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Supporting local businesses this Christmas
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Two Christchurch innovators were recognised at the 12th annual KiwiNet Research Commercialisation Awards in Auckland for their outstanding contributions in...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
Ārohia Trailblazers set to forge path to global markets
Callaghan Innovation will support seven trailblazing Kiwi businesses with bold ideas to succeed in global markets while forging new pathways for like-minded...
AI Activator to support rapid adoption of AI technologies
A new Callaghan Innovation-led initiative will support Kiwi businesses of all sizes and stages to boost productivity and competitiveness through the...