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Christchurch Postcodes: 76 to 8972 | Canterbury

Postcodes for Christchurch range from 76 to 8972 in Canterbury, New Zealand. To find exact Postcodes and postcodes within Christchurch, choose from the districts below.

Postal Codes for Places in Christchurch

Showing 37 places in Christchurch. Last verified with official records on April 20, 2026.

Akaroa
Allandale
Ataahua
Belfast
Birdlings Flat
Charteris Bay
Christchurch
Clarkville
Diamond Harbour
Duvauchelle
French Bay
French Farm
Gebbies Valley
Goughs Bay
Governors Bay
Hickory Bay
Lake Ellesmere (Te Waihora)
Le Bons Bay
Little Akaloa
Little River
Long Bay
Lyttelton
Okains Bay
Okuti Valley
Peraki
Pigeon Bay
Port Levy
Prices Valley
Purau
Robinsons Bay
Tai Tapu
Takamatua
Te Oka
Te Rapaki-o-Te Rakiwhakaputa
Te Wharau / Charteris Bay
Teddington
Wainui

Sample Address Format for Christchurch

Sender
[Sender Name]
[Sender Street Address]
[City, ZIP]
[Country]
Recipient
[Recipient Name]
Street Address / PO Box
Christchurch, Canterbury, 7520, 7542, 7550, 7552, 7581, 7582, 7583
NEW ZEALAND

Christchurch on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Christchurch city councils in New Zealand.

Christchurch Quick Facts

CountryNew Zealand (NZ)
Administrative PathNew Zealand β†’ Canterbury
Postal Code76~8972
RegionsCanterbury
ISO CodesNZ / NZL / 554
Top-level domain (ccTLD).nz
Coordinates-43.530955, 172.636434
Places37

What to Know About Christchurch

Key Facts

Christchurch is the largest city in the South Island of New Zealand and the seat of the Canterbury Region. Located on the east coast of the South Island, just north of Banks Peninsula, Christchurch is situated on the Canterbury Plains near the Pacific Ocean. With an estimated population of approximately 390,000 people, it is New Zealand's second-largest urban area after Auckland. The city covers an area of about 1,426 square kilometers and is divided into 16 wards for administrative purposes. Christchurch is known for its English heritage, evident in its architecture and the Avon River flowing through the city center. Following the significant earthquakes in 2010 and 2011, the city has undergone extensive rebuilding and redevelopment. As the main urban center of Canterbury, Christchurch serves as the gateway to the South Island and is an important hub for education, agriculture, and tourism. For detailed postal code information covering Christchurch's various suburbs and neighborhoods, please explore the specific area listings.

Neighboring Regions

  • Selwyn District
  • Waimakariri District
  • Banks Peninsula District

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