Len Lye

Len Lye is an university building in Christchurch City, Canterbury which is located on Engineering Road. Len Lye is situated nearby to Waiutuutu Community Garden, as well as near Central Library - Te Puna Mātauraka o Waitaha.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Kate Sheppard House and Puaka–James Hight Building.

Kate Sheppard House

Historic building

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Kate Sheppard House is a historic building and museum on Clyde Road in the Christchurch suburb of Ilam, bordering the University of Canterbury. It was the home of Kate Sheppard from 1888 to 1902, the key years where she led the campaign for women's suffrage. Kate Sheppard House is situated 530 metres east of Len Lye.

Puaka–James Hight Building

University building

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The Puaka–James Hight Building is the main library building of the University of Canterbury, and houses the university's Central Library. It is named after Puaka the Māori star cluster also known as Rigel in the Orion constellation, and Sir James Hight, former, professor, and rector at Canterbury College. Puaka–James Hight Building is situated 210 metres southeast of Len Lye.

John Britten Building

University building

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John Britten Building is an university building, which is situated 200 metres northeast of Len Lye.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Ilam and Upper Riccarton.

Ilam

Suburb

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Ilam is a suburb of Christchurch, New Zealand, about five kilometres west of the city centre. It is the location of the University of Canterbury. Located adjacent to State Highway 1 and Christchurch Airport, it is handily placed for transportation.

Upper Riccarton

Suburb

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Upper Riccarton is a suburb of Christchurch. It is due west of Riccarton. Upper Riccarton is made up of residential, retail and education areas. It includes a major intersection known as "Church Corner", as well as the Bush Inn Shopping Centre and multiple schools.