Like much of Christchurch, the early settlers drained the swamps and cut the bush to create farmland.

Like much of Christchurch, the early settlers drained the swamps and cut the bush to create useful farmland.

[10] Voters were asked to choose between Caselwood, Clearview, Northpark, Redpark and Redwood.

[11] The name comes from a large protected redwood tree still standing on Prestons Road.

The land was made the Sturrocks Road Reserve, and was being prepared for a sports ground and kindergarten.

A bonfire was lit on Guy Fawkes Night to raise money for the project.

[21] The octagonal[21] building was designed by Waimairi County Council architect Len Wooding.

[27] In 1986 a refuse transfer station was opened[28] on the northern side of Styx Mill Road.

[41][42] Redwood is part of the Papanui Ward for Christchurch City Council local body elections.

[45] The Main North Road is a major four-lane arterial road that runs north-south through the middle of Redwood, connecting it to both the Christchurch Central City and suburbs further north including Belfast and Kaiapoi.

[10] The Christchurch Northern Motorway runs north-south just to the east of Redwood,[46] allowing traffic to bypass the suburb.

Environment Canterbury operates several bus services that serve Redwood, including the 1,[47] 95,[48] 107[49] and 125.

[52] Alongside the rail tracks west of Main North Road is the Christchurch Northern Line Cycleway that connects Redwood to the central city.

[10]: 8 [59][60] St. Bedes College, a special-character integrated Catholic boys boarding school is also located in Redwood.