Recent News and Events

Christchurch Botanic Gardens 140 years old
The ski season gets going
Finding Middle Earth in Canterbury
Visiting Selwyn District
Montana Winter Carnival
Christchurch awarded Trenz 2004
Visit the Ruapuna Garden Symposium
Canterbury – The Pathway to prosperity
Good snow sets up the remainder of the season
Top of the South Cavalcade

Sites Added

English Park Eco Accommodation
Eco friendly accommodation suitable for people with allergies. Vegetarian meals also available for guests. Details of accommodation and meals.

www.newbrighton.co.nz
Gateway to New Brighton - news, whats on, contact list of local businesses, services and community organisations.

School Holidays - Action & Attractions

School is out and there are a number of events around town geared at kids and teenagers. localeye suggests:

• Rapid Youth Festival 2003 Funky sounz, rippin' workshops, awesome activities - see the Gig guide for full info
• Jellie Jam Sat 27 Sept - live music, DJ’s and have a go craft opportunities such as Oamaru stone carving, body art and pavement art
• Equinox Sat 27 Sept - all ages dance party
• Goldilocks and the Three Bears at the Mill Theatre in Addington
• Sport Canterbury Kiwi Sport Holiday Programmes - A variety of fun sports for 6 to 12 year olds, designed to encourage participation and skill development
• Holiday Programmes from Christchurch City Libraries

Visitors and locals alike might like to take the chance to:

• Visit the new art gallery
• Go walking - use the updated New Zealand Walkways to find out about walks in the region

Check out the localeye listing Things to do to get more ideas.

Visitor Information

localeye has a category Visitor Information. Some of the sites listed are general guides. Popular tourist destinations Christchurch, Akaroa, Hanmer Springs and Methven have their own listings.

The sites cover subjects visitors need to know about - accommodation, transport and visitor attractions. They also provide information on Christchurch and the Canterbury region.