Urban naturing: Director Te Putahi Centre for Architecture and City Making – Dr Jessica Halliday
Nature needs to be integral to our cities and urban lives. With Aotearoa’s magnificent national parks, we often conceive of nature as being ‘over there’. Of course, the fundamental truth is that we are nature – part of the living world. We both depend on it for basic survival as well as change […]
Spring into action: Mayor Phil Mauger
From cricketing clashes to Cup Week capers, the energy is high and the buzz is real. It’s safe to say spring is one of the best times to be in Christchurch. The days are getting longer, the cherry blossoms and daffodils have blossomed, the city is looking fantastic, and there’s a real vibe […]
A sporting chance: Christchurch NZ CEO Alison Adams
’Tis the season of sport in Christchurch. As I say goodbye to this city I’ve grown to love, I want to reflect on what a huge year 2026 has been for major events. We’ve just wrapped up hosting New Zealand’s only fixture of the Rugby League World Cup, and there’s plenty more to […]
Rising rents: Trade Me Property / Customer Director – Gavin Lloyd
About 20 per cent of buyers and sellers view the upcoming election as a decision-making factor. With the general election approaching, property conversations often turn to political uncertainty, but for most Kiwis it’s largely business as usual. Our recent Trade Me Property research reveals that just 20 per cent of sellers and 22 […]
Worthwhile: Josh Milne – Home Construction | Design & Innovation Lead
Rigour and innovation are required to build homes that are warmer, healthier and affordable. Constructing warmer, healthier homes takes more effort – and it’s worth the mahi. I often get asked: why put real effort into sustainable construction in a country this size? Doesn’t it just cost more? It doesn’t have to. The […]
Global connections: Mayor Phil Mauger
From Antarctica to India, Christchurch is focused on building trade and business relationships. One of the things I love about Christchurch is that we’re a city that looks outward. This year we welcomed visitors from 18 countries for the start of another Antarctic season, and it was a great reminder of the important […]
Shout from the rooftops: James Gough Exec Director The Terrace
Things are looking up at The Terrace thanks to a new rooftop addition opening in 2027. If you have been at The Terrace lately, you will have noticed a new construction project underway. Behind the hoardings, our latest addition is beginning to take shape. ROCA Rooftop is now under construction, with an opening […]
On the move: Alison Adams
Ōtautahi Christchurch is a city that will always feel like home. Twenty-five years ago, I left the UK expecting to be away for a short time. Instead, Ōtautahi Christchurch became home. That’s one reason why deciding to leave has been so difficult. The opportunity to join the University of Nottingham as Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Global […]
Tight supply: Gavin Lloyd
Canterbury is the country’s property powerhouse, holding its ground on both pricing and speed to sell. Trade Me Property figures across the winter period show the wider region is flat, but the annual picture is where Canterbury and Christchurch shine. Canterbury asking prices are up 3% year-on-year, outperforming the 2% national average. Christchurch […]
Hotting up: Mayor Phil Mauger
Forewarned is forearmed; be prepared for a hotter summer with the upcoming El Niño. And just like that, another winter has come to an end. August was pretty tough on the weather front but certainly highlighted what a sensible decision it was to put a roof on our Stadium. Crowds have been turning […]
