 These feelings of neglect by the Christchurch City Council would continue to persist.Groups such as the Peoples independent Republic of New Brighton was formed by Paul Zaaman, The New Brighton Businesses and landowners association spokesperson, in order to protest lack of investment by the Christchurch City Council into New Brighton.New Brighton was also named to be the host the finish of the annual Speight's Coast to Coast multisport race in February 2015.