Housing snapshot

Christchurch’s restored city centre and the opening of One New Zealand Stadium is bringing the buzz back to urban life. How much does it cost to live in the CBD? And how does this compare to past decades? 1976: Christchurch tended to sit near the national average in 1976, you could buy a […]

Soak, stay and unwind: Clear Ridge

When the cold bites, there’s nothing better than sinking into hot water and letting stress melt away. After a lacklustre summer, winter offers the perfect excuse for a change of pace – crisp air, snow-dusted mountains, and the simple pleasure of warming up after a day outdoors. Just under two hours from Christchurch, […]

Welcome home

The new stadium is the last of the 16 anchor projects considered necessary to regenerate the city centre. It will add to the city’s vitality, catalyse further development, and help re-establish Christchurch as a sporting and cultural capital. With the rain hosing down outside and gale-force winds buffeting the city, the decision to […]

Healthcare decision-making moves closer to home: MP Vanessa Weenink

Local authorities to have greater say on healthcare decisions that impact Cantabrians. As a doctor who has worked on the frontlines, I know that healthcare works best when decisions are made by those who understand their communities and work directly with patients. It is incredibly promising that from 1 July, we are shifting […]

Events line-up

You don’t need any more convincing of One New Zealand Stadium’s welcome influence on our entertainment industry than the epic line-up of concerts and games already locked in for the year ahead. 2026 24-26 April: Super Round 2026 2 May: One NZ Stadium Community Open Day 8 May: Crusaders v Blues 16 May: […]