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

Sites Added

SciTech  Daily Review
Science and technology coverage and analysis on a daily basis, sourcing a range of writers and publications. Includes breaking news, interactive forums, features and backgrounds, and books and media. A recent coup was getting the NASA site to feature a current photograph of Christchurch and Banks Peninsula.

Sorted Students 
From the Retirement Commission , Sorted Students offers advice and information on money matters of particular relevance to students, or those who have just finished studying. Useful tools include budget and loan calculators, a qualifications calculator and a money personality profiler. There is advice on managing and paying back a student loan.

Viewpoint

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The Knowledge Wave

The Knowledge Wave conference  was held in Auckland from the 19th -21st February. With the  key themes of growth, community and knowledge , the conference brings together interested New Zealanders with international speakers. A  feature of the conference this year was the participation of 50 people aged 17-35 who were identified as emerging  leaders. The site reflects the opportunity the conference presents for people to share ideas . Delegates ideas and actions  and conference background  and discussion papers are available on the site.

Among the events celebrated at the conference was the launch of the nationwide volunteering website, Volunteer Now, and an associated 0800 number, which encourages New Zealanders to share their knowlege, skills and experience with their local community.
 

No magic hula - Reserve Bank Governor addresses the Knowlege Wave conference. Press 21.02.03

Wave knowledge goodbye PPTA press release 19.02.03

Buried Treasures

Spotlight on some localeye resources ...

  www.sing.co.nz   Christchurch singing tutors who run courses  called Reclaim Your Voice especially for people who consider themselves non singers. Its also the website for the Acapellago world choir.

Waterlink  is an activity resource created by the Christchurch City Council to help children learn about the water resources of the city and water conservation.  Featuring the adventures of Pakura the pukeko it has information and activities for children and teachers.

Brian Mason Scientific and Technical Trust  Trust provides grants to support research, learning and the promotion of science and technology in Canterbury and Westland. Site has details of research projects that have been supported by the trust and also how to apply for a grant.

New Zealand School Trustees Association  Organisation representing and supporting school trustees. News, services and events relating to school trustees. Information on the organisation, membership and online school buying collective.