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Discover Staveley in New Zealand
Staveley in the region of Canterbury is a place located in New Zealand - some 236 mi or ( 380 km ) South-West of Wellington , the country's capital .
Local time in Staveley is now 03:27 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, Valetta, Richmond, Punawai, and Nelson. When in this area, you might want to check out Wellington . Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Staveley ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Staveley, New Zealand
Staveley is a town in the Ashburton District, Canterbury, New Zealand.
Located at -43.65 171.43 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 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 4 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 8 km away
Alford Forest
Alford Forest is a location in Canterbury, Ashburton District, New Zealand. In 1883, stones found in Alford Forest were identified as diamonds, leading to a brief "diamond rush" in the area, but the "diamonds" were eventually shown to be worthless crystals.
Located at -43.60 171.51 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Stour River
The Stour River is a river of the Canterbury Region of New Zealand's South Island. It rises in two main branches, the East Branch and West Branch, to the southeast of Lake Heron, flowing generally south to meet the south branch of the Ashburton River 15 kilometres west of the settlement of Mount Somers.
Located at -43.65 171.27 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
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