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Christchurch, located in the province of Canterbury, is the largest city on the South Island, yet remains a friendly and welcoming city—compact enough to easily explore on foot or bicycle.

New Zealand has in the last two years suffered three major earthquakes. The first one occurred in September 2010 and the following two aftershocks as late as February and June 2011. They caused severe damages to the city of Christchurch and the work of rebuilding the city is still in progress.

Facts

Population 35,000
Currency New Zealand Dollar $NZD 1 = 100 cents
Opening hours Most shops are open from 09.00 to 17.00, malls stay open until 21.00 on Fridays. All stores close on Christmas Day, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and until 13.00 on Anzac Day (25th April).
Website www.bethere.co.nz
www.christchurch.org.nz
www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz
Newspapers The Press (daily regional)
New Zealand Herald (national)
Emergency numbers 111 (Ambulance, Fire, Police)
Tourist information Christchurch I-SITE Visitor Centre
Cathedral Square
+64 3 379 9629
info@christchurchnz.com
Open every day from 08.30 (closed Christmas Day)