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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…
Starting at the Riverside Markets with a range of traditional beverages and cuisine including the iconic Chinese Moon Cakes, audiences are invited to follow the lanterns between the various free performance stages offering everything from dance to opera and K-Pop, bash out a hit or two at the huge Astronomer’s Karaoke Bar, get a different…
“Global screen production is currently higher than ever and forecast to continue growing, so it makes sense to launch this production incentive now and encourage production here in Waitaha Canterbury, while supporting the growth of the national industry.” In addition to incredible scenery, the region has many strengths to support productions, including an established and…
Your best bet to get your head (and your business) around the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Aotearoa New Zealand SDG Summit is on 2 to 3 September at the University of Canterbury in Ōtautahi Christchurch. Businesses are facing a raft of new decisions and metrics in the face of climate change, biodiversity loss…
“More people are heading out to the seaside, enjoying the pools, taking the kids to the new playground and making the most of local businesses and cafes. We’ve always known that the key to the successful regeneration of New Brighton would be people: the more people we can bring to the heart of the suburb…
Christchurch City Council is assessing what work can be carried out to roads and pedestrian access ways it owns and manages to and from the site, as well as parking areas near the boat ramp. This is likely to include a general tidy up to the road surface and shoulders on Godley Quay, with the…
The magazine’s annual travel guide includes 100 destinations “offering visitors an extraordinary experience that’s unlike any other”. It is the third year the New York-based magazine and news website have published the list. Northland was the only other New Zealand entry in the list, making Ōtautahi Christchurch the only Kiwi city to crack the 100. “Our third annual list of the World’s Greatest…
“It will be a great occasion to return to Christchurch for a test before what is sure to be a great series decided at Eden Park,” Sexton said. “Playing at home before next year’s World Cup is vital. There is a wider group of Black Ferns that have been preparing for international rugby since January,…
“It will be a great occasion to return to Christchurch for a test before what is sure to be a great series decided at Eden Park,” Sexton said. “Playing at home before next year’s World Cup is vital. There is a wider group of Black Ferns that have been preparing for international rugby since January,…
The summer festival will run from 14 – 30 January 2022, spanning three weekends and the summer school holidays. Strut & Fret will once again deliver the festival in 2022, after a successful event earlier in 2021. The team are busy building on that programme to make 2022 bolder and better. The famous busking pitches,…
“MSD strongly supports this initiative, because we recognise that while we can’t deliver the full self-employment pathway for people on our own, we are able to be there as a supportive mechanism for organisations that are assisting start-up businesses at each step along the way,” says Diane McDermott, Regional Commissioner MSD Canterbury. “Seeing the strategic…
“The musicians on show are our country’s finest and will amaze the audience with their technical skill and musicianship,” Lee said. The first two days of the festival are earmarked for solo and small ensemble events, while Friday and Saturday are all about whole band events. “All these events are free so people can pop…
“Event planning is progressing well, and announcements will be made in the lead up to SailGP letting people know how they can view and get involved in this exciting event,” Heaphy said. “A comprehensive traffic management plan will be in place, including details of how residents and spectators can access Lyttelton and Naval Point. “We…
“For a place to thrive and flourish and to be truly prosperous, we need architecture and aesthetics that appeal to a range of tastes, to appropriately illustrate our rich history, and to inspire thought and emotion,” Warren said. “Te Whare Waiutuuku Kate Sheppard House achieves these goals in spades, celebrating not only our built heritage…
“The developers have proven track records and have recognised the need to create an exciting development for the heart of the city that reflects the local community. Planning work is now underway, with some resurfacing and groundwork to begin immediately before construction starts later this year,” she says. ChristchurchNZ has been working with the developers…
“Otautahi Christchurch sits at the heart of a diverse region of destinations, including ski fields and accessible mountains, National Parks and character towns. ExploreCHC is about showcasing this offering, and what there is to do before and after a day on the slopes,” Heaphy said. “The global pandemic has made the last year tough for…
“I am personally extremely happy to see the partnership between between Te Taumutu Rūnanga and Wairewa Rūnanga, and the Crown that will deliver intergenerational benefit directly to local people and rangatahi. “Ōtautahi Christchurch has long been a basecamp for exploration of extreme environments, as one of five Antarctic gateway cities. Now the horizon for that…
The award for ‘Best Practice for Integrated Economic Development Planning’ was presented to ChristchurchNZ at the Economic Development New Zealand (EDNZ) Gala Awards 2021, held in Palmerston North. The award acknowledged Ōtautahi Christchurch’s Innovation and Entrepreneurship Ecosystem which, through collaboration agreements among a network of partners, guarantees annual support of 40 to 60 businesses with…
About Strut & Fret NZ Strut & Fret NZ creates world-class events in dynamic environments which engage, enthral, and excite audiences globally. With over 20 years of experience, this internationally acclaimed company has created and delivered work across the breadth of public and community events, corporate functions, festival precincts, street theatre, comedy, dance, drama, circus,…
“We know from employers that recruitment and skills shortages is one of their biggest challenges – so there are significant employment opportunities for people looking to make a move. “And we’ve got everything here to rival or surpass offerings in other cities – people are choosing to move here, to start businesses here, and invest…
“The Scott Base Redevelopment project is the biggest project we’ve ever embarked on, and as well as future proofing our home on the ice, it brings many millions of dollars to the Canterbury economy,” Williamson said. “It’s vital to secure New Zealand’s future in Antarctica and our ability to support world-leading science for decades to…
Wednesday, 12 May 2021 New innovations to fuel the future of NZ’s food, fibre and agritech sector More at ChristchurchNZ
These are the types of questions Power Up – a free careers advice and study expo, is seeking to answer for professionals, people returning to work, adult learners and those thinking about future career options. Power Up, on 3 June from 12.30pm to 5.30pm at the Christchurch Town Hall, will feature a series of seminars…
Understanding audiences and increasing visitation for rugby matches in Ōtautahi Christchurch are the driving forces behind a new partnership between ChristchurchNZ and the Crusaders. The three-year partnership was signed in December 2020 and represents an exciting pairing of the city’s sustainable economic development agency and one of New Zealand’s strongest sporting brands. Both organisations share…