We’re developing Christchurch’s former residential red zones and encouraging people to visit and use these special areas.
Volunteer in the restoration areas
Receive updates on upcoming volunteer opportunities and how you can shape the future of these special areas.
Brooklands
Together with the Brooklands community we're in the process of developing a Community Action Plan.
Have your say
From time to time we have opportunities to have your say on developments in the former residential red zones.
Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor
The largest regeneration area, stretching from the city to the sea.
Port Hills
About 600 red-zoned properties in the Port Hills are scattered between Sumner Beach and Governors Bay.
Red Zones Transitional Use Fund
The Council has opened a $282,000 fund that enables people to activate community projects and events in the city’s former residential red zones.
Southshore and South New Brighton
The strip of vacant land along the estuary, between Halsey Street in South New Brighton and the end of the Southshore Spit.
Te Tira Kāhikuhiku consultative group
Te Tira Kāhikuhiku will help transform the city’s red zones.
Transitional land uses
Have an idea on how to activate part of the former residential areas in the short term? Find out how to proceed.
Using the regeneration areas
Have an idea on how to activate part of the former residential areas in the short term? Find out how to proceed.