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SOFIA returns to Christchurch’s night skies
Thursday, 7 June 2018, 7:30 pm | ChristchurchNZ
SOFIA returns to Christchurch’s night skies 07 June 2018 NASA’s largest flying astronomical observatory has returned to Christchurch to continue exploring the mysteries of outer space. More >>
GODZone comes to Canterbury
Tuesday, 5 June 2018, 4:00 pm | ChristchurchNZ
The stunning scenery of Christchurch’s Akaroa region will be transformed into a navigational battlefield for some of the world’s toughest GODZone adventure racers. More >>
Road closures planned for ASB Christchurch Marathon
Wednesday, 30 May 2018, 12:30 pm | ChristchurchNZ
The ASB Christchurch Marathon is back on June 3 and while the central city is open, you'll need to consider your travel as there will be some road closures during this time. More >>
NZ Space Challenge heats up as finalists announced!
Monday, 21 May 2018, 1:04 pm | ChristchurchNZ
The search for New Zealand’s top space talent is drawing closer with five regional NZ Space Challenge finalists announced in Christchurch. More >>
ChristchurchNZ 2018 Budget commentary
Thursday, 17 May 2018, 5:06 pm | ChristchurchNZ
Highlights for Christchurch and Canterbury The Coalition Government has delivered on its promise to make nearly $300 million available to accelerate the Canterbury recovery: • $298.5 million of capital in 2018/19 for an acceleration fund, plus ... More >>
Former All Blacks join rugby legends for Golden Oldies
Tuesday, 24 April 2018, 11:20 am | ChristchurchNZ
Some of rugby’s greatest sporting heroes are taking on the senior sporting world in Christchurch this week at the 2018 Christchurch Casino Golden Oldies Sports Celebration. More >>
All Blacks to play in Christchurch in 2018
Tuesday, 24 April 2018, 10:06 am | ChristchurchNZ
It’s good news for Christchurch rugby fans – the city is on the All Blacks 2018 playing schedule. More >>
Meet the Wander Women of the Christchurch Golden Oldies
Thursday, 19 April 2018, 10:05 am | ChristchurchNZ
Golden Oldies hockey player Ishbel Dickens’ love of the game has sent her all over the world, but today the Scottish-born player is in Christchurch for the 2018 Christchurch Casino Golden Oldies Sports Celebration. More >>
Christchurch explores Space and the Antarctic at Techweek
Wednesday, 18 April 2018, 11:56 am | ChristchurchNZ
Extreme Environments – from the Antarctic to Space is a Techweek ’18 event bringing together local, national and international experts to help attendees understand how exploration in the Antarctic is a dry run for Space exploration. The event will also ... More >>
Golden Oldies hockey team takes on the world
Wednesday, 18 April 2018, 11:38 am | ChristchurchNZ
While a younger generation of hockey players shine at the Commonwealth Games, a Lithgow Golden Oldies hockey team is taking on the world in Christchurch as part of an international sporting event with a difference. More >>
Age no barrier for 83-year-old Golden Oldies hockey player
Tuesday, 17 April 2018, 2:09 pm | ChristchurchNZ
83-year-old hockey player Colin Birtles didn’t let an attack of gallstones keep him from taking the field for the Christchurch Casino Golden Oldies Sports Celebration, held at Christchurch’s Nunweek Park this week. More >>
Christchurch twins team up for Marathon
Monday, 16 April 2018, 1:16 pm | ChristchurchNZ
Christchurch twins Gabriel and Adam Alberts are lacing up their running shoes to take part in the South Island’s favourite foot race as the ASB Christchurch Marathon comes to town. More >>
Tourists flock to Christchurch
Tuesday, 10 April 2018, 12:37 pm | ChristchurchNZ
Christchurch’s spectacular summer saw record-breaking tourist numbers inject more than $3.6 billion in our region’s economy, with February tourism spend up 20 percent from the previous month. More >>
The world’s first self-piloted air taxi In Canterbury
Tuesday, 13 March 2018, 3:56 pm | ChristchurchNZ
Zephyr Airworks has today unveiled the world’s first self-piloted electric air taxi, supported by Christchurch and the Canterbury region. More >>
Hundreds attend Christchurch Student Welcome
Tuesday, 13 March 2018, 12:02 pm | ChristchurchNZ
More than 750 international students from 56 different countries attended Christchurch’s Student Welcome last Friday, organised by the ChristchurchNZ international education team. More >>
Christchurch businesses benefit from attending Lantern forum
Tuesday, 6 March 2018, 2:31 pm | ChristchurchNZ
Making business connections and accessing networking opportunities are some of the key benefits for organisations attending this year’s South Island Lantern Business Forum . More >>
Christchurch Lantern Festival performers visit Christchurch
Monday, 5 March 2018, 3:40 pm | ChristchurchNZ
The city’s youth are seeing Chinese culture firsthand from world-class Chinese performers in town for this weekend’s Christchurch Lantern Festival. More >>
Set up underway for Christchurch Lantern Festival
Friday, 2 March 2018, 11:15 am | ChristchurchNZ
Set up underway for Christchurch Lantern Festival Friday 2 March 2018 Hundreds of spectacular Chinese lanterns have been brought out of storage in preparation for their installation at this year’s Christchurch Lantern Festival. The popular festival ... More >>
Robbie Deans playing for Canterbury in Golden Oldies Cricket
Friday, 2 March 2018, 9:18 am | ChristchurchNZ
Canterbury cricket team The Willows have a secret weapon up their sleeve with former All Black and rugby union coach Robbie Deans dusting off his pads at the Golden Oldies World Cricket Festival next month. More >>
Speakers announced for South Island Lantern Business Forum
Monday, 26 February 2018, 4:03 pm | ChristchurchNZ
Two international China experts will speak at this year’s South Island Lantern Business Forum – aiming to help businesses take a strategic view of opportunities presented by the China market. More >>