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
Agricom
Agricom is in the business of applying advanced plant breeding and
technology to the practical aspects of animal productivity. Information
about the company, cultivars and seed mix selection.
Ross Racing
Stables
Situated in Ohoka - North Canterbury, New Zealand, this new establishment
is fast becoming a Harness Racing Showplace, with its superb layout of
fully irrigated fields and classic 800m training track with a jogging
track on its inner.
North Canterbury
Academy of Music
Out-of-schools music programme in North Canterbury offering accessible high quality music education to school-age students. Details of classes and annual programme.
Waipara Valley
Gateway to Waipara Valley websites from the Waipara Valley
Promotion Association. Links to wineries, restaurants,
accommodation and
tourist activities.
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Viewpoint
Opinions and discussion on ....
Water Use in Canterbury
Water, and generally the potential lack of it, plays an important part in the economic life of Canterbury. With current concerns like the El Nino weather pattern, the rapid growth of dairying and its impact on the water environment and proposed dams and irrigation schemes, localeye has a links to a range of useful sites.
Weather sites are many and varied. Check out localeye
Climate and Weather for a listing of weather related sites.
Environment Canterbury - Water
provides specific water information links for Canterbury including rainfall monitoring from many sites around the region, river flows, water quality and safety.
Long term weather forecasting (2-3 months ahead) is provided by the MetService
and also the agricultural site
Fencepost . National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research
is a Crown Institute whose site provides news and information about research and climatic developments.
In the city, dry conditions have occasionally meant
watering restrictions for gardens, but as a general principle
the council encourages water conservation and sensible
use. Its site Waterwise
talks about why we need to save water and offers many
practical tips on saving water around the home and garden.
Buried Treasures
Spotlight on some localeye resources ...
Organics
Organic
Producers localeye's listing of organic producers includes producers
of olives, mushrooms, cheese, grains, ice cream and emu meat.
Organic
Directory New Zealand - Canterbury
Online guide to organics in New Zealand. Links to organic producers,
retailers, processors and services as well as organic groups and
organisations. From Organic Pathways.
WWOOF
New Zealand Willing Workers on Organic Farms
Job opportunities on organic farms in Canterbury. Wwoof
allows volunteers to stay on organic farms and join in with the various
projects hosts are busy with. Joining the WWOOF site allows job
seekers to see information and pictures of organic farms looking for help
and for farmers to advertise their farm on WWOOF
Canterbury
Commercial Organics Group
Non-profit, charitable trust which aims to expand the organic industry in the Canterbury region through the provision of information, networking, encouragement and mutual support for interested people.
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