Read all the anniversary news and comments about our 175th Anniversary.
20.07.2025 Mayor Phil Mauger ‘Farewell Breakfast’ Speech
Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger’s speech at the lunch which was held to celebrate the ‘Farewell Breakfast in London on 30th July 1850‘ when some of the Pilgrims and Early Settlers on the First Four Ships got together before they set sail for New Zealand.
20.07.2025 President ‘Farewell Breakfast’ Speech
Our Presidents speech at the lunch which was held to celebrate the ‘Farewell Breakfast in London on 30th July 1850‘ when some of the Pilgrims and Early Settlers on the First Four Ships got together before they set sail for New Zealand.
20.07.2025 175th ‘Farewell Breakfast’ Photos
Photos of the lunch where we celebrated the Farewell Breakfast held in Blackwall, London on 30 July 1850 (known as the (‘Blackwall Breakfast’) in honour of our Early Pioneers and Settlers
20.02.2025 Christchurch Mayor pleased with council support
Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger says he is pleased the council has now resolved concerns over its support for Canterbury’s 175th anniversary celebration, after its initial refusal to endorse the milestone sparked a significant public backlash …
20.02.2025 Mayor urges council staff to support anniversary event
Mayor Phil Mauger has asked Christchurch City Council staff to reconsider their decision not to support an official 175th Canterbury anniversary celebration this year …
17.02.2025 Council won’t fund Canterbury’s 175th anniversary
Christchurch City Council will not provide funding or formal support for Canterbury’s 175th anniversary celebrations, citing colonisation concerns …
14.02.2025 Support for event to mark Canterbury anniversary
A poll by starnews.co.nz shows strong support for a Christchurch City Council funded event marking the 175th anniversary of Canterbury …
07.02.2025 No support for milestone Canterbury anniversary event
Christchurch City Council and iwi will not support a large-scale celebration of Canterbury’s 175th anniversary later this year …
02.02.2025 175th Anniversary Poll
Should Christchurch City Council support a large public event to mark Canterbury’s 175th anniversary this year? …
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