We’ve included a mix of tools, resources, and platforms that we either personally recommend, have found genuinely helpful, or used in the creation of this website. Each one has played a role, big or small, in shaping what you see here.
Whether you're curious, want to learn more, or just want to show some appreciation, go check them out and show them some love!
We also have a page of books and Authors from the Southern Bays that you can see here, or via the button below
Another interesting site to use is Google Maps streetview.
After searching for an address, enter streetview and press the button circled in blue "See more Dates"
After pressing the "See more dates" button, a black bar will appear on the bottom, it will show all of the streetview photos available.
In New Zealand, Streetview was introduced in late 2008 so the earliest you will find is from roughly 2008-2009, however streetview is semi-regularly updated with new photos added every few years.