you Lynn!!!

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Our lovely Irish lass Lynn leaves us today. Lynn has done an amazing job guiding and taking photos. We will miss your lovely smiley face.

Akaroa activities - Great News!!!

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After an extraordinarily long application process, the Akaroa Harbor Marine Protection Society is delighted to receive the news of Hon Dr Nick Smith's approval of the Akaroa marine reserve.

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Akaroa attractions - Breaking News!

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The media is gathering on the wharf waiting on the arrival of the conservation minister.

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Christchurch sightseeing - Scenery Nook.

Sonya Watts

We are used to seeing Scenery Nook from the Blackcat which is impressive but from a helicopter it looks spectacular. We live in an amazing part of the country.

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things to do in Christchurch - End of Season get together.

End of Season get together.

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Both Blackcat teams, Lyttleton and Akaroa, got together for an end of season staff function last night. Imagine our surprise when a Garden City Helicopter landed and we all got to go for a tour around the harbor. It was awesome!!!!!!!

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Krystal Thacker Amazing trip, Thank you so much!!! :)

Linda Chamberlain I believe the young lad at the back is my grandson Milaan, who unfortunately I am not able to contact, desp...

Akaroa attractions - Big Surprise!

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This lovely man, Dr Peter Lim, came and sung us a surprise rendition of "Now is the hour". In my 8 years working here I have never been sung too before!!!!

Akaroa attractions - Farewell Charlotte!!!

Farewell Charlotte!!!

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The lovely Charlotte finished up with us on Sunday, we will miss our little energizer bunny!!!

Christchurch attractions - Happy Birthday Ben!!!

Happy Birthday Ben!!!

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Happy 18th Birthday Ben. From all the team and your Mum at Blackcat!

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Akaroa activities - Farewell Hamish!!!

Farewell Hamish!!!

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Hamish, our senior skipper in Akaroa, will be doing his final cruise on Sunday. Hamish has been with Blackcat for 8 years, starting as a swim guide and working his way up to skippering the Blackcat. We are sad to see Hamish leave and wish him all the b...

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Akaroa attractions - Hamish's farewell dinner.

Hamish's farewell dinner.

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We had a farewell dinner for our Akaroa head skipper, Hamish, last night. After working with Blackcat for almost 8 years, Hamish leaves us to join the NZ fire service.

Christchurch sightseeing - Back again!!!

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Our seagull came back today, I think that we should name him..... any ideas?

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Christchurch attractions - Hamish the bird catcher!

Hamish the bird catcher!

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A seagull decided to pop into the office for a spot of shopping today and could not find the door out so Hamish gave it a helping hand.

Akaroa activities - Poor Pip!!!

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Our GM Pip, had a surprise visitor (a wasp) crawl up her sleeve and sting her yesterday. :-(

Linda Chamberlain Pip would love to hear from you and My grandson Milaan x Lyn x

Akaroa activities - Passenger organization.

Passenger organization.

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When the passengers come off the cruise ships they have numbers for the different excursions that they are on. Ben is collecting passengers for the Akaroa harbor nature cruise and the swimming with dolphins........ or landing a jumbo?

Akaroa activities - St Patricks Day.

St Patricks Day.

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Thank you Lynn for bringing in all the St Patrick's day gear. We will help you celebrate all weekend!!!

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Christchurch sightseeing - Best night ever!!!

Best night ever!!!

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The Blackcat team went out to escort the QM2 out of Akaroa harbor last night. It was amazing!!!!! She looked beautiful all lit up. Pictured are Jodie, Pip, Megz, Charlotte and Lynn.

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Akaroa attractions - Big Job!!

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Megz is doing a great job restocking the T-shirts for our busy day tomorrow. We have 20 styles of $10 t-shirts, they sell like hot cakes!

Christchurch attractions - ARRRRRR!

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Krystal and Skye were surprised by the Celebrity Solstice's pirate. Lots of laughs on the wharf today!

Akaroa attractions - Along side.

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I am not sure what Hamish is doing here..........

Paul Bingham don't know but it looks serious!

Christchurch sightseeing - Resident Cormorant (Shag)

Resident Cormorant (Shag)

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We have named this Cormorant (Shag) Ivona. She can be seen under the Akaroa wharf on most days or chasing fish.

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Akaroa attractions - Happy Birthday Julian!!!

Happy Birthday Julian!!!

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A very happy birthday Julian from all the Blackcat team!!!!

Akaroa activities - What a story!!!

What a story!!!

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We had the lovely Vallee family, from France, out with us today, they were here 10 years ago and fell in love with Akaroa so much that they named their son after it!!!! They presented our GM Pip with a lovely plaque to say Thank You for the amazing tim...

Paul Bingham that very cool!!

things to do in Christchurch - Thanks Mike!!

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Mike leaves us today. Thanks for all your hard work over the season. We will miss your smiley face.

Akaroa - Available Now!

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We have just received a shipment of large soft dolphins in our Akaroa office. We have been having fun with them today.

Tracey Martin Save me one please!! :) Soo Cool! Missing you all, will be over for a visit asap!

Linda Chamberlain Would love one for Chris !

things to do in Christchurch - New Big Soft Dolphins!!

New Big Soft Dolphins!!

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Our GM, Pip is adding a 3D effect to one of our posters!