Christchurch-based Kathmandu Leads Global Sustainable Innovation
Christchurch-based outdoor brand Kathmandu has solidified its global leadership in sustainable innovation by winning an ISPO Award for its groundbreaking Women’s Seeker 4-inch Shorts.
Christchurch glass recycler turns waste into huge growth opportunity
Over the past 15 years, a Christchurch-based recycling company has saved more than 450,000 tonnes of glass from going to landfill.
Medical device innovator ‘weaponizes’ regulation for global growth
By seeing new regulatory changes as an opportunity, medical device manufacturer Enztec has gone from being an order-taker to order-maker, leading to exponential global growth.
Supporting local businesses this Christmas
With small businesses making up 97% of our economy, New Zealanders are encouraged to show their support this NZ Made Day – November 21.
Two local organisations among winners in Xero’s global business fund
Two local organisations have won a share of the $750,000 global prize pool as part of the Xero Beautiful Business Fund.
US$150 Million Expansion at Christchurch Engine Centre
Pratt & Whitney and Air New Zealand recently hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for a US$150 million, 14,000 square meter expansion of its Christchurch Engine Centre.
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 reduction solutions for pasture-based farming.
Record visitor numbers for Air Force Museum just the start
In the last year the Air Force Museum has experienced record visitor numbers – and with the imminent arrival of a hugely popular retired aircraft, a new facility in the wings, and top listings on a global travel app, those numbers are only set to grow.
Christchurch Airport delivers big on freight
Christchurch Airport has signed a deal with Fulton Hogan to expand its existing freight aircraft parking area, effectively doubling freight handling capacity.
Labour weekend marks 50 years for Willowbank
In 1969, Michael and Kathy Willis bought a piece of land with a dream to one day open a zoo. On Labour Weekend 1974, that dream became a reality.