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Ōtautahi Christchurch’s innovative spirit has lent itself to the creation of a service to ensure our elderly and most vulnerable stay safe – and fed.

Panic-buying has occurred following most major announcements by officials on coronavirus despite government assurances that supermarkets are deemed an essential service and won't encounter any supply issues - even at alert level four. This hasn't stopped people from taking to supermarkets in their droves leaving empty shelves in their wake.

With the 4-week ban now in place and only essential services allowed to continue, many roads, shopping centres and office parks will be quiet. However, not all activity has come to a halt and not all areas or economies are affected equally.

Updates on the latest Coronavirus (COVID-19) information and insights from ChristchurchNZ.

Wearing a mask when illness is rife demonstrates a common sense of cooperation, sacrificing your own comfort for the good of others.

What does the global COVID-19 situation mean for the Canterbury economy? ChristchurchNZ economist David Dyason explains.

With 90 per cent of businesses in one sector reporting significant impact from COVID-19, ChristchurchNZ welcomes the financial package announced by the government today as a great relief for the local economy.

Go with Tourism, a new job connector and workforce development programme that matches jobseekers with tourism employers, launched in Canterbury today – the fourth region of New Zealand to adopt the initiative.

The braided river effect of Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre’s façade is taking shape, with CPB Contractors having now installed a quarter of the 43,000 herringbone tiles.