Conferences generate off-peak benefits for Christchurch
With Christchurch set to host a series of high-profile international conferences back-to-back, May is shaping up to be high-paced for many local businesses in what is traditionally a quiet, off-peak tourism month.
New winter travel campaign for Canterbury
The Canterbury region is preparing for its most lucrative winter travel period in a decade with local businesses anticipating a bumper ski season and high demand across the school holidays.
Christchurch Airport interim dividend over-delivers for the city
Christchurch Airport has released a half-year result which will deliver to the city a higher interim dividend than forecast, from a total operating revenue of $115.5m for the six months to 31 December 2023.
Tait Communications acquires Australian manufacturer RFI Technology Solutions
Tait Communications has acquired RFI Technology Solutions, a global leader in manufacturing and integrating high-performance coverage enhancement solutions for radio and cellular networks.
Significant milestone for Canterbury aerospace industry
Business Canterbury congratulates the Tāwhaki Joint Venture on opening its National Aerospace Centre and new runway at Kaitorete today, marking a significant milestone in Canterbury’s aerospace and technology sectors.
Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre honoured with public architecture award
Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre has been acknowledged with a Public Architecture award at the 2023 New Zealand Architecture Awards. Te Pae was funded by the Crown and delivered by the Government infrastructure delivery company, Rau Paenga (formerly Ōtākaro Limited).
Small retailers bucking Black Friday trend
Urban Style, a fashion and living boutique in Sumner, Christchurch, has launched ‘Gold Friday’ in response to the pressure small businesses feel to heavily discount their products for Black Friday, right before the holiday season.
New acquisition for Fabrum
Fabrum, a world leader in zero-emission transition technologies, has completed the acquisition of Christchurch-based engineering manufacturing company and foundry Alec Farrar Engineering Limited.
Clarinspect wins FireNZ Innovation Award
Christchurch based technology start-up Clarinspect Ltd has won the FireNZ Award for Innovative Product Award for their dedicated fire protection inspection system FireQA.
