List of tallest buildings in Christchurch

Many high-rise buildings were demolished following the February 2011 Christchurch earthquake, making it the single worst event for high rise destruction in history.

Notable structures include: Hotel Grand Chancellor, was completed in 1986, and at the time held the title of tallest building.

Rising to 85 metres (279 ft), the 26-storey hotel suffered critical structural failure following the 2011 earthquakes and was subsequently demolished shortly after.

After suffering staircase collapse in the earthquakes, The building was sold "as is where is" in August 2014 to a local consortium who have since repaired and converted it into a hotel.

Notable structures include: Pacific Tower, rising 86.5 metres (284 ft), is the city's tallest building.

High-rise construction following the 2010/2011 earthquakes has largely been blocked due to height-limits imposed by the Christchurch City Council.

In September 2024, Council voted to remove height restrictions within certain areas of the CBD, and loosened requirements surrounding the need for developers to apply for resource consent.

Colour keyThis lists ranks Christchurch high-rises are/were proposed to stand at least 35 metres (115 ft) tall, based on standard height measurement.

Colour key m (feet) This lists ranks Christchurch high-rises that stand/stood at least 35 metres (115 ft) tall, based on standard height measurement.