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Our central neighbourhoods

The Central City is made up of a number of interesting neighbourhoods, each with their own unique characteristics, strengths and opportunities.

A number of Central City neighbourhoods are relatively new, others are well established with distinctive character and heritage features.

Neighbourhoods in northern and western aspects of the Central City have a high residential population whilst neighbourhoods to the south offer opportunities for further residential growth, especially once key anchor projects, including Metro Sports Facility, the Canterbury Multi-Use Arena and South Frame laneways are completed.

Accessibility to green space, infrastructure and community services also differs across the neighbourhoods.

It is the unique characteristics of our neighbourhoods that make them distinct, diverse and interesting places to live, visit and work.

It is estimated that 7170 people chose to call the Central City home (as of June 2020).

Central City neighbourhood map

As part of the Council’s Central City Residential Programme(external link), up to 11 different Central City neighbourhoods have been identified for future investigation and planning.

The map below generally reflects the areas covered by the existing neighbourhood groups/residents associations where they exist, but there may a few small differences in some cases. As the Central City grows and changes, it is recognised that this map may also change.

Select an area to learn more about the neighbourhood, including relevant neighbourhood groups/resident associations.

A neighbourhood walks programme ran in 2020 in order to gauge people’s thoughts and experiences of the different Central City neighbourhoods. Informally, the walks have been an opportunity for people to discover new spaces, talk with each other about Central City living and make connections with like-minded people.

The walks were led by a local resident and were typically attended by other residents and people who are interested in living in the Central City. Nine walks were completed in the Central City. 

Learn more about the key reflections and learnings from these walks:

The programme of neighbourhood walks is funded by the Christchurch City Council and organised by Te Putahi(external link). 

Information gathered on the walks is being used to help inform neighbourhood planning and the Council’s Central City Residential Programme(external link).

If you are interested in hosting your own walk in your neighbourhood please contact centralcity@ccc.govt.nz

The Central City is within the Central Ward of the Waikura/Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community Board. The Councillor for the Central Ward is Jake McLellan.

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Got a question or want to know more?

If you would like to know more information about the work the Council is doing in Central City neighbourhoods please contact centralcity@ccc.govt.nz

Victoria


Moa


Avon Loop


Inner City West


Core


Latimer


Chester East


Inner City East


Hagley


Central City South


South East