Greater Ōtautahi
@greater-otautahi.bsky.social
We advocate for more neighbours, better active transport, and better public transport in Ōtautahi Christchurch.
We’re proud to announce that Sinéad Gill from The Press will be joining @StuartBDonovan and Mark Gregory for our panel discussion on a City of 1.5 Million on October 20 — next Monday!
We are sold out, however a recording will be available soon after the event.
We are sold out, however a recording will be available soon after the event.
October 15, 2025 at 6:06 AM
We’re proud to announce that Sinéad Gill from The Press will be joining @StuartBDonovan and Mark Gregory for our panel discussion on a City of 1.5 Million on October 20 — next Monday!
We are sold out, however a recording will be available soon after the event.
We are sold out, however a recording will be available soon after the event.
We’re proud to announce that Mark Gregory, Chartered Transport Planning Professional and chair of the Transportation Group, will be joining @StuartBDonovan for our panel discussion on a City of 1.5 Million on October 20.
Tickets are nearly sold out, grab one below 👇
Tickets are nearly sold out, grab one below 👇
October 7, 2025 at 4:35 AM
We’re proud to announce that Mark Gregory, Chartered Transport Planning Professional and chair of the Transportation Group, will be joining @StuartBDonovan for our panel discussion on a City of 1.5 Million on October 20.
Tickets are nearly sold out, grab one below 👇
Tickets are nearly sold out, grab one below 👇
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NEW STARTER PACK! This time I’m hoping to encourage and support global urbanists from OUTSIDE North America here on Bluesky, so hopefully this will help! Who’ve I missed? Just joined? Let me know! I’ll keep updating, so please keep checking & sharing this pack! And let’s try using #GlobalUrbanists.
Urbanists OUTSIDE North America Worth Following!
Join the conversation
go.bsky.app
September 28, 2025 at 7:54 AM
NEW STARTER PACK! This time I’m hoping to encourage and support global urbanists from OUTSIDE North America here on Bluesky, so hopefully this will help! Who’ve I missed? Just joined? Let me know! I’ll keep updating, so please keep checking & sharing this pack! And let’s try using #GlobalUrbanists.
Greater Ōtautahi is proud to welcome urban economist Stuart Donovan for a special event, A City of 1.5 Million?
Join us for an insightful event exploring why Christchurch needs to think bigger—and the benefits that come when we do.
More information and booking link below 🧵🔗
Join us for an insightful event exploring why Christchurch needs to think bigger—and the benefits that come when we do.
More information and booking link below 🧵🔗
September 15, 2025 at 5:41 AM
Greater Ōtautahi is proud to welcome urban economist Stuart Donovan for a special event, A City of 1.5 Million?
Join us for an insightful event exploring why Christchurch needs to think bigger—and the benefits that come when we do.
More information and booking link below 🧵🔗
Join us for an insightful event exploring why Christchurch needs to think bigger—and the benefits that come when we do.
More information and booking link below 🧵🔗
New post by Greater Ōtautahi: Want Light Rail? Think MDRS.
Councillors are currently deciding where medium density zoning will be implemented across Christchurch. However, their approach will actively risk mass rapid transit being constructed at all. Have a read below 👇
Councillors are currently deciding where medium density zoning will be implemented across Christchurch. However, their approach will actively risk mass rapid transit being constructed at all. Have a read below 👇
August 14, 2025 at 7:55 AM
New post by Greater Ōtautahi: Want Light Rail? Think MDRS.
Councillors are currently deciding where medium density zoning will be implemented across Christchurch. However, their approach will actively risk mass rapid transit being constructed at all. Have a read below 👇
Councillors are currently deciding where medium density zoning will be implemented across Christchurch. However, their approach will actively risk mass rapid transit being constructed at all. Have a read below 👇
Keen for some kai and kōrero about all things urbanism? Come along to Greater Ōtautahi's July social hui 🏡
⏰ Thursday 17th July, 6:00pm
📍Little High
Everyone is welcome— we hope to see you for some great chats 🫶🏻
⏰ Thursday 17th July, 6:00pm
📍Little High
Everyone is welcome— we hope to see you for some great chats 🫶🏻
July 13, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Keen for some kai and kōrero about all things urbanism? Come along to Greater Ōtautahi's July social hui 🏡
⏰ Thursday 17th July, 6:00pm
📍Little High
Everyone is welcome— we hope to see you for some great chats 🫶🏻
⏰ Thursday 17th July, 6:00pm
📍Little High
Everyone is welcome— we hope to see you for some great chats 🫶🏻
And to cap off a great day, The Spinoff did a piece on us and our mahi!
Cool little feature on @greater-otautahi.bsky.social
The group that wants to make Christchurch denser, more connected and more fun | The Spinoff
thespinoff.co.nz/society/06-0...
The group that wants to make Christchurch denser, more connected and more fun | The Spinoff
thespinoff.co.nz/society/06-0...
The group that wants to make Christchurch denser, more connected and more fun
'We want people to be living near the city centre, near amenities, not pushed out further and further into the Canterbury Plains.'
thespinoff.co.nz
June 6, 2025 at 5:41 AM
And to cap off a great day, The Spinoff did a piece on us and our mahi!
HUGE news today: Chris Bishop has made his decision on the council's Plan Change 14, and it's a massive win for the city. 🎉 🥳
Here’s what was approved and disapproved🧵👇
Here’s what was approved and disapproved🧵👇
June 6, 2025 at 5:38 AM
HUGE news today: Chris Bishop has made his decision on the council's Plan Change 14, and it's a massive win for the city. 🎉 🥳
Here’s what was approved and disapproved🧵👇
Here’s what was approved and disapproved🧵👇
Reminder — on tomorrow!
Weather is looking conducive for a meeting of the City's greatest urban ponderers, full of reckons to share (that includes you, dear Bluesky user)
Weather is looking conducive for a meeting of the City's greatest urban ponderers, full of reckons to share (that includes you, dear Bluesky user)
Keen for some kōrero and kawhe about all things urbanism and Ōtautahi?
We're back at Foundation cafe for May's social hui! 🫡
Everyone is welcome. We hope to see you there for an amazing time!
📍 Foundation cafe, Tūranga
🕛 Saturday, 24th May, 12pm
We're back at Foundation cafe for May's social hui! 🫡
Everyone is welcome. We hope to see you there for an amazing time!
📍 Foundation cafe, Tūranga
🕛 Saturday, 24th May, 12pm
May 23, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Reminder — on tomorrow!
Weather is looking conducive for a meeting of the City's greatest urban ponderers, full of reckons to share (that includes you, dear Bluesky user)
Weather is looking conducive for a meeting of the City's greatest urban ponderers, full of reckons to share (that includes you, dear Bluesky user)
New article: Townhouses! Where will the kids go? 🏘️👩👩👧🌳
"Sometimes townhouses are presented as replacing housing that traditional families would otherwise have lived in — though is this actually the case?"
Have a read, linked below 👇
"Sometimes townhouses are presented as replacing housing that traditional families would otherwise have lived in — though is this actually the case?"
Have a read, linked below 👇
May 21, 2025 at 6:00 AM
New article: Townhouses! Where will the kids go? 🏘️👩👩👧🌳
"Sometimes townhouses are presented as replacing housing that traditional families would otherwise have lived in — though is this actually the case?"
Have a read, linked below 👇
"Sometimes townhouses are presented as replacing housing that traditional families would otherwise have lived in — though is this actually the case?"
Have a read, linked below 👇
Keen for some kōrero and kawhe about all things urbanism and Ōtautahi?
We're back at Foundation cafe for May's social hui! 🫡
Everyone is welcome. We hope to see you there for an amazing time!
📍 Foundation cafe, Tūranga
🕛 Saturday, 24th May, 12pm
We're back at Foundation cafe for May's social hui! 🫡
Everyone is welcome. We hope to see you there for an amazing time!
📍 Foundation cafe, Tūranga
🕛 Saturday, 24th May, 12pm
May 20, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Keen for some kōrero and kawhe about all things urbanism and Ōtautahi?
We're back at Foundation cafe for May's social hui! 🫡
Everyone is welcome. We hope to see you there for an amazing time!
📍 Foundation cafe, Tūranga
🕛 Saturday, 24th May, 12pm
We're back at Foundation cafe for May's social hui! 🫡
Everyone is welcome. We hope to see you there for an amazing time!
📍 Foundation cafe, Tūranga
🕛 Saturday, 24th May, 12pm
We are glad to see that Minister Bishop has declined the Council's request for yet another extension on rules that would have allowed more homes to be built in areas where people want to live — delaying this would have been another attempt to kick the can down the road. 🧵
May 14, 2025 at 6:42 AM
We are glad to see that Minister Bishop has declined the Council's request for yet another extension on rules that would have allowed more homes to be built in areas where people want to live — delaying this would have been another attempt to kick the can down the road. 🧵
Motu Move readers have a hidden feature!
The QR code reader at the bottom could be used for event tickets. Imagine scanning your Warriors game ticket to get a free bus ride to Te Kaha!
Integrating public transport like this will be critical for making Te Kaha a success.
The QR code reader at the bottom could be used for event tickets. Imagine scanning your Warriors game ticket to get a free bus ride to Te Kaha!
Integrating public transport like this will be critical for making Te Kaha a success.
May 8, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Motu Move readers have a hidden feature!
The QR code reader at the bottom could be used for event tickets. Imagine scanning your Warriors game ticket to get a free bus ride to Te Kaha!
Integrating public transport like this will be critical for making Te Kaha a success.
The QR code reader at the bottom could be used for event tickets. Imagine scanning your Warriors game ticket to get a free bus ride to Te Kaha!
Integrating public transport like this will be critical for making Te Kaha a success.
Christchurch has a rich history of trams on our streets. It used to be how people got around the city quickly; now it's a tourist attraction. But what if we had a modern tram system like Amsterdam or Melbourne?
Check out this video from #NotJustBikes all about trams
youtu.be/bNTg9EX7MLw
Check out this video from #NotJustBikes all about trams
youtu.be/bNTg9EX7MLw
May 7, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Christchurch has a rich history of trams on our streets. It used to be how people got around the city quickly; now it's a tourist attraction. But what if we had a modern tram system like Amsterdam or Melbourne?
Check out this video from #NotJustBikes all about trams
youtu.be/bNTg9EX7MLw
Check out this video from #NotJustBikes all about trams
youtu.be/bNTg9EX7MLw
For those coming to our social hui, we’re at the back left corner of Boom Boom Chicken
April 22, 2025 at 5:26 AM
For those coming to our social hui, we’re at the back left corner of Boom Boom Chicken
Tonight's your last chance to have your say on the Moorhouse Avenue pedestrian safety improvements!
These changes will make some intersections along Moorhouse significantly nicer by foot, so make sure you make a submission.
letstalk.ccc.govt.nz/safetyonmoor...
These changes will make some intersections along Moorhouse significantly nicer by foot, so make sure you make a submission.
letstalk.ccc.govt.nz/safetyonmoor...
Moorhouse Avenue pedestrian safety improvements
We have a plan to make two intersections on Moorhouse Avenue safer and more accessible. Tell us what you think by 21 April 2025.
letstalk.ccc.govt.nz
April 21, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Tonight's your last chance to have your say on the Moorhouse Avenue pedestrian safety improvements!
These changes will make some intersections along Moorhouse significantly nicer by foot, so make sure you make a submission.
letstalk.ccc.govt.nz/safetyonmoor...
These changes will make some intersections along Moorhouse significantly nicer by foot, so make sure you make a submission.
letstalk.ccc.govt.nz/safetyonmoor...
Love seeing progress on a denser, livelier city!
This proposed building’s weird shape is caused by recession planes (rules forcing upper floors to step back). Are they beneficial, or do they lead to less functional and less aesthetically pleasing buildings?
This proposed building’s weird shape is caused by recession planes (rules forcing upper floors to step back). Are they beneficial, or do they lead to less functional and less aesthetically pleasing buildings?
Plans including Christchurch’s tallest new building since the earthquakes are taking shape as property investors inject renewed confidence into the central city.
Big property projects confidence in central Christchurch
Buoyed by the upcoming opening of the stadium and ongoing interest rate cuts, investors and developers are launching into new projects, including the city’s tallest new building since the earthquakes.
www.thepress.co.nz
April 19, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Love seeing progress on a denser, livelier city!
This proposed building’s weird shape is caused by recession planes (rules forcing upper floors to step back). Are they beneficial, or do they lead to less functional and less aesthetically pleasing buildings?
This proposed building’s weird shape is caused by recession planes (rules forcing upper floors to step back). Are they beneficial, or do they lead to less functional and less aesthetically pleasing buildings?
Keen for some kōrero and kai about all things urbanism? We're back at Little High Eatery this April for this month's social hui!
📍 Little High Eatery (indoors dining area— we'll post our table on our socials!)
🕠 Tuesday, 22nd April, 5:30pm
📍 Little High Eatery (indoors dining area— we'll post our table on our socials!)
🕠 Tuesday, 22nd April, 5:30pm
April 18, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Keen for some kōrero and kai about all things urbanism? We're back at Little High Eatery this April for this month's social hui!
📍 Little High Eatery (indoors dining area— we'll post our table on our socials!)
🕠 Tuesday, 22nd April, 5:30pm
📍 Little High Eatery (indoors dining area— we'll post our table on our socials!)
🕠 Tuesday, 22nd April, 5:30pm
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Calling all Ōtepoti Dunedin urbanists! Join us for an informal catchup, where people interested in urban issues meet for a casual beer and conversation, with special guest @studonovan.bsky.social
It would be great to see you there! Send me a DM if you're keen.
It would be great to see you there! Send me a DM if you're keen.
April 11, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Calling all Ōtepoti Dunedin urbanists! Join us for an informal catchup, where people interested in urban issues meet for a casual beer and conversation, with special guest @studonovan.bsky.social
It would be great to see you there! Send me a DM if you're keen.
It would be great to see you there! Send me a DM if you're keen.
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Also, shoutout to Cody who did our submission on behalf of @greater-otautahi.bsky.social just after me, he did a much better job than I did!
DCs are an important tool for directing how we want our city to grow. We need to use them well.
www.youtube.com/live/Iae2qhZ...
DCs are an important tool for directing how we want our city to grow. We need to use them well.
www.youtube.com/live/Iae2qhZ...
11.04.25 - Council Annual Plan
YouTube video by Christchurch City Council Live
www.youtube.com
April 11, 2025 at 4:47 AM
Also, shoutout to Cody who did our submission on behalf of @greater-otautahi.bsky.social just after me, he did a much better job than I did!
DCs are an important tool for directing how we want our city to grow. We need to use them well.
www.youtube.com/live/Iae2qhZ...
DCs are an important tool for directing how we want our city to grow. We need to use them well.
www.youtube.com/live/Iae2qhZ...
Ōtautahi people! The City Council wants *your* feedback on their draft annual plan. We've put together a handy dandy submission guide to give you some ideas on what to say.
Submissions close TOMORROW EVENING so get in quick!
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Submissions close TOMORROW EVENING so get in quick!
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
GŌ Submission Guide - CCC Annual Plan 2025 (closes 28/03/25)
Greater Ōtautahi Submission Guide to the Christchurch City Council’s 2025/26 Annual Plan About Us Greater Ōtautahi is a non-partisan group of Ōtautahi Christchurch residents who want to help create a ...
docs.google.com
March 26, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Ōtautahi people! The City Council wants *your* feedback on their draft annual plan. We've put together a handy dandy submission guide to give you some ideas on what to say.
Submissions close TOMORROW EVENING so get in quick!
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Submissions close TOMORROW EVENING so get in quick!
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Greater Ōtautahi member Harrison McEvoy is back at it with another Local Politics 101 article! This time, he explains the machinery of Christchurch's local government—what organisation does what. Specifically, the unsung heroes of locals: Community Boards!
Have a read 👇
substack.com/home/post/p-...
Have a read 👇
substack.com/home/post/p-...
Local Politics 101: Splitting the Atom
Christchurch City Council is actually several little councils in a trench coat.
substack.com
March 4, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Greater Ōtautahi member Harrison McEvoy is back at it with another Local Politics 101 article! This time, he explains the machinery of Christchurch's local government—what organisation does what. Specifically, the unsung heroes of locals: Community Boards!
Have a read 👇
substack.com/home/post/p-...
Have a read 👇
substack.com/home/post/p-...
There's been some controversy about this design and its cost blow out! Our thoughts, and link to The Press article detailing it below 👇🧵
Good news! Earlier today Council agreed to press on with upgrades to Antigua Street, including adding a cycleway. It makes sense to upgrade the transport network around Parakiore now, ready for the estimated 10k people who will be using it every day when it opens.
February 27, 2025 at 11:14 PM
There's been some controversy about this design and its cost blow out! Our thoughts, and link to The Press article detailing it below 👇🧵
Greater Ōtautahi member Harrison McEvoy wrote another excellent Substack article, giving an accurate and informative overview of the current Council and political dynamics.
As we’re heading towards a local government election this year, it’s worth a read!
Link below 👇
As we’re heading towards a local government election this year, it’s worth a read!
Link below 👇
February 27, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Greater Ōtautahi member Harrison McEvoy wrote another excellent Substack article, giving an accurate and informative overview of the current Council and political dynamics.
As we’re heading towards a local government election this year, it’s worth a read!
Link below 👇
As we’re heading towards a local government election this year, it’s worth a read!
Link below 👇
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Walking back from the Mayoral Forum and there were more cyclists on Park Terrace than cars. Mixture of commuters and families with young kids out for a ride.
Can’t beat Ōtautahi on a nice evening.
Can’t beat Ōtautahi on a nice evening.
February 27, 2025 at 5:41 AM
Walking back from the Mayoral Forum and there were more cyclists on Park Terrace than cars. Mixture of commuters and families with young kids out for a ride.
Can’t beat Ōtautahi on a nice evening.
Can’t beat Ōtautahi on a nice evening.