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Overview
Christchurch is the second largest city and third largest urban area of New Zealand. Located on the east coast of the South Island, Christchurch - just like the rest of New Zealand - is a city of contrasts. Christchurch is a great city to do business in. The Canterbury Development Corporation promotes economic development and sustainable employment in the Christchurch and Canterbury. The city is a healthy and an active city which is world famous for its scenic beauty.

The city is blessed by nature and is known as the 'Garden City'. In 1996, Christchurch was acknowledged as the outstanding garden city from 620 international entries and in 1997, was judged Overall Winner of Major Cities in the Nations in Bloom International Competition to become 'Garden City of the World'. The city hosts numerous events and festivals throughout the year. The city is visited by mllions of tourists from all over the globe. Christchurch is New Zealand's festival city. The city also hosts a number of trade shows, trade fairs, expositions, exhibitions and conventions throughout the year. The New Zealand Cup and Show Week takes place in spring season. The important event of summers the SummerTimes festival features a variety of outdoor events. The city is therefore very rich not only in the historic sites of importance but also the cultural values and ethics. The city of Christchurch is also one of the major economic and business hubs of New Zealand.