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New facility marks new era for Keraplast
World-leading biotechnology company Keraplast has officially opened its new office and manufacturing facility in Islington, Christchurch. The company, which extracts keratin from New...
Episode 3: Michael Toothill – Kilmarnock Enterprises
The Bold Company Podcast, hosted by Business Canterbury’s Hannah Weeds and Vaughan Fleming, offers a compelling glimpse into the dynamic world of Canterbury’s business community. In each...
Advanced AI system to revolutionise milking on dairy farms
New AI technology is improving cow flow at milking time, resulting in a more efficient process for farmers, and calmer, more productive cows.Designed by Christchurch-basedLivestock...
Major terminal upgrade to see Christchurch Airport fresh for summer
Christchurch Airport has unveiled plans for a revamp of its terminal offering with the new facilities expected to be ready for a busy summer of international visitors. The project will...
Upscaled international film festival brings world premieres to Christchurch
For the rest of June, Christchurch will be hosting theDoc Edge International Documentary Film Festival, an Oscar-qualifying film event bringing members of the international film industry...
NZ’s first online archaeological museum launched
A 100-year-old Ballantynes sign, evidence of 19th century fraud and tobacco pipes made of clay are among thousands of artefacts now on display in New Zealand’s first-ever online...
Two Cantabrians receive highest governance honour
This June, the Canterbury Branch of the Institute of Directors’ (IoD) has awarded its top honour of Distinguished Fellow (DistFInstD) to two of its members – Jane Huria (Ngāi Tahu, Ngāi...
Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre just over a year from completion
Rau Paenga expects to have construction of Christchurch’s Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre completed in July 2025.
Christchurch’s GDP growth still outperforming national average
According to the latestChristchurchNZ Quarterly Economic Report, economic activity in Christchurch has continued to soften, although the city’s GDP growth is still outperforming the...
Seequent launches free web app to help combat global shortage of earth scientists
Seequent, The Bentley Subsurface Company headquartered in Ōtautahi Christchurch, today launchedVisible Geology, a free web application to teach earth science students how the earth works –...
Cultivating markets for the ‘king of nuts’
Tucked away in West Melton is Walnuts New Zealand – a co-operative focused on elevating the humble walnut into a premium product in New Zealand, with aspirations to break into the lucrative...