Your Expat Community in Christchurch

What You Can Expect from Life in Christchurch

Since the earthquakes that devastated the area in 2010 and 2011, the Canterbury community has embraced the unusual opportunity to build a whole new city. It's forward thinking, some might say futuristic, and above all it's exciting. There are employment opportunities in numerous areas, from manufacturing to IT. The residential areas are expanding, bringing with them opportunities for teachers, emergency services workers, leisure workers and many more besides. An example is the ever expanding area of Rolleston, situated not far from the Christchurch city center. In recent years, it has grown from a few small estates to incorporate shopping centers, restaurants, and now even a swimming pool and leisure center. Housing is built to last and so are the friendly and welcoming residents. They have put the events of 2010 and 2011 behind them and are looking excitedly to the future.

Connect to Other Expats in Christchurch with InterNations!

You will find that the citizens of Christchurch are a friendly and welcoming bunch. However, it is always beneficial to have the advice of people who have been in the same position as you. The Christchurch City Trotters get together to organize all sorts of leisure activities throughout the city. From hill walks to barbecues and brunches to pub crawls, the members are happy to get involved. If you want to suggest an activity you can post it to their wall. It's a great way to meet people, make friends, and get to know the area from the point of view of a local! For more networking opportunities, check out the local InterNations Events, organized monthly by our Ambassadors.