The South East neighbourhood is located in the area between Lichfield Street, Fitzgerald and Moorhouse Avenue and Madras Street.
New housing developments on Lichfield Street
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Te Kaha under construction
Ara Institute of Canterbury
With the help of the community, we have prepared the South-East Neighbourhood Plan to guide the growth of this neighbourhood. Actions include, supporting a strong sense of community, creating new parks and improving pedestrian connections.
The great outdoors
Ara campus provides pockets of green space in the neighbourhood. Rauora Park is also just a short walk away.
A walk along High Street is the quickest way into the heart of Central City where there is a wide range of cultural attractions and employment options.
Culture and community
The area attracts many students with Christchurch Cathedral College, Ara Institute and NASDA (National Academy of Singing and Dramatic Art) all located in the neighbourhood. Student housing is located on Madras Street. A range of schools are located within Central City. Christchurch East School and Ao Tawhiti are a short walk away.
More homes are rapidly being built in this neighbourhood. There is a range of new residential developments available now(external link) and more coming soon. Visit our sound in the Central City webpage for more information on how to adjust to living in a mixed-use community.
This area is set to change over the next 10 years. Demolition work on the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament was completed in 2021, with a new cathedral expected to be built on this site in the coming years. Construction has commenced on the One New Zealand Stadium at Te Kaha(external link) on the blocks between Tuam, Madras, Hereford and Barbadoes streets (for anticipated completion in mid-2026).
Local spots
The area is well serviced with three supermarkets along Moorhouse Avenue and grocery options at Bombay Bazaar and the Mediterranean Food Company.
There’s a hub of music venues on St Asaph Street, and this area is also home to a range of eateries and creative businesses. An article from Neat Places(external link) tells the story of a current resident and some of the businesses in this area.
See what's available now.(external link)
South East neighbourhood
Public spaces
Business and community
Schools