Download our locally illustrated nook x The Samantha Room free colouring pages — made for little hands, big imaginations, and peaceful café moments.
We asked, you voted, and guess what? Downloadable free colouring pages are officially a thing on nook — and not just any old black-and-white doodles, either. We’ve teamed up with the wildly talented Samantha from The Samantha Room to bring you something properly special: a series of Otatāhui-themed colouring pages, lovingly illustrated with local flair, and sprinkled with the kind of charm only a true Christchurch creative could deliver.
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Let’s talk about Samantha for a sec. She’s a local Māori artist with a knack for capturing joy in every brushstroke. Everything Samantha makes is original — as in, she paints it by hand, and no two pieces are ever the same. No mass-produced prints. No repeats. Just real, wholesome, affordable artwork designed to bring a little creativity into every home. Her watercolours are gorgeous, her sticker range is adorable (honestly, our laptops and drink bottles have never looked cuter), and she’s all about making art accessible for everyone, from little hands to grown-up collectors.
So naturally, when the idea of a nook collab came up, she was the first person we thought of.
The result? A uniquely Christchurch page that your kids can colour in while you drink your coffee in peace — or join in, if you’re feeling the vibe. Think a cute Willowbank sheep, and familiar spots like Elephant Park that’ll make your little Cantab feel right at home. And for the older kids, there’s a bonus activity page on the back with games, puzzles, and a few local quirks to spot.
It’s free, downloadable, and packed with local love. You’ll also spot these pages popping up in some of our favourite kid-friendly cafés and restaurants around Christchurch — because let’s be honest, colouring + food = a win for everyone involved.
Print them off, chuck them in your bag for café outings, or keep a stash at the ready for those “Muuuuum, I’m boooored” moments.
Big love to The Samantha Room for turning our local tamariki dreams into something colourful, creative and totally Christchurch.
Ready to get scribbling? Just hit the save below to download your page.
