In a year when destructive events on a grand scale have created fear and confusion among travellers, it's good to hear the calm voice of reason. Christchurch Airport is now open for Travel to New Zealand South Island and Hanmer Springs. Tim Hunter, Christchurch & Canterbury Tourism chief executive, believes in telling it as it is. He admits that the February earthquake, … [Read more...] about Hanmer Springs: Christchurch airport open for travel to New Zealand South Island and Hanmer Springs.
New Zealand
Hanmer Springs is 2nd in the 10 “must-do’s” in New Zealand.
The South Island is dominating a survey of the top 10 "must-do's" for Kiwis. Only three places on the AA Tourism list, compiled from 65,000 online responses, are in the North Island. The Bay of Islands, the Polynesian Spa in Rotorua, and Cathedral Cove in the Coromandel, did not even make the top three. Number one is Abel Tasman National Park, followed by Hanmer … [Read more...] about Hanmer Springs is 2nd in the 10 “must-do’s” in New Zealand.
Queen Mary Hospital site in Hanmer Springs
The historic Queen Mary Hospital site in Hanmer Springs has now been formally vested with the Hurunui District Council. The transfer of almost six hectares of land and buildings, including Chisholm, the Soldiers blocks and Nurses home, was officially gazetted on the 19th August. It was the final step cementing retention of the property in public ownership following seven … [Read more...] about Queen Mary Hospital site in Hanmer Springs
Hanmer Springs Medical
New Zealand's medical community is warning that an Australian law change making it easier for Kiwi doctors to move across the Tasman threatens to suck New Zealand's workforce dry. Hanmer Springs in New Zealand has built a new medical facility to attract doctors and pays their accommodation as well to keep them in town! Rural practices have been among the hardest hit by … [Read more...] about Hanmer Springs Medical
Hanmer Springs Masters Games
Ian Mathieson, at 95 years old, became the oldest person ever to participate in the South Island Masters Games in 2009 near Hanmer Springs. Mathieson, of Picton, did the 5km walk and compete in bowling when over 1700 players congregate in Christchurch to take part in more than 20 events ranging from cycling to netball to shooting. The South Island Masters Games, which … [Read more...] about Hanmer Springs Masters Games