The Quality of Life Survey is a biennial survey of resident perceptions of well-being in New Zealand's larger urban areas.
The random survey of around 7000 respondents includes a sample of more than 500 Christchurch residents.
The survey is part of the wider Quality of Life Project, which is a partnership between New Zealand's largest councils, and includes Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, Hutt, Porirua, Christchurch and Dunedin City Councils. The Greater Wellington region also participates.
The community outcomes monitoring programme reports on key indicators identified for each of Christchurch's Community Outcomes. This is a useful source of summary information across a broad range of aspects of community well-being.
A ‘sinking ship’, monkey bars and dinghy are all features of a new play space at Naval Point.
14 Jan 2026
Students at Te Kōmanawa Rowley School have stepped into the role of landscape architects – designing, prototyping and constructing a new play space in Hoon Hay Park.
12 Jan 2026Plans for a new Community Facility at Shirley Reserve have been approved by the local Community Board.
17 Dec 2025