ABOUT OUR DISTRICT
The Christchurch region encompasses a large part of south Island. Christchurch is home to natural beauty, history and culture that is experienced by locals and visitors to the area.
Christchurch is the gateway to New Zealand's South Island. Bordered by hills and the Pacific Ocean, it is situated on the edge of the Canterbury Plains that stretch to the Southern Alps. Christchurch, is known for its English heritage and is the largest city in the south island call the "Garden City" because of its many beautiful parks, gardens and tree-lined streets. Enjoy the beauty and marvel at the relaxed friendliness of the people as you discover all the things that make Christchurch one of New Zealands most attractive holiday and lifestyle destinations.
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LIVING HISTORY
The first people to live in the place now known as Christchurch were moa hunters, who probably arrived there as early as AD 1000. The hunters cleared large areas of mataī and tōtara forest by fire and by about 1450 all the moa had been killed off.
North Island Māori (Ngati Māmoe and later Ngāi Tahu) arrived in Canterbury between 1500 and 1700. The remaining moa hunters were killed or taken into the tribes.
Hāwea, Rapuwai and Waitaha
According to Māori oral traditions the earliest peoples to inhabit Te Waipounamu were tribal groups known as Hāwea, Rapuwai and Waitaha who inhabited the island for centuries before the arrival of more recent tribal migrations of Ngāti Māmoe, Ngāti Wairaki and Ngāi Tahu. The early moa hunting tribes are believed to have been established in Canterbury about one thousand years ago. Click here for more information
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
Christchurch is home to many attractions such as the Christchurch Botanic Gardens, Museums, Wildlife Parks and more.
Our city is fortunate enough to have close access to the Ocean, Rivers and Mountains. Seen as the gateway to the beautiful South Island, take the time to discover Christchurch.
Whether you're young or old, love adventure or prefer the sights, Canterbury has an attraction waiting for you.
Beautiful Beaches, Walks for all fitness levels, places to explore, Historical Sites, Skate Parks and Playgrounds plus much more. Click here for more information
SPORTS CLUBS & SOCIETIES
Christchuch is host to many sports clubs and societies.
Sports events are often taking place at the many world class sporting facilities on offer.
From indoor events such as baminton and volley ball to outdoor events such as football and fishing.
The Christchurch region allows you to select from a huge range of sporting interests that are supported by the many clubs located throughout the area.
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RELOCATING TO CHRISTCHURCH
Simply the best city better than all the rest.
We have so much to offer in this Garden city of ours especially if you want an active lifestyle with Health & Recreation being at the top of most families lists.
Where else can you surf in the morning then ski in the afternoon it's true you can do it here you can surf at Taylors Mistake in the morning and drive to Mt Hutt is less than two hours.
Christchurch is flat which makes it ideal for walking or cycling however the Port Hills offer great value when pursuing the outdoors. With well laid out walks to ones where you can take your own pathway.
Cyclists are up and down the summit road or around the bays all week.
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