Location: Christchurch
South Island, New Zealand
Country: New Zealand
Island: South Island
Region: Canterbury
Territorial authority: Christchurch City Council
Wards: Banks Peninsula
Burwood
Cashmere
Central
Coastal
Fendalton
Halswell
Harewood
Heathcote
Hornby
Innes
Linwood
Papanui
Riccarton
Spreydon
Waimairi
Settled by the UK: 1848
Government• Mayor: Lianne Dalziel
Area• Territorial: 1,426 km (551 sq mi)
• Urban: 607.73 km (234.65 sq mi)
Elevation: 20 m (70 ft)
Population (June 2017)• Territorial: 381,500
• Density: 270/km (690/sq mi)
• Urban: 396,700
• Urban density: 650/km (1,700/sq mi)
• Demonym: Cantabrian
Time zone: NZST (UTC+12)
• Summer (DST): NZDT (UTC+13)
Postcode(s): 8011, 8013, 8014, 8022, 8023, 8024, 8025, 8041, 8042, 8051, 8052, 8053, 8061, 8062, 8081, 8082, 8083
Area code(s): 03
Local iwi: Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Mamoe
Website: www.ccc.govt.nz
www.ecan.govt.nz
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December 29, 2021 Roseanne Arnett
Christchurch abounds with arts, adventure, and optimism. It's the gateway to the beautiful Canterbury region, featuring dramatic vistas and adventure sports set against a backdrop of lofty peaks. In the central city, more and more attractions and businesses reopen to the public each day.
Restaurants in Christchurch
1. Canterbury Provincial Buildings
2. Christchurch Town Hall
86 Kilmore Street Central City, Christchurch 2004 New Zealand +64 3-366 8899
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3.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By MurrayL831 - Christchurch, New Zealand
What a joy to return to the Town Hall for Martin Setchell's inaugural concert on the restored Rieger Pipe Organ. The venue has been marvelously restored, so congratulations to all those involved - you've done the city proud. Oh, and the concert was superb! Well done, Martin!
3. Library Chambers
Cambridge Terrace, Christchurch 2004 New Zealand +64 3-379 9629
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
4. Trinity Centre
Worcester Street, Christchurch 8001 New Zealand +64 3-379 9629
5. Cramner Centre Building
Cramner Square, Christchurch 2004 New Zealand +64 3-366 0989
