List of people from Christchurch

This is a list of notable people who were either born in Christchurch, New Zealand, or who spent a significant part of their lives living in the region.

 
Nathan Cohen
  • Jon Gadsby (1953–2015), actor and comedian
  • James Gapes (1822–1899), mayor of Christchurch and flautist
  • Jo Giles (1950–2011), former sports representative and television personality
  • A. K. Grant (1941–2000), writer, historian and humorist
  • Charles Gray (1853–1918), independent parliamentarian and mayor of Christchurch
  • Jeffrey Grice (born 1954), classical pianist
  • John Grimes (1842–1915), first Roman Catholic bishop of Christchurch
  • Jason Gunn (born 1968), broadcaster and entertainer
  • Barry Jones (1941–2016), ninth Roman Catholic bishop of Christchurch
  • Churchill Julius (1847–1938), second Anglican bishop of Christchurch and first archbishop of New Zealand
  • Ladi6 (born 1982) Christchurch-born singer/songwriter
  • Charles Luney (1905–2006), famous New Zealand builder and company director
  • Christopher Luxon, (born 1970), National Party MP and prime minister (2023–present)

References

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