localeye approaches 6000 records 

Visitor stats to localeye continue to climb. February recorded over 16,000 visitors. As at April 23, localeye has 5,859 sites listed.

If you know of any site based in, or about, this region, please let us know and we will add it to our growing database.

Recent News and Events

City to Surf
2003 Contours Women's Outdoor Adventure Festival
Mount Cook to Christchurch Endurance Race
Flying a kite
Linwood community celebrates its many cultures
Pilates and Tai Chi Classes
Developments along the Banks Peninsula Walkway 

Sites Added

Doglinks.co.nz
Information about working dogs, training issues, dog problems, a listing of dog clubs, trainers, breeders and kennels, canine health and care, a dog blog for discussions, and a section for teachers & students. The Dog News Section is updated daily.

Squashways
Squashways Canterbury complex. Information on opening hours and prices. Grading lists, rules, and tournament information.

Loudmouth
New Zealand gig guide. Searchable by area, music genre and date. Includes news and articles on bands and events. Photo galleries.

Learn to Surf in New Zealand
Information on learning to surf in Sumner with professional surf coaching. About prices, programmes, and instructors.

Joining a gym or fitness centre

It's getting colder and while many people are getting the urge to hibernate, others are planning on hitting the gym to keep fit and healthy in the chillier months. It is a good idea to carry out some research before splashing out on a gym membership. FitnessNZ, the trade association representing health and fitness centres, has a useful site and it features a brochure on What to look for in a gym, fitness or health centre. Things they recommend you to consider are:

• Location - It must be convenient and fit into your lifestyle
• Staff - Are they qualified, helpful and friendly?
• Surroundings - Would you feel comfortable exercising here?
• Payment and contracts - Check the contract and make sure the payment schedule suits you.
• Equipment - Is there enough?
• Classes - Do they offer a variety of classes including relaxation activities?
• Environment - What additional facilities does it have (spa, swimming pool, sauna, cafe, creche etc)?

Have a look at the localeye listing of Fitness Centres and the Christchurch City Council's Leisure centres to find out more about fitness classes and personal training. Currently hot in fitness classes are  Yoga, Tai Chi and Pilates - disciplines which emphasise factors such as strength, stretching, core stability, breathing and posture. 

Buried Treasures

The World of Pets  ...

The localeye category of Animals and Pets covers the gamut of pet related information. As well as finding sites for veterinarians, you can learn about:

• Legal matters related to animals
  City and district councils have information available on animal control. Animal Control - Banks Peninsula District Council has contact information for dog control operations, dog registration and fees and classification of owners. Animal Control Pamphlets - Christchurch City Council features pamphlets on the law regarding dogs that attack,  barking dogs legislation and dog health.
• Pet boarding facilities
  Many of these have sites, so you can check out the facilities before leaving your cat or dog. For example, the Bark Royal Boarding Kennels has information on boarding care for pets, pricing and bookings.
• Pet stores
  You can check out shops such as the Critter Kingdom and Taffs Pet Plaza online.
• Animal care services
  Find out about services such as Woofers on Wheels, the mobile dog wash.
• And even additional services such as Animal drawings
  Claire from Claire Impressions can paint or draw a portrait of your animal.