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- Christchurch is in Canterbury. It is the largest city in the South Island.
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Christchurch (/ ˈ k r aɪ s tʃ ɜːr tʃ / ⓘ; Māori: Ōtautahi) is the largest city in the South Island and the second-largest city by urban area population in New Zealand, after Auckland. Christchurch lies in the Canterbury Region, near the centre of the east coast of the South Island, east of the Canterbury Plains.
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- It is believed that the Christchurch area was first settled in 1250 by tribes hunting the now-extinct moa, a large flightless bird that was endemic to New Zealand.
- In early 1840, whaling Europeans arrived and established whaling stations in what is now Christchurch. In 1848, the Canterbury Association was founded to form a colony in the region and in 1850 pilgrims began to arrive.
- On July 31, 1856, Christchurch became the first official city in New Zealand and it quickly grew as more European settlers arrived. In addition, New Zealand's first public railway was constructed in 1863 to make moving heavy goods from Ferrymead (today a suburb of Christchurch) to Christchurch quicker.
- Today the economy of Christchurch is based largely on agriculture from the rural areas surrounding the city. The largest agricultural products of the region are wheat and barley as well as wool and meat processing.
Mar 4, 2024 · Destinations. Christchurch: The South Island City That Rose From Rubble. Elen Turner. March 4, 2024. 8 min read. As New Zealand’s second-largest city, Christchurch is significantly smaller than the gateway city of Auckland, giving it an easygoing vibe and much less traffic than its North Island counterpart.
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- Invercargill. Sitting right at the bottom of the South Island, Invercargill is the gateway to Stewart Island, the Catlins and the southern coast. It’s not the most exciting city in New Zealand, being insulted by everyone from your typical kiwis who hate the cold to Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones.
- Timaru. Timaru was classed as a city until the late 80s, and at around 30,000 people it’s the biggest town on this list. It’s the second largest urban area in Canterbury and is home to one of the island’s most important ports.
- Hokitika. There are no cities on the South Island’s West Coast, only three big towns (Hokitika, Greymouth and Westport) and lots of smaller ones. Hokitika wins the battle out of those three for a number of reasons.
- Nelson. At over 50,000 inhabitants, Nelson is by far the biggest settlement at the top of the South Island. It’s perfectly positioned within an hour or two drive of some top nature spots, including Abel Tasman National Park, Nelson Lakes National Park and the Marlborough Sounds.
May 8, 2024 · Proclaimed a city in 1862 and made a borough in 1868, Christchurch was expanded in 1903, and it is now the most populous city on South Island and the second largest city (after Auckland) in New Zealand.
The South Island is the largest landmass of New Zealand. ... Of the seven largest cities, Christchurch is the driest, ... North America, South America and South ...
