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Christchurch

American  
[krahyst-church] / ˈkraɪstˌtʃɜrtʃ /

noun

  1. a city on E South Island, in New Zealand.


Christchurch British  
/ ˈkraɪstˌtʃɜːtʃ /

noun

  1. a city in New Zealand, on E South Island: manufacturing centre of a rich agricultural region. Pop: 344 100 (2004 est)

  2. a town and resort in S England, in SE Dorset. Pop: 40 208 (2001)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The Lions Women will open their tour with a warm-up match against a Black Ferns XV in Whangarei on 4 September before three Tests in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

The center increased its security and began arming its security after the mosque attacks in Christchurch, New Zealand, in 2019.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

"Those who know and love Avon Beach will already know its appeal and its excellence goes far beyond any single accreditation," the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole authority said.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

One such hub is Timaru, population 29,000, located about two hours drive south of Christchurch.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Beside her was a facsimile of his father, constructed from the morning suit he’d worn on that glorious day in Christchurch Cathedral fourteen years ago.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer

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