localeye passes the 5000 mark 

There are now more than 5000 individual records on localeye, giving you increased access to Web based information on, or from, Christchurch and Canterbury.

If you know of any site based in, or about, this region, please let us know and we will add it to the database.

Recent News and Events

"Summer Sundays" at Ferrymead Heritage Park
Our Maritime History
Residential Building Consents, Christchurch City, Year to June 2002
Tide Forecasting
The Historic Attractions of Kaiapoi

Sites Added

The Christchurch Star and the Assassination of John F Kennedy, 1963
Resource created by Christchurch City Libraries about the November issue of the Christchurch Star newspaper which announced the Kennedy assassination and was linked with conspiracy theories.

Black Hills
Sheep and cattle station near Hawarden where heritage buildings have been restored and include a pioneer cottage and stables. Natural coloured, handspun wool garments & products for sale.

Canterbury Pilgrims and Early Settlers Association
Association for descendants of early pioneers and people interested in the period of Canterbury's formation. Aims of social nature but also to promote and preserve the history of early settlement.

Stavely Historical and Geological Centre
Museum in the 130 year old Springburn school building has a display of artefacts and photographs of the Foothills district of Mid Canterbury. Extensive geological display.

The Christchurch Community Mapping Project

The Christchurch Community Mapping Project aims at developing a community profile of Christchurch. The profile will include information on local demographic and social trends and social service provision  and will therefore act as a basis on which agencies can plan and determine priorities. The Project is a collaboration between Child, Youth and Family, Christchurch City Council, Department of Internal Affairs, He Oranga Pounamu, and representatives of various government departments through the Strengthening Families Management Group, and community agencies through Safer Community Council and Healthy Christchurch. The Community Mapping Project is hoping to find out more about the city’s makeup and the social services that operate in Christchurch. The aim is to get a good overall picture of the community, spot trends and use the information to identify gaps and help with planning.

The Project Brief sets out the aims, objectives, background and methods of the Mapping Project. The timeframe sees the following stages occurring in February and March:  Demographic, social and economic data analysis, Social services stock take, Government direct and indirect provision stock take, Review of previous research reports/ summary of community research. Stage 5,  a comparative analysis, is scheduled for April. Visit the Christchurch Community Mapping Project  for further information.

Buried Treasures

Spotlight on some localeye resources ...

Population

localeye has a listing of sites related to the Population of Christchurch and Canterbury. This category links to  information from Statistics New Zealand, the Christchurch City Council, the Hurunui District Council, the Banks Peninsula District Council and the Selwyn District Council. Sites in this section include:

Wide ranging information including statistics related to housing, population, employment and other economic indicators
Christchurch Quarterly Review (Statistics New Zealand) - Christchurch City Council

Roading, valuation and population statistics. Information on rates and number of electors
District Statistics - Banks Peninsula District Council

Permanent and long-term external migration trends for Christchurch City since 1992
Permanent and Long Term External Migration Trends in Christchurch City - Christchurch City Council

Demographic and socio-economic information relating to Christchurch City's population from the Census. An information resource for those interested in areas within the City or groups of communities
 Profile of Christchurch City Residents - Christchurch City Council

Population figures for Lyttelton from 1849 to the current day
Population Figures For Lyttelton - Banks Peninsula District Council

The Population category is a useful starting point  for students and  researchers looking for regional information.