Canterbury (Māori:Waitaha) is a region of New Zealand, located in the central-eastern South Island. The region covers an area of 44,508 square kilometres (17,185sqmi), and is home to a population of 586,500(June 2015 estimate).
The region in its current form was established in 1989 during nationwide local government reforms. The Kaikoura District joined the region in 1992 following the abolition of the Nelson-Marlborough Regional Council.
Christchurch, the South Island's largest city and the country's third-largest urban area, is the seat of the region and home to 65 percent of the region's population. Other major towns and cities include Timaru, Ashburton, Rangiora and Rolleston.
History
Colonisation
In 1848, Edward Gibbon Wakefield, a Briton, and John Robert Godley, an Anglo-Irish aristocrat, founded the Canterbury Association to establish an Anglican colony in the South Island. The colony was based upon theories developed by Wakefield while in prison for eloping with a woman not-of-age. Due to ties to the prestigious Oxford University, the Canterbury Association succeeded in raising sufficient funds and recruiting middle-class and upper-class settlers. In April 1850, a preliminary group led by Godley landed at Port Cooper—modern-day Lyttelton Harbour—and established a port, housing and shops in preparation for the main body of settlers. In December 1850, the first wave of 750 settlers arrived at Lyttelton in a fleet of four ships.
The wider constituency was formed from an expansion of the narrow parliamentary borough (or simply borough) of the same name that existed from 1295 to 1918. This had elected two MPs from 1295 (the Model Parliament) until 1885, and then one until 1918. Since 1918 it has consistently elected candidates of the Conservative Party.
Boundaries
1918-1950: The County Borough of Canterbury, the Urban Districts of Herne Bay and Whitstable, the Rural Districts of Bridge and Elham, and the Rural District of Blean with the detached parts of the civil parishes of Dunkirk and Hernhill which were wholly surrounded by the rural district.
1950-1983: The County Borough of Canterbury, the Urban Districts of Herne Bay and Whitstable, and the Rural District of Bridge Blean.
1983-1997: The City of Canterbury wards of Barham Downs, Barton, Blean Forest, Chartham, Chestfield, Gorrell, Harbledown, Harbour, Little Stour, Marshside, Northgate, North Nailbourne, St Stephen's, Seasalter, Stone Street, Sturry North, Sturry South, Swalecliffe, Tankerton, Westgate, and Wincheap, and the Borough of Swale wards of Boughton and Courtenay.
Unearthing Rich Black Truffles in North Canterbury
Surrounded by sheer limestone escarpments just an hour's drive from Christchurch, the dark earth below the picturesque region of North Canterbury produces some of the most sought-after boutique produce in all of New Zealand. We follow Jax May, general manager of Kings Truffles, into the woods with her dogs to see how they locate and unearth black truffles destined for some of the nation's best restaurants.
published: 14 Sep 2022
Protesters turn out at controversial North Canterbury hunting competition
It comes after children are no longer allowed to shoot feral cats.
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published: 25 Jun 2023
Large fires in North Canterbury. Here's what you need to know:
4.15PM UPDATE: Just spoken to Fire and Emergency NZ Assistant Area Commander Des Irving about the large fires in North Canterbury. Here's what you need to know: #canterbury #newzealand #fires
published: 19 Jan 2024
40lbs Jasper from a river in North Canterbury, New Zealand
I headed out to a river in North Canterbury to look for some agates, petrified wood and jaspers. I really like the red and yellow jaspers from this river and I was hoping for a big piece and really lucked out!
Check out my fossil channel for more content: https://www.youtube.com/c/Mamlambo
published: 24 Jul 2022
Stag down ! hunting north Canterbury
Hunting island hills station. Check em out!
published: 16 Aug 2020
Waiau, North Canterbury NZ | Our unique experience of small-town New Zealand
Come along with us as we visit the small North Canterbury town of Waiau. We head there with a number of other friends and meet up with a family living full time on the road, @leopardsgowild
Waiau Tavern is a free place to park up, all they ask is that you visit the tavern and enjoy a drink, a meal or both. The locals made this weekend a hit for all of us, especially the kids, all 22 of them.
published: 06 Feb 2023
North Canterbury Wine Region
The North Canterbury wine region spans nearly 200km of the South Island’s eastern coastline, with the magnificent Alps to the west and the sweeping Pacific Ocean to the east.
The region has an excellent reputation for elegant and expressive Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and aromatics, with other varieties achieving outstanding results.
The cool, dry climate with high sunshine and a long growing season promotes full varietal expression.
Vineyards were first established on the Canterbury Plains in 1978, with plantings to the south-west of Christchurch and North Canterbury following close behind.
Learn more at New Zealand Wine: https://www.nzwine.com/en/region/north-canterbury/
published: 13 Jan 2020
Eastern CA - MacGibbon Shield - Rd10 - Deepdene Uniting v Burwood Uniting Canterbury - Day 2
Surrounded by sheer limestone escarpments just an hour's drive from Christchurch, the dark earth below the picturesque region of North Canterbury produces some ...
Surrounded by sheer limestone escarpments just an hour's drive from Christchurch, the dark earth below the picturesque region of North Canterbury produces some of the most sought-after boutique produce in all of New Zealand. We follow Jax May, general manager of Kings Truffles, into the woods with her dogs to see how they locate and unearth black truffles destined for some of the nation's best restaurants.
Surrounded by sheer limestone escarpments just an hour's drive from Christchurch, the dark earth below the picturesque region of North Canterbury produces some of the most sought-after boutique produce in all of New Zealand. We follow Jax May, general manager of Kings Truffles, into the woods with her dogs to see how they locate and unearth black truffles destined for some of the nation's best restaurants.
It comes after children are no longer allowed to shoot feral cats.
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It comes after children are no longer allowed to shoot feral cats.
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4.15PM UPDATE: Just spoken to Fire and Emergency NZ Assistant Area Commander Des Irving about the large fires in North Canterbury. Here's what you need to know:...
4.15PM UPDATE: Just spoken to Fire and Emergency NZ Assistant Area Commander Des Irving about the large fires in North Canterbury. Here's what you need to know: #canterbury #newzealand #fires
4.15PM UPDATE: Just spoken to Fire and Emergency NZ Assistant Area Commander Des Irving about the large fires in North Canterbury. Here's what you need to know: #canterbury #newzealand #fires
I headed out to a river in North Canterbury to look for some agates, petrified wood and jaspers. I really like the red and yellow jaspers from this river and I ...
I headed out to a river in North Canterbury to look for some agates, petrified wood and jaspers. I really like the red and yellow jaspers from this river and I was hoping for a big piece and really lucked out!
Check out my fossil channel for more content: https://www.youtube.com/c/Mamlambo
I headed out to a river in North Canterbury to look for some agates, petrified wood and jaspers. I really like the red and yellow jaspers from this river and I was hoping for a big piece and really lucked out!
Check out my fossil channel for more content: https://www.youtube.com/c/Mamlambo
Come along with us as we visit the small North Canterbury town of Waiau. We head there with a number of other friends and meet up with a family living full time...
Come along with us as we visit the small North Canterbury town of Waiau. We head there with a number of other friends and meet up with a family living full time on the road, @leopardsgowild
Waiau Tavern is a free place to park up, all they ask is that you visit the tavern and enjoy a drink, a meal or both. The locals made this weekend a hit for all of us, especially the kids, all 22 of them.
Come along with us as we visit the small North Canterbury town of Waiau. We head there with a number of other friends and meet up with a family living full time on the road, @leopardsgowild
Waiau Tavern is a free place to park up, all they ask is that you visit the tavern and enjoy a drink, a meal or both. The locals made this weekend a hit for all of us, especially the kids, all 22 of them.
The North Canterbury wine region spans nearly 200km of the South Island’s eastern coastline, with the magnificent Alps to the west and the sweeping Pacific Ocea...
The North Canterbury wine region spans nearly 200km of the South Island’s eastern coastline, with the magnificent Alps to the west and the sweeping Pacific Ocean to the east.
The region has an excellent reputation for elegant and expressive Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and aromatics, with other varieties achieving outstanding results.
The cool, dry climate with high sunshine and a long growing season promotes full varietal expression.
Vineyards were first established on the Canterbury Plains in 1978, with plantings to the south-west of Christchurch and North Canterbury following close behind.
Learn more at New Zealand Wine: https://www.nzwine.com/en/region/north-canterbury/
The North Canterbury wine region spans nearly 200km of the South Island’s eastern coastline, with the magnificent Alps to the west and the sweeping Pacific Ocean to the east.
The region has an excellent reputation for elegant and expressive Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and aromatics, with other varieties achieving outstanding results.
The cool, dry climate with high sunshine and a long growing season promotes full varietal expression.
Vineyards were first established on the Canterbury Plains in 1978, with plantings to the south-west of Christchurch and North Canterbury following close behind.
Learn more at New Zealand Wine: https://www.nzwine.com/en/region/north-canterbury/
Surrounded by sheer limestone escarpments just an hour's drive from Christchurch, the dark earth below the picturesque region of North Canterbury produces some of the most sought-after boutique produce in all of New Zealand. We follow Jax May, general manager of Kings Truffles, into the woods with her dogs to see how they locate and unearth black truffles destined for some of the nation's best restaurants.
It comes after children are no longer allowed to shoot feral cats.
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4.15PM UPDATE: Just spoken to Fire and Emergency NZ Assistant Area Commander Des Irving about the large fires in North Canterbury. Here's what you need to know: #canterbury #newzealand #fires
I headed out to a river in North Canterbury to look for some agates, petrified wood and jaspers. I really like the red and yellow jaspers from this river and I was hoping for a big piece and really lucked out!
Check out my fossil channel for more content: https://www.youtube.com/c/Mamlambo
Come along with us as we visit the small North Canterbury town of Waiau. We head there with a number of other friends and meet up with a family living full time on the road, @leopardsgowild
Waiau Tavern is a free place to park up, all they ask is that you visit the tavern and enjoy a drink, a meal or both. The locals made this weekend a hit for all of us, especially the kids, all 22 of them.
The North Canterbury wine region spans nearly 200km of the South Island’s eastern coastline, with the magnificent Alps to the west and the sweeping Pacific Ocean to the east.
The region has an excellent reputation for elegant and expressive Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and aromatics, with other varieties achieving outstanding results.
The cool, dry climate with high sunshine and a long growing season promotes full varietal expression.
Vineyards were first established on the Canterbury Plains in 1978, with plantings to the south-west of Christchurch and North Canterbury following close behind.
Learn more at New Zealand Wine: https://www.nzwine.com/en/region/north-canterbury/
Canterbury (Māori:Waitaha) is a region of New Zealand, located in the central-eastern South Island. The region covers an area of 44,508 square kilometres (17,185sqmi), and is home to a population of 586,500(June 2015 estimate).
The region in its current form was established in 1989 during nationwide local government reforms. The Kaikoura District joined the region in 1992 following the abolition of the Nelson-Marlborough Regional Council.
Christchurch, the South Island's largest city and the country's third-largest urban area, is the seat of the region and home to 65 percent of the region's population. Other major towns and cities include Timaru, Ashburton, Rangiora and Rolleston.
History
Colonisation
In 1848, Edward Gibbon Wakefield, a Briton, and John Robert Godley, an Anglo-Irish aristocrat, founded the Canterbury Association to establish an Anglican colony in the South Island. The colony was based upon theories developed by Wakefield while in prison for eloping with a woman not-of-age. Due to ties to the prestigious Oxford University, the Canterbury Association succeeded in raising sufficient funds and recruiting middle-class and upper-class settlers. In April 1850, a preliminary group led by Godley landed at Port Cooper—modern-day Lyttelton Harbour—and established a port, housing and shops in preparation for the main body of settlers. In December 1850, the first wave of 750 settlers arrived at Lyttelton in a fleet of four ships.
Two people have died in a crash in Clarkville, police said ... More than 100NorthCanterbury households were also without power after the serious crash near Kaiapoi overnight ... Firefighters from the Kaiapoi and Swannanoa brigades responded ... ....
A mother charged with child neglect after a baby died in “unexplained” circumstances six months ago can now be named. Two-month-old Kevin Chen died at a house in Oxford, NorthCanterbury - about 70km northwest of Christchurch - on August 5 ... .
Recreational use can safely resume at Lake Rua, north of Christchurch, and in a stretch of the NorthCanterbury Waiau-Uwha River, after health warnings for the two Canterbury waterways have been lifted, Te Whatu Ora says.
Photo. Getty Images. The hotter and dryer weather earlier this summer has led to an increasing number of unwelcome blowflies in NorthCanterbury homes ... .
A NorthCanterbury family allege they’re being targeted by a group of thieves after 12 firearms, 2000 rounds of ammunition and a pet dog were stolen from their residences within days of each other.