| 1st (Canterbury) Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1860–1921 |
| Country |  New Zealand |
| Allegiance |  Britain |
| Branch | New Zealand Military Forces |
| Type | Infantry |
| Motto(s) | Ake ake kia kaha (Maori: be strong forever) |
| Engagements | Second Boer War First World War |
| Commanders | |
| Colonel-in-Chief | King George V (1912–1921) |
| Honorary Colonel | Major General Sir Edward Chaytor (1920–1921) |
The 1st (Canterbury) Regiment was a territorial infantry regiment of the New Zealand Military Forces. It was formed in 1911 from various volunteer corps raised during the second half of the nineteenth century. Men from the regiment saw combat in the First World War as part of the Canterbury Infantry Regiment. It was amalgamated with the 2nd (South Canterbury) Regiment in 1921 to form the 1st Battalion, Canterbury Regiment.