Nelson’s summer fest
All of Nelson’s not-to-miss summer events made easy. Nelson has long been a summer travel destination for New Zealanders, boasting beautiful beaches, wineries and walks, and close proximity to Tasman’s best spots. But what’s on offer for those of us who want to brighten – and maybe boogie – up our Nelson summer? […]
The best summer staycation
Whether you are bound to the city for work, find it too hard to travel with children, or have family coming to visit you, here are some of the top things to do in the Garden City this summer. Adventure – Mountain bike or hike the port hills. The bike trails have a […]
Head to Hanmer: Hanmer Springs Attractions
Get ready for action-packed fun at Hanmer Springs Attractions. There’s a great range of exciting and family friendly activities to suit all ages, including jet boating, river rafting, off-road buggy adventures and paintball, as well as quad biking, clay bird shooting and bungy jumping for adults. Hanmer Springs Attractions are the only jet boat operator […]
Relax in style: Clear Ridge Apartments
Perhaps it might be opportune to think ahead beyond the “silly season” to plan some truly personal recuperative relaxation, somewhere luxurious, set in a stunning environment. That’s what you will find at Clear Ridge Apartments, right in the heart of Hanmer Springs village. This 5-star boutique accommodation consists of 13 beautifully furnished and […]
Hanmer holidays
The close proximity of Hanmer to Christchurch makes it an ideal holiday destination, whether for a few hours, a day or two, or a week. SHOP Visit the selection of boutique retail outlets, which sell everything from gorgeous garments to gateaux, toys to togs, art to alcohol, and much more. STAY From luxury […]
The south bank
Take a drive these holidays and discover the south bank of North Canterbury. Southbank is a new route launched by the wineries perched on the Southbank of the Waipara River. The group have worked together to create a day trip destination that includes world-class wine, gourmet toasties, cheese, walkways and a sculpture park. […]
See Christchurch this Christmas: Christchurch City Council
There’s a cheerful Christmassy buzz around the central city this December so I’d encourage you all to come into the city and see how great it’s looking. New Regent Street, Cashel Mall, and Cathedral Square have Christmas installations, the banners are up, and shop windows are all looking extremely festive and bright. The […]
Resilience and determination: Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce
Hasn’t this time of year come around quickly? As many of us start to wind down for the year and some of us, particularly in the hospitality sector, start to ramp up for what will be quite a busy period, the Canterbury business community has demonstrated again throughout the year the resilience and […]
Reflecting on 2022: Te Pae Christchurch
As we head towards the end of the year – our first as an operational venue – I’ve been reflecting on the past 12 months. It’s been a hell of a ride, starting the year in virtual lockdown to all go when we reopened in May; but despite the challenges of opening a […]
Future of work: ChristchurchNZ
ChristchurchNZ’s latest Ōtautahi Economic Insights Breakfast focused on the Future of Work. With the word ‘future’ involved, it is no surprise that rangatahi were a major part of the conversation. Rangatahi are our future employees and employers, ensuring that they are supported and equipped with the skills they need to fully engage with our […]













