City set to boom: Christchurch City mayor Phil Mauger

We get all four seasons in Christchurch and spring is in swing – another reason I love living here. I know I’m not alone in that, there’s a lot going on for our city, it’s great to see. The place is humming, with exciting developments and the talk from up north is not ‘where are […]

Buzzing with talent: Te Pae General Manager Ross Steele

As a relative newcomer to Ōtautahi Christchurch, having lived here five years, I have quickly developed a deep appreciation for the city, and all it has to offer. I am continually amazed by the remarkable achievements of Christchurch businesses on the global stage. From companies developing cutting-edge medical implants for surgeons worldwide to virtual and […]

Inspiring the next generation: ChristchurchNZ CEO Alison Adams

One of the most exciting things about Innovate Ōtautahi was the number of young people in attendance. We know young people are engaged in innovation and technology – channeling that interest into great careers is the next step. We have organisations here in Christchurch helping to make this happen. One of our local tech champions […]

Positioned to thrive: Business Canterbury Chief Executive Leeann Watson

Canterbury businesses are showing renewed optimism about the economy, following our latest Business Canterbury survey, which opened in the days following the first interest rate cut in four-and-a-half years. This rise in confidence is a welcome sign for the business community and our local economy. We’re seeing quite a large improvement in expectations for both […]

Not just a place, it is our people: Te Pae general manager Ross Steele

From the early planning stages of Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre, we knew our city was going to have one of the finest convention centres in Australasia. In my biased opinion, it is the best. We recognise that all convention centres, no matter where they are in the world, are built to host conferences and […]

The importance of face-to-face: Christchurch City Mayor Phil Mauger

I’ve just settled back in after a whirlwind two weeks in China for a Sister Cities visit. The importance of face-to-face meetings can’t be underestimated, so it was fantastic to get over there in person with the delegation which included councillors Victoria Henstock and Jake McLellan. It was a busy trip, but we met some […]