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.
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Request, report and pay for Council services.
Apply for building and resource consents.
Manage your library borrowing.
Receive your rates invoice by email.
Take full control of your Rec and Sport membership.
List your events on What’s On Christchurch