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Bus routes map - Metroinfo
Interactive map of bus routes in Christchurch from Metroinfo.

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Christchurch and Canterbury have been home to many great New Zealanders - sportspeople, academics, musicians and activists.

Locals like John Britten, Richard Hadlee, and now Hayley Westenra have taken their talents, ideas and actions on to a world stage.

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Earth's Fury - exhibition at Science AliveEarth's Fury at Science Alive
11 September - 14 November

An informative and exciting look at natural disasters, methods of predicting their occurrence, and the catastrophic effects that they can have on people, places and property.

Arthur's Pass National Park 75th anniversary
11-12 September
DOC is celebrating the park’s 75th with a weekend of activities planned

Clean Up New Zealand Week
13 - 19 September

The localeye category Famous People gathers together information on local citizens who have gained attention beyond the region.

 

Kate Sheppard memorial

The Kate Sheppard Memorial is located in the riverbank reserve on Oxford Terrace behind Our City O-Tautahi. Kate became the leader of the fight to win the right for women to vote in elections. She organised petitions to Parliament asking for the right to vote for women .
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localeye Facts & Figures September 2004