Advanced AI system to revolutionise milking on dairy farms
New AI technology is improving cow flow at milking time, resulting in a more efficient process for farmers, and calmer, more productive cows.
Major terminal upgrade to see Christchurch Airport fresh for summer
Christchurch Airport has unveiled plans for a revamp of its terminal offering with the new facilities expected to be ready for a busy summer of international visitors.
Upscaled international film festival brings world premieres to Christchurch
For the rest of June, Christchurch will be hosting the Doc Edge International Documentary Film Festival, an Oscar-qualifying film event bringing members of the international film industry and a multitude of film events and experiences, including world premieres, to Christchurch.
NZ’s first online archaeological museum launched
Canterbury archaeologists have unearthed more than a million artefacts, which are now preserved digitally at the Museum of Archaeology Ōtautahi, the country’s first online archaeological museum.
Two Cantabrians receive highest governance honour
The Canterbury Branch of the Institute of Directors’ (IoD) has awarded its top honour of Distinguished Fellow (DistFInstD) to two of its members – Jane Huria (Ngāi Tahu, Ngāi Tūāhuriri) and Brian Wood.
Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre just over a year from completion
Rau Paenga expects to have construction of Christchurch’s Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre completed in July 2025.
Christchurch’s GDP growth still outperforming national average
According to the latest ChristchurchNZ Quarterly Economic Report, economic activity in Christchurch has continued to soften, although the city’s GDP growth is still outperforming the national average.
Seequent launches free web app to help combat global shortage of earth scientists
Two of Christchurch’s biggest global tech success stories have combined to launch a world-first software.
Cultivating markets for the ‘king of nuts’
Tucked away in West Melton is Walnuts New Zealand – a co-operative focused on elevating the humble walnut into a premium product in New Zealand, with aspirations to break into the lucrative overseas market.
Opinion: Less might mean more for the economy in this year’s Budget
The release of Budget 2024 has come at a time when businesses are feeling the toll of cost pressures and dwindling demand, caused by years of inflation and an economy now in recession.
