# Canterbury Provincial Council Buildings

Christchurch, New Zealand

Built between 1858 and 1865 in High Victorian Gothic by Benjamin Mountfort, these are the only purpose-built provincial government buildings still standing in New Zealand. Their celebrated stone council chamber collapsed in the 2011 earthquake.

## Roots Earth

Roots Earth has a longer story for Canterbury Provincial Council Buildings, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Coordinates: -43.5292, 172.634

[City page](/cities/christchurch)

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