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Christchurch Welcomes An International Feature Film
Thursday, 13 May 2021, 4:48 pm | ChristchurchNZ
Ōtautahi Christchurch’s new motorways could double as American roads in a production being filmed in the city in June. Kiwi producer Matt Noonan ( Hunt for the Wilderpeople ), who just wrapped production on The Royal Treatment — filmed entirely on location ... More >>
Welcome Help For South Island Tourism Regions Hit Hard By Covid-19
Thursday, 6 May 2021, 12:41 pm | ChristchurchNZ
Two key Canterbury tourism regions are among the five South Island communities targeted for specific support through a $200 million Tourism Communities Plan announced today by Tourism Minister Stuart Nash. He announced a raft of measures aimed at supporting ... More >>
Specialised Start-Up Support Continues For 25 Covid-Impacted Jobseekers
Friday, 16 April 2021, 1:47 pm | ChristchurchNZ
25 jobseekers with aspirations of starting their own business have been selected to take part in a specialised accelerator programme giving them direct access to local mentors, start-up specialists and seven weeks of business masterclasses to ... More >>
BLOOM – Ōtautahi Christchurch’s Spring Season Of Events Returns In 2020
Wednesday, 23 September 2020, 2:46 pm | ChristchurchNZ
BLOOM , Ōtautahi Christchurch’s spring season of events, returns to Christchurch in 2020. The festival incorporates all the happenings of the spring season – from events and festivals to horse racing and gigs, to cultural performances and sports ... More >>
Campaigns To Encourage Local Business & Domestic Visitation In & Around Ōtautahi Christchurch
Monday, 18 May 2020, 4:00 pm | ChristchurchNZ
ChristchurchNZ are doubling down on efforts to encourage residents to support local businesses, and Kiwis to explore Canterbury and the surrounding area as an attractive tourism destination. Explore Your Place An Explore Your Place campaign ran throughout ... More >>
ChristchurchNZ Offers New Support Subsidy For Businesses Affected By COVID-19
Thursday, 9 April 2020, 1:08 pm | ChristchurchNZ
ChristchurchNZ is funding a new Business Support Subsidy package worth $200,000 to help Christchurch businesses impacted by COVID-19. The ChristchurchNZ Business Support Subsidy offers eligible Christchurch businesses up to $1000 each to seek ... More >>
Greater Christchurch Retail Analysis - Week Ending 29 March 2020
Monday, 6 April 2020, 1:12 pm | ChristchurchNZ
Peter Fieger and David Dyason; ChristchurchNZ economists Retail spending values in Greater Christchurch for the week ending 29 March 2020 indicated an overall decline of 21.6 percent compared to the same week of the previous year. Hardest hit were ... More >>
TRENZ Christchurch 2020 Cancellation
Wednesday, 18 March 2020, 11:31 am | ChristchurchNZ
Loren Heaphy, General Manager Destination & Attraction, ChristchurchNZ: While we are bitterly disappointed that Christchurch will not play host to TRENZ in 2020, we respect the decision of the New Zealand government and the Tourism Industry ... More >>
Ōtautahi Christchurch To Host Raft Of Matches At 2021 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup
Wednesday, 11 March 2020, 1:54 pm | ChristchurchNZ
ChristchurchNZ is thrilled to confirm Ōtautahi Christchurch will host six matches at the upcoming 2021 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, including the final. This is massive news for Ōtautahi Christchurch. Hagley Oval will host five matches between ... More >>
Nine things to do during Chinese New Year
Monday, 20 January 2020, 11:23 am | ChristchurchNZ
Celebrate the Year of the Rat in Ōtautahi, Christchurch! The rat represents optimism, intelligence and energy – all of which will be featured in the city’s vibrant celebrations. More >>
Highlight – Street Art Party in SALT District
Sunday, 29 September 2019, 7:12 pm | ChristchurchNZ
What: Live Street Art Party When: Saturday 5th October, 5pm–10pm Where: SALT Square (next to Little High), SALT District The party will feature artwork from several of the city’s graffiti artists for one night only! “It’s great for us to be ... More >>
BLOOM – Ōtautahi Christchurch’s celebration of spring
Wednesday, 18 September 2019, 10:57 am | ChristchurchNZ
At its core, BLOOM incorporates all the happenings of the spring season, from events and festivals to horse racing and gigs, fashion shows and public gatherings to sports and entertainment. More >>
Antarctica comes to Cathedral Square
Friday, 6 September 2019, 1:40 pm | ChristchurchNZ
Antarctica comes to Cathedral Square Huskies and H ä gglund in Cathedral Square? Yep you heard it right, bring the family and enjoy some freezing fun and learn about Christchurch’s connections with the icy continent at Explore Antarctica on Saturday ... More >>
Christchurch hosts national polytechnic Establishment Board
Friday, 2 August 2019, 6:53 pm | ChristchurchNZ
The government is showing confidence in Christchurch with its announcement to locate the Establishment Board for the new national polytechnic in the city. More >>
Christchurch: Baby Come Back
Tuesday, 18 June 2019, 11:22 am | ChristchurchNZ
It’s time we talked about our city centre. For years we complained of a plain CBD, lacking in shops and restaurants, lacking in activities and places to hang out. More >>
ChristchurchNZ: Events pump $15m into local economy
Thursday, 7 March 2019, 3:12 pm | ChristchurchNZ
Christchurch is wrapping up a bump er summer of events as the city continues to prove itself an ideal event host city. Close to a dozen events brought to the city with help from ChristchurchNZ pumped an estimated $15 million into the local economy, ... More >>
Christchurch set to host NZ’s top tourism innovators
Wednesday, 30 January 2019, 1:48 pm | ChristchurchNZ
The Lightning Lab Tourism, with principal sponsor Christchurch Airport, is challenging participants to find solutions to issues facing the tourism industry in New Zealand. The major issues under consideration are achieving visitor dispersal, creating value ... More >>
Canterbury makes National Geographic's Best Trips List
Tuesday, 27 November 2018, 10:31 am | ChristchurchNZ
Canterbury has been named as one of the world’s best adventure destinations to explore in 2019. The annual Best Trips issue has just been published by National Geographic Traveler magazine and reveals its 28 must-see destinations and travel ... More >>
Christchurch celebrates New Zealand Cup & Show Week
Monday, 12 November 2018, 1:13 pm | ChristchurchNZ
New Zealand Cup and Show Week, the South Island’s premier Spring Festival, kicked off over the weekend with a celebration of racing, fashion, excitement and glamour. More >>
Christchurch celebrates New Zealand Cup & Show Week
Monday, 12 November 2018, 11:52 am | ChristchurchNZ
New Zealand Cup and Show Week, the South Island’s premier Spring Festival, kicked off over the weekend with a celebration of racing, fashion, excitement and glamour. More >>