The story behind our new identity
Explore the new Ōtautahi Christchurch. More than the garden city, we're a vibrant, diverse, and culturally rich destination.
Our story
Becoming the vibrant heart of Waitaha
Christchurch has long been known as the Garden City. Yet as our city has evolved, this narrative does not fully cover the vibrant, diverse place we have become.
The historical definition of a Garden City is
a place that captures the primary benefits of the countryside and the city while avoiding the disadvantages presented by both. It testifies to a continued interest in securing a harmonious existence between humans and their natural environment.
Capturing that idea of harmony between people and nature is the concept of 'balance'. This idea, combined with hearing from locals and visitors, has evolved into talking about Ōtautahi Christchurch’s story as a city in pursuit of balance, where people are at our heart.
