Christchurch | Ōtautahi

Where can I find information about the local histories of Christchurch | Ōtautahi?

Colour photo of the front of ChristChurch Cathedral in Christchuruch, New Zealand.

Image: Front of Christ Church Cathedral, Christchurch, New Zealand by Pseudopanax on Wikimedia Commons.

Aotearoa has a unique story involving a variety of people, places and events. In this entry we'll show you the best websites, collections, and books to use to explore this history and find out what has happened in Christchurch | Ōtautahi in the past.

People of Christchurch

Christchurch | Ōtautahi has a lot of local people who have made a difference to Christchurch, and sometimes the whole world. Here are some sources you could look at if you'd like to find out about individual people or groups of people from Christchurch.

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Places of Christchurch

Christchurch | Ōtautahi is the largest city in the South Island. It covers the area from the Waimakariri River to Banks Peninsula, and shares a border with Selwyn district to the west and Waimakariri district to the north.

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Events of Christchurch

Through our histories, lots of things have happened that have had an impact on Christchurch | Ōtautahi. The following resources explore these events and can offer some different perspectives.

Learn about events of Christchurch