Canterbury Association

The Canterbury Association was a group formed in 1848 with the goal of settling and developing the Canterbury region in New Zealand. Their main focus was to organize and promote immigration, especially focusing on people from Britain, to establish new communities. They coordinated the planning, funding, and arrival of settlers, aiming to create a prosperous and well-structured society. This collaboration shaped the early development of Christchurch and surrounding areas, influencing New Zealand's colonial expansion. Essentially, it was a planned effort to settle and build a new region, combining enthusiasm for expansion with organized management.