Cantabrians might be forgiven for thinking they're living in a Scottish town over the next few days.
Bagpipes and drums will be ringing out in Christchurch's streets for the New Zealand and South Pacific Pipe Band Championships.
Hundreds of musicians, young and old, are busy donning kilts ahead of the first session in North Hagley Park this morning.
Niva Chittock followed the music to meet some competitors.
