Long term planning: Phil Mauger, Christchurch City Mayor

It has been well reported that our country faces some challenging economic headwinds at the moment. Community groups, businesses, and households are all finding it tough right now. Our council has been hearing this message loud and clear recently as people present their submissions on our draft Long Term Plan. It’s not easy […]

Two event-filled years: Te Pae Christchurch, General Manager, Ross Steele

More than 200,000 attendees have taken part in 458 events at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre since we hosted our first conference two years ago, far exceeding all expectations. This success also reflects the integral role and mahi of our entire local events infrastructure. That includes the council and ChristchurchNZ, our local suppliers […]

Ambitious for Christchurch: Alison Adams, CEO ChristchurchNZ

How do you create a clear vision and direction for the economic future of Ōtautahi Christchurch? That’s a question I’m confident we are answering with an innovative citywide framework called the Christchurch Economic Ambition. At the core of this ambition is the idea of transitioning towards a more regenerative economy, where sustainability is […]

Gathering big ideas: Ross Steele of Te Pae Christchurch

Ōtautahi Christchurch is a city that punches well above its weight on the international stage on many fronts. This is not by coincidence. It is hard mahi and collaboration between various organisations with common interests that drive success for our city. Te Pae Christchurch, in collaboration with ChristchurchNZ and educational institutions such as […]

The power of mentoring: Alison Adams of ChristchurchNZ

Christchurch is a great place to do business. We have a unique innovation ecosystem where companies collaborate and support each other. The city’s size and the cooperative mindset of our people create an environment where everyone chips in to help each other succeed. Which is why the nationwide Business Mentors programme works so […]

The Garden City: Phil Mauger, Christchurch City Mayor

Christchurch isn’t called the Garden City for nothing – and it definitely keeps that title when autumn rolls around. The leaves are turning red and yellow, and starting to fall (we’re sweeping them out of the drains, don’t worry), and the weather is starting to cool off. There’s still a lot going on […]