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The New Zealand International Exhibition (the biggest in the country to that time) opened on 1 November 1906 in Hagley Park, Christchurch, New Zealand.Nearly two million people visited the exhibition during the next few months.
Christchurch has listings in the former two categories. As of July 2011, there were 315 historic places and seven historic areas listed. In August 2011, Heritage New Zealand started the process of removing listings of buildings demolished after the earthquakes, starting with the Manchester Courts and the NZ Trust and Loan Building entries. [3]
Christchurch became the first city in New Zealand by royal charter on 31 July 1856, and Henry Harper was consecrated by the archbishop of Canterbury as the local Anglican bishop. He arrived in Christchurch a few months later in December 1856. [60] [61] In 1862 the Christchurch City Council was established.
185 empty chairs, also known as 185 white chairs or 185 empty white chairs or simply as 185 chairs, was an unofficial memorial for the 185 individuals who died in the 2011 Christchurch earthquake. Envisaged as a short-term installation made from chairs painted white, it became a major tourist attraction in Christchurch, New Zealand.
McLean's Mansion (originally Holly Lea) is a homestead in Christchurch, New Zealand. The two hectares property is situated between Manchester and Colombo Streets. The mansion was initially known as 'Holly Lea', but later became known as McLean's Mansion after its initial owner. It is the largest wooden residence in New Zealand.
Daresbury Daresbury Rookery in 1902 Former names Daresbury Rookery General information Type Residential home Architectural style Arts and Crafts movement Location Fendalton Address 67 Fendalton Road (front entrance) 9 Daresbury Lane (rear entrance) Town or city Christchurch Country New Zealand Coordinates 43°31′18″S 172°36′20″E / 43.5217°S 172.6055°E / -43.5217; 172. ...