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 […]
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 […]