Ōtautahi Christchurch
Explore the Opportunity
This is Ōtautahi Christchurch, a revitalised city in the heart of Aotearoa New Zealand’s South Island.
This is a city with an explorer’s mindset, a thriving tech sector, a talent pool serviced by three world-class universities, and an innovation eco-system like none other.
This is the city to visit, serving as your basecamp for exploration of the diverse and vibrant Canterbury and West Coast regions.
This is a city where you can choose how to live your life – with a revitalised central city surrounded by stunning natural landscapes.
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Meet in Christchurch
The perfect destination for connecting and learning - The ChristchurchNZ Convention Bureau. -
Study in Christchurch
Explore your pathway in one of New Zealand’s premier education hubs. -
Living in Christchurch
A place to explore & a place to grow. Be part of Aotearoa’s second largest city.
This is Ōtautahi Christchurch – refreshed, new and unexpected.
Inspire Me
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Working in ChristchurchŌtautahi Christchurch is a city of great opportunity where people challenge the status quo. It is a globally connected city, home to international headquarters, a thriving tech sector and an entrepreneurial ecosystem. -
Do Winter DifferentSlopes, streets and sea to nightlife, shopping, and eats, Ōtautahi Christchurch is just the beginning of your winter different adventure! Combine ski runs with relaxing hot pools. Après-ski with mates atop a city rooftop bar or with dolphins. From glaciers to stargazing do winter different this year. -
Credit: David Gray for SailGP New Zealand Sail GP Christchurch 2022New Zealand Sail Grand Prix Christchurch - Expect human emotion, state-of-the-art technology and incredible drama as elite athletes fly cutting-edge wingsailed catamarans in thrilling close-to-shore races. -
Credit: Mulan The Billion-Dollar Screen OpportunityChristchurchNZ is committed to securing a larger share of this industry and is home to Screen CanterburyNZ, the regional film office. -
Our Start-Up & Innovation EcosystemHow to take your business idea to the next level. -
Leveraging Christchurch’s Antarctic ConnectionŌtautahi Christchurch has always been a basecamp for exploration, and we channel this through our Christchurch Antarctic Office. -
South Island Moon Festival coming in September 2021The South Island Moon Festival, Ōtautahi Christchurch’s newest cultural event, will illuminate the city this spring with a vibrant display of art, lanterns, performances and food. -
What's OnŌtautahi Christchurch is a city of world class sports, of blooming gardens, of daring street art, and inclusive communities that forge change.
Latest News
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Peterborough Central Site To Be Developed By Local Companies
Established Christchurch developers will start work this year on the Peterborough Central development. -
Do Winter Different
The message behind ChristchurchNZ’s latest campaign for ExploreCHC, the long-term visitation brand for Canterbury and the West Coast. -
Credit: Photosport WHITE FERNS Stars Talk About Christchurch’s Sporting Excellence
Lea Tahuhu and Amy Satterthwaite were born and raised in Canterbury and cut their teeth in the local club cricket scene. -
Credit: Project Tāwhaki, MBIE Kaitōrete Spit Project to Boost Canterbury’s Aerospace Industry
The Crown and Kaitōrete Ltd announced the launch of their joint venture, Project Tāwhaki. -
Credit: Colin McDiarmid ChristchurchNZ Wins Award For City-Wide Approach To Growing Businesses and Jobs
ChristchurchNZ has been recognised nationally for its approach to growing more high-value businesses and jobs. -
South Island Moon Festival coming in September 2021
The South Island Moon Festival, Ōtautahi Christchurch’s newest cultural event, will illuminate the city this spring with a vibrant display o… -
Christchurch Is Hiring
Jobs. Jobs. Jobs. That’s the key message of a campaign launched today aimed at attracting skilled workers to Ōtautahi Christchurch. -
Christchurch A Winner As Government Confirms Scott Base Redevelopment
The Government confirmed funding in today’s Budget announcement for the redevelopment of Scott Base in Antarctica. -
Power Up Future Skills And Careers Event
Discover what jobs will be in demand over the next few years and what skills you will need to set you up for the future. -
New Innovations To Fuel The Future Of NZ’s Food, Fibre And Agritech Sector
Prize winners announced at the Food, Fibre and Agritech Supernode Challenge.
