Overseas trained doctors from places like Ireland, the UK, Australia, Canada and the USA are surprised at just how familiar Christchurch can feel, despite the huge positive changes moving here makes to their lives.

Sure, we’ve got a more relaxed, friendly environment, a climate made for the great outdoors and more wide, open spaces than you can imagine. But they don’t call us Little England for nothing. We’re a beautiful city grounded in tradition, with a proud heritage and strong sense of connection to all things English.

At the heart of Christchurch is a vibrant, artistic core and a strong sense of community: it’s a wonderful place to call home.

It’s also a great place to practice medicine – with all the resources, support, collegiality and professional opportunities you’d expect from one of the most respected primary care organisations in the world – Pegasus Health.

“After the greyness of London – it’s such a breath of fresh air. I’m home by 5.30, 6 at the latest and for all but a couple of months of the year it’s still light. Often in summer we’re barbequing until 9.45 at night before the light’s gone. The kids just can’t believe the freedom, the climate, how relaxed it is.”