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Christchurch Aerospace Challenge Winner Announced

Christchurch Aerospace Challenge Winner Announced

Posted on June 23, 2022 by Christchurch NZ

[ad_1] “New Zealand’s aerospace sector is stretching what’s possible for global aerospace technology and capability. We are delighted to support the 2022 Christchurch Aerospace Challenge, gathering bright minds, and getting their world-leading ideas recognised and ready to disrupt aerial imagery capture globally.” UAS & Woods was one of three finalists, who were each awarded $10,000…

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Top 24 Ventures Announced In 2022 Food, Fibre & Agritech Supernode Challenge

Aotearoa’s Leading Food, Fibre and Agritech Innovations Recognised At Awards

Posted on June 23, 2022 by Christchurch NZ

[ad_1] An outstanding lineup of innovations competed for top spot at the Food, Fibre and Agritech Challenge showcase and awards event. SuperPro, the makers of a highly soluble and nutritional pea protein for the growing plant-based foods market took out the overall prize and the research grand prize in the second annual Food, Fibre and…

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Celebrating Innovation Excellence In Food, Fibre And Agritech

Celebrating Innovation Excellence In Food, Fibre And Agritech

Posted on June 14, 2022 by Christchurch NZ

[ad_1] This open entry event will highlight the inspiring work of leading innovators who are forging positive change in the FFA sector. From an autonomous robot helper for bird control in vineyards through to pasture and animal health tools for farmers, this year’s finalists showcase innovative solutions to problems facing the sector and support a…

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Christchurch Industry Calls For More Skilled Migration as Labour Shortages Bite

Christchurch Industry Calls For More Skilled Migration as Labour Shortages Bite

Posted on May 12, 2022 by Christchurch NZ

[ad_1] 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…

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Swoop Aero Joins Forces With ChristchurchNZ To Design Urban Networks For Drone Deliveries

Swoop Aero Joins Forces With ChristchurchNZ To Design Urban Networks For Drone Deliveries

Posted on April 8, 2022 by Christchurch NZ

[ad_1] 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…

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Top 24 Ventures Announced In 2022 Food, Fibre & Agritech Supernode Challenge

Top 24 Ventures Announced In 2022 Food, Fibre & Agritech Supernode Challenge

Posted on March 30, 2022 by Christchurch NZ

[ad_1] 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…

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Community focus planned for New Brighton housing development

Community focus planned for New Brighton housing development

Posted on March 17, 2022 by Christchurch NZ

[ad_1] “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…

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SailGP Has Cancelled The New Zealand Sail Grand Prix Christchurch Event

2023 New Zealand Sail Grand Prix Dates And Race Course Confirmed

Posted on March 17, 2022 by Christchurch NZ

[ad_1] 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…

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Bread & Circus – World Buskers Festival Returns To Ōtautahi Christchurch

Bread & Circus World Buskers Festival 2022 Cancelled

Posted on March 16, 2022 by Christchurch NZ

[ad_1] “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…

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ChristchurchNZ Joins E Tipu - The Boma Agri Summit As Host City Partner For Second Year

ChristchurchNZ Joins E Tipu – The Boma Agri Summit As Host City Partner For Second Year

Posted on March 11, 2022 by Christchurch NZ

[ad_1] 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…

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Street art and inclusion from a female street artist in Ōtautahi Christchurch

Street art and inclusion from a female street artist in Ōtautahi Christchurch

Posted on March 9, 2022 by Christchurch NZ

[ad_1] 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…

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Waiata Gifted To WHITE FERNS Ahead Of ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022

Waiata Gifted To WHITE FERNS Ahead Of ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022

Posted on March 3, 2022 by Christchurch NZ

[ad_1] “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…

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A Warm Reception For ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Teams In Ōtautahi Christchurch

A Warm Reception For ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Teams In Ōtautahi Christchurch

Posted on March 1, 2022 by Christchurch NZ

[ad_1] “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…

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HealthTech Supernode Challenge Takes Off On Another Search For Innovation Champions

HealthTech Supernode Challenge Takes Off On Another Search For Innovation Champions

Posted on February 18, 2022 by Christchurch NZ

[ad_1] “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…

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On Leadership, Kaitiakitanga And Custom-Built Hip Implants

On Leadership, Kaitiakitanga And Custom-Built Hip Implants

Posted on February 18, 2022 by Christchurch NZ

[ad_1] On Leadership, Kaitiakitanga And Custom-Built Hip Implants [ad_2] More at ChristchurchNZ

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Bold Solutions Sought For Challenges In Food, Fibre And Agritech Sector

Bold Solutions Sought For Challenges In Food, Fibre And Agritech Sector

Posted on February 18, 2022 by Christchurch NZ

[ad_1] 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…

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Grants Awarded To Develop Aerial Imagery Prototype Technology

Grants Awarded To Develop Aerial Imagery Prototype Technology

Posted on January 21, 2022 by Christchurch NZ

[ad_1] 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…

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A Festival Playground for Bread & Circus in 2022

A Festival Playground for Bread & Circus in 2022

Posted on January 18, 2022 by Christchurch NZ

[ad_1] 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…

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Te Pae Opening A Significant Moment For Business Events In Ōtautahi Christchurch

Te Pae Opening A Significant Moment For Business Events In Ōtautahi Christchurch

Posted on December 20, 2021 by Christchurch NZ

[ad_1] 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…

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ChristchurchNZ Appoints Former NZTE Regional Director, Europe As Its New Chief Executive

ChristchurchNZ Appoints Former NZTE Regional Director, Europe As Its New Chief Executive

Posted on December 17, 2021 by Christchurch NZ

[ad_1] “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….

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Five Takeaways From Christchurch’s Economic Insights And Labour Market Event

Five Takeaways From Christchurch’s Economic Insights And Labour Market Event

Posted on December 9, 2021 by Christchurch NZ

[ad_1] 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…

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Two Seasons Of SailGP Coming To Christchurch

Two Seasons Of SailGP Coming To Christchurch

Posted on December 8, 2021 by Christchurch NZ

[ad_1] 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…

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Go From Jobseeker To Business Owner

Go From Jobseeker To Business Owner

Posted on December 7, 2021 by Christchurch NZ

[ad_1] 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…

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ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022 Set to Inspire a Generation of Cricketers

ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022 Set to Inspire a Generation of Cricketers

Posted on November 24, 2021 by Christchurch NZ

[ad_1] 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…

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Search for aerial image innovations underway in Ōtautahi Christchurch

Search for aerial image innovations underway in Ōtautahi Christchurch

Posted on November 5, 2021 by Christchurch NZ

[ad_1] 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…

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New Partnership To Grow Employment Opportunities In Ōtautahi Christchurch

New Partnership To Grow Employment Opportunities In Ōtautahi Christchurch

Posted on October 28, 2021 by Christchurch NZ

[ad_1] 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…

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Why Christchurch is still New Zealand’s most affordable major city

Why Christchurch is still New Zealand’s most affordable major city

Posted on October 19, 2021 by Christchurch NZ

[ad_1] 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…

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The 2021 South Island Moon Festival Has Been Cancelled

The 2021 South Island Moon Festival Has Been Cancelled

Posted on October 13, 2021 by Christchurch NZ

[ad_1] 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…

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The Downlow with Silver Fern Te Paea Selby-Rickit

The Downlow with Silver Fern Te Paea Selby-Rickit

Posted on September 21, 2021 by Christchurch NZ

[ad_1] 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…

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SailGP Has Cancelled The New Zealand Sail Grand Prix Christchurch Event

SailGP Has Cancelled The New Zealand Sail Grand Prix Christchurch Event

Posted on September 21, 2021 by Christchurch NZ

[ad_1] “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…

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