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Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre Delivers $77 Million Boost to National Economy and Supports Over 690 Jobs
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Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre Delivers $77 Million Boost to National Economy and Supports Over 690 Jobs
20 Feb 2025

The Crown-owned convention centre, Te Pae Christchurch, has exceeded expectations, delivering a $77 million boost to New Zealand's GDP and supporting 693...

Te Pae Christchurch extends sustainability leadership
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Te Pae Christchurch extends sustainability leadership
12 Feb 2025

Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre has marked another year of significant achievements, with strong event demand as well as industry-leading sustainability...

Christchurch Bids Farewell to Iconic Hercules Aircraft
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Christchurch Bids Farewell to Iconic Hercules Aircraft
5 Feb 2025

Three Royal New Zealand Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft soared over Christchurch Airport for the final time Tuesday.The flyover at 12:25 p.m. drew hundreds...

Cancer therapy pioneer invests in Christchurch’s biotech manufacturing future
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Cancer therapy pioneer invests in Christchurch’s biotech manufacturing future
26 Nov 2024

BioOra, a New Zealand-based biotech company specialising in novel cancer treatments, has selected Christchurch for its state-of-the-art biotech manufacturing...

Christchurch glass recycler turns waste into huge growth opportunity
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Christchurch glass recycler turns waste into huge growth opportunity
26 Nov 2024

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...

Christchurch-based Kathmandu Leads Global Sustainable Innovation
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Christchurch-based Kathmandu Leads Global Sustainable Innovation
26 Nov 2024

Christchurch-based outdoor brandKathmanduhas solidified its global leadership in sustainable innovation by winning an ISPO Award for its groundbreaking...

Supporting local businesses this Christmas
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Supporting local businesses this Christmas
18 Nov 2024

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...

Two local organisations among winners in Xero’s global business fund
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Two local organisations among winners in Xero’s global business fund
14 Nov 2024

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...

PM calls for end of obstruction economy at Business Canterbury event
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PM calls for end of obstruction economy at Business Canterbury event
12 Nov 2024

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...

US$150 Million Expansion at Christchurch Engine Centre
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US$150 Million Expansion at Christchurch Engine Centre
11 Nov 2024

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...

New partnership approach tackling agricultural emissions
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New partnership approach tackling agricultural emissions
8 Nov 2024

A groundbreaking public-private partnership is bridging the gap between government, industry, and innovators to accelerate the development of emission...

Opinion: What is our ambition for Canterbury?
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Opinion: What is our ambition for Canterbury?
7 Nov 2024

Opinion piece byBusiness CanterburyChief Executive Leeann Watson.Canterbury is punching above its weight. As we near the end of more than a decade of...

New BusinessNZ CEO has positive vision for business
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New BusinessNZ CEO has positive vision for business
5 Nov 2024

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...

Local business leaders in running for national tourism awards
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Local business leaders in running for national tourism awards
4 Nov 2024

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...

International Antarctic Centre bought by Willowbank
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International Antarctic Centre bought by Willowbank
1 Nov 2024

Iconic Christchurch wildlife reserveWillowbankhas bought theInternational Antarctic Centreand will take over ownership from 2 December 2024. Willowbank...

Record visitor numbers for Air Force Museum just the start
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Record visitor numbers for Air Force Museum just the start
31 Oct 2024

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...

Christchurch Airport delivers big on freight
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Christchurch Airport delivers big on freight
29 Oct 2024

Christchurch Airport has signed a significant deal with Fulton Hogan to expand its existing freight aircraft parking area, effectively doubling the airport’s...

Business Canterbury celebrates 165th AGM
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Business Canterbury celebrates 165th AGM
25 Oct 2024

Business Canterbury has celebrated its 165th Annual General Meeting, a key milestone for the organisation which has been the home and voice of Canterbury...

Labour weekend marks 50 years for Willowbank
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Labour weekend marks 50 years for Willowbank
22 Oct 2024

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...

Two local innovators recognised for turning science into impact
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Two local innovators recognised for turning science into impact
15 Oct 2024

Two Christchurch innovators were recognised at the 12th annual KiwiNet Research Commercialisation Awards in Auckland for their outstanding contributions in...

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