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The case for more skilled migration is made in a report that focuses on the most severely affected industry sectors, manufacturing and tech. These two sectors are strategically important due to their significant number of high-value jobs, export revenue, growth potential and contribution to regional prosperity. After two years of relatively closed borders and an…
Swoop Aero has partnered with ChristchurchNZ’s Urban Development team to test a network including the Aviary, Swoop Aero’s autonomous docking station for a fleet of drones. The Aviary combines landing infrastructure, charging technology, payload exchange, and a user interface in an architecturally designed structure to scale integrated drone logistics and makes access to the skies…
Alps2Ocean Foods NZ – adding value through unique product innovation with environmental focus. Aotearoa has some of the most efficient and environmentally aligned red meat pāmu in the world, with innovative agricultural and environmental technology to prove it. To speed adoption through price signals, this story needs to add value and Alps2Ocean Foods NZ has…
“New Brighton is in the middle of an exciting period of regeneration, with new public projects thriving on the foreshore and commercial developments underway. This community focused housing development will bring more people to the heart of the suburb and contribute to a growing vibrancy in the east,” she said. A spokesperson from the consortium…
The spectacular setting of Whakaraupō Lyttelton Harbour will play host to the adrenaline-filled racing, marking Christchurch as one of at least nine iconic global destinations to celebrate the international event in the expanded calendar for Season 3. The 2023 New Zealand Sail Grand Prix is the first event in a four year commitment to Aotearoa…
“While we are incredibly disappointed not to be able to deliver a festival in 2022, we can’t wait to get stuck into planning the 2023 return of Christchurch’s beloved event and celebrating our 30th anniversary.” He said the arts and entertainment industry “have been battling internationally for the past two years”. “Unfortunately, this well-loved event…
Our primary industries are front and centre for every major conversation about the critical issues shaping our future. As a national event with global reach, E Tipu is a catalyst for important dialogue and meaningful sector change, featuring eye-opening talks, interactive workshops, innovative exhibits and more. The summit propels action and tangible outcomes for the…
Her piece is one of seven large-scale murals being created as part of FLARE, an event intended to develop the city’s identity as a creative hub through murals and iconic art pieces helping shape and define the city centre. Meep is a graphic design entrepreneur with a colourful past in street art, and a champion…
“It’s a welcoming song as well, embracing all the challenges the women might face on their journey.” Tau said it was “an honour for Ngāi Tūāhuriri and for me to work on this and gift it to the team”, and that it could be used for a variety of occasions. “I wrote it as a…
“To have the world’s best female cricketers playing in our city is an honour and I have no doubt that the skills and commitment you will display over the coming few weeks will inspire a whole new generation of budding young cricketers.” Teams were also given gifts from mana whenua and the city of Ōtautahi…
“The inaugural challenge in 2020 proved that the Canterbury region is home to an abundance of HealthTech innovators and talent. This year’s challenge will bring together industry, research, students and clinicians to propel their ideas towards commercialisation. Many of the innovations will literally saves lives and improve wellbeing, as well as contribute to the sustainable…
On Leadership, Kaitiakitanga And Custom-Built Hip Implants More at ChristchurchNZ
Launched on 15 January, the Food, Fibre and Agritech Supernode Challenge is a chance for innovators to produce ground-breaking ideas that address some of the country’s most critical issues within the industry. It could be innovative research, an ambitious product or a new business venture — as long as it has the potential for global…
Images taken from high above the earth are used to make better decisions about what should be done on the land below. Uses for aerial imagery range from tackling air pollution to water level changes through to disaster management and recovery. The grant recipients will develop their prototype over the next five months and compete…
A highlight on the city’s cultural calendar, Bread & Circus 2022 will feature hundreds of performances across 10 days, at a ‘Festival Playground’ in Victoria Square and The Commons. The central city zone will host two stages with busking and free performances, roving entertainers, food stalls, bars, and activities for the whole whānau. The evenings…
Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre opened today to fanfare and excitement. It adds to our existing business events infrastructure and will further re-establish Christchurch as a leader in the business events industry for the Asia Pacific region. Te Pae Christchurch is the first new generation convention centre in New Zealand, offering the world-leading conferencing technology…
“We ran a rigorous search that attracted a wide field of local, national, and international applicants. While many were outstanding, Alison stood out for her senior leadership experience in both the public and private sectors, her strategic thinking, a strong track record of delivery and her experience in managing complex stakeholder relationships,” said Arseneau. “I…
The tight labour market and the growth challenges it poses to employers was the key focus of a gathering of employers, industry leaders and public sector agencies hosted today by ChristchurchNZ. ChristchurchNZ Senior Economist Jorge Chang Urrea provided an overview of the key regional economic indicators and was joined onstage for an audience Q&A by…
ChristchurchNZ’s GM Destination and Attraction Loren Heaphy said: “Having this extended agreement supported by central Government is a huge advantage for the city. It gives Christchurch more certainty because SailGP now has priority access to New Zealand, as well as unlocking more funding and expertise to help deliver the events. This is also a great…
A free programme will give up to 250 Christchurch jobseekers the opportunity and skills to successfully launch their own business. Start Me Up will help participants kickstart their new business idea with access to advice, master classes and support from Ōtautahi Christchurch’s business community – all at no cost. Potential business owners or those interested…
Ōtautahi Christchurch will host five matches at Hagley Oval at the tail end of the tournament, including at least one White Ferns match, the semi-final and the final – the majority being played under the new Hagely Oval lights as a day/night match. The semi-final will be held on 31 March, the final on 3…
Images taken from high above the earth are used to make better decisions about what should be done on the land below. From tackling air pollution to water level changes through to disaster management and recovery – aerial imagery provides the Christchurch City Council with important information to make informed decisions. The Christchurch Aerospace Challenge…
Whitiora Executive Director Tania Wati says: “We have been working alongside ChristchurchNZ for some time now, and we have always appreciated the approach to understanding the views and aspirations of Mana Whenua. The team at ChristchurchNZ have shown their true commitment to honouring an authentic partnership with Whitiora and it is a testament to the…
Jorge: During the last decade, the average weekly median household income in Canterbury has been $1,543, slightly above the national figure ($1,529). Also, during the same period, the average unemployment rate in Christchurch has been 4.6 percent, below the national unemployment rate (5.1 percent). In Canterbury, from 2016 to 2019 annual average income growth was…
ChristchurchNZ CEO Joanna Norris says, “We would like to thank all the event partners, suppliers, performers and staff who have worked extensively over the last two years to develop this exciting new event. ChristchurchNZ is looking forward to reactivating the program in 2022, in partnership with the festival producers Strut & Fret, and to delivering…
Q: What does an average day look like for a Silver Fern in training? A: I have a daily gym/weights sesison at 8am with the team either on Zoom or go if I’m able to, I go into High Performance Sport NZ’s Centre at Jellie Park. Then I do a 90min netball skills session which…
“We are now working hard to negotiate a future partnership so the benefits to Ōtautahi Christchurch of hosting SailGP are delayed rather than lost. We are confident that SailGP is supportive of bringing the event to Christchurch in future seasons.” Manaia Rehu, Chair of Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke Rapaki says, “As kaitiaki, guardians of…
“Our scenery is what we’re known for, but we have so much more on offer,” Loverich said. “At Screen CanterburyNZ, we are continually looking for innovative ways to support the needs of our domestic and international production partners. Offering this grant is part of that level of service.” Screen CanterburyNZ facilitates production enquiries and coordinates…
Fresh Google Mobility data* from mobile devices is giving ChristchurchNZ’s economic insights team a view of the impact of level 4 COVID-19 restrictions. Over the first four days of Alert Level 4, from 18 to 21 August 2021, Cantabrians’ visits to retail and recreation sites dropped by 78 per cent compared to normal pre-COVID levels,…
Jorge: Google collects mobility data from anonymous phone data. It’s how they know when stores are busy, where there are traffic jams, that sort of thing. Across Canterbury during the first week of lockdown in 2020, visits to grocery stores and pharmacies dropped 48 per cent, workplaces dropped 69 per cent, parks dropped 76 per…