South Canterbury | Aoraki

Where can I find information about the local histories of South Canterbury | Aoraki?

Colour photo of the snow covered Southern Alps. Mount Cook is in the centre of the range. In the foreground is Lake Pukaki.

Image: Mount Cook and Lake Pukaki. (51490839471) by Bernard Spragg on Wikimedia Commons.

South Canterbury is located in the lower half of the South Island of New Zealand. It is made up of three districts – Timaru, Waimate and Mackenzie. We'll recommend resources that explore South Canterbury and what has happened in this area in the past.

Close up photo of a statue of Captain Henry Cain. Behind the statue is the Landing Service Building on George Street, Timaru.

People of South Canterbury

Here are some sources you could look at if you'd like to find out about individual people or groups of people from South Canterbury.

Learn about people of South Canterbury
1914-1915 Postcard illustration showing Caroline Bay, Timaru. There is a band playing in the rotunda with a crowd watching.

Places of South Canterbury

Here are some sources you could look at if you'd like to find out about places of South Canterbury.

Learn about places of South Canterbury
Photo of the wreck of the sailing ships the City of Perth (left) and Benvenue (right) at Timaru on May 14, 1882.

Events of South Canterbury

Lots of things have happened that have impacted life in South Canterbury. The following resources explore these events and can offer some different perspectives.

Learn about events of South Canterbury
Six cartoon characters site around a table using a tablet, laptop and books.