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Christchurch is the largest city in the South Island of New Zealand and the third largest city in the country. It is a coastal city, situated in the middle of the South Island's east coast just north of Banks Peninsula. The city is named after its eponymous cathedral, which is itself named after Christ Church, a college at the University of Oxford, and simultaneously the Cathedral of Oxford. The city was originally known as Christ Church, the name being abbreviated through common usage by the 1880s. The usual Māori name Ōtautahi is a shortened form of Te Whenua o Te Potiki-Tautahi - named for the seasonal dwelling of Ngai Tahu chief Tautahi of Port Levy on a bank of the Avon River near to where the Barbadoes Street bridge now stands. Description courtesy of Wikipedia

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mattp says about Christchurch ...

Worst drivers in NZ?????

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arithon says about Christchurch ...

Bollocks to mattp

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benn says about Christchurch ...

I dunno - I've been to Auckland.

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gordy says about Christchurch ...

Flat, flat, flat.

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storm20 says about Christchurch ...

Never been there will have to soon

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mazza says about Christchurch ...

A beautiful english type city with winding rivers and old buildings but in winter.....pollution big time. hence the worlds highest asthma rate per populi

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lennie says about Christchurch ...

Christchurch is a beautiful City with a population of approx 300.000. There is an excellent wine trail in the surrounding areas. You won't need a car in Christchurch. Hire a pushbike or a motor scooter. The place is as flat as a pancake.

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kjmaps says about Christchurch ...

GREAT

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rachel says about Christchurch ...

i live here, and i think that the pollution is true, but it is not just in winter here, its right through the year because of our strange weather patterns. Its a great city though - and its not all that flat well it might be to jaffas and stuff. byebye

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big_dee1939 says about Christchurch ...

The City Centre is fine, but suburbia..did anybody ever shout halt to the madness of a non planning strategy, there are concrete block walls, brick walls, hedgerows, paling posts, wire fences, etc.etc. in front of the houses, there's no order or control to what you can have arounf your house. It looks crappish to say the least.

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personthingy says about Christchurch ...

Definitely the worst drivers in the country, and far worse than Auckland. Other than than an easy town to relax in, perhaps too easy.

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mrsj says about Christchurch ...

I grew up in CHCH and I will never return to the often grey cloudy place, I'm sure the weather affects peoples moods and I was always moody, anywho there are beautiful things to see there, the mueseum is pretty awsome I'll never forget that, for some weird reason there are a LOT of good looking people in that city too so be careful if youre NOT single and youre visiting with your mates, take my advice and dont go out to the clubs, get an early night especially if youre looking to marry your sweetheart, CHCH has or had the biggest sex industry in NZ and I'm sure it has effected masses.

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ttours says about Christchurch ...

See the great views of the Banks Peninsula with the Tuatara Tours Christchurch to Akaroa 3 day walk

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cjiwo says about Christchurch ...

hey

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ameelea says about Christchurch ...

its too politically corect !! after being in itally for 5 days i discovered how up tight chch and nz is !! move far away as possible

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davidwhthomas says about Christchurch ...

For more information on hiking the stunning Banks Peninsula Track, see the website at : http://bankstrack.co.nz

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indigo says about Christchurch ...

Is 'The Wizard" still giving his speaches in the town Square? Thank you to Bleu and Paul for your hospitality: I'm the 'philanthropist'. The Gardens were beautiful. I have a job waiting for me in ChristChurch. I may go back.

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gemgem says about Christchurch ...

I have recently moved down from the north island, a huge change here in chch, I have decided it is too flat, and yes I agree the weather may contribute to the moodiness, I do find that people arn't as friendly or helpful here??

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nzcricket2007 says about Christchurch ...

Hey guys, I found a pretty good site for Christchurch accommodation and Christchurch hotels here if you're headed that way. For me, Akaroa Harbour's definitely a highlight of the area, just to swim with the dolphins. But that's just me, there's also the awesome scenery and for the wine buffs there's a good tipple if you head out to the Waipara area (but that might be a bit far for some). There's also quite a few "adventure activities" you can get up to.

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jim2 says about Christchurch ...

I live in Chch. The population is closer to 400,000- the 2nd largest city in NZ- not 3rd. It is a beautiful city, with lots of greenery. It is flat- but so what? That's a positive- easy walking & you use less petrol!! I agree the people are conservative by comparison. Contrary to what someone else said, it is not grey. We get frosty nights in the winter, but generally sunny days as a result. Bad drivers, but then NZ in general have bad drivers. I love living here- it's big enough that it's vibrant & small enough that it's not congested & doesn't take you an hour to get anywhere.

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apexrentals says about Christchurch ...

Christchurch has some great cafes and baristas. One of my favourite breakfast cafes is Coffee Smiths They have 2 inner city locations. One in Durham St and the other in Cashel St. Highly Recommended :)

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apexrentals says about Christchurch ...

Christchurch has many great ski accommodation options from very affordable backpacker-style accommodation through to 5 star luxury apartments. The properties below are ranked very highly by our ski package holiday clients.
Afforable Ski Accommodation - Charlie Bs
Superior Ski Accommodation - Bellagio
Luxury Ski Accommodation - Heritage Apartments

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ASB - ATM, ASB - Lincoln University, Alice in Videoland, Arts Centre (Great Hall), Avon City Ford, Banks Peninsula Track, Barkers Men's Clothing Christchurch, Barkers Men's Clothing Christchurch, Brougham Tavern, Canterbury Provincial Council Chambers, Cashel Mall, Central Library, Christchurch Central Exchange, Christchurch Media Club, Christchurch Telephone Exchange, Church Corner Natural Foods, Civic Video Barrington, Cosmic Corner, Creation [Music Venue & Gallery], Delex Couriers Ltd, Diamond Harbour, Dick Smith Electronics Colombo Street, Domino's Pizza St Albans, Dotti Christchurch, Dux De Lux [Restaurant and Live Music Venue], Dux de Lux Brewpub, Europcar Christchurch Airport, Farmers Eastgate, Hallensteins Cashel Street, Heathcote Playgroup, Henry's Moorehouse Ave, Java Coffeehouse, Kidsfirst Kindergartens Mount Pleasant, Landsdowne Community Playgroup, Last Footwear, Lincoln University, Lyttleton Service Centre, MacKenzie Tourism, Magnet bay, Maryville Courts, Michael Hill Jeweller Eastgate, Ministry of Social Development, Minx, MoneyTransfer.co.nz, North Beach Community Creche, Oasis Restaurant & Bar, Paper Plus South City, Postie+ Eastgate, Public Trust, Raeward Fresh Tower Junction, Raj Mahal Indian Restaurant, Redweb, Rock and Ice Aotearoa Ltd, Rodney Wayne Palms Mall, Spaceships Christchurch Office, Sri Chinmoy Centre , Subway Barrington, Sunny Garden, The Body Shop Northlands, The Condons House!!!, The Vault Christchurch, The Warehouse - South City, Toyworld Northlands, Trade Union Cenre 199 Armagh St, Tusli Indian Cuisine, Victoria Lake Toilets, Wayne Wright Antiques, West Hagley Park Toilets, Wharetiki Preschool And Nursery, Wilson Parking St Andrews, intercity bus stop

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