News and Events

Christchurch International Film Festival
July 29 - August 15
The Festival showcases a sample of the international Festival circuit.

Mainland Games
Mainland Games is a sporting festival that caters for all tertiary students in the South Island, in a range of sports - 14 and 15 August Snow Sports Competition, 3 and 4 September Mainland Games

Sites Added

Monique Connell Jewellery
Silversmith creating one-off handcrafted jewellery pieces. Information on jewellery and exhibitions.

Warnhamburn Deer Stud
Red deer stud near Ashburton. Details of stud animals and awards.

Jane Smith - New Zealand Painter
Professional painter based in Diamond Harbour. Marine, landscape and animal portraits. Commissions. Gallery of work.

Stand Up (for Local Government)

Canterbury is gearing up for democratic action. Nominations for candidates for over 1000 positions available in local authorities and district health boards across New Zealand open on 23 July 2004.

Local government's role is to create a vision and direction for the community, identify and respond to local needs, and act as 'smart purchasers' of local public goods and services. District health boards have the responsibility of allocating funding for health and disability services. Councils and district health boards develop local solutions for local issues, taking into account factors such as geography, diversity of communities, the environment, economic opportunities and the health and social well-being of their communities.

Here are some resources to help you make a stand for your community:

• Passionate people should call 0508 910 2004 - news release from Local Government New Zealand
• Make a stand in 2004 - A guide to representing your community from Local Government New Zealand
• For further information on standing as a candidate call 0508 910 2004, visit www.lgnz.co.nz or www.moh.govt.nz/dhbelections, or contact your local authority or district health board

Local bodies

The following local bodies have information on their web sites about the elections:

• Ashburton District Council - Electoral information, Candidate information pack
• Banks Peninsula District Council
• Christchurch City Council
• Hurunui District Council