Christchurch

Christchurchis the largest city in theSouth IslandofNew Zealandand the seat of theCanterbury Region. Lies on the South Island's east coast, just north ofBanks Peninsula,Christchurch isknown for its English heritage. The city was named by theCanterbury Association, which settled the surrounding province ofCanterbury.Christchurch became a city byRoyal Charteron 31 July 1856, making it officially the oldest established city in New Zealand.