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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...
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...
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...
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...
Labour weekend marks 50 years for Willowbank
In 1969, Michael and Kathy Willis bought a piece of land covered in gorse and broom on the outskirts of Christchurch with a dream to one day open a zoo. On Labour Weekend 1974, that dream...
Business Canterbury celebrates 165th AGM
Business Canterbury has celebrated its 165th Annual General Meeting, a key milestone for the organisation which has been the home and voice of Canterbury business since 1859.Chief...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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. ...
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...
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...