Ed Sheeran's $5m Boost, SH7 Crash & Rising Rents | Christchurch News Evening Edition | January 29, 2026
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Ed Sheeran's $5m Boost, SH7 Crash & Rising Rents | Christchurch News Evening Edition | January 29, 2026
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Christchurch local news evening update for January 29, 2026. As the sun sets on Thursday, we take a look at the economic windfall left behind by Ed Sheeran's recent visit, bringing a massive financial boost to the city. We also cover serious traffic news from North Canterbury following a crash on State Highway 7, and a tough court ruling for a Rangiora farmer.
In local politics and cost of living, we discuss the standoff between Environment Canterbury councillors and the Government, the City Council's push to freeze skyrocketing salaries for ratepayer-owned company bosses, and the latest data showing Canterbury rents are climbing while other regions stabilize. Plus, we look at a proposed multimillion-dollar sports complex for Rangiora.
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