Christchurch
Americannoun
noun
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a city in New Zealand, on E South Island: manufacturing centre of a rich agricultural region. Pop: 344 100 (2004 est)
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a town and resort in S England, in SE Dorset. Pop: 40 208 (2001)
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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
One such hub is Timaru, population 29,000, located about two hours drive south of Christchurch.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
Air New Zealand's cancellations are expected to hit routes in and out of Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, with flights to smaller airports unchanged.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
Now, however, Hall’s wife back in Christchurch, Jan Arnold, would have to do the unthinkable: call McPherson back to inform her there had been a horrible mistake—that Andy was in fact missing and presumed dead.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
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