Christchurch is acting as a magnet for thousands of Kiwis making the move down South. 

The latest Stats NZ census data shows 85,000 people moved to the South Island between 2018 and 2023. 

Around half of those have gone to the Canterbury region. 

ChristchurchNZ Chief Executive Ali Adams told Mike Hosking the Garden City's versatility is being recognized. 

She says people are realizing you can have a brilliant career and a great life. 

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