Christchurch, New Zealand. History, Climate etc
Christchurch is the largest city in the South Island of New Zealand and the seat of the Canterbury Region. Christchurch is known as the Garden City. Christchurch is mostly flat, so many people get around on bicycles. Christchurch is third-most populous city behind Auckland and Wellington in New Zealand.
LOCATION
The Christchurch urban area lies on the South Island's east coast, just north of Banks Peninsula. The Avon River flows through the centre of the city, with an urban park located along its banks. the river was named after the River Avon in Scotland by Deans brothers whose farm was the earliest European settlement in the area.
HISTORY
Archaeological evidence found in a cave at Redcliffs in 1876 has indicated that the Christchurch area was first settled by moa-hunting tribes about 1250 CE. Christchurch became a city by Royal Charter on 31 July 1856, making it officially the oldest established city in New Zealand. The name of Christchurch was agreed on at the first meeting of the Canterbury Association on 27 March 1848. It was suggested by founder John Robert Godley, whose alma mater was Christ Church, Oxford.
POPULATION
Christchurch is third-most populous city behind Auckland and Wellington in New Zealand.
CLIMATE
Christchurch has a temperate oceanic climate with a mild summer, cool winter, and regular moderate rainfall. It has mean daily maximum air temperatures of 22.5 °C in January and 11.3 °C in July. Summer in the city is mostly warm but is often moderated by a sea breeze from the Northeast. In winter it is common for the temperature to fall below 0 °C (32 °F) at night. Snowfalls occur on average three times per year.
COMMUNICATION
Christchurch is served by Christchurch International Airport and by buses (local and long-distance) and trains. Christchurch International Airport is a major transit airport for international and domestic travellers. The local bus service, known as Metro, is provided by Environment Canterbury. Christchurch has an extensive bus network with bus routes serving most areas of the city and satellite towns. The car, however, remains the dominant form of transport in the city, as with the rest of New Zealand. Historically, Christchurch has been known as New Zealand's cycling city. The central city has very flat terrain and the Christchurch City Council has established a network of cycle lanes and paths
ECONOMY
The agricultural industry has always been the economic core of Christchurch. New Zealand's leading agribusiness, is based in Christchurch. In recent years, regional agriculture has diversified, with a thriving wine industry and beginnings of new horticulture industries such as olive production and processing. Deer farming has led to new processing using antlers for Asian medicine and aphrodisiacs. The high quality local wine in particular has increased the appeal of Canterbury and Christchurch to tourists.
Christchurch is the second largest manufacturing centre in New Zealand behind Auckland, the sector being the second largest contributor to the local economy, In the last few decades, technology-based industries have sprung up in Christchurch.
SPECIALITY
1- Christchurch has one of the highest-quality water supplies in the world, with its water rated among the purest and cleanest in the world.
2- The International Antarctic Centre provides both base facilities and a museum and visitor centre focused upon current Antarctic activities. The United States Navy and United States Air National Guard, augmented by the New Zealand and Australian air forces, use Christchurch Airport as the take-off point for the main supply route to McMurdo and Scott Bases in Antarctica.
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Christchurch city tour 2019!
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The rebuild of the central city is finally happening quickly! There's lots to see and new places opening up every couple weeks. Almost all of the buildings in this video did not exist a few years ago. I didn't film in the Little High eatery but its a must visit place!
Cycling through the CBD of Christchurch, New Zealand
After many rides through Christchurch it occurred to me how accustomed we've become to the sights and sounds of a city after a major natural disaster. After meeting a friend, I decided to strap my camera to the front rack of my bike as I rode up Madras Street in Christchurch. This was about 9pm on a Saturday night. If you were here before the earthquake, it'd be hard to recognise this as the CBD of a major New Zealand city. It's been nearly two years since the first earthquakes of September 2010. Many building projects are underway, but the city is still busy demolishing and cleaning up from those initial quakes. For the most part, the CBD is a ghost town.
Modern New CBD Hotel in Christchurch - Crowne Plaza Christchurch
Crowne Plaza Christchurch is a brand new modern hotel in Central central business district Christchurch. Crowne Plaza Christchurch is located in the vibrant heart of Christchurch, overlooking Victoria Square and the gently flowing Avon River. It's a short walk away from all the city center attractions. It is brand new, very well designed and full of elegance. We stayed here for one weekend nights during our trip to New Zealand in Nov 2019. This full tour view will walk you through the whole hotel and introduce some nearby attractions.
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Christchurch - January 2019 [4K]
It’s now been eight years since the earthquake. In 2018, major projects completed include the Central City Promenade, City Library, The Terrace, EntX and the restoration of the Lyttelton Time Ball. There was some key movement on the ‘anchor’ projects, with work starting on the Convention Centre, the Town Hall and ‘inner-city living’ apartments, plus key decisions on the Cathedral and Stadium. Tourists levels continue to rise, and with the trial of electric e-scooters, the central city is literally buzzing with people! This is my sixth annual film showing the annual recovery of Christchurch since 2014. My main purpose is to show what's new since last year, but also blend this in with what's great about Christchurch.
New Brighton Pier (restored) 00:08, 2:01
WWII Anti-aircraft battery 00:16
Greenwood Hill 00:24
Turanga City Library (new) 00:32
EntX Entertainment Complex (new) 00:44, 3:12
Central City Promenade (new) 00:49, 2:40
The Terrace and Trams (new) 00:56, 1:36, 2:28
Lyttelton Timeball (restored) 1:12
Victoria Square & Ferrier Fountain (restored) 1:24
The Crossing 1:40
Linwood Avenue Cycleway (new) 1:52
Ferrymead heritage railway 1:56
The Terrace (new) 2:08
Eastern Frame Apartments 2:36
The Midland Building (formally Café Roma) (restored) 2:48
Distinction Hotel (restored) 2:52
Deloitte, 151 Cambridge Terrace 2:56
Bridge of Remembrance 3:00
Cashel St Lanes (new) 3:04
BNZ Centre 3:08
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Pre and Post-Quake Christchurch CBD 3D Visualisation
Visualisation showing Christchurch CBD in 3D pre-earthquake (image capture taken in February 2010) and post-earthquake (image capture taken in January 2018).
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A few streets in Christchurch city center.
May 2015
NEW CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND back to busy city
the new christchurch
Christchurch City Tour 2020!
Christchurch has been growing and rebuilding quickly these past couple of years. Ill show you around the city and surrounding areas + explain whats new to see! Check out last years video 2019 Christchurch here
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Lunch in the Christchurch CBD - 2013 NZ Variety Bash
The bashers all gathered this afternoon in the CBD of Christchurch to give out some grants and entertain everyone over a lunch break today.
Christchurch Earthquake 2011
Central Business District (CBD) then and now.
Song: In the House, In a Heartbeat - John Murphy
How is Christchurch's nightlife?
The Strip, The Grumpy Mole, Sticky Fingers, Boogie Nights - a few of the many hundred cafes, bars and restaurants which were household names in Christchurch prior to February 2011.
The places people went to on a Friday night, where they met friends after work, or partied with the girls on a hens’ night.
Alex Brackstone lost three businesses in the earthquakes - His Lordship’s, Bard on Avon and the Vespa Bar.
Alex still owns the Vespa Bar, in its new High Street location, as well as the Pegasus Arms Restaurant & Bar, and Morrell & Co in Addington.
She says re-opening the Vespa Bar in the central city was “a bit of a fingers up at the earthquakes.”
James Jameson, who first established Le Cafe in the Arts Centre in 1987, entered the central city scene in 2012, opening the St Asaph Street Kitchen & Stray Dog Bar.
It closed it 2015. On reflection, Jameson feels he was “a bit ahead of my time.”
He also believes the central city rebuild was too slow, and played a factor in the demise of his venture.
One of the first bars to open after the earthquake was Johnny Moore’s Smash Palace, originally in Victoria Street, and now cosily ensconced in High Street, close to the new Vodafone building.
“Christchurch has never been so up to date as it is now. I wish them all well, some will survive and some won’t, that’s the nature of it.”, says Moore.
He and Brackstone would like to see more inner-city residents, “if you get the residents the rest takes care of itself.”
So what do they think of the new central city offerings? Alex Brackstone is unsure, “it’s all a little bit clinical, the heart of the place has gone a little bit.”
Certainly, on a chilly mid-winter’s evening there is little sign of life, until our tour reaches the inner city’s newest offering, Little High Eatery.
The place is humming, and there’s a mix of patrons - family groups, couples, young and old.
Little High Eatery, in the new McKenzie & Willis precinct, is a food hall with a variety of eateries and cuisines.
“It feels like people have got a place to be creative here,” says Brackstone.
To watch, join Christchurch Dilemmas on its nightlife tour of the central city chchdilemmas.co.nz
Christchurch CBD Aerial View – March 2016
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Christchurch CBD Aerial View – January 2016
This aerial video shows Christchurch central city at January 2016. We last published aerial footage in November 2015. This video includes footage of various development projects including the Margaret Mahy Family Playground, Innovation Precinct, Retail Precinct, and the Justice and Emergency Services Precinct.
The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (CERA) is the agency established by the Government of New Zealand to lead and coordinate the ongoing recovery effort following the devastating earthquakes of September 2010 and February 2011.
CERA is supporting a range of organisations in making well co-ordinated and timely decisions. It aims to help restore the social, economic, cultural and environmental well-being of greater Christchurch communities.
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Christchurch City Pre Earthquake CBD Drive
A drive from 151 Kilmore St to Cnr or Selwyn & Moorehouse Feb 2009
I was testing the images on a GoPro so I mounted it to my 4WD and went for a drive. The building I started at is now gone along with a number of other buildings on this route.
Remember how Christchurch once was. Its easy to forget which building was where.......
Things to Do in Christchurch New Zealand | Travel Vlog Day 1!
I went to Christchurch New Zealand for the Linux Conf 2019 and made a vacation of it! This is my first vlog from the trip, with many more to come!
During the first week of my stay, I toured around Christchurch on a Lime scooter. It was such a blast to discover the city all on my own with no schedule set!
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Christchurch City - Bare Land Christchurch Cbd
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- Rare opportunity to secure prime land location.
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Tornado tears up roofs in Christchurch
A roof has collapsed, buildings are damaged and two people are injured after a tornado slammed into Christchurch on Monday afternoon.
The weather in the central city changed suddenly after 1.30pm, with large hailstones pelting the city, thunder, strong winds - and even a tornado.
Fire and Emergency says it received a multitude of calls after the wild weather hit, with people reporting roofs life and air conditioning units falling off buildings.
A roof collapsed at the SaveMart in Sydenham injuring two people inside.
Roofing debris is littering several central city streets and people are being asked to steer clear as it may contain asbestos.
Checkpoint reporter Logan Church headed out to speak to those hardest hit and filed this report.