The Influencers

I was interested to read the information from the 2023 Census released recently, which shows the greater Christchurch population grew nearly 10% between 2018 and 2023. Surely this is confirmation that Christchurch is New Zealand’s second largest city, with the greater Christchurch regional population well exceeding greater Wellington. It was also exciting to […]

Te Papa Hauora Christchurch Health Precinct celebrates its 10 year anniversary in May 2024. From an inspired vision post-earthquake, the Precinct officially came into being in May 2014, as one of the first of 18 anchor projects to get underway. It took considerable courage by the founding stakeholders to embrace a new way […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

In the regeneration of Ōtautahi Christchurch over the last 13 years, our city has undergone a remarkable transformation guided by purpose, sustainability, resilience, and innovation. With our accessible contemporary design and eco-friendly buildings, it’s great to see Christchurch is now a leading example of a sustainable urban city which stands out as an […]

New Brighton is ready for a renaissance – in fact, it’s taking shape as you read this. We all know the story of New Brighton, a once thriving seaside town and home to New Brighton Mall – the only retail centre in Christchurch where Saturday trading was permitted. The introduction of seven-day trading […]