At the corner of the Square and Church Street squats a building whose vivid blue and red colour scheme screams for attention. Square Edge, as the facility is known, is one whole community art space made up of various fractions of awesomeness. It’s a place to exhibit work, to enjoy a relaxing coffee at the snazzy O.E café, to stock up on art supplies or to absorb the creativity of the artists on show.

The (free)gallery and café in particular are worth returning to, if not for the frequently changing and pleasingly eclectic artwork on show (stuff from kids’ artwork to a giant rabbit staring at me through a window to John Key surrounded by money roasting meat on a barbie) then definitely for the tasty food and friendly service found at the cafe. Perfect for a swanky brunch or coffee, the menu is a bit pricier ($12 up) but certainly worth it.

The services offered at Square Edge are also a huge bonus. If you’re interested there are studios available for artists, an art recycling centre, picture framing and art classes and workshops are held there too. It’s ideal for the artsy inclined to go and have a nosey.