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Revolutionising Healthcare Through Sustainability And Innovation
Born with a singular purpose – to make healthcare more sustainable – Christchurch-based Medsalv is tackling environmental and financial waste in the industry. Founder Oliver Hunt discovered...
Christchurch Airport reports a 10.5% increase in half year profit
Christchurch Airport reports a 10.5% increase in half year profit driven by international passenger growth and a strong property portfolio performance.
Concentrate named a product excellence winner in hubspot’s 2024 impact awards
Today, Concentrate announced that it has been named a winner in the Product Excellence category in HubSpot’s semi-annual 2024 Impact Awards for a website project for the iconic Chelsea...
Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre Delivers $77 Million Boost to National Economy and Supports Over 690 Jobs
The Crown-owned convention centre, Te Pae Christchurch, has exceeded expectations, delivering a $77 million boost to New Zealand's GDP and supporting 693 full-time equivalent (FTE) jobs...
Te Pae Christchurch extends sustainability leadership
Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre has marked another year of significant achievements, with strong event demand as well as industry-leading sustainability and standards contributing to...
Christchurch Bids Farewell to Iconic Hercules Aircraft
Three Royal New Zealand Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft soared over Christchurch Airport for the final time Tuesday.The flyover at 12:25 p.m. drew hundreds of aviation enthusiasts who...
Cancer therapy pioneer invests in Christchurch’s biotech manufacturing future
BioOra, a New Zealand-based biotech company specialising in novel cancer treatments, has selected Christchurch for its state-of-the-art biotech manufacturing base.The new facility located...
Christchurch glass recycler turns waste into huge growth opportunity
Over the past 15 years, a Christchurch-based recycling company has saved more than 450,000 tonnes of glass from going to landfill.Founded in 2009 during the global financial crisis, 5R...
Christchurch-based Kathmandu Leads Global Sustainable Innovation
Christchurch-based outdoor brandKathmanduhas solidified its global leadership in sustainable innovation by winning an ISPO Award for its groundbreakingWomen’s Seeker 4-inch Shorts. ...
Supporting local businesses this Christmas
With small businesses making up 97% of our economy, New Zealanders are encouraged to buy one locally-made item to help their local stay afloat this NZ Made Day – 21 November. Buy NZ Made...
Two local organisations among winners in Xero’s global business fund
Global small business platformXerohas announced the four New Zealand small businesses and nonprofits who have won a share of the NZ$750,000 global prize pool as part of theXero...
PM calls for end of obstruction economy at Business Canterbury event
In his address to the local business community on Friday, Prime Minister Rt. Hon Christopher Luxon outlined his key priorities to get the economy back on track. At the sold-outBusiness...
US$150 Million Expansion at Christchurch Engine Centre
Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, and Air New Zealand hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for a US$150 million, 14,000 square meter expansion of its Christchurch Engine Centre. The expansion...
New partnership approach tackling agricultural emissions
A groundbreaking public-private partnership is bridging the gap between government, industry, and innovators to accelerate the development of emission reduction solutions for pasture-based...
Opinion: What is our ambition for Canterbury?
Opinion piece byBusiness CanterburyChief Executive Leeann Watson.Canterbury is punching above its weight. As we near the end of more than a decade of rebuild activity, the region is in...
New BusinessNZ CEO has positive vision for business
Katherine Rich has taken the helm as Chief Executive atBusinessNZwith a positive vision for business in 2025.Ms Rich was appointed to the role by the BusinessNZ Board in August, with a...
Local business leaders in running for national tourism awards
Turning a $2.7 million loss into a $300k profit and pioneering New Zealand’s first global ski pass are just some of the achievements that have two Christchurch tourism leaders vying for...
International Antarctic Centre bought by Willowbank
Iconic Christchurch wildlife reserveWillowbankhas bought theInternational Antarctic Centreand will take over ownership from 2 December 2024. Willowbank co-directors and siblings Mark...
Record visitor numbers for Air Force Museum just the start
In the last year the Air Force Museum of New Zealandhas experienced record visitor numbers – and with the imminent arrival of a hugely popular retired aircraft, a new facility in the...
Christchurch Airport delivers big on freight
Christchurch Airport has signed a significant deal with Fulton Hogan to expand its existing freight aircraft parking area, effectively doubling the airport’s freight handling capacity....