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Charter of Christchurch
- When
- 31 July 1856
- Where
- Christchurch
Christchurch was chartered as a city on 31 July 1856 by royal letters patent, becoming the oldest established city in New Zealand.
The formal establishment of Christchurch as a city occurred on 31 July 1856. This event was enacted through royal letters patent, which officially recognized the settlement as the oldest established city in New Zealand. The charter marked a distinct administrative milestone, separating the city's legal status from its earlier development as a settlement.
Sources
- Christchurch Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-01
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