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Tinwald School The school has been involved in a school-wide modernisation programme, with a new staffroom, library and computer suite and a new administration centre already completed. The school population is predominantly of New Zealand European background, with a small population of Maori children. Tinwald School is a Decile 5 school; The staff and BOT have a commitment to providing a safe and supportive environment for the children. www.tinwald.school.nz /info_overview.php   (132 words)

Encyclopedia: Ashburton, New Zealand   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03) The Rakaia River is one of the principal rivers of the Canterbury Plains in New Zealands South Island. Methven is a town in the Canterbury region of the South Island of New Zealand. The Canterbury Plains is an area bounded by the foothills of the Southern Alps and the east coast of the South Island of New Zealand. www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Ashburton,-New-Zealand   (974 words)

Tinwald, New Zealand - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Tinwald is a town in Canterbury, New Zealand, now little more than a suburb of Ashburton. It lies to the south of the larger town, separated from it by the Ashburton River. Prominent former citizens of Tinwald include William Massey, who was Prime Minister of New Zealand from 1912 to 1925. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Tinwald,_New_Zealand   (107 words)

Ashburton, New Zealand - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Ashburton is a town in the Canterbury region on the east coast of the South Island of New Zealand. It has one large relatively separate suburb, Tinwald, which is south of the main town and Ashburton River. Additionally, it is currently the site of New Zealand's only bus manufacturer, Designline, and also produces many of the world's spinning wheels. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ashburton,_New_Zealand   (420 words)

Sheep Breeds: Corriedale The need to fix the type was appreciated by James Little, who came to New Zealand in 1863 from Scotland, bringing some Romney sheep for two large properties, "Corriedale" and "Balruddery", both in the low-rainfall area of North Otago in the South Island. In 1903 the New Zealand Sheepbreeders' Association admitted the new breed to a flock-book appendix as "Inbred Halfbreds", recognising the name of Corriedale in 1911. A medium to large sheep, the Corriedale is especially suited to all types of grazing in lighter rainfall areas; it is widely used in New Zealand on every sort of country from intensively grazed lowlands and plains, to all but the very highest mountain grazings, and in similar environments world-wide. www.nzsheep.co.nz /corriedale/index.htm   (709 words)

Tinton Falls, New Jersey - Encyclopedia Glossary Meaning Explanation Tinton Falls, New Jersey   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03) The borough was named New Shrewsbury in 1950 after breaking off of Shrewsbury Township, New Jersey. The borough is also home to the highest waterfall on New Jersey's coastal plain. Out of the total population, 4.3% of those under the age of 18 and 3.3% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. www.encyclopedia-glossary.com /en/Tinton-Falls-New-Jersey.html   (518 words)

New Zealand Insulators - HISTORY New Zealand Insulators Power Technology Division is a major manufacturer of ceramic insulators and is situated in the town of Temuka in the South Island of New Zealand, about 150km south of Christchurch. In 1964 a new factory was built in Tinwald, Ashburton for the production of metal parts and plastic components used in the assembly of fuses, lampholders, switches, connector blocks etc. The factory size was later extended, as were the range of products manufactured there. These customers include several leading New Zealand electrical wholesalers and suppliers, specialist electrical businesses - from the single operation to the local and national branches, and a number of overseas customers from within Australia and the Pacific Rim. www.nzinsulators.co.nz /History.htm   (670 words)

Tinwald, New Zealand -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03) Tinwald is a town in (Click link for more info and facts about Canterbury, New Zealand) Canterbury, New Zealand, now little more than an outlying suburb of (Click link for more info and facts about Ashburton) Ashburton. The town was named after the (Click link for more info and facts about Tynwald) Tynwald, the parliament of the (One of the British Isles in the Irish Sea) Isle of Man. Prominent former citizens of Tinwald include (Click link for more info and facts about William Massey) William Massey, who was (Click link for more info and facts about Prime Minister of New Zealand) Prime Minister of New Zealand from 1912 to 1925. www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/T/Ti/Tinwald,_New_Zealand.htm   (149 words)

Family of Charles Hulme   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03) He emigrated in 1906 from Liverpool on the SS Morayshire, and was employed as a coachman in 1906 in Christchurch, New Zealand. Samuel Gaskell was employed as a carter, fruiterer and storekeeper in 1911 in Tinwald, Ashburton, New Zealand. Bertha was born in 1882 in Leigh, Lancashire. www.btinternet.com /~sand/names5.html   (740 words)

Tinwald Sales Results, Ashburton Trading Society (ATS), New Zealand Prices remained steady at the weekly Tinwald sale on Tuesday and PGG-Wrightson livestock manager Greg Cook said the last couple of months had practically mirrored each other when it came to prime stock. Once again it was a smaller yarding of ewes and lambs which awaited the buyers at the Tinwald sale and prices remained relatively unchanged, which Mr Cook said was partly due to the meatworks still being reasonably full at the moment. Of the 150 prime lambs on offer, the average per head was $56.29, with the top price being $64 and the bottom $41, while the price range for prime rams was $8 to $36.50, with an average of $22.91 and prime ewes went for between $15 and $67, with an average of $35.97. www.ats.co.nz /noticeboard/stocksalesresults/tinwaldsalefeb2207.html   (393 words)

www.tinwaldcycling.co.nz - Welcome We are located in Ashburton, a growing town situated in the heartland of the Canterbury Plains, New Zealand. The Tinwald Cycling Club was established in 1923, and has a proud history both on the track and road. The Tinwald Cycling Club extends a warm welcome to all those wishing to becoming involved in the exciting and growing sport of cycling. www.tinwaldcycling.co.nz   (213 words)

New Zealand Rail Organisations and Museums The New Zealand Railway and Locomotive Society Inc, PO Box 5134, Wellington, founded in 1944, is New Zealand's longest established and largest railway enthusiast organisation. Operated by the New Zealand Railway and Locomotive Society Waikato Branch, the museum is open on the 3rd Sunday of every month. The Plains Railway, Tinwald Domain, PO Box 5051, Tinwald, operates several steam locomotives including K88, a restored vintage railcar, traction engines, vintage machinery, etc. Open days are 2nd Sunday of every month and most Sundays coinciding with school and public holidays. trains.wellington.net.nz /organisations.html   (1466 words)

Tinwald, New Zealand - Encyclopedia Glossary Meaning Explanation Tinwald, New Zealand   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03) Tinwald, New Zealand - Encyclopedia Glossary Meaning Explanation Tinwald, New Zealand. Here you will find more informations about Tinwald, New Zealand. The orginal Tinwald, New Zealand article can be editet www.encyclopedia-glossary.com /en/Tinwald-New-Zealand.html   (161 words)

Chinese in New Zealand   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03) The new venture was named ‘King Bros.’, the ‘King’ being an approximation to the popular European pronunciation (‘Ning’) of Ng and also to ‘Kane’, the middle part of the birth names of the four sons of Ng Yee Dep. At the time Sue Lee was being reorganised with new Ng shareholders as already mentioned.(43) He stayed at Sue Lee for the rest of his working life and was a quiet, hardworking man scarred by smallpox (one of two such Chinese I have seen in New Zealand) and noted for his reliability. James Ng is a Chinese New Zealander whose Cantonese grandfather migrated to Australia and in 1896 to New Zealand. www.stevenyoung.co.nz /chinesevoice/family/ngfon.htm   (17538 words)

Facts & Figures - localeye, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03) Trust links British and New Zealand Antarctic Heritage Trusts formed to restore, preserve and protect the historical heritage of human endeavor in the Ross Sea region and elsewhere in Antarctica. Maps illustrating the six new wards and communities which apply from 9 October 2004 onwards and previous boundaries of the 12 which were in place from 13 October 2001 and superseded on 9 October 2004. News and events related to Christchurch and its six sister cities. www.localeye.info /pages?catId=5&letter=all&az=1   (5748 words)

Sun Tours 9 Day New Zealand South Island   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03) The town of Ashburton is the commercial centre of one of New Zealand's richest agricultural and pastoral regions, and is one hour's drive south of Christchurch city. Invercargill is New Zealand's southernmost city and the commercial centre of Southland. If visitors are in New Zealand during the winter months, an option is to extend their visit and drive back to Christchurch via Methven, a base for Mt Hutt's ski field and other ski areas (a short detour off the Inland Scenic Route 72). www.suntourshawaii.com /9day_SI_a.php   (3710 words)

Golf Courses of New Zealand Trees in the middl e of the fairways, steam rising from underground are all part of the mystique of this course. Established in 1911, the Carterton Golf Club, Wairarapa, New Zealand, offers 18 challenging holes set against the foothills of the stunning Tararua Ranges.This 5748 metre Par 72 course presents the amateur and professional with a demanding test of golf in tranquil and picturesque surroundings. It is one of the oldest courses in New Zealand and has been recently restored to its former glory. www.worldgolf.com /courses/newzlnd1.html   (1233 words)

New Zealand Maps and Guides - New Zealand Vacations Travel to New Zealand Holidays The Rakaia is spanned by New Zealand’s longest bridge (1.75 km) and its multiple channels attract trout and salmon fishermen from far and wide. Tinwald has an interesting Plains Pioneer Village and Railway Museum, and Geraldine a Vintage Car Museum. At the end of all this frenetic, heart-stopping action take time to absorb the atmosphere and scenery of this place - it is one of New Zealand’s most beautiful locations. www.newzealandnz.co.nz /touring-guides/south-island-south.html   (1962 words)

New Zealand news on Stuff.co.nz: Three convicted in PM's motorcade case   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03) New Zealand news on Stuff.co.nz: Three convicted in PM's motorcade case The slowest leg of the journey was between Washdyke and Winchester where the average speed was 119kmh, followed by the 123kmh average from Waimate to Timaru. The highest speeds were recorded between Winchester and Tinwald - across the South Canterbury plains - with the journey having an average speed of 152kmh. www.stuff.co.nz /stuff/0,2106,3383051a12855,00.html   (539 words)

WILKIN, Robert - 1966 Encyclopaedia of New Zealand Robert Wilkin was born at Tinwald Downs, Dumfriesshire, on 14 January 1820, the son of a farmer, James Wilkin (1792–1870); his mother was Rachel Douglas, née Laurie, daughter of the parish minister. He was one of the founders of the Middle Park Stud and was appointed a director of the New Zealand Shipping Co. in 1881. The Canterbury township of Tinwald, just south of Ashburton, took its name from him; Wilkin and Carter had a training stable there; there is still a Wilkin Street in Tinwald. www.teara.govt.nz /1966/W/WilkinRobert/en   (1583 words)

Railroads of New Zealand The Kingston Flyer is New Zealand's famous vintage steam train, based in Kingston on the southern shores of Lake Wakatipu, a 40-minute drive south of Queenstown. The Ferrymead Railway and the Canterbury Railway Society trace their heritage back to the 1940s when the New Zealand Railway and Locomotive Society was formed. From the first seeds that were sown at the end of 1968 when the former Tinwald to Mt Somers Branchline was closed, a genuine pioneer country village has grown, from where the Vintage Railway now operates over 3 km of the remaining branchline. railroadfocus.com /new_zealand   (503 words)

Rural news on Stuff.co.nz: Machinery revved-up to set chaff-cutting record   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03) Once a common sight in rural New Zealand, the cutting of oat crops for horse feed is seldom seen today, and chaff cutters faded from the farming scene with the passing of draught horses. A rural history centre, the Plains Museum appealed earlier this year for young New Zealanders to learn the ancient art of stooking oats. Before the evolution of combine harvesters mechanised the work, grain crops were cut – often with a McCormick binder pulled by two draught horses – and stacked in bundles called sheaves to dry before threshing. www.stuff.co.nz /stuff/0,2106,3233498a3600,00.html   (488 words)

Golf Courses of New Zealand - Like Golf   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03) There are no great extremes of temperature in New Zealand. Trees in the middl e of the fairways, steam rising from underground are all part of the mystique of this course. It is one of the oldest courses in New Zealand and has been recently restored to its former glory. www.golf-man.com /courses/newzlnd1.html   (941 words)

campervan rental Tinwald Ashburton New Zealand from Rentals Campervans.co.nz   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03) New Zealand camper vans hire company owned, operated family business.Base budget on accommodation, car rental, compare prices to campervan options, many customers pleasantly surprised, opt for motorhome, campervan vehicles.New Zealand camper vans airs caution if leaving campervan parked during trekking adventure, especially look after valuables.Family owned operated business provides personalized friendly service. Isolated remote areas easily accessible off the beaten track give isolation, relaxing atmosphere and privacy.Internet website campervan New Zealand provides viewers descriptions, prices, automatic bookings and photographs.Auckland city boasts cultural heritage, natural rain forests, sailing experiences conducted by professional tour guides.Devonport ferry departs terminal nearby clock tower downtown, crossing requires 45 minutes. Car hire New Zealand supports the clean green image of nuclear free island.New Zealand camper vans break down assistance anywhere in north, south island by New Zealand camper vans.Waitangi treaty house shows historical events. www.campervans.co.nz /campervan-hire/campervan-rental-tinwald.html   (381 words)

New Zealand Police : Operation Kirsty   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03) It is believed she frequented the Tinwald area in Ashburton and may have worked at The Warehouse in Central Christchurch of suburbs. She was believed to be carrying a white hessian sack type bag that had a long strap over her shoulder and across her chest on a diagonal. Text and images copyright 2005 New Zealand Police unless otherwise stated. www.police.govt.nz /operation/kirsty   (828 words)

Ashburton, New Zealand   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03) The third largest centre in Canterbury (after Christchurch, New Zealand and Timaru), it is the main centre of Mid-Canterbury. According to the 2001 New Zealand Census of Population and Dwellings, the population of Ashburton was 15,774, virtually unchanged since the 1996 census. It has one large suburb, Tinwald, which is south of the town. www.worldhistory.com /wiki/A/Ashburton,-New-Zealand.htm   (234 words)

Railways of New Zealand: Springburn Branch The Mount Somers to Springburn section of the line was closed in 1957, Mount Somers becoming the new terminus. After closure, the Ashburton Railway and Preservation Society purchased the first 2 km of the line from Tinwald to the Frasers Road level crossing, which was later established as the Plains Railway Museum. Most of the pictures shown at this site were taken 15 or more years ago, and as is to be expected, remnants gradually disappear over time, so that some of the items depicted in these views may no longer exist in their displayed form. www.trainweb.org /enzedrail/branch/springburn   (580 words)

New Zealand Music Events at SOUNZ The work is commissioned by the soloists, The New Zealand Trio, Justine Cormack (violin), Ashley Brown (cello) and Sarah Watkins (piano). The New Zealand Piano Quartet include Anthony Ritchie's Oppositions in their programme for a lunchtime concert for the NZ School of Music. The New Zealand String Quartet take part in the Composer Workshops series at the NZ School of Music. www.sounz.org.nz /calendar.php   (4935 words)

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