'Best little city in the world': Christchurch draws talent and events

Grant BradleyNZ Herald·9 Sep, 2026 04:59 PM10 mins to readThe One NZ Stadium looms over Cashel St. The new stadium has been a catalyst for regeneration. Photo / Anna HeathThe One NZ Stadium looms over Cashel St. The new stadium has been a catalyst for regeneration. Photo / Anna HeathPlato co-founder John Plato is confident Christchurch is on track to become “the best little city in the world”. The multi-service marketing and advertising agency is based in the city and, among the hundreds of clients it has worked with over the last 19 years, many are local.

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'Best little city in the world': Christchurch draws talent and events

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