New Zealand - Christchurch - High Street - Wardells Building - FGR - 1910 Period - Photo Postcard Format #t1435 Christchurch - The largest city in the South Island of New Zealand - The Christchurch urban area lies on the South Island's east coast, just north of Banks Peninsula. - The urban area is home to 377,200 residents - The territorial authority has 385,500 people - The second-most populous city in New Zealand after Auckland - The Avon River flows through the centre of the city Reference: Wikipedia