Story: South Canterbury region

More links and websites

• South Canterbury

  The South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce gives information on commerce, lifestyle, agriculture, education and employment in the region.

• South Canterbury bibliography

  Part of the NewZealandGenWeb Project, this page lists locally written histories of the region’s townships and districts, with information on where to find books.

• South Canterbury Hall of Fame

  This Timaru District Council site presents Information on individuals who were born in South Canterbury or who made a major contribution to the region.

• South Canterbury memorials

  This page on NZ History offers a clickable map so users can see images and details of major memorials in South Canterbury.

• Timaru District Council

  This site has news and information about Timaru, including recreation, community and the environment.

More suggestions and sources

• Gillespie, Oliver A. South Canterbury: a record of settlement. Timaru: South Canterbury Centennial History Committee, 1958.
• South Canterbury historical guide. Timaru: South Canterbury District Committee of the New Zealand Historic Places Trust, 1991.
• Vance, William. High endeavour: the story of the Mackenzie country. Rev. ed. Wellington: Reed, 1980.
• Wilson, John. Waikakahi: fulfilling the promise. Waimate: Waikakahi Centennial Incorporated Society, 1999.