Suburbs and areas of Christchurch

16 suburbs and areas, each with the services people ask for most. Production Retainers from $1,500 NZD a month.

Suburbs and areas

  • Central Christchurch

    Central Christchurch has been largely rebuilt since the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes, with new buildings alongside restored heritage ones.

  • Riccarton

    Riccarton lies west of Hagley Park along the busy Riccarton Road.

  • Ilam

    Ilam is a leafy western suburb and home to the University of Canterbury’s main campus.

  • Merivale

    Merivale is an established suburb just north of the central city, with a compact shopping and dining area and large homes on tree-lined streets.

  • Fendalton

    Fendalton is a leafy north-western suburb with large homes, big gardens and the Avon River running through it.

  • Addington

    Addington lies just south-west of the central city and is home to Addington Raceway, the city’s harness racing track and event centre.

  • Sydenham

    Sydenham sits south of the central city along Colombo Street, an area of older shopfronts, warehouses and light industry.

  • Woolston

    Woolston is an eastern suburb by the Heathcote River with a long industrial history.

  • Sumner

    Sumner is a seaside village at the foot of the Port Hills, with a sandy beach, Cave Rock and an esplanade lined with cafes.

  • New Brighton

    New Brighton is a coastal suburb on Pegasus Bay, with a long beach, New Brighton Pier and the He Puna Taimoana hot pools on the foreshore.

  • Lyttelton

    Lyttelton is Christchurch’s port town, on the far side of the Port Hills from the city and reached through the road tunnel.

  • Cashmere

    Cashmere sits on the lower slopes of the Port Hills, south of the city, with homes looking out over Christchurch and the Southern Alps.

  • Papanui

    Papanui is a northern suburb built around a busy town centre on Papanui Road, with a large shopping centre and good transport links.

  • Hornby

    Hornby is on the south-western edge of Christchurch, a major industrial and distribution area with a large retail centre.

  • Halswell

    Halswell is a growing south-western suburb near the foot of the Port Hills, with new subdivisions spreading around an older village centre.

  • Akaroa

    Akaroa sits on Akaroa Harbour on Banks Peninsula, south-east of Christchurch and part of Christchurch City.

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Questions

Is this a paid service?

Yes. Billie is a paid production company. Production Retainers are $1,500 NZD a month for Essential and $3,000 NZD a month for Creative, and Studio Partner is priced on enquiry. Projects outside a retainer are quoted per project as Bespoke Production, and Billie Private events are quoted per project.

Does Billie work across Christchurch?

Billie travels to Christchurch for productions, bringing the full team or working with local crew depending on the job.

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