Ōtautahi Christchurch
Explore the Opportunity
This is Ōtautahi Christchurch, a revitalised city in the heart of Aotearoa New Zealand’s South Island.
This is a city with an explorer’s mindset, a thriving tech sector, a talent pool serviced by three world-class universities, and an innovation eco-system like none other.
This is the city to visit, serving as your basecamp for exploration of the diverse and vibrant Canterbury and West Coast regions.
This is a city where you can choose how to live your life – with a revitalised central city surrounded by stunning natural landscapes.
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Meet in Christchurch
The perfect destination for connecting and learning - The ChristchurchNZ Convention Bureau. -
Study in Christchurch
Explore your pathway in one of New Zealand’s premier education hubs. -
Living in Christchurch
A place to explore & a place to grow. Be part of Aotearoa’s second largest city.
This is Ōtautahi Christchurch – refreshed, new and unexpected.
Inspire Me
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Our Autumn GuidePicturesque snow-capped mountains, rich golden trees and dappled light – here's our guide to Christchurch & Canterbury this Autumn! -
Credit: Mulan The Billion-Dollar Screen OpportunityChristchurchNZ is committed to securing a larger share of this industry and is home to Screen CanterburyNZ, the regional film office. -
Our Start-Up & Innovation EcosystemHow to take your business idea to the next level. -
Crusaders - Take the Action Beyond the FieldEleven titles (including the inaugural Super Rugby Aotearoa title). Generations of All Blacks heroes. The most dominant Super Rugby region. The epitome of rugby. Be sure to check out the match schedule and catch a glimpse of the mighty Crusaders all while exploring Ōtautahi Christchurch and its surrounds. -
#ExploreCHCThis place is a vast treasure trove of landscapes and experiences. Towering mountains give way to endless coastlines, rugged bush and unique land formations. Character towns and vibrant cities are gathering places of culture and activity. Christchurch – it’s just the beginning. -
Leveraging Christchurch’s Antarctic ConnectionŌtautahi Christchurch has always been a basecamp for exploration, and we channel this through our Christchurch Antarctic Office. -
New tool provides Canterbury decision-makers with latest dataCanterbury’s economic activity for July 2020 returned to a similar level as the same month last year, according to the first edition of the Canterbury Economic Activity Index -
What's OnŌtautahi Christchurch is a city of world class sports, of blooming gardens, of daring street art, and inclusive communities that forge change.
Latest News
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Tourism Communities: Support, Recovery and Re-set Plan
Welcome help for South Island tourism regions hit hard by Covid-19. -
Ten Big Ideas To Accelerate Change In The Food And Fibre Sector
The top 10 finalists announced in the Food, Fibre and Agritech Supernode Challenge. -
TRENZ Hui 2021
The city of Ōtautahi Christchurch is thrilled to be hosting one of the largest tourism industry gatherings in the world on 5-6 May. -
Specialised Start-Up Support Continues for 25 Covid-Impacted Jobseekers
The accelerator programme is the second phase of Start Me Up, supporting jobseekers to explore what it takes to start their own business. -
Q & A With Anna Fawcett
ChristchurchNZ is delighted to welcome Anna Fawcett as our new General Manager of Marketing, Brand and Communications. -
New Zealand Entrepreneurs Shine on the FoodStarter Stage
The search for New Zealand’s most innovative food and beverage products is over! -
Credit: Photosport WHITE FERNS Stars Talk About Christchurch’s Sporting Excellence
Lea Tahuhu and Amy Satterthwaite were born and raised in Canterbury and cut their teeth in the local club cricket scene. Now they’re prepari… -
Every Business Should Have a Mentor
Our Canterbury Mentor Team has a pool of over 260 business mentors who gift their time, skills and expertise to support local businesses. -
The Billion-Dollar Confidence Boost for Ōtautahi Christchurch’s Tech Sector
16 March 2021 US company Bentley’s recent acquisition of Christchurch company Seequent signals a global confidence in Christchurch tech. -
Three-Year Partnership Between ChristchurchNZ and Crusaders
Understanding audiences and increasing visitation for rugby matches in Ōtautahi Christchurch are the driving forces behind the new partnersh…
