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Tell us why you consider Christchurch or Wellington to be New Zealand's second city. <\/p>\n
WRITE ON STUFF:The answer to which city is New Zealand's second cityis simple, right? It's Wellington.<\/p>\n
But wait, maybe it's not that simple.<\/p>\n
Does Christchurch take the crown?<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
READ MORE:* Yeah, Nah: Is Wellington (or Christchurch) NZ's second city?* Down to the final bite - Wellington On a Plate finalists announced* Christchurch is New Zealand's second city, deal with it<\/p>\n
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?<\/p>\n
Without the inclusion of these areas Christchurch has a larger population.<\/p>\n
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?<\/p>\n
We want you to share your thoughts. The best pieces will be published on Stuff Nation.<\/p>\n
Do think Wellington or Christchurch deserves the title of New Zealand's second city and why?<\/p>\n
Do you think population is the most important deciding factor? Why\/ why not?<\/p>\n
Have you lived in both cities before? Which did you enjoy more and how dothey compare?<\/p>\n
What are hotspots that you think give your chosen city theedge?<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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