A rockin’ history: ShowBiz

Get ready to experience the most electrifying and empowering event of the year. Presented by Showbiz Christchurch, That Bloody Woman is not your ordinary musical – it’s a rock concert-style extravaganza that brings to life Kate Sheppard’s story of how New Zealand became the first country in the world to give women the […]

A vibrant hub for art

Street art is a shining example of the resilience and creativity of our Christchurch community in the aftermath of the earthquakes. Piles of rubble have been transformed into thought-provoking canvases that add vibrancy to our city’s streets. Here are some to look out for: Ōtautahi Mural The Ōtautahi Mural, located in the SALT […]

Meet the principal: Cathedral Grammar

The pursuit of excellence, strong character, broad opportunities, multiple pathways for success, and focusing on our students’ well-being is at the heart of all we do. Cathedral Grammar is an independent Anglican school providing high-quality education for pre-school, primary school, and intermediate aged girls and boys on the banks of the Avon River […]

Meet the principal: Selwyn House School

At Selwyn House School, we inspire our students to be global thinkers who understand that they can have a positive impact on the world they live in. The school’s purpose is to enable each student to develop the empathy and understanding, as well as the powerful critical and creative thinking skills, that will […]

Meet the principal: St Andrew’s College

We have begun 2023 with a strong sense of optimism at St Andrew’s College, especially with Covid-19 having far less impact in the classroom, and our traditional events, plus sporting and cultural activities able to take place once again. Our campus is abuzz as students engage with their learning and take part in […]

Be in the know for ‘the roar’ and game bird season: New Zealand Fire Arms

If you’re a firearms licence holder, you’ll need to know about changes to the storage and transport rules for firearms and ammunition, and changes to the seven rules of firearms safety. Regulations were updated in February 2022, and to help Kiwis make sense of those changes, Te Tari Pūreke, the new firearms regulator, […]

Talented innovators

A really special part of my role at ChristchurchNZ is watching talent grow in our city. Thanks to Christchurch’s thriving innovation ecosystem, our city has many young innovators working to build a better future for people and the planet. Emily Blythe, the founder and CEO of Pyper Vision, is one of these remarkable […]

Exciting times ahead

With business events beginning to ramp back up in earnest, our team is looking forward to another busy conference season ahead. Already several months are close to capacity, with an array of event types booked in. Last year, we were fortunate to have a significant number of local and national organisations and associations […]

Economic downturns

Why do Canterbury businesses think differently during an economic downturn? Rampant inflation, combined with a barrage of legislation that has added additional costs and compliance for business, continual supply chain disruptions, and a tight labour market, have all combined to create an environment that is exceedingly challenging for business.   Despite that, Canterbury […]

Lest we forget

It was an early start, but it was so good to be part of the recent ANZAC Day Dawn Service, held in Cathedral Square for the first time since the earthquakes. I felt honoured to gather with members of the public, veterans, and members of our armed forces to help commemmorate New Zealand’s […]