Kōrero: South Canterbury region
Whārangi 14. Hononga, rauemi nō waho
Ētahi atu tūhononga, pae tukutuku hoki
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.
Ētahi whakaaro puaki, takenga
- 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.
Me pēnei te tohu i te whārang
John Wilson, South Canterbury region, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/mi/story/15870/sources (accessed 4 June 2026).
He kōrero nā John Wilson, i tāngia i te 2 March 2009, updated 1 February 2017.