zealandia capital Christchurch Garden City of New Zealand (1952) 550,002

This promotional travelogue, made by the National FIlm Unit for the Christchurch City Council, shows off the city and its environs.

At 12.51pm on 22 February 2011 a magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck Canterbury tragically causing widespread damage to Christchurch city and 185 fatalities. Much of the CBD was destroyed and many significant historic buildings were lost in the event.

This promotional travelogue, made in 1952 by the National Film Unit for the Christchurch City Council, shows off the city and its environs. While contemporary Christchurch is a multicultural city, the ‘British’ character which it was traditionally known for is captured in this film. Notable buildings and places featured include the Christchurch Cathedral and Cathedral Square, the Arts Centre (formerly Canterbury College), Christ’s College, the Avon river, Lyttelton Harbour, Sumner Beach, and the Canterbury Plains.

The National Film Unit was established to publicise New Zealand's participation and achievements during the Second World War. After 1945 the Film Unit expanded from producing weekly newsreels to making documentaries and films to the order of Government Departments. During its existence the Film Unit produced films for national organisations as well as many films on its own initiative. The private film industry in New Zealand relied heavily on the National Film Unit's extensive film processing facilities.

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