Recent News and Events

Sites Added

Serendipity of Kaiapoi
Online shopping for gifts, beauty products and flowers.

Broadcast Equipment Traders International
Online service that lists broadcasting equipment for sale. Lists products for sale including equipment for audio production, field production, post production, digital and studio equipment.

Charles Upham
Information about war hero Charles Upham and the statue of him that stands in Amberley's main street.

Aphid Watch
Providers of aphid flight records, virus forecasts and other aphid information to New Zealand farmers and growers.

Prenzel
Fruit distillery based in Marlborough producing brandies, brandied fruits, liqueurs and alcholic concentrates. Information on tasting parties, culinary stocklist, online shopping. Woodend outlet.

Snow is go - The White Stuff

Yes, it is getting colder, and not so easy to save power when the mercury is dropping. But for those of us who love to ski, snowboard, and generally get in amongst the white stuff, it is all good. There are great web sites to connect you with what's happening in the world of Snow and ice. 

Snow.co.nz is a site hosted in Christchurch that has up to the hour condition reports for ski and snowboard areas. Many ski fields have their own sites.  They may also feature a webcam, giving you the opportunity to take a look at the snow conditions (see the Mt Hutt Web cam for ecample).

Current opening dates: Broken River Sat 28 June; Craigieburn Sat 12 July ; Mt Cheeseman Sun 29 June; Mt Hutt Weds 18 June; Mt Lyford Sat 21 June; Mt Olympus Sun 13 July; Porter Heights Tues 1 July; Temple Basin Tues 1 July.

If you are looking for a soothing experience rather  than the physicality of the slopes, don't forget the alpine village of Hanmer Springs for a more relaxing kind of winter treat. There is nothing like sitting in a hot pool as snowflakes fall gently about you ...

Buried Treasures

Spotlight on some localeye resources ...

Arts and Culture in Canterbury

The rural hinterlands of Canterbury are far from being a cultural wasteland. From museums and galleries, to local artists and craftspeople, you can explore Arts, music, and culture via localeye. Some of the interesting sites we have classified include:

Josie Martin
Information on the artist Josie Martin. Includes a gallery of her art works including sculptures and mosaics. Take a look at the fantastic images of the mosaic garden.

Little River Gallery
This elegantly designed site showcases the emerging talents of New Zealand art, local artists and artisans, as exhibited by the Gallery.

Northbrook Colonial Museum
This Rangiora based museum features an extensive range of New Zealand's colonial history including an old working printing press, a 1900's boudoir, and a display of old toys and games.

Lynn Historical Woodworking Trust
The Museum of woodwork, ornamental turning and tools is located near Ashburton. It has a great collection of the finest of tools handmade by the master craftsmen of early times, including some from the 16th century.