The Location

Built on good, solid land, close to the city and where a naturally strong community exists already Halswell Commons is well connected for a better way of living.

At the gateway to Christchurch city’s rapidly growing southwest district awaits a slice of local history with a bright future.

Originally known as Spreydon Lodge, halfway along Halswell Road heading south, Halswell Commons incorporates over 70 hectares of prime land, once the stables and training grounds for many of New Zealand’s most accomplished harness racing thoroughbreds.

The location offers ready access to:

• the heart of our city’s major business districts with the CBD only 6km away
• a wealth of local amenities
• Nga Puna Wai sports hub, a 5 minute walk away
• a Montessori pre-school located within the community
• abundant recreational activities in all directions

Nearby amenities include:

• Te Hapua: Halswell Centre (library and aquatic centre)
• Nga Puna Wai Sports Hub
• New World supermarket
• Halswell Butchery
• Hammer Hardware
• Super Liquor
• The Old Vicarage Café, Restaurant and Bar
• Halswell Community Market
• Halswell Quarry Park
• Halswell Domain
• NZ Post and Kiwibank
• Challenge petrol station
• Bridgestone Tyre Centre
• Plunket
• Dentist
• Pharmacies
• The Landing Town Centre at Wigram Skies

Plus many other local shops and service providers

SouthWest Village

Located directly adjacent to Halswell Commons, the SouthWest Village will provide a vast array of local amenities to the entire Halswell district, ever-increasing employment opportunities and the promise of a vibrant local hub of activity that grows alongside the development.

Nga Puna Wai Sports Hub

Keeping active locally is easy with Christchurch’s ultimate sporting facility. The Nga Puna Wai Sports Hub combines international standard sports facilities with community playing fields and recreation opportunities. Locals have access to these excellent facilities within walking distance.

The hub includes:

• International standard athletics track and field
• 12 outdoor acrylic tennis courts
• Two International Hockey Federation water-based pitches
• Two sand-carpet grass rugby league fields
• Carparks and changing facilities
• A centralised sports hub, a boulevard and two grass multi-purpose community fields

Visit the Council website to find out more about this exciting amenity on our doorstep.