Go boldly in business: Business Canterbury Chief Executive Leeann Watson
Canterbury is punching well above its weight right now, with the highest internal net migration in the country, record tertiary student numbers, and our region’s big infrastructure anchor projects nearing completion. As we look to build on this momentum, Business Canterbury is taking the lead on bringing together local authorities with a group […]
The city of choice: Christchurch City Mayor Phil Mauger
A privilege of being Mayor is the opportunity to attend openings and announcements, and there are three I wanted to highlight here. Earlier this month, I had the privilege of speaking at the announcement of a $250 million expansion of the Christchurch Engine Centre. This will be a terrific boost for our city’s […]
The season of giving: Te Pae Christchurch GM Ross Steele
As we countdown to Christmas, our city is alive with excitement, bustling with visitors attending events, including those hosted at our venue. This season brings a unique opportunity to give back and uplift those in need, something we’re proud to take part in. Every year, our global venue management group, ASM Global, celebrates […]
A hub for innovation: ChristchurchNZ CEO Ali Adams
Game changers. There’s no other way to explain the significance of two major developments set to redefine the business, innovation, and health landscape of Ōtautahi Christchurch. First, the announcement that BioOra is establishing its cutting-edge biotech manufacturing facility in our Te Papa Hauora Health Precinct is a huge win for the city. This […]
ChristchurchNZ Economic Analyst Sophie Jones: A summer outlook
In my role as Economic Analyst at ChristchurchNZ, I focus on the wellbeing of our economy. But it’s important to remember that economies are about people. Recent insights from Statistics New Zealand’s Wellbeing Survey reveal reasons to feel good. Canterbury boasts higher overall wellbeing levels compared with the national average. In 2023, 53% […]
Te Pae General Manager Ross Steele: Friendly practices
Living sustainably is all about making conscious choices today to safeguard our planet for future generations. Climate change stands as one of the greatest challenges of our time, influencing everything from weather patterns and health to food security and economic stability. In response, Ōtautahi Christchurch has embraced the UN Sustainable Development Goals, aiming […]
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