I'm based in Christchurch and also able to work remotely.

I'm available for Django/Python/JS and Arduino/Physical Computing/Interaction Design contracting.

TweetZombie http://tweetzombie.rancidbacon.com/ is a recent personal project I worked on with Django/Google App Engine/Twitter API.

I also maintain Planet NZTech http://planet.nztech.org/ which you might want to check out. I'm also a co-founder of Spacecraft the Christchurch Creative/Hacker Space http://spacecraft.org.nz/

Also, as a Kiwi I hate tooting my own horn, I'm trying to get over that. :)

whereabouts in New Zealand are you? In Wellington there's been a pretty successful "Summer of Code" program run for the past few years, placing interns with startups (nothing to do with Google). I've been part of it both as a student and later as an employer, it's a great opportunity for both sides of the fence.

There seem to be a lot of conferences in NZ, and my friends tell me that there are plenty of jobs to be found.