This is a city where you can have it all. The opportunities, the growth, the big moments, the small joys. With space to grow, learn, work and play, life in Christchurch takes work and life balance to new heights.
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Ōtautahi Christchurch is a place people love to live, a city that residents are proud to call home.
Get to know what life is really like in Christchurch, from the culture of community, connection to nature and friendly people who call it home. You might just find its everything you’ve been looking for.
Listen to what others have said about life in Christchurch.
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Christchurch is a city with a diverse and exciting events calendar no matter the season.
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Christchurch residents are born outside of New Zealand. (Statistics NZ Census 2023)
Salary growth across engineering roles in the past 5 years.
Of on and off-road cycle ways. More time on the hills.
Christchurch is ranked as New Zealand's happiest city. (Quality of Life Institute - 2024)
No matter where you are in Christchurch, you’re never far from nature’s most beautiful playgrounds. From beaches to mountains, and city parks to rolling hills, you’ll find plenty of time to slow down and enjoy the great outdoors.
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Explore Ōtautahi Christchurch's diverse housing market, from family homes and seaside living to vibrant inner-city apartments. Discover price trends and school options to find your perfect fit.
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Home to nature's most diverse playground and the South Island's most modern and exciting city, Ōtautahi Christchurch has something for everyone, from everywhere. Slow down and soak up everything our city has to offer.
