The Contextual Historical Overview for Christchurch City is a report which examines Christchurch under the historical themes of 'Life in the City', 'The Built City', and 'Industry and Commerce'.
The report provides a broad overview and understanding of the city and its development in the last 150 years, which is pivotal for the future identification and management of heritage in Ōtautahi-Christchurch.
The report was commissioned for two reasons:
Contextual Historical Overview for Christchurch City 2005 [PDF, 20 MB]
In 2013 following the Canterbury Earthquakes, the Contextual Historical Overview for Christchurch City was revised.
Contextual Historical Overview for Christchurch City, Revised 2013 [PDF, 17 MB]
In 2014 the Banks Peninsula Contextual Historical Overview and Thematic Framework was completed.
Banks Peninsula contextual historical overview and thematic framework - June 2014 [PDF, 28 MB]
The following maps are referenced in, and should be read in conjunction with, the Contextual Historical Overview for Christchurch City.