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Discover Mayfield in New Zealand
Mayfield in the region of Canterbury is a place located in New Zealand - some 244 mi or ( 393 km ) South-West of Wellington , the country's capital .
Local time in Mayfield is now 10:49 AM (Wednesday) . The local timezone is named " Pacific/Auckland " with a UTC offset of 13 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Wellington, Springburn, Richmond, Punawai, and Peel Forest. When in this area, you might want to check out Wellington . Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Mayfield ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Mayfield, Canterbury
Mayfield is a small farming settlement in Mid Canterbury, in New Zealand's South Island. It is located 35 km from Ashburton on former State Highway 72 at the intersection of the Lismore-Mayfield Road towards the top of the Canterbury Plains. The village has a shop, garage, tavern, local transport company and rural supply store. The population of the Mayfield village is around 200. The town has a voluntary rural fire brigade staffed by locals.
Located at -43.82 171.42 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Valetta, New Zealand
Valetta is a lightly populated locality in the mid-Canterbury region of New Zealand's South Island. It is located in an agricultural area on the southern side of the Ashburton River. Another river, the Hinds River, is to Valetta's southwest. Nearby settlements include Mount Somers to the northwest, Anama to the west, Mayfield to the southwest, and Punawai to the southeast. Its name is a misspelling of Valletta, the capital of Malta.
Located at -43.77 171.48 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Mount Somers
Mount Somers is a small town in Canterbury, New Zealand, nestled in the foothills of the Southern Alps. The population in the 2001 census was 2,307. Due to its scenic location, it has seen growth in the number of holiday homes. Unlike many country towns in New Zealand, Mount Somers' economy has not been solely agricultural.
Located at -43.72 171.40 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
Joseph Thomas (surveyor)
Captain Joseph Thomas (1803–?) was the chief surveyor for Lyttelton, Sumner, and Christchurch in New Zealand. He took up surveying after service in the British army, gaining the rank of lieutenant. In the 1840s, he explored many parts of New Zealand and worked for the New Zealand Company. This gained him employment with the Canterbury Association, which sent him to New Zealand in 1848.
Located at -43.69 171.44 (Lat./Long.); Less than 14 km away
Peel Forest
Peel Forest is a small community in the Canterbury Region of New Zealand. It is located near the Peel Forest Park and about 23 kilometres north of Geraldine. The town features a general store and an outdoor recreation facility.
Located at -43.92 171.27 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
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