List of tallest buildings in Christchurch

43 of the 54 Christchurch high-rises colour-coded as per the list below, with their status shown as of August 2024

This list of tallest buildings in Christchurch ranks high-rise buildings in Christchurch, New Zealand, by height.

Although New Zealand's second-largest city, Christchurch is predominantly low-rise. The current tallest building is the Pacific Tower, which was completed in 2010 and rises to 86.5 metres (284 ft). It is the seventh buildings to have held this title.

Many high-rise buildings were demolished following the February 2011 Christchurch earthquake, making it the single worst event for high rise destruction in history.[1]

Of the 54 buildings standing at least 35 metres (115 ft) before the earthquakes only 18 remain, with the remainder having been demolished.

Background

1900–1979

Manchester Courts, earlier known as the MLC Building, was the city's first commercial high-rise building. Built in 1905–1906 for the New Zealand Express Company, it was at the time the tallest commercial building in Christchurch.[2] A Category I heritage building since 1991,[2] it suffered serious structural damage in the 2010 Canterbury earthquake and was condemned to be demolished. Demolition began on 19 October 2010, and was completed in February 2011.[3]

The BNZ Building in Cathedral Square has one of the oldest histories of the buildings listed here, as it replaced the earlier BNZ Building from 1866. The replacement was begun in 1961 as a four-storey building designed by Christchurch architect G. W. Bucknell. Work ceased abruptly in 1963, when the bank announced that they would redevelop the whole site (which included the removal of the historic bank building) and incorporate the four-storey building into the high-rise. The 51 metres (167 ft) high-rise was designed by Sydney firm Stephenson and Turner and completed in 1967.[4]

1980–1999

Throughout the 1980s Christchurch saw a high-rise boom, with some of the cities tallest, and most recognisable, buildings constructed during this period. Notable structures include:

Hotel Grand Chancellor, was completed in 1986, and at the time held the title of tallest building. Rising to 85 metres (279 ft), the 26-storey hotel suffered critical structural failure following the 2011 earthquakes and was subsequently demolished shortly after.

Clarendon Tower, designed by Warren and Mahoney, was constructed during 1986/87 on the site of the former Clarendon Hotel. It retained most of the historic hotel's façade, which was the first example of facadism in Christchurch.[5] The 17-storey structure failed in the February 2011 earthquake, with the internal staircases collapsing and the building 'ballooning' in the middle by some 100 millimetres (3.9 in).[6]

Forsyth Barr Building (now Crowne Plaza Hotel) is one of only two high-rise structure of those constructed throughout this period which still remain. The 19-storey tower is now the second-tallest building in Christchurch. After suffering staircase collapse in the earthquakes, The building was sold "as is where is" in August 2014 to a local consortium who have since repaired and converted it into a hotel.[7][8]

Radio Network House, a 14-storey building in Worcester Street was completed in 1986. Following the earthquakes it was imploded on 5 August 2012 and was New Zealand's first ever controlled building demolition by explosives.[9][10]

Also constructed during this time were the Westpac Canterbury Centre, PricewaterhouseCoopers centre, and Holiday Inn.

2000–2010

The 2000s saw continued high-rise development across the city, with many buildings having been constructed during this time still remaining. Notable structures include:

Pacific Tower, rising 86.5 metres (284 ft), is the city's tallest building. Following the earthquakes, it was repaired and reopened on 1 May 2013 and currently houses the Fable Hotel.[11]

HSBC Tower designed by Weirwalker Architecture in Worcester Boulevard, which first opened in 2009. This was the first high-rise to open again after the February 2011 earthquake, with the first tenants moving back in on 30 May 2011.[12][13] The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority later moved into the top floors of the building, with CEO Roger Sutton's office the "highest office in town".[14]

Novotel Hotel at Cathedral Square was completed in 2010. Rising 15-storeys, it was repaired following the earthquakes and reopened on 19 August 2013.[15][16]

Also constructed during this time were the Gallery Apartments, Victoria Square Tower, and Oxford Apartments.

2011–present

High-rise construction following the 2010/2011 earthquakes has largely been blocked due to height-limits imposed by the Christchurch City Council. Buildings were restricted to 28 metres (92 ft), unless a structure which exceeded this height had previously stood on the site.

In the decade following 2011, only two buildings standing above 35 metres (115 ft) have been constructed, with a further three currently under construction.

In September 2024, Council voted to remove height restrictions within certain areas of the CBD, and loosened requirements surrounding the need for developers to apply for resource consent. This was in response to the central governments push for the development of intensive housing.

As of September 2024, there are currently two active proposals to develop buildings standing taller than 35 metres (115 ft) and numerous more which, while inactive, have yet to be officially cancelled.

Central city seen from the Port Hills in December 2015 looking north, with most of the earthquake-damaged tall buildings demolished; the Civic Offices in Hereford Street are on the far left

Lists

Tallest buildings

This lists ranks Christchurch high-rises that stand at least 35 metres (115 ft) tall, based on standard height measurement. This includes spires, architectural details, and antenna masts.

Colour key

  Building constructed prior to the earthquakes
  Building yet to be repaired
  Building constructed following the earthquakes
  Building under construction
Rank Name Height
m (feet) 		Floors Year Purpose Architect Builder Notes Refs
1 Pacific Tower, 166 Gloucester St 86.5 (284) 23 2010 Hotel & Apartments Rob Campbell AMC Construction Reopened 1 May 2013 [11][17][18]
2 Crowne Plaza Hotel (former Forsyth Barr Building), 764 Colombo St 74 (243) 19 1989 Hotel Warren and Mahoney Paynter Construction Reopened 1 July 2017 as Crowne Plaza Hotel [19][8][20][21][22]
3 Distinction Hotel (formerly the Millennium Christchurch), 14 Cathedral Sq 55.5 (182) 14 1974 Hotel Hank Henning Fletcher Construction Reopened 6 March 2018 [23][18][24]
4 Rydges Hotel (former Noah's), 170 Oxford Tce 54 (177) 15 1975 Hotel Donald Crone & Associates Fletcher Construction Undergoing repairs. [25][26][27][28][29][30]
5 Novotel Hotel, 50 Cathedral Sq 53.5 (176) 15 2010 Hotel Dalman Architecture Fletcher Construction Reopened 19 August 2013 [31][32][18][24]
6 Puaka–James Hight Building, University of Canterbury, 20 Kirkwood Ave 53 (174) 11 1974 Library & Office Ministry of Works CS Luney Construction Reopened 2013 [33][34][35]
7= Waipapa Tower 1 & 2, Christchurch Hospital, 2 Riccarton Ave 50 (160) 10 2018 Hospital Chow:Hill, Warren and Mahoney, Thinc Health Schick Construction for earthworks and CPD Construction for tower Tallest building completed since the earthquakes [36][37]
7= Waipapa Tower 3, Christchurch Hospital, 2 Riccarton Ave 50 (160) 10 2025 Hospital Chow:Hill, Warren and Mahoney, Thinc Health Naylor Love Scheduled for completion third quarter 2025 [38][39][37]
9 One New Zealand Stadium, 218 Madras St 48 (157) n/a 2026 Stadium Warren and Mahoney BESIX Watpac Scheduled for completion April 2026 [40]
10 Christchurch Civic Offices (former Post Centre), 53 Hereford St 47.5 (156) 8 1981 Office Athfield Architects Hawkins Construction Reopened October 2011 [41][42][43]
11 Anthony Harper Tower (Former HSBC Club Tower), 62 Worcester Blvd 45.5 (149) 12 2010 Office Weirwalker Architecture Hawkins Construction Reopened 30 May 2011 [12][18][44]
12= University of Otago, Christchurch Medical School, 2 Riccarton Ave 45 (148) 12 1973 School Ministry of Works Fletcher Construction Reopened 2013 [45]
12= Telecom Building, 31 Cathedral Sq 45 (148) 12 1992 Office Griffith Moffat and Partners Hawkins Construction Partially reopened [46][18]
12= Oxford Apartments, 66 Oxford Tce 45 (148) 12 2005 Residential Warren and Mahoney C. S. Luney Ltd Repaired [47][48]
15 Huadu Innovation Hub (Former IRD Building) 42.5 (139) 8 2007 Office Sumich Architects C Lund and Son Construction Repaired [18][49][50]
16 Christchurch Women's Hospital 42 (138) 9 2005 Hospital Chow Hill Architects Ltd Hawkins Construction Reopened [51][52][18]
17= Otago University Building, 20 Oxford Tce 40 (130) 6 2026 University Warren and Mahoney Leighs Construction Under Construction [53][54]
17= West Building, University of Canterbury, 20 Kirkwood Avenue 40 (130) 8 1965 University Ministry of Works Williamson Construction. Open [55][56]
17= 161 Hereford Suites (former Harmony Towers), 161 Hereford St 40 (130) 10 1988 Hotel Gabites Porter & Partners Highcroft Properties To be repaired [57][18]
20 Grand Central Building, 161 Cashel Street 38.5 (126) 8 2016 Office Warren and Mahoney Fletcher Construction Opened 2016 [22][58]
21 Huadu International Building (former Law Courts), 282 Durham St North 36.5 (120) 7 1987 Office Ministry of Works Ministry of Works Open [22]
22= State Insurance Building, 116 Worcester St 36 (118) 10 1970 Office Collins & Son W. Williamson & Sons To be repaired [59][60]
22= The Gloucester, 28 Gloucester St 36 (118) 10 1991 Residential Wilkie & Bruce C. S. Luney Ltd Open [61]
24 Christchurch Hospital, Riverside Block 35.5 (116) 8 1974 Hospital Ministry of Works Fletcher Construction Reopened [18][62]
25 BreakFree on Cashel, 165 Cashel St 35 (115) 7 1980 Hotel Ministry of Works Ministry of Works Reopened 2016

Proposed buildings

This lists ranks Christchurch high-rises are/were proposed to stand at least 35 metres (115 ft) tall, based on standard height measurement. This includes spires, architectural details, and antenna masts.

Colour key

  Project active
  Project cancelled
  Project status unknown
  Project under construction
Name Height

m (feet)

Floors Year Purpose Architect Notes Refs
Garden City Tower, 101 Victoria Square 13 2008 Office/Apartments Cancelled shortly after its proposal. A three storey carpark was constructed however damaged and demolished after the earthquakes
The Pinnacle, 79 Lichfield St 80 (260) 26 2009 Apartments Would have been the tallest building in the city at the time if completed. Cancelled 2010
West Kilmore Aprtments, 52 Kilmore St 11 2015 Apartments Scaled back to a 9 floor tower before being cancelled in 2017
Verve Precinct, 52 Peterborough St 11 2016 Apartments On the former Est@blishment site. Cancelled in 2017 due to lack of sales
Cathedral Towers, 26 Cathedral Sq 15/12 2016 Apartments Sheppard & Rout Two towers. Cancelled in 2017
Holiday Inn Express, 160 Gloucester St 14 2016 Hotel $30 million development [63]
The Peterborough, 359 Durham St North 10 2018 Hotel $85 million development [64]
Clarendon Tower, 78 Worcester St 16 2019 Hotel & Office A replacement for the demolished Clarendon Tower [65]
47 Cathedral Sq 12 2019 Office Replacement for the Grant Thornton Building [27]
173 Cashel St 44 (144) 13 2022 Hotel Likely to be a 4-to-5 star hotel [66][67]
137 Cambridge Tce 42 (138) 11 2024 Hotel Replacement for the Harley Chambers
52 Peterborough St 11 2024 Hotel On the former Est@blishment site [68]
Waipapa Tower 3, Christchurch Hospital, 2 Riccarton Ave 58.8 (193) 10 2025 Hospital Chow:Hill, Warren and Mahoney, Thinc Health Scheduled for completion third quarter 2025 [38][39]
One New Zealand Stadium (Te Kaha), 218 Madras St 48 (157) n/a 2026 Stadium Warren and Mahoney Under construction with completion set for early 2026 [69]
Otago University Building, 20 Oxford Tce 40 (130) 6 2026 Medical School Warren and Mahoney Scheduled form completion 2026 [70]

Tallest buildings prior to the February 2011 earthquake

This lists ranks Christchurch high-rises that stand/stood at least 35 metres (115 ft) tall, based on standard height measurement. This includes spires, architectural details, and antenna masts.

Colour key

  Building to remain after earthquakes
  Building yet to be repaired
  Building demolished since the earthquakes
Rank Name Height
m (feet) 		Floors Year Purpose Architect Builder Notes Refs
1 Pacific Tower, 166 Gloucester St 86.5 (284) 23 2010 Hotel & residential Rob Campbell AMC Construction Reopened 1 May 2013 [11][17]
2 Hotel Grand Chancellor, 161 Cashel St 85 (279) 20 1986 Hotel Warren and Mahoney Forbes Construction Demolished 2012 [71]
3 PricewaterhouseCoopers, 118 Armagh St 79 (259) 21 1990 Office Wilkie & Bruce Wilkins & Davies Construction Demolished 2012 [72][18]
4 Forsyth Barr Building, 764 Colombo St 71 (233) 19 1989 Office Warren and Mahoney Paynter Construction Reopened 1 July 2017 as Crowne Plaza Hotel [19][8][20][18]
5 Clarendon Tower, 78 Worcester St 67.7 (222) 18 1988 Office Warren and Mahoney Paynter Construction Demolished 2012 [6][18]
6 Radio Network House, 155 Worcester St 61 (200) 14 1986 Office Sheppard & Rout Forbes Construction Imploded on 5 August 2012 [9][10]
7 Rydges Hotel (former Noah's), 170 Oxford Tce 60 (200) 15 1975 Hotel Donald Crone & Associates Fletcher Construction To be repaired [25][73][26]
8 Holiday Inn (former Centra), Cnr High and Cashel Sts 60 (200) 15 1988 Hotel Peter Beaven C. S. Luney Ltd Demolished 2012 [74][75][18]
9 Westpac Canterbury Centre, cnr High and Cashel Sts 55.1 (181) 14 1983 Office Warren and Mahoney C. S. Luney Ltd Demolished 2012 [76][74][18]
10 James Hight Building, University of Canterbury, 20 Kirkwood Ave 53 (174) 11 1974 Library Ministry of Works C. S. Luney Ltd Reopened 2013 [33][34][35]
11 Christchurch Central Police Station, 48 Hereford St 52 (171) 14 1973 Office Ministry of Works architects W. Williamsom & Sons Imploded on 31 May 2015[77] [78][79][80][18]
12 Victoria Square Tower (The Rutherford), 100 Armagh St 51.8 (170) 15 2006 Residential Buchan Group Hawkins Construction Demolished 2014 [81][82][18]
13 Novotel Hotel, 50 Cathedral Sq 51.6 (169) 15 2010 Hotel Dalman Architecture Fletcher Construction Reopened 19 August 2013 [31][32][18]
14 Heritage Hotel, 28–30 Cathedral Sq 51.6 (169) 12 1971 Hotel Forbes Construction Demolished 2013 [83][84][18]
15 Millennium Christchurch, 14 Cathedral Sq 51.2 (168) 14 1974 Hotel Hank Henning Fletcher Construction Reopened 6 March 2018 as Distinction Hotel[85] [86][87][18]
16 BNZ Building, 129 Hereford St 51 (167) 12 1967 Office Stephenson & Turner P.D. Graham & Co. Demolished 2017 [4][88]
17 University of Otago, Christchurch Medical School, 2 Riccarton Ave 50 (160) 12 1973 School Ministry of Works Fletcher Construction Reopened 2013 [45]
18 HSBC Building (Club Tower), 62 Worcester Blvd 45.2 (148) 12 2010 Office Weirwalker Architecture Hawkins Construction Reopened 30 May 2011 [12][18]
19 Crowne Plaza, cnr Kilmore and Durham Sts 45 (148) 12 1988 Hotel Warren and Mahoney Fletcher Construction Demolished 2012 [89]
20 Christchurch Civic Offices (former Postal Centre), 53 Hereford St 45 (148) 8 1981 Office Athfield Architects Hawkins Construction Reopened October 2011 [41][42]
21 Gallery Apartments, 62 Gloucester St 43.6 (143) 12 2007 Residential Wilson & Hill Hawkins Construction Demolished 2012 [90][91][18]
22 Anthony Harper House (former AMP Building), 47 Cathedral Sq 43.1 (141) 12 1975 Office Donald Crone & Associates C. S. Luney Ltd Demolished 2012 [92][18]
23 Telecom Building, 31 Cathedral Sq 42.4 (139) 12 1992 Office Griffith Moffat and Partners Hawkins Construction Partially reopened [46]
24 Oxford Apartments, 66 Oxford Tce 42.4 (139) 12 2005 Residential Warren and Mahoney C. S. Luney Ltd Repaired [47][18][93]
25 NZI House, 92 Hereford St 40.9 (134) 12 1986 Office Wilson & Hill Paynter & Hamilton Ltd Demolished 2012 [94]
26 Tower Insurance (former Government Life Building), 69 Cathedral Sq 40.8 (134) 10 1963 Office Collins & Son C. S. Luney Ltd Demolished 2014 [95][18]
27 BNZ Building, 137 Armagh St 40.6 (133) 11 1985 Office Trengrove and Blunt C. S. Luney Ltd Demolished 2013 [83][96][97][18]
28 Avalon Apartments, 41 Cambridge Terrace 40 (130) 13 2003 Residential Naylor Love Demolished [98]
29 Oaks iStay Hotel, 187 Cashel St 40 (130) 12 2006 Hotel Warren and Mahoney Naylor Love Construction Demolished 2015 [99][100]
30 Bridgewater Apartments, 62 Cashel St 40 (130) 12 1997 Residential Warren and Mahoney Mainzeal Construction Demolished [101]
31 West Building, University of Canterbury, 20 Kirkwood Avenue 40 (130) 8 1965 University Ministry of Works Williamson Construction. Open [55][56]
32 Manchester Courts, 158–160 Manchester Street 39.6 (130) 12 1906 Office Luttrell Brothers Demolished 2010/11 [2]
33 Te Waipounamu House (former Reserve Bank Building), 158 Hereford St 39.6 (130) 10 1964 Office Warren and Mahoney C. S. Luney Ltd Demolished 2013 [102]
34 Farmers Car Park Building, 194 Oxford Terrace 39.1 (128) 10 1998 Retail & car parking Ian Krause Lund Construction Demolished 2013 [103]
35 Craigs Investments (former Langwood House), 90 Armagh St 38.9 (128) 10 1987 Office Sheppard & Rout Lund Construction Demolished 2013 [104][105][18]
36 Christchurch Women's Hospital 38 (125) 9 2005 Hospital Ministry of Works Hawkins Construction Reopened [18][52][51]
37 Huadu Innovation Hub (Former IRD Building) 37 (121) 8 2007 Office Sumich Architects C Lund and Son Construction Repaired [18][49][50]
38 Westminster House, 202 Cashel St 35.8 (117) 10 1978 Office Warren and Mahoney Williams Construction Demolished 2012 [106][18]
39 State Insurance Building, 116 Worcester St 35.6 (117) 10 1970 Office Collins & Son W. Williamson & Sons To be repaired [59][60]
40 Christchurch Hospital, Riverside Block 35.5 (116) 8 1973 Hospital Ministry of Works Fletcher Construction Reopened [18][62]
41 161 Hereford Suites (former Harmony Towers), 161 Hereford St 35.2 (115) 10 1988 Hotel Gabites Porter & Partners Highcroft Properties To be repaired [57]
42 Copthorne Hotel, 335 Durham St 35 (115) 11 1986 Hotel Williams Construction Demolished 2011 [107]
43 SBS House (former Manchester Unity Building), 180 Manchester St 35 (115) 10 1967 Office Peter Beaven Fletcher Construction Demolished 2011 [108]
44 Brannigans Building (former DFC Building), 86 Gloucester St 35 (115) 10 1987 Office Warren and Mahoney Forbes Construction Demolished 2012 [109][110]
45 Copthorne Hotel (former Ramada Inn), 776 Colombo St 35 (115) 10 1972 Hotel Peter Beaven Fletcher Construction Demolished 2013 [111][112][113][114]
46 The Gloucester, 28 Gloucester St 35 (115) 10 1991 Residential Wilkie & Bruce C. S. Luney Ltd Open [61]
47 National Bank, 164 Hereford St 35 (115) 10 1980 Office Warren and Mahoney C. S. Luney Ltd Demolished 2012 [115]
48 National Insurance Building, 217 Gloucester St 35 (115) 10 1971 Office Warren and Mahoney Wilkins and Davies Construction Demolished 2012
49 AMI Insurance, 29–35 Latimer Sq 35 (115) 10 1972 Office Warren and Mahoney C. S. Luney Ltd Demolished 2012 [116]
50 Heatherlea Apartment, 10 Ayr St 35 (115) 12 1987 Residential Wilkie & Bruce Wilkins & Davies Construction Demolished 2012 [117]
51 Westpark Tower, 56 Cashel St 35 (115) 10 1987 Office Sheppard & Rout Hanham & Phillip Demolished 2012 [118]
52 Terrace on the Park Apartments, 80 Park Terrace 35 (115) 10 2000 Residential Thom Craig Mainzeal Construction Demolished 2012 [119]
53 The Millbrook Apartments, 21–23 Carlton Mill Rd 35 (115) 10 1965 Residential Don Donnithorne C.S. Luney Ltd Demolished 2012 [120]
54 The Establishment, 52 Peterborough St 35 (115) 11 2004 Residential Warren and Mahoney C.S. Luney Ltd Demolished 2012 [121]

Timeline of tallest buildings

This is a list of the history of the tallest buildings in Christchurch, showing those buildings that once held the title of tallest building in chronological order.

  Building remaining after earthquakes
  Building demolished since the earthquakes
Name Image Years as tallest Height
m / feet 		Reference
Manchester Courts 1906–1967 39.6 m (130 ft) [2]
BNZ Building 1967–1973 51 m (167 ft) [4]
Christchurch Central Police Station 1973–1974 52 m (171 ft) [79][18]
James Hight Building 1974–1975 53 m (174 ft) [33]
Rydges Hotel (former Noah's) 1975–1986 54 m (177 ft) [25]
Hotel Grand Chancellor 1986–2010 85 m (279 ft) [71]
Pacific Tower 2010–present 86.5 m (284 ft) [17][18]

See also

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