The work is part of a $316m council spend in the 602-hectare Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor – once home to 5500 properties demolished following the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes after the land was red-zoned by the Government. Christchurch mayor Lianne Dalziel said the pathway would encourage more people to explore and connect with the river corridor. It was an integral part of the council’s plans to transform the corridor into a dedicated regeneration space for exploration, enjoyment and connection, Dalziel said. FRANK FILMS The wheels of progress turn frustratingly slowly in Christchurch’s red zone. Frank Film asks, is anything going to happen? (First published August, 2020)