South Island Local Customs

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Local People   Christchurch

Local People, Christchurch

 9 Reviews  This old english method of having a bloke yelling the news pre newspaper days was trialled a few years ago as a tourism stunt - and it stuck. The Town Crier of Christchurch screams a few items of... 

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Maori   Christchurch

Maori, Christchurch

 3 Reviews  When you are entering into Maori cultural exhibits, the visitors must be invited in to join the community before entering. Your group must select a chief or king for the group, and then that leader... 

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Useful Tips.......Emergency number   Christchurch

Useful Tips.......Emergency number, Christchurch

 7 Reviews  The New Zealand dollar has depreciated in value over the last few years. It now lies around $1NZ=$0.49US good for all of you wanting to travel to NZ but bad for us kiwi's!! The notes were changed... 

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Wizard   Christchurch

Wizard, Christchurch

 3 Reviews  Speaking to the masses, though not so often these days, is the Christchurch Wizard aka Ian Brackenbury Channell. He has actually been deemed a "living work of art" and has been doing his thing in... 

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Climate   Christchurch

Climate, Christchurch

 3 Reviews  The South Island is cooler than the North Island by a few degrees but on the whole NZ is known for its clean air. Average temps in winter (July) 1C – 12C Average temps in summer (January) 12C –... 

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Driving   Christchurch

Driving, Christchurch

 2 Reviews  When you drive along the Summit Road please thank all the idiots of Christchurch for being able to park on such nice carparks along the road. Those carparks have been altered attractively because car... 

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Whitebait-A local delicacy

by amandajayne81

Whilst my Grandparents had learnt about whitebait from reading Footrot Flats comics and my Italian/Australian friend swears they sometimes get it in Sydney I had learnt about whitebait being a West Coast of NZ must try in an autobiographical book I read about 6 months before our trip. I bought my white bait sandwich having no idea what it would look like and was quite shocked when it cost over 10 NZD! It paid not to think about eating the whole fish but really it tasted fine. I don't think I would have some everyday but if someone gave me another one I would eat it without hesitation. Definitely try it.I bought mine in Haast where there were several cafes selling it.

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Bra Fences

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While the 'original' bra fence was located on a country farm fence outside of Cardrona, due to popularity and some controversy, bra fences have come and gone.Originally the landowners of the Cardrona fence line left the bras, which gained some attention by passing motorist. Controversy led to their removal, which in turn increased its public exposure. Each time the bras came back, they came in greater numbers.There are some other Bra Fences to be seen in the country side, so just keep you eyes open! For example this one pictured was on the west coast, north of Haast.

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Lemon and Paroa - The local softdrink

by amandajayne81

When I lived in NZ in 1996 my host family loved this drink. At the time it didn't do much for me. Mind you I don't really like softdrink. Anyway I made my fiance sample some and I tried it again and must admit it isn't too bad. Hard to know what to compare it to really. Just try it for yourself. Available EVERYWHERE.I have attached a website that mentions the drink as well as many other Kiwi customs.

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Christmas at the Beach

by pepples46

2. Christmas Day..Boxing Day, after the Christmas Day, presents where unwrapped, boxes trown away, Boxing Day is ....BeachDay..everbody who can walk, drive or get walked, driven..finds the Beaches in NZ of both Islands. the water temp. is different from the north to the deep south..Akl: has around 16-18 water temp. CHCh around 14-16deg and Dunedin around 14deg..brrrrrbut, one will have a lot of space...Beaches Galore in NZgood for playing Beach volleyball, Cricket, Touch Rugby. great food goes without saying, all day.and with any luck, the NZ Christmas Tree...Pohutekawa is in full red Blossom*

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Gottfried Lindauer..1839-1926...

by pepples46

Gottfried Lindauer..1839-1926 first artist who portrait Maori People in New ZealandHuria Matenga 1909to be seen at the Suter Gallery in Nelson

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Letterboxes

by pepples46

you see along the Roads you travel. big ones small ones, with company or without. the owners often a mile away, needing the car to get the bills, or leaving them for an other day

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Southern Son

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Grahame Sydney..Painter. he can paint like a photographer takes the picture.. his beloved Maniototo, the Region of the lower South Island-Otagohave a look at his website below

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Copthorne Hotel Commodore Christchurch Airport  Christchurch

 6 Reviews and 321 Opinions  Prior to the earthquakes, I have always stayed in town at some renowned hotel chains. When I was... 

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Browns Boutique Hotel  Queenstown

 1 Review and 187 Opinions  Within stroling distance from the main town. Welcoming and homely. A warm cozey room admist the cold... 

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858 George Street  Dunedin

 2 Reviews and 61 Opinions  We spent 3 nights staying here. The two rooms we had (1 twin and 1 double) were spacious,... 

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