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Drifter Christchurch

Canterbury-Christchurch MT · New Zealand

96 Lichfield StView location

9.0/10Excellent226 Reviews
Cleanliness9.4/109.4
Service9.2/109.2
Comfort9.0/109.0
Condition9.2/109.2
Amenities8.6/108.6
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About Drifter Christchurch

With a stay at Drifter Christchurch, you'll be centrally located in Christchurch, within a 10-minute walk of One New Zealand Stadium and Cathedral Square. This hotel is 0. 5 mi (0. 8 km) from Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre and 0. 8 mi (1.

3 km) from Hagley Park. Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a terrace. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a vending machine.

Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Satisfy your appetite at Rambler, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Make yourself at home in one of the 95 guestrooms.

Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.

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With a stay at Drifter Christchurch, you'll be centrally located in Christchurch, within a 10-minute walk of One New Zealand Stadium and Cathedral Square. This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Hagley Park.

Make yourself at home in one of the 95 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and a library.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Concierge
Laundry
Gym
Entertainment
Smoking areas
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until anytime
Check-out until 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award Events/parties not allowed LGBTQIA+ friendly Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
    • Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
    • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
  • Special Instructions
    Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
    • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
    • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
    • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
    • Property Registration Number 9429050898268
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

Riverside Market 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Cashel Street Shopping Area 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
One New Zealand Stadium 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Cashel Mall 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
The Terrace 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Bridge of Remembrance 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Cathedral Square 0.6 km / 0.3 mi
Transitional Cathedral 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Christchurch Tram 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
New Regent Street 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Isaac Theatre Royal 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
The Piano: Centre for Music and the Arts 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Margaret Mahy Playground 0.8 km / 0.5 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 95
  • hotel
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Wi-fi
  • Laundry service
  • Lift access
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • TV lounge
  • Fitness
  • Billiards
Upon availability

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  • Room FEMALE ROOMRoom • FEMALE ROOMROO.FA

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    FEMALE ROOM

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    Room code: ROO.FA

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  • SUITE LOFTSUITE • LOFTSUI.LO

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    SUITE LOFT

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  • Room DELUXE TWO BEDSRoom • DELUXE TWO BEDSROO.2B-DX

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    DELUXE TWO BEDS

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    Room code: ROO.2B-DX

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  • FAMILY ROOM BUNK BEDFAMILY ROOM • BUNK BEDFAM.BK

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    FAMILY ROOM BUNK BED

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    Room code: FAM.BK

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  • SUITE PREMIUM KING BEDSUITE • PREMIUM KING BEDSUI.KG-PI

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    SUITE PREMIUM KING BED

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    Room code: SUI.KG-PI

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  • TWIN SUPERIORTWIN • SUPERIORTWN.SU

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    TWIN SUPERIOR

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    Room code: TWN.SU

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  • DOUBLE SUPERIOR QUEEN BEDDOUBLE • SUPERIOR QUEEN BEDDBL.QN-SU

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    DOUBLE SUPERIOR QUEEN BED

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    SUPERIOR QUEEN BED

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    Room code: DBL.QN-SU

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  • Room SUPERIORRoom • SUPERIORROO.SU

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    Room SUPERIOR

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Drifter Christchurch

9.0
Excellent
226 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.4 /10
Service
9.2 /10
Comfort
9.0 /10
Condition
9.2 /10
Amenities
8.6 /10
75 reviews shown
8/10
Excellent
17 Jul 2026
Richard
Staff were brilliant. Couldn't do enough for you. Only downer was constant music in ground floor area preventing any form of relaxation. If you must have music try jazz
Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jul 2026
Inti
Awesome distribution and very clean. Great location
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jul 2026
Thomas
Excellent place to stay especially for solo travellers
Self
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jul 2026
Judith
Drifter is central to everything in Christchurch. They have embraced technology with a phone app to access the elevator and room. Themed rooms for movies, yoga and a kitchen meant all needs are catered for. I'll pack my yoga clothes for my next visit.
We enjoyed the food in the bar area.
It was noisy up until midnight, so pack your ear plugs for a weekend stay.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jul 2026
Lisa
Was a great experience. Very clean and kind. Lots of cool amenities like a cinema and library. Very cute and lots of space!
Family
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jun 2026
JAMES
My family and I stayed in the 4 bed with bathroom for one night. It was clean, quiet, and comfortable. We all slept well.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jun 2026
Ben
Lovely stay
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jun 2026
Mohd Bakhtiar
The shops nearby and within walking distance are so convenient.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jun 2026
Rochelle
Great property with an awesome vibe. Rooms and facilities were great and the location was so central and convenient. Would def stay again - and do yoga next time!
Family
6/10
Pleasant
31 May 2026
PETER
Room had no wardrobe to hang clothes in. Should be tagged as a hostel rather than hotel.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
17 May 2026
Amy
Staff were very welcoming and gave us early access to our room. Greatly appreciated, after a very stressful early morning that saw us nearly not make the trip.

Awesome location, to town, restaurants and One Stadium. Highly recommend for that.

There was a bit of noise from plumbing pipes in other areas - were woken early on our first night due to that.

Cool looking place, with a great vibe.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Apr 2026
Melanie
We arrived late and the staff were super helpful
Family
6/10
Pleasant
26 Apr 2026
David
great staff, great venue and amenities

however we stayed in a bunk bedroom that had a toilet/shower inside it however the rooms outside our front door in the corridor and had their bathroom separate from their room and across the hallway.

We had a group of four young ladies who kept on going in and out of the bathroom repeatedly for a few hours late at night (and I am in repeatedly like every five minutes or less which was crazy and I did say something to them about how it was keeping us awake) but it kept going (10pm to 1230am) and the door was very loud!.!!

So I don’t know why they want me to do that and what was going on, but it was very annoying


Friends
8/10
Excellent
22 Apr 2026
Hannah
Great vibe and perfect central location
Self
8/10
Excellent
16 Apr 2026
Chloe
All good!! Excellent!
except the shower water pressure is a little bit low, might be we lived on the top floor.
Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
14 Apr 2026
Ebrahim
Room amenities could’ve been better. Kettle is upstairs and tap is only downstairs in the toilet and tap cant fill the kettle
Properly etc
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
30 Mar 2026
David
Great location and staff. Profits to transportation, shopping, sites and restaurants/cafe.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
27 Mar 2026
Angela
I didn't realize it was a hostel with I booked. No problems with hostels - I've stayed at them before. I was just surprised to find this was considered a \"hybrid\" hotel/hostel. In my 3 weeks travel through NZ, Drifter was the only place that required a passport for us to check in. It was odd. The other patrons in line were also puzzled, but it was done.
The room was a standard hotel room with bed, window, place to hang some clothing (bring your own hangers), a bathroom, and coffee station. We were at the top floor, so our ceiling height was really tall.
Odd things: The towel bars were behind the doors. So if you washed your hands, you had to step away from the sink, and close the bathroom door to get to the towel, or after the shower, you had to step outside the shower, and close the shower door so you can get to the bath towel.
No microwave or mini fridge - you had to go to the common space if you wanted to make popcorn or store foods. Super busy common area, even on off meal hours. The common space also had pool tables and lounges with the kitchen area.
In all, Drifter was new, clean, and comfortable. It definitely caters to young adults.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
25 Mar 2026
Gregory
Room was clean and bed was comfortable. However they have issues with technology:
-They pushed you to use phone to open elevator/doors. There are big delays (link to web site vs app) to open doors and calling elevator is still a bit of mystery to me after staying there for 3 nights
-Turning lights in bathroom on/off are a a bit of a mystery to me as they are tied into motion sensors.
-Shower door touches floor so you cannot put a towel on for.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Mar 2026
Cindy
Room was small but super clean
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 Mar 2026
Lai Chu Pearl
good stay
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Mar 2026
Joanne
Amazing facility with great staff and a safe environment for young people travelling
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Mar 2026
Sharon
Super clean, nice room, great location. Nice work areas with electrical outlets. I did not use the kitchen, but it seemed that those were good as well. They even have a movie night(s) with popcorn and the guests select the movie.
Self
8/10
Excellent
15 Mar 2026
Simon
Lovely room. Could improve these things: AC was noisy and a bit cold in the day and hot at night; the shower went hot and cold - good pressure though; no desk to work at.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
13 Mar 2026
Bernadette
Great venue, cooking facilities and shared relaxation space. Wonderful for travelers of all ages!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
12 Mar 2026
Mary Anne
Great hostel. Not much space in room if you 2 suitcases.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
11 Mar 2026
Grace
The room was very interesting. We booked a two bedroom suite. The bathroom and one bed room were on the main level which also had an immense foyer. The bunk bed room on the second floor was also immense and felt as though there was wasted space in both places that could have been better utilized. The rooftop balcony was lovely but it was a rainy day so we did not get to fully enjoy it. The bathroom was sooooo small and we are not large people but you have to basically touch the toilet to get the door closed to get to the shower. It is hard to brush your teeth in the sink which has a shallow depth and just be used from the side angle. Love the concept, lots of communal spaces being fully utilized by other guests. Would be awesome for young adult travelers. It’s like an upscale hostel for people who don’t want to share rooms with strangers. Love all the community events like trivia and movie night etc. Would love to bring friends to a drifter property.
Friends_and_family Family
4/10
Poor
10 Feb 2026
Kathryn
Tiny elevator and room. All digital elevator access and lack of space meant long unnecessary delays. This hotel is designed for GenZ only - this should be mentioned in hotel listing. Won’t be staying again.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
05 Feb 2026
He
Room was good and high tech, good location to catch the busses too. But short of reception staff and water was not very hot in shower
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
01 Feb 2026
Anabel
Room was fine but very awkward layout. Bed and lounge upstairs and tiny toilet and shower downstairs. No mini fridge and worst shower I have ever had. Check in is a pain, you need to do it all through the app, the you need the website in you phone to use the doors. Then the doors don’t work and you need to call staff to open. Wouldn’t stay again. Better as a backpackers than a hotel.
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jan 2026
Rhiannon
Great location and vibe.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jan 2026
Kristine
New, clean and central
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jan 2026
Zak
Lovely room, amazing shower and bed. Great staff, great coffee.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jan 2026
Kobus
Clean and friendly staff
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jan 2026
Khalid
Very cool how they mixed a hotel and hostel vibe. We brought our family and it was good for them to see how fun it is for young people to travel like I used to. Check-in was a bit clunky, but not too bad.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
08 Jan 2026
Donna
More of a young back packer accomodation not what I was expecting unfortunately
Partner
8/10
Excellent
04 Jan 2026
Scott
Room was tidy and clean. Common areas were also tidy. Though, for a somewhat steep price point - I wouldn’t call this a hotel. It is more of a hostel. There are very limited in room amenities - basically none. It’s a safe, convenient hotel that is a place to rest really - no frills.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
03 Jan 2026
Fuk Hing
一般
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
29 Dec 2025
Caren
Lots of interesting characteristics. Nice large balcony that needed cleaning.
6/10
Pleasant
07 Dec 2025
Robyn
Poor access - wheel chair access down a side lane - you need to request access. Have to take luggage up stairs to get in. No parking. Noisey at night from in house bar / club. Multiple emails requesting on line check in - no check in at desk. No fridge in room despite being a Superior King suite. Stayed 4 nights - room not vacuumed. Cups not washed. Not always provided with hand towels and wash clothes. Mixed accommodation - someone sitting on hallway floor. Hotel prices but hostel services.
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
22 Nov 2025
TRICIA
I arrived at 4:30 and my room wasn't ready. The digital check in was brutal. If that's how they're going to run it, the lobby should be auto-connect wifi. I wasn't connected, so I didn't receive the message about my room not being ready. I went through the digital checking crap with both my backpacks on me (lobby was packed), finally got to my room to find cleaners in it. I had a zoom meeting I needed to join, so I wish I had known. I didn't realize this was a hostel, so I guess I was just expecting the warm reception of a typical hotel, for the price.
Self
8/10
Excellent
17 Nov 2025
John
Quirky.
The balcony didn't really look out on anything, but we didn't use it so no big deal.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Nov 2025
Mark
All was good
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
10 Nov 2025
janet
Great room ,spotless throughout. Great to have big bathtowels too. Staff always helpful and comfortable beds with good quality linen
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
09 Nov 2025
HAOYANG
Where hospitable staff and stylish decorations! To all landmarks walking can complete 💯!very cool !
Business_and_leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
08 Nov 2025
Lori
Loved the location right next to bus terminal, food shopping across the street, and walkable to so many great venues. The hotel offers so many different room types and includes a communal cooking, gathering space. My room (with bathroom) was small, but comfortable and quiet - with a library and outdoor space on the same floor. Have already booked it for our next visit.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
05 Nov 2025
Henry
Clean room, friendly and helpful staff
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Nov 2025
Hila
The hotel is clean and is located in a central area within walking distance to many must seen sites.
The staff was very friendly and nice!
Business_and_leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
21 Oct 2025
Summer
Great room, awesome concept the bar had really tasty sharing menu couldn’t fault my stay
Business Self
2/10
Poor
21 Oct 2025
Michelle
check in was a nightmare. very stressful.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
11 Oct 2025
Joanne
Safe, convenient location - next to tram stop & walking distance to great food venues- plus supermarket
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
07 Oct 2025
Debra
Shower was amazing
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
29 Sep 2025
Renee
Location was fab, but lack of parking is an issue!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 Sep 2025
Abbey
Fantastic staff and excellent room (suited our family perfectly)! Right in town so close to restaurants as well.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 Sep 2025
stephanie
Staff, room, security all out of this world great!!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
25 Sep 2025
Shikha
Clean room. Little noise from other occupants. But nothing major.
10/10
Exceptional
24 Sep 2025
Priscilla
Lovely place to stay, easy walk to the shops and dining!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Sep 2025
Xuan
Clean and nice staff
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
24 Aug 2025
Claire
Great location, easy walking distance to all of central christchurch. Friendly staff, modern, clean facilities, good price.
Business Friends
10/10
Exceptional
10 Aug 2025
Darshaka

Very Helpful Staff

Staff (Roo) were very helpful as I sustained an injury whilst out on a trek. Made our a stay very comfortable.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Aug 2025
Robyn
Great option
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jul 2025
Rachel
Such a cool place to stay in the cbd. Beds were super comfy.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jul 2025
Igor
Trendy place for your peiple but also suits families. Good value for money.
Friends_and_family Family
4/10
Poor
31 May 2025
Eming
Self check in property, super tiny wash face basin, ceiling light only worked once when we entered the room and thereafter despite informing a guy at check in counter upon going out for dinner problem was not resolved. How did this hotel get 4 stars ?
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
27 Mar 2025
Katie
The digital check in didn’t work, none of the digital keys worked. Thankfully someone working at the bar was able to help us open the elevator door. There was no actual employees when we checked in because it was 11pm. The one towel in our room had blood on it, but once again no employees were there to get us a new one.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Mar 2025
Keith
Good quiet room and modern facilities
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
18 Mar 2025
Andrea
Great hotel - was recommended to me and I would recommend to others.
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
15 Mar 2025
Andrew
A pleasant place to stay. Quiet and comfy bed.
Business Self
8/10
Excellent
12 Mar 2025
Marla
So enjoyed the design, the combination of old building and renovated chic and funky details. It was super clean, had unique spaces like a cinema with bean bags, an open to the sky courtyard, and lovely bar, barista and breakfast space. Also, many options for rooms from dorms to private rooms with ensuite facilities. The only issue is no affiliated parking and not convenient drop off/pick op space. I would go back for sure!
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
09 Mar 2025
Noretta
Hotel Room too small for couple . Bathroom sink small and have no place to put personal toiletries, no cups are provided for tooth brushing. Bathroom light sensor not effective at all, it just switched off many time during showers, very very annoying. Room felt clean when we arrived, but felt no one really clean our room the next few days, may be just empty trash bin only. Smell from common kitchen does comes into the room. However, the bed is comfortable so we slept well. Location is very convenient. Overall, if anyone expecting a typical hotel service n facilities, this is not the place. It's really for young travelers and backpackers.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Mar 2025
Debbie
Great places to stay we stayed for a girls night in town and was perfect
10/10
Exceptional
05 Mar 2025
Kimberly
First time staying here and we loved it. Every is new and modern, and it was great having the bar downstairs - great margaritas!
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
24 Feb 2025
Kate
Staff were excellent. Location was ideal.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
22 Feb 2025
Mealofa
This was the best hotel i have stayed at, the room was beautiful, great comfy beds & pillows. Location is the best, right in town with the bus exchange right next door and a supermarket straight across the road. Rambler Bar was a great spot, and made the best espresso martini, yum. My new favorite hotel in Christchurch and i would definitely stay here again. Great customer service from all the staff, so well done. Cheers, Mealofa
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
16 Feb 2025
kevin

great stay in Christchurch

We traveled as a family - four kids and mother in law, and got two suites. the outside of the building is very nice, but its next to a run down building so we were a little skeptical when we saw it. But the fears were misplaced. Great location, inside was great. More set up for the backpacker crowd - lots of rooms to meet or meet up with people. Great vibe. But it wasn't at all bad for families.
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Drifter Christchurch
96 Lichfield St, Christchurch, New Zealand

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