AI overview
Canterbury is a region located on the South Island of New Zealand. It is one of the country's significant geographic and administrative divisions.
AI-generated from the Wikipedia summary — may contain errors.
Key facts
- Country
- New Zealand
- Island
- South Island
- Seat
- Christchurch
- Territorial authorities
- List Kaikōura District Hurunui District Selwyn District Waimakariri District Christchurch City Ashburton District Mackenzie District Timaru District Waimate District Waitaki District (59.61%)
- Body
- Canterbury Regional Council
- Chair
- Deon Swiggs
- Deputy chair
- Iaean Cranwell
- Land
- 44,503.60 km (17,182.94 sq mi)
- Region
- 698,200
- Density
- 15.69/km (40.63/sq mi)
- Demonym
- Cantabrian
- Total
- NZ$ 44.032 billion (2021) ( 2nd )