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EPISODE · Feb 26, 2026 · 2 MIN

Anne Newman: Christchurch NZ Visitor Economy Manager on Electric Avenue

from Early Edition with Ryan Bridge · host Newstalk ZB

Excitement in Christchurch as the city gears up for one of the biggest weekends of the year.   Electric Avenue is officially the biggest festival in Australasia, with 90 thousand attendees over the two days.  Kiwi band Split Enz is headlining, joined by Australian DJ Dom Dolla.  Last year's festival brought in $10.5 million in visitor spend – the largest local event since the 1974 Commonwealth Games.   Christchurch NZ Visitor Economy Manager Anne Newman told Ryan Bridge 23 thousand people are visiting the city for the festival.   LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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