Christchurch's new stadium is helping drive national retail spending.
Paymark data shows spending through its Core Retail network rose 1.2% last month compared to a year ago.
Canterbury recorded the strongest regional growth, with spending up 2.8%.
Retail New Zealand's Carolyn Young told Francesca Rudkin that events drive activity.
She says the Six60 concert significantly increased spending in the Christchurch area.
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