Ōtautahi Christchurch
Discover Endless Opportunity
This is Ōtautahi Christchurch, a revitalised city in the heart of Aotearoa New Zealand’s South Island.
This is a city in perfect balance; home to a diverse natural playground, wide open spaces, modern architecture and heritage buildings. Here in Ōtautahi Christchurch, we want you to have it all. The opportunities, the growth, the big moments, the small joys.
Ōtautahi Christchurch is the gateway to the South Island and home to spectacular experiences. Make some time to play and discover hidden gems around every corner.
This is a city with a thriving tech sector, world-class universities, and an innovation eco-system like none other. A city with a revitalised centre buzzing with energy, surrounded by the tranquillity of nature.
This is Ōtautahi Christchurch – refreshed, new and unexpected.
Inspire Me
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PowerUp Your TomorrowThe world is changing. Technology and science are shaping the future. And the desire to build a brighter tomorrow is in all of us. It needs you. To drive big ideas to keep pace with the change. Design our future. PowerUp Your Tomorrow. -
Quarterly Economic DashboardLive, up-to-date quarterly data at your fingertips. The dashboard provides quick stats and the ability to check how key economic metrics are tracking locally and nationally. Access headline figures for key economic indicators across five major areas - economic activity, employment, business, housing and regional comparison. -
The Season Of Sunshine In ŌtautahiMake the most of the summer weather in Christchurch with our summer guide. -
What's OnŌtautahi Christchurch celebrates the arts, world-class sporting heroes, innovative business and diverse communities; the calendar is always full and we wouldn't have it any other way. -
Credit: CCC Urban DevelopmentThe Urban Development team at ChristchurchNZ work with local neighbourhoods, council, government organisations, developers, investors and community groups to create opportunities and help make great projects happen in our city. -
Move To ChristchurchŌtautahi Christchurch wants you to have it all. The opportunities, the growth, the big moments, the small joys. -
Christchurch Success StoriesSuccess stories from local businesses. -
Cruise Into Ōtautahi ChristchurchArriving in Ōtautahi Christchurch by cruise ship is just a taste of what’s on offer in this part of New Zealand. Christchurch city centre is a 20-minute shuttle ride from the port town of Lyttelton.
Latest News
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Credit: Smoke Photography It's Nearly Time To Play In Christchurch
One of the most highly anticipated and attended events on Ōtautahi’s summer calendar – Bread & Circus - World Buskers Festival – will return… -
At-Home Type 2 Diabetes Risk Assessment Takes Out Award
An innovative technology that allows Type 2 Diabetes risk assessments to be carried out in the comfort of people’s own homes took out the to… -
Destination Management Plans Set A Path For Region's Visitor Economy
New strategic long-term plans set the region’s visitor economy on a path toward more regenerative tourism. -
Crankworx Summer Series New Zealand Confirmed
New location, new course, new format. Christchurch Adventure Park, Canterbury is set to take on mountain biking excellence. -
Top 8 HealthTech innovators Announced
A new age moon-boot and a fragrance based solution to improve memory are some of the innovations announced as finalists. -
Ōtautahi Christchurch Wins CRISPR 2025 Biology Conference
This is the first time the genome biology conference has been held in the Southern Hemisphere. -
Credit: Whiteroom The Great Southern Migration Is Boosting Christchurch
The Insights Forum is an opportunity for business leaders to understand how the region’s economy, workforce, and community are really doing. -
ChristchurchNZ Wins Two Awards For Best Practice In Economic Development
Celebrating thought leadership and showcasing best practice throughout the network of New Zealand economic development professionals. -
Transport Plan Confirmed For Christchurch Cruise Season
Ōtautahi Christchurch’s upcoming cruise season starts on Tuesday 7 November, with a revised transport model now confirmed. -
HT Systems Successfully Meets Their Equity Crowdfunding Target
A plucky Christchurch-based engineering company pioneering mobility solutions has successfully hit their $250K target on PledgeMe.
