Is Wellington or Christchurch New Zealand’s second city and why? – Stuff

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Tell us why you consider Christchurch or Wellington to be New Zealand's second city.

WRITE ON STUFF:The answer to which city is New Zealand's second cityis simple, right? It's Wellington.

But wait, maybe it's not that simple.

Does Christchurch take the crown?

On FridayStuff'sYeah, Nah pollasked readers if they consider Wellington or Christchurch to beNew Zealand'ssecond city.Thousands responded, but the votes were split very evenly.

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The populataions of both cities are similar, but is it fair to include the populations ofHutt City, Upper Hutt, Porirua and the Kpiti Coast in Wellington's population as a whole, or are those separate?

Without the inclusion of these areas Christchurch has a larger population.

But is population alone enough to decide New Zealand's second city, or should otherfactors such as infrastructure growth, employment opportunities, attractions, and housing be factored in?

We want you to share your thoughts. The best pieces will be published on Stuff Nation.

Do think Wellington or Christchurch deserves the title of New Zealand's second city and why?

Do you think population is the most important deciding factor? Why/ why not?

Have you lived in both cities before? Which did you enjoy more and how dothey compare?

What are hotspots that you think give your chosen city theedge?

We're looking for submissions of between 400 and 800 words to be published in Stuff Nation. To share your thoughts on which city takes the cake,email:stuffnation@stuff.co.nz.

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Is Wellington or Christchurch New Zealand's second city and why? - Stuff