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New Board Chair Appointed For ChristchurchNZ

Monday, 2 December 2024, 10:30 am | ChristchurchNZ

“As someone who has chosen Ōtautahi as my home I believe the city has a once-in-a-generation opportunity to maximise the investment in its new infrastructure and confirm Christchurch’s reputation as a place that people want to live, work, invest and play,” said Quaintance. More >>

Cancer Therapy Pioneer Invests In Christchurch’s BioTech Manufacturing Future

Monday, 11 November 2024, 9:10 am | ChristchurchNZ

BioOra’s lead product is a novel, third generation CAR-T therapy developed in collaboration with the Malaghan Institute of Medical Research that is currently in a Phase II clinical trial in New Zealand. More >>

New Delivery Partner For City’s Iconic Festival

Thursday, 15 August 2024, 7:11 am | ChristchurchNZ

HooHa Productions has been selected from 30 applicants to produce the World Busker’s Festival 2025. More >>

City Chills To Winter Thrills: Christchurch’s New Winter Travel Campaign Is A Family-focused Affair In 2024

Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 10:48 am | ChristchurchNZ

The southern capital prepares for its most lucrative winter travel period in a decade with local businesses anticipating a bumper ski season and high demand across the school holidays. More >>

Joint City Statement From Te Hapū O Ngāti Wheke And Host City Agency ChristchurchNZ

Sunday, 24 March 2024, 8:06 pm | ChristchurchNZ

Just like all the excited and patient fans at the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix, Te Hapu o Ngati Wheke is disappointed there was no racing on the first day of the event, said Mishele Radford, Chair of Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke. Radford continues ... More >>

Growth Marks One-Year Anniversary Of Tūwhana Business Events Programme

Monday, 18 March 2024, 7:54 pm | ChristchurchNZ

Powerhouse city champions have joined the Tūwhana business events advocate programme, elevating the initiative to new heights at its first anniversary. Designed to attract prestigious international conferences to Christchurch, Tūwhana brings together thought ... More >>

Season 4 Marine Mammal Management Plan Bolsters Protections For Dolphins During SailGP On Whakaraupō

Thursday, 14 March 2024, 5:40 pm | ChristchurchNZ

14 March 2024: Developed by SailGP, together with Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke and with input from the Department of Conservation, a revised Marine Mammal Management Plan (MMMP) for the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix is now available publicly . The event ... More >>

Tiki Taane Performs Inaugural ‘Jam On The Tram’ Free Concert For City

Thursday, 15 February 2024, 8:27 pm | ChristchurchNZ

FEB 15th: In a ‘money can’t buy experience’ Ōtautahi Christchurch has the chance to hop aboard the Heritage tram for an exclusive concert, or watch live as the first ever Jam on the Tram rock-and-rolls around the city this Tuesday 20th February. ... More >>

Ōtautahi Christchurch Welcomes SailGP Back To Whakaraupō For 2024 Event

Wednesday, 13 December 2023, 11:02 am | ChristchurchNZ

December 13, 2023: The F50s will be flying on Whakaraupō Lyttelton Harbour again when the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix returns to Ōtautahi Christchurch in March 2024. Following SailGP’s decision to not race in Auckland next year, Ōtautahi ... More >>

Destination Management Plans Set A Path For Region’s Visitor Economy

Thursday, 30 November 2023, 12:59 pm | ChristchurchNZ

November 30, 2023 : New strategic long-term plans set the region’s visitor economy on a path toward more regenerative tourism. Destination Management Plans, which capture opportunities, challenges, and community wishes for the future, are complete and ... More >>

Swoop Aero Joins Forces With ChristchurchNZ To Design Urban Networks For Drone Deliveries

Friday, 8 April 2022, 2:06 pm | ChristchurchNZ

April 8, 2022: A ground-breaking drone logistics company is joining Ōtautahi Christchurch’s long list of pioneers and innovators by using the city to develop the concept of an integrated drone delivery network. Swoop Aero has partnered with ChristchurchNZ’s ... More >>

Bread & Circus World Buskers Festival 2022 Cancelled

Wednesday, 16 March 2022, 11:12 am | ChristchurchNZ

Due to ongoing uncertainty surrounding the current Omicron outbreak in New Zealand, organisers have made the difficult decision to cancel the 2022 Bread & Circus – World Buskers Festival in Ōtautahi Christchurch. The festival, which was re-scheduled ... More >>

Te Pae Opening A Significant Moment For Business Events In Ōtautahi Christchurch

Friday, 17 December 2021, 7:14 pm | ChristchurchNZ

Welcome to a new age of business events in Ōtautahi Christchurch. Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre opened today to fanfare and excitement. It adds to our existing business events infrastructure and will further re-establish Christchurch as a leader ... More >>

Te Pae Opening A Significant Moment For Business Events In Ōtautahi Christchurch

Friday, 17 December 2021, 7:13 pm | ChristchurchNZ

Welcome to a new age of business events in Ōtautahi Christchurch. Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre opened today to fanfare and excitement. It adds to our existing business events infrastructure and will further re-establish Christchurch as a leader ... More >>

Bread & Circus - World Buskers Festival Will Be Postponed

Thursday, 18 November 2021, 11:53 am | ChristchurchNZ

Due to the current COVID-19 outbreak in NZ, the 2022 Bread & Circus – World Buskers Festival will be postponed. The beloved Christchurch festival was set to run 14 – 30 January 2022, but will now take place later in the year during the ... More >>

New Zealand Agricultural Show Cancellation A Significant Loss For Christchurch

Friday, 8 October 2021, 6:39 am | ChristchurchNZ

7 October, 2021: Today’s cancellation announcement from the organisers of the New Zealand Agricultural (Canterbury A&P) Show is a significant loss for Ōtautahi Christchurch and Waitaha Canterbury. The cancellation, due to COVID-19 ... More >>

Days of Ice festival postponed to February 2022

Monday, 20 September 2021, 1:09 pm | ChristchurchNZ

20 September, 2021: The Days of Ice celebration has been postponed from October 8 – 25, 2021, to February 24 – March 6, 2022. This is due to the current COVID-19 outbreak in New Zealand, which is creating too much uncertainty around alert levels ... More >>

Expressions Of Interest Sought For New Brighton Housing Development

Thursday, 5 August 2021, 1:24 pm | ChristchurchNZ

August 5, 2021: Large blocks of New Brighton land have been released for new housing in the next step in the ongoing regeneration of Christchurch’s seaside suburb. ChristchurchNZ’s Urban Development team is calling for expressions of interest ... More >>

Ōtautahi Christchurch Named One Of TIME's 2021 World's Greatest Places

Thursday, 22 July 2021, 3:20 pm | ChristchurchNZ

ChristchurchNZ are thrilled to confirm Ōtautahi Christchurch has been included in TIME’s 2021 World’s Greatest Places . The magazine’s annual travel guide includes 100 destinations “offering visitors an extraordinary experience that’s ... More >>

Festival Of Brass Hitting The Streets In Christchurch

Tuesday, 6 July 2021, 10:12 am | ChristchurchNZ

Musicians from across New Zealand are polishing their brass and marching boots ahead of fierce competition and public display at the 2021 Festival of Brass. The event runs from 14-18 July and includes the 2021 National Brass Band Championships, a selection ... More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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