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 “Month […]

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 pioneering company, […]

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% of Cantabrians […]

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 for net […]

Christchurch city mayor Phil Mauger: Front and centre

As the weather warms up, so does our events season. The city is full of people, and we have a lot to look forward to. It was great to be a part of the Antarctic season opening to welcome back scientists and supporters from all across the world before they head to the ice. The […]

Te Papa Hauora Chair Peter Townsend: Embracing AI in Health

It is exciting to see how the Canterbury Health system is increasingly using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve health outcomes. We are just at the beginning of realising significant opportunities for innovation, in particular improving accuracy of diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of health conditions. Whether it is the enabling and application of […]