New look New Brighton
A wave of revitalisation is moving through New Brighton, reshaping the beachside suburb into a vibrant, people-focused destination. Things are changing over in New Brighton. Once known primarily for its windswept beach and slightly faded mall, the seaside suburb is experiencing a wave of investment that is steadily transforming it from a quiet […]
Leaps and bounds: Mayor Phil Mauger
From floods to earthquake anniversaries, resilience and spirit remain core to the future of our city. Iwant to take the opportunity to reflect on the month we’ve had – February is a short month, but one that carries real weight for Christchurch. The 15th anniversary of the 22 February 2011 earthquakes reminded us […]
Love our neighbours: Alison Adams
Why Australia matters to Christchurch’s economy. Australia is now Christchurch’s largest international visitor market – and when Australians choose to holiday here, the benefits flow directly into our local community. It’s not just hotels that gain. More visitors mean busier cafés and restaurants, stronger retail sales, packed events, and more work for the […]
Bed, bath & bucks
New data shows that an extra bedroom and bathroom can add $500,000 to the price of your home. In the ever-competitive New Zealand housing market, size still matters, and the numbers prove it. Fresh data from realestate.co.nz shows that extra bedrooms and bathrooms can dramatically increase a home’s asking price, with some upgrades […]
Living it up: Tao Meng
Hope for Christchurch’s property sector. As a developer, I see Christchurch entering its most transformative period. The city’s resilient rebuild has matured into a wave of innovation and opportunity. We are no longer just replacing what was lost; we are future-proofing a greater city. The demand for medium-density housing is surging. Young families […]
Death of the do-er upper
Is this the death of the DIY dream? Kiwi buyers are ditching the fixer-upper project for renovated and new homes. New research from Trade Me has found Kiwis are moving away from the long-held appeal of buying a ‘doer-upper’ property in favour of more turnkey convenience. A recent survey of 2200 Kiwis found […]
Strong result, strong city: Justin Watson
Christchurch Airport is flying high, with profits up 24% in a year. There’s a real buzz around our airport at the moment. What I’m most proud of isn’t just the growth, it’s the confidence we all have in Christchurch and the South Island. Over the past six months, we’ve worked closely with airlines […]
Return of the Dux
The Christchurch City Council’s draft Annual Plan 2026/27 wants your feedback on restoring the city’s four most iconic buildings, including The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora. Back in the 80s and 90s, the most popular place to be in Christchurch was the Dux de Lux beer garden and restaurant in The Arts […]
Granny flat
Christchurch is gearing up for a granny flat boom as consent rules change. Following landmark changes to national planning and building regulations that came into effect last month, property owners can now build new standalone homes of up to 70 square metres dwellings – commonly known as granny flats – without needing formal […]
New property valuations
Christchurch’s new property valuations are set to be revealed by the end of this month. Every three years, rates revaluations are carried out across Christchurch and Banks Peninsula to make sure rates are shared out fairly. Christchurch City Council staff have briefed the Mayor and councillors on the latest revaluation of properties, which […]
