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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
Two local innovators recognised for turning science into impact
Two Christchurch innovators were recognised at the 12th annual KiwiNet Research Commercialisation Awards in Auckland for their outstanding contributions in transforming scientific...
Christchurch Airport gearing up for a huge summer season
Christchurch Airport has been working closely with its airline partners to introduce a summer package that will see a 25% increase in seat capacity on long-haul international routes...
OCR drop welcomed by Canterbury business
Canterbury businesses will welcome the Reserve Bank’s announcement to cut the OCR by 50 basis points to 4.75%.Business Canterbury Chief Executive Leeann Watson says, “The drop will...
Cruise season providing boost for local businesses
Research by NZIER on the economic and social impact of cruise tourism shows the 2023/2024 season generated $5.3 million for the local economy, with total cruise tourist expenditure...
Connectivity key to Waimakariri biodiversity project
In the last six years over 5000 native seedlings have been planted as part of a biodiversity initiative by Waimakariri Irrigation Limited (WIL).The project started after a biodiversity...
Christchurch Airport’s increased dividend reflects diversification, surge in international traffic
Continued strong performance, underpinned by the diversification of the business and a focus on growing its core business of planes and passengers, has resulted inChristchurch...
New biosecurity technology protecting New Zealand food security
Local agri-tech company Onside is delivering new biosecurity technology that is transforming biosecurity practices and helping the primary industries better prepare for and prevent...
Ara Timaru new Trades building blessed ready for fit out
The tapu has been lifted on Ara Institute of Canterbury’s new trades building in Timaru, which has been completed on time and on budget.The building’s name, Tūterakiwhanoa, has been...