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 👇
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 🧵🔗
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 🫶🏻
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 👇
The MDRS changes are designed to enable this growth in a way that is sustainable and affordable for us and future generations. Many towns and cities have already adopted MDRS, such as Lower Hutt, which has resulted in rents 21% lower than what they would otherwise be.
May 14, 2025 at 6:44 AM
The MDRS changes are designed to enable this growth in a way that is sustainable and affordable for us and future generations. Many towns and cities have already adopted MDRS, such as Lower Hutt, which has resulted in rents 21% lower than what they would otherwise be.
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
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
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 👇
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 26, 2025 at 2:47 AM
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.
We’re disappointed that Christchurch City Council staff apparently discouraged a developer from building a mixed-use apartment building behind Victoria Mansions, because it would “dominate” the existing building.
Instead we’re getting… yet more flat car parks!
Instead we’re getting… yet more flat car parks!
January 23, 2025 at 8:27 AM
We’re disappointed that Christchurch City Council staff apparently discouraged a developer from building a mixed-use apartment building behind Victoria Mansions, because it would “dominate” the existing building.
Instead we’re getting… yet more flat car parks!
Instead we’re getting… yet more flat car parks!
New York streets sometimes get closed to become a playground for local kids. This fosters a stronger sense of community and gets kids out of the house.
We had a trial of this in Ōtautahi in 2020, would be so cool to see more of these pop up out in the suburbs!
We had a trial of this in Ōtautahi in 2020, would be so cool to see more of these pop up out in the suburbs!
January 18, 2025 at 9:33 PM
New York streets sometimes get closed to become a playground for local kids. This fosters a stronger sense of community and gets kids out of the house.
We had a trial of this in Ōtautahi in 2020, would be so cool to see more of these pop up out in the suburbs!
We had a trial of this in Ōtautahi in 2020, would be so cool to see more of these pop up out in the suburbs!
Ōtautahi peeps! Come join us tonight 6pm @ Smash Palace!
We'll be hearing from Joey Shannon, Director at KPMG, about the financial and economic realities of building social and community housing in NZ
We'll be hearing from Joey Shannon, Director at KPMG, about the financial and economic realities of building social and community housing in NZ
January 8, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Ōtautahi peeps! Come join us tonight 6pm @ Smash Palace!
We'll be hearing from Joey Shannon, Director at KPMG, about the financial and economic realities of building social and community housing in NZ
We'll be hearing from Joey Shannon, Director at KPMG, about the financial and economic realities of building social and community housing in NZ
Did you know it takes about 569 days to build a house in NZ? 😲
The government has announced a 20% reduction in the time it takes to process survey and title applications. Given how slow the process of building is, any improvement is very welcome.
www.beehive.govt.nz/release/new-...
The government has announced a 20% reduction in the time it takes to process survey and title applications. Given how slow the process of building is, any improvement is very welcome.
www.beehive.govt.nz/release/new-...
January 7, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Did you know it takes about 569 days to build a house in NZ? 😲
The government has announced a 20% reduction in the time it takes to process survey and title applications. Given how slow the process of building is, any improvement is very welcome.
www.beehive.govt.nz/release/new-...
The government has announced a 20% reduction in the time it takes to process survey and title applications. Given how slow the process of building is, any improvement is very welcome.
www.beehive.govt.nz/release/new-...
Check out this awesome old picture of High St and Colombo St. Even back in 1910, Christchurch was the ideal place to get on a bike thanks to our flat topology.
Cycling is taking off at the moment, thanks to all the cycleways we've been rolling out. But the mahi isn't done yet!
Cycling is taking off at the moment, thanks to all the cycleways we've been rolling out. But the mahi isn't done yet!
January 6, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Check out this awesome old picture of High St and Colombo St. Even back in 1910, Christchurch was the ideal place to get on a bike thanks to our flat topology.
Cycling is taking off at the moment, thanks to all the cycleways we've been rolling out. But the mahi isn't done yet!
Cycling is taking off at the moment, thanks to all the cycleways we've been rolling out. But the mahi isn't done yet!
Antigua St cycleway is included in draft Annual Plan and is intended to be built by the opening of Parakiore! This is great news after this project has been delayed and delayed for various reasons since it was approved by council back in May 2022, and construction was expected to start in Sep 2022!
December 23, 2024 at 1:43 AM
Antigua St cycleway is included in draft Annual Plan and is intended to be built by the opening of Parakiore! This is great news after this project has been delayed and delayed for various reasons since it was approved by council back in May 2022, and construction was expected to start in Sep 2022!
Finally, Lichfield Street is also looking great! One side of the pavers is complete and you can start to see where both traffic lanes and pedestrians will go. It'll be great to see all of this work complete in 2025!
December 20, 2024 at 5:03 AM
Finally, Lichfield Street is also looking great! One side of the pavers is complete and you can start to see where both traffic lanes and pedestrians will go. It'll be great to see all of this work complete in 2025!
Pictured is the incomplete Stanmore Road crossing, completed Swanns Road crossing and the incomplete Fisher Avenue carpark. In our submission for the Swanns Rd crossing, we asked if the crossing distance could be reduced. It looks like this was included and it feels great! 3/4
December 20, 2024 at 5:03 AM
Pictured is the incomplete Stanmore Road crossing, completed Swanns Road crossing and the incomplete Fisher Avenue carpark. In our submission for the Swanns Rd crossing, we asked if the crossing distance could be reduced. It looks like this was included and it feels great! 3/4
However, the connection to the Central City is poor and as far as we know, this will not improve until sometime between 2029-2032 when the Fitzgerald Ave bridge is rebuilt. To get to the city, you have to dismount and use the footpath. Hopefully this improves before then 🤞 2/4
December 20, 2024 at 5:03 AM
However, the connection to the Central City is poor and as far as we know, this will not improve until sometime between 2029-2032 when the Fitzgerald Ave bridge is rebuilt. To get to the city, you have to dismount and use the footpath. Hopefully this improves before then 🤞 2/4
Despite the rain, here's a wee update on the City to Sea Pathway and Lichfield Street!
The City to Sea Pathway is a fantastic ride. It's very smooth, well connected to side streets and it will be a great addition to the city. 1/4
The City to Sea Pathway is a fantastic ride. It's very smooth, well connected to side streets and it will be a great addition to the city. 1/4
December 20, 2024 at 5:03 AM
Despite the rain, here's a wee update on the City to Sea Pathway and Lichfield Street!
The City to Sea Pathway is a fantastic ride. It's very smooth, well connected to side streets and it will be a great addition to the city. 1/4
The City to Sea Pathway is a fantastic ride. It's very smooth, well connected to side streets and it will be a great addition to the city. 1/4
We’re through these doors and to the right! If you can’t find us, flick us a message.
December 19, 2024 at 4:56 AM
We’re through these doors and to the right! If you can’t find us, flick us a message.
It’s best to never get our hopes up too high with early developments of course; the design may change, the scope may be reduced, or it may be scrapped completely. Though no doubt, this is exciting and if built will be an icon on our skyline! 2/3
December 16, 2024 at 7:39 PM
It’s best to never get our hopes up too high with early developments of course; the design may change, the scope may be reduced, or it may be scrapped completely. Though no doubt, this is exciting and if built will be an icon on our skyline! 2/3