Marriner Street in the suburb of Sumner, Christchurch

Marriner Street – formerly Grafton Street Named after Henry James Marriner (1865- 1950). Marriner was a warehouseman and the mayor of Sumner 1910- 1912. While he was mayor, a start was made on the stabilisation of the foreshore, with the construction of the sea wall between the tramway bridge and the pier, where the sea formerly encroached.
Quite a bit of information on the library website. Part of this street is part of the main road into Sumner and is very busy.Not many old houses left on this street. There is a rundown apartment complex that was damaged in the earthquakes and is currently being disputed in the courts. I think that the court case is between the various owners of the apartments and the Body Corporate but not 100 % sure. It possibly involves the insurance company.Many of the owners have died while this dispute have been going on. Many businesses along here including Cave Rock Hotel, Hollywood theatre and several cafes. There is a huge modern apartment complex with luxury apartments opposite townhouses built in an Art Deco style. There are similar townhouses on a nearby street.