A Christchurch man's been charged, after police recovered firearms, knives, batons and hatchets from an allegedly stolen vehicle

Police say the man called them yesterday morning, claiming he'd been threatened and held at gunpoint by an assailant, who'd stolen his vehicle.

In the end, police say they unravelled a bizarre fictitious story and searched his car, finding meth, drug utensils, guns, ammunition and an assortment of knives, batons and hatchets.

The 36-year-old's facing eight charges, including making a false statement and possession of an offensive weapon.