New Regent Street

Even before the demolitions that have swept through Christchurch since the earthquakes, Cantabs have always been very protective of the city’s history.  The rallies formed against some demolitions that happened pre-quakes and the defending of the open spaces at Hagley Park show that we, as a people, love our city – just as she is. …

New Regent Street Opened – 1st April 1932

On 1 April 1932, the Honourable Mayor D.G. Sullivan opened a new 40 shop complex named New Regent Street. At that time, Christchurch, like the rest of the world, was in the grip of The Great Depression. Regent Street Limited were forced to offer their retail space rent free – at first – to get …