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Story: Canterbury region

Page 20. All images & media

From page 1 - Overview

From page 2 - Geology

From page 3 - Landscapes

From page 4 - Weather and climate

From page 5 - Plants, animals and conservation

From page 6 - Discovery and settlement

From page 7 - Agriculture before 1900

From page 8 - Agriculture after 1900

From page 9 - Industry

From page 10 - Transport

From page 11 - Politics and government

From page 12 - Social institutions

From page 13 - Christchurch

From page 14 - People

From page 15 - The arts

From page 16 - Sport and leisure

From page 17 - Canterbury earthquakes and rebuild

How to cite this page

John Wilson, Canterbury region, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/en/story/14954/media (accessed 10 June 2026).

Story by John Wilson, published 2 March 2009.