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...
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...
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...
Opinion: Less might mean more for the economy in this year’s Budget
Leeann Watson is Chief Executive of Business CanterburyThe release of Budget 2024 has come at a time when businesses are feeling the toll of cost pressures...
Episide 2: Christopher Boyle – Fabrum
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...
Selwyn demonstrates resilience amidst economic challenges
Selwyn’s economy shows remarkable resilience in the face of economic headwinds, according to recent Infometrics provisional GDP estimates.Despite modest...
The parallel between business and sports
Keen mountain and road biker Professor Paul Ballantine believes a successful organisation should work together like a professional cycling team.
New Bold Company podcast tells local business stories
Complementing the launch of the Bold Company website,Business Canterburyhas launched the Bold Company podcast. The podcast’s intent is to tell the stories of...
Te Pae celebrates two event-filled years
More than 200,000 attendees have taken part in events at Te Pae Christchurch since the convention centre hosted its first conference on 2 May 2022 – far...
China Southern Airlines confirms return to Christchurch
China Southern Airlines will return to Christchurch in October for an expanded season of its direct service between Christchurch Airport and the...
Opinion: Council needs to cut costs, not ambition for city
Leeann Watson is Chief Executive of Business CanterburyThe Christchurch City Council plays an important role as an enabler of economic activity and growth in...
What the EU/NZ FTA means for Canterbury
New Zealand’s Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the European Union will come into force on 1 May. So what does this mean for Canterbury businesses? The EU/NZ...
Conferences generate off-peak benefits for Christchurch
With Christchurch set to host a series of high-profile international conferences back-to-back, May is shaping up to be high-paced for many local businesses...
New winter travel campaign for Canterbury
The Canterbury region is preparing for its most lucrative winter travel period in a decade with local businesses anticipating a bumper ski season and...
SME confidence rise muted as green shoots eclipsed by cost concerns
SMEs’ expectations around New Zealand’s economic performance over the next 12 months have changed significantly compared to this time last year, and the...
Measuring the good
For many impact organisations, there’s no question that they are doing good work. The challenge is how to quantify it. Ki te Tihi – The Loft Charitable Trust...
Pacific Radiology partners with the Crusaders
Pacific Radiology Group (PRG), a division of RHCNZ Medical Imaging Group, is now an official partner of The Crusaders Super Rugby Club. Through this new...
Economic snapshot of the region
ChristchurchNZ recently released itsQuarterly Economic Report, providing a snapshot of the Christchurch and Canterbury economy and how it compares to...
Selwyn businesses anticipating brighter outcomes this year
Selwyn businesses are expecting trading conditions to improve over the next six months, according to respondents in the latest Selwyn Business Survey. ...
Christchurch Airport interim dividend over-delivers for the city
Christchurch Airport has released a half-year result which will deliver to the city a higher interim dividend than forecast, from a total operating...