CANTERBURY
Canterbury Region is located on the central east coast of the South Island and is one of the two fastest growing regions in New Zealand. The Canterbury region offers living in Christchurch, and town living in Hanmer Springs, Ashburton, Timaru, Lake Tekapo, Twizel, Geraldine, Methven and Darfield. The population of the Canterbury Region is 522,000, representing 13% of the total population and is the second largest region in size in New Zealand. Canterbury is known for its vast flat plains that begin at the base of the Southern Alps and extend to the eastern seaboard creating a rich and fertile centre for a thriving agribusiness industry and a world class wine culture incentives for living in Christchurch, New Zealand's largest and most populated city on the South Island and the foremost centre for commerce in the region is Christchurch. Key industries include: agribusiness, manufacturing, wholesale trade, property and business services, construction, tourism and education. The University of Canterbury in Christchurch and Lincoln University in Lincoln are the region’s leading education and research institutions. This world class education attracts many international students to live in Christchurch.
New Zealand's climate is mild-temperate with temperatures that range between 12-22 degrees Celsius in the summer, and 2-12 degrees Celsius during the winter. A temperate, pleasant climate mixed with the thrill of Canterbury Crusaders rugby, skiing, snowboarding, surfing, tramping and outdoor adventure, each contribute to making Canterbury an appealing location for families and all that have a love for the beauty of the outdoors.
Other attractions for living in Christchurch/Canterbury include: Arthurs Pass National Park, a day trip to Akaroa on Banks Peninsula, and the many museums, gardens, parks, galleries and restaurants throughout Canterbury’s largest city Christchurch.
The Canterbury region is one of the most popular regions for migration settlement from (principally) the United Kingdom. Christchurch has often been described as “Oxford” or “Cambridge” in a United Kingdom context, and provides various lifestyle opportunities within close proximity to both urban and rural areas. Many migrants from the United Kingdom make a decision to live in Christchurch and/or the Canterbury area before migrating to New Zealand. Few leave upon arrival.
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