had the city initiated any exploration?
Yes, by Robert Falcon Scott and Ernest Shackleton from the region.
Christchurch
Christchurch has a history of involvement in Antarctic exploration – both Robert Falcon Scott and Ernest Shackleton used the port of Lyttelton as a departure point for expeditions, 
who is william de st-calais? A medieval Norman monk. where was he born? Bayeux. where is it located? France. name a few tourist attractions? Jardin botanique de Bayeux and Bayeux tapestry. what is the former? A botanical garden. what type of garden is it? A  garden dedicated to the collection and display of a wide range of plants. can you name some of the famous gardens in new zealand? Dunedin Botanic Gardens, Christchurch Botanic Gardens, and Wellington Botanic Gardens. where is the second one located? Christchurch. when was it founded? In 1863. how big is it? 21 hectares. is the region a city or a state? A city.
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Christchurch [SEP] Antarctic exploration
Christchurch has a history of involvement in Antarctic exploration – both Robert Falcon Scott and Ernest Shackleton used the port of Lyttelton as a departure point for expeditions, and in the central city there is a statue of Scott sculpted by his widow, Kathleen Scott. Within the city, the Canterbury Museum preserves and exhibits many historic artefacts and stories of Antarctic exploration. The International Antarctic Centre provides both base facilities and a museum and visitor centre focused upon current Antarctic activities. The United States Navy and United States Air National Guard, augmented by the New Zealand and Australian air forces, use Christchurch Airport as the take-off point for the main supply route to McMurdo and Scott Bases in Antarctica.