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 revenue of $115.5m for the six...
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 high demand across the school...
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 international hub of Guangzhou. China’s...
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...
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...
China Southern Airlines Returns to Christchurch for Summer
Christchurch Airport has announced the return of China Southern Airlines for an expanded summer season, starting at the end of October. Asia’s largest carrier will resume its direct...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...