Greater Ōtautahi

24/03/2026

Want to have your say on the Christchurch City Council's Annual Plan, but don't have time to read the document fully? We've put together some thoughts which could help. It only takes a few minutes to have your say, and help shape your cities future. Submissions due 27th March (this Friday).

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_AVwhHHFQ1hrQCI-1acArr8Vn3f4UzoDm3kSjGPwKbY/edit?usp=sharing

CCC Annual Plan 2026/27 - Submission Guide (due 27/03/26) Our Draft Annual Plan 2026/27 | Kōrero mai | Let’s talk ____________________________________________________________________________ Questions Q1. Rates Do you support our proposed average rates increase of 7.96% across all ratepayers (w.....

09/01/2026

Great to see almost 10,000 people living in the central city! The residents interviewed all had different reasons for moving into the central city - downsizing, more free time, more social interaction, and five minute walking commutes!

Nearly 10,000 residents call central Christchurch home — more than before the earthquakes — and that number is set to grow.

13/12/2025

The GŌ team had a great end-of-year catch-up checking out what’s happening in the central city, reflecting on the year that’s been, and thinking about next year!

10/12/2025

Our spokesperson Harrison McEvoy - Community Advocate has written a short article about the recent decision by Christchurch City Councillors to vote against a swathe of safety measures on city streets:

"It's both short-sighted and goes against good urban design practices. What's potentially worse are some of the arguments against these safety measures made by submitters. We deserve a city that is connected and safe for everyone.”

https://foamerman.substack.com/p/speed-limits-and-culture-wars

Today, Councillors decided to vote against a swathe of safety measures on city streets. It's both short-sighted and goes against good urban design practices.

What's potentially worse are some of the arguments against these safety measures made by submitters. We deserve a city that is connected and safe for everyone.

Read more: https://foamerman.substack.com/p/speed-limits-and-culture-wars

05/12/2025

Fantastic news! We've been campaigning for public transport improvements in Christchurch, and we hope this is another step towards a city which is easier for people to get around!

Public transport improvements for Greater Christchurch are a step closer after being included on a list of nationally important infrastructure priorities.

04/12/2025

Our spokesperson M spoke to The Spinoff about Christchurch's traffic woes, and how we fix them:

"Greater Ōtautahi supports the mass rapid transit proposal. “It’s the best first step towards mitigating traffic and making the city more liveable,” Grace-Stent says. “It has the greatest opportunity to expand towards Rangiora and Rolleston.”"

Rail could save Canterbury from carmageddon – before it's too late.