Christchurch has produced a number of well-known mountaineers, models, opera musicians, cricketers and several other personalities from other spheres. Our list of famous people from Christchurch includes Rob Hall, Dan Carter, Hayley Westenra, Shane Bond, Stephen Fleming, and many others.

Famous People Born In Christchurch

Rob HallRob Hall
14 January 1961, New Zealander
Mountaineer
Dan CarterDan Carter
05 March 1982, New Zealander
Rugby player

Brendan ColeBrendan Cole
23 April 1976, New Zealander
Ballroom Dancer

Hayley WestenraHayley Westenra
10 April 1987, New Zealander
Singer, Street artist, Opera singer

Richard HadleeRichard Hadlee
03 July 1951, New Zealander
Cricketer

Stephen FlemingStephen Fleming
01 April 1973, New Zealander
Cricketer
Charles UphamCharles Upham
21 September 1908, New Zealander
Farmer

Ngaio MarshNgaio Marsh
23 April 1895, New Zealander
Writer, Theatre director, Novelist,

Brooke WilliamsBrooke Williams
03 January 1984, New Zealander
Actor, Film actor
Shane BondShane Bond
07 June 1975, New Zealander
Cricketer, Police officer

Michelle AngMichelle Ang
17 October 1983, Malaysian, American
Actor
Ryan NelsenRyan Nelsen
18 October 1977, New Zealander
Association football player, Writer, Association

Graham HenryGraham Henry
08 June 1946, New Zealander
Association football player, Cricketer, Rugby

Len LyeLen Lye
05 June 1901, New Zealander
artist, film director, sculptor

Colin SladeColin Slade
10 October 1987, New Zealander
Rugby union player

Keri HulmeKeri Hulme
09 March 1947, New Zealander
Novelist
Joe MoodyJoe Moody
18 September 1988, New Zealander
Rugby union player

Andrea HewittAndrea Hewitt
04 April 1982, New Zealander
Triathlete

Wyatt CrockettWyatt Crockett
24 January 1983, New Zealander
Rugby union player

Dick MotzDick Motz
12 January 1940, New Zealander
Cricketer