Region Five - Canterbury and Tasman
Region Five of the New Zealand section of the IPA covers the Canterbury and Tasman policing Districts. The Canterbury Police District covers the Canterbury Region of New Zealand and the Tasman Police District comprises the West Coast, Nelson and Marlborough regions of New Zealand. It has an active IPA membership of 122 members.
Regional contacts
Chairperson
Paul Visser
Secretary
Tony Cooper
IPA Region Five Social Events
Sunday 15th July 2007 saw the annual mid-winter function being celebrated by members of Region 5. This year it was held at Larcombs Winery, Rolleston, near Christchurch... more >>
Things to see and do
Rakaia Gorge Bridge
A proposition was received in 1874 by the Provincial Government for the construction of the bridges at the Upper Rakaia, making use of the small island at the gorge... more >>
Christchurch
Christchurch is the largest city in the South Island with a population in excess of 360,000. It is known as ''The Garden City' because of its numerous spacious parks... more >>
Hanmer Springs
Hanmer Springs has almost everything, and is certainly an award winner for the many who come to sample the subtleness of the area. Touched with sophistication but passive, or as active as you like... more >>
Canterbury, West Coast
Canterbury - is not only rich in beauty; it offers a wealth of unparalleled experiences. Visitors can get close to the whales in Kaikoura and swim with the world’s rarest dolphin... more >>
Nelson and Marlborough
The Nelson/Marlborough region offers natural coastal experiences, Queen Charlotte Track and the magical Abel Tasman National Park, not to mention New Zealand’s highest sunshine hours... more >>