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Christchurch - New Development Brief November 2025
November 12, 2025 10 Minute Read
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- The active development pipeline in Christchurch, comprising office, retail and industrial projects where construction has either begun or is expected to start shortly, includes a total of 39 projects. This equates to roughly 169,000 sqm of new commercial stock. The industrial sector leads, representing 75% of the total new pipeline NLA, which is about 126,000 sqm. Retail developments make up 16% (around 28,000 sqm), while office developments account for the remaining 9% of the total new pipeline NLA (approximately 15,000 sqm).
- Hornby is, by far, the most active precinct for industrial developments, with 13 projects totalling circa 68,000 sqm, followed by Rolleston and Harewood, which combined have 11 active new developments (around 41,000 sqm). All four active new office developments in Christchurch are concentrated in Christchurch Central, being the largest project being built in Cambridge Terrace (5,500 sqm).
- In terms of pre-commitment, the retail sector shows the highest level, since most of the active projects have been fully pre-committed. The industrial sector also registers a good pre-commitment level, influenced mainly by assets that will be owner-occupied.