ADVENTURE
An adrenaline rush or a relaxed afternoon in the sun, Hanmer Springs has the activity for you this summer. Located a 90-minute drive from Christchurch city, the alpine village has a variety of activities on offer. Thrilling bungy jumps and jet boat rides to bike trails, strolls and window shopping, embrace summer’s warmth […]
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 […]
Invest in student housing: Angela Webb
What’s hot in the Christchurch investment market: Strong demand for student accommodation. With an ongoing surge in university enrolments, student accommodation around the University of Canterbury has become one of the most sought-after investment opportunities in Christchurch. As the demand for housing near campus skyrockets, both investors and parents are increasingly focused on […]
Firing up the construction sector: Vanessa Weenink, MP for Banks Peninsula
The Government has announced reforms in the building and construction sector to make it quicker, easier, and cheaper for houses to be built in New Zealand. It takes an average of 569 days for a home to be built and consented, and the cost of building a house is 50% more expensive in […]
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