Why I love Christchurch so much!
Christchurch - NZ’s new super city?
Hi there!
NZ Herald is currently running a series profiling the people who make Christchurch tick, give a voice to the region’s diverse communities and debate how the city can best accommodate its growing number of residents while examining the issues facing the city. It was great to be asked to give my thoughts on why I love Christchurch so much! Read on below…
The businesswoman and media personality was born in Christchurch. She left as a teenager to pursue a modelling career overseas but returned to open her own modelling agency in the city.
She told the Herald that she loves the friends she has made in Christchurch as well as its consistency and how convenient everything is.
"You can be at the beach or a beautiful walk in 20 minutes, or a ski field in one hour. I love Hagley Park and the botanical gardens; it's refreshing having such a big green space in an urban environment and somewhere to get fresh air and be around nature."
Stone said the city also has a growing and diverse food scene.
"Christchurch is a lot more relaxed than other parts of New Zealand. It's also a really proud city and has a strong sense of community despite its size. Raising children in Christchurch, especially Sumner, has been very special."
The central city is looking "fantastic", Stone said, and the vibe of the city is constantly changing.
"It's really come alive in recent years. The architecture, planting and street art is flourishing. I love what they're doing with areas like Welles St; there are some fun shops and hole-in-the-walls there and a bustling, modern feel."
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