Irwell
in Selwyn District of Canterbury, New Zealand

Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-43.717 and 172.333 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -43° 43' 0" and E 172° 19' 59"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - NZD
Spoken languages:
English, Maori
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 07:36 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
UTC/GMT offset: 12 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:17 am and 5:39 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
43.717 and -7.667 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Negradas
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for New Zealand in Australia and New Zealand

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to New Zealand.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning New Zealand. Last Update: 2024-04-25 08:17:04

Explore Irwell

Irwell in Selwyn District (Canterbury) is a city in New Zealand about 209 mi (or 336 km) south-west of Wellington, the country's capital.

Local time in Irwell is now 07:36 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Pacific / Auckland with an UTC offset of 12 hours. We know of 9 airports in the vicinity of Irwell, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in New Zealand is Christchurch International Airport in a distance of 19 mi (or 30 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Christchurch, Greymouth, Richmond, Nelson and Blenheim. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 15°C / 59 °F

Morning Temperature 9°C / 48 °F
Evening Temperature 10°C / 51 °F
Night Temperature 5°C / 41 °F
Chance of rainfall 3%
Air Humidity 32%
Air Pressure 998 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 14 km/h (9 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 57% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Saturday, 27th of April 2024

15°C (58 °F)
7°C (44 °F)
Few clouds, gentle breeze.

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

17°C (62 °F)
8°C (46 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Monday, 29th of April 2024

15°C (60 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Videos from this area

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International Antarctic Centre Holiday Programmes.mp4

Published: January 10, 2013
Length: 00:32 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: AntarcticCentre1

2012-13 15 Sec commercial.


The Poem, Harts Creek, Colin Patterson

Published: August 20, 2013
Length: 33:28 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Donald Jessep

Colin Patterson explains how his intensive farming community, came together to preserve a local stream. Harts Creek is now a model of stream restoration and riparian management.


Yellow Lady Salmon Lure

Published: September 24, 2008
Length: 20:10 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: fishingmag.co.nz

DIRECTORY OF NEW ZEALAND STREAMER FLY PATTERNS http://www.fishingmag.co.nz/Feathered-Lures.htm How to tie a Yellow Lady Salmon Lure.Used to fish for salmon and searun brown trout ...


The Duel of Honour screening for unobservable social capital

Published: October 06, 2008
Length: 37:09 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: proudlydismal

Who said economic history isn't interesting? Doug Allen blends theory and history to analyze and explain the duel of honour "a highly ritualized violent activity practiced (mostly) by aristocrats...


Rolly fireworks 2011

Published: November 06, 2011
Length: 46:26 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: burntcookie270

The annual Rolleston fireworks display, as viewed from our streetside grandstand.. aka mums car bonnet lol Commentary is almost as impressive LOL.


Off The Leash playing Bohiemian Like You by the Dandy Warhols

Published: January 21, 2011
Length: 39:33 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Steve74147

This was our First time In Front of a People back in 2009.


Fish tanks during a 5.5 earthquake

Published: February 22, 2011
Length: 59:09 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: NerdPath

Fish tanks during a Christchurch earthquake, this was about three hours after a 6.3 earthquake that had caused the tanks to loose a LOT of water.


Ankita Laughing

Published: August 15, 2009
Length: 58:50 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Piloenator

Ankita loves being 'surprised' by sudden sounds or movements - say 'boo!' to her and she will probably laugh.


WW1: POSTCARDS FROM THE FRONT 6: THE GERMANS MOVE IN

Published: January 10, 2008
Length: 02:52 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: EMIL WEST

Breakthrough in the low countries as Allied forces outnumbered and outgunned are forced to withdraw towards the coastal plain and France...Beligum prepares to defend itself against the vast,...


RNZAF Vampire Display Team 1964

Published: May 13, 2008
Length: 23:26 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: tweetingsparrow

Title says it all. Is off a video I bought a while ago, maybe filmed by National Film Unit. Excuse the slight jerkiness, is converted from analogue to digital and best I can do at the moment.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

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Ellesmere College (New Zealand)

Ellesmere College is a co-educational high school, located in Leeston, Ellesmere in the Canterbury Region of New Zealand, with more than 500 students ranging from ages eleven to seventeen. It aims to provide students with a range of learning experiences, aiming to make its students good contributors to society. It encourages voluntary activities such as music lessons, drama, and sports.

Located at -43.758, 172.292 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Secondary schools in New Zealand, Schools in the Canterbury Region

Doyleston

Doyleston is a small Canterbury township in the South Island of New Zealand. It was named after Joseph Hastings Doyle, a publican from Christchurch who moved to the locality. Doyleston promised to be one of the main townships in the Ellesmere area, but before long Leeston overtook it and some businesses moved there. Doyleston had a school for many years, but it consolidated with Leeston School in the late 1930s.

Located at -43.75, 172.3 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Selwyn District, Populated places in New Zealand

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