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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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Canterbury exporters tackle rising costs with innovation, optimism for growth
Canterbury’s exporters are cautiously optimistic about the coming year, with 51% expecting their export orders to increase in the next twelve months, according to the 2024 ExportNZ/DHL...