Explore our Live Economic Data
ChristchurchNZ is an authoritative city voice for economic development, insight, and analysis.
Through regular publications and live monitoring of the Christchurch and Canterbury economy, ChristchurchNZ provides guidance and direction to ensure sustained prosperity for those that call this place home.
See below for interactive economic data, as well as links to our regular reports and research.
Latest Economics Updates
-
The Essential Services Economy in Canterbury
With the 4-week ban now in place and only essential services allowed to continue, many roads, shopping centres and office parks will be quie… -
COVID-19 and the Canterbury economy
What does the global COVID-19 situation mean for the Canterbury economy? ChristchurchNZ economist David Dyason explains. -
COVID-19 impact on local tourism operators
With 90 per cent of businesses in one sector reporting significant impact from COVID-19, ChristchurchNZ welcomes the financial package annou… -
Spending in Christchurch’s core up 11.3 percent
Spending in Christchurch’s core was up 11.3 percent to $22m in January 2020, compared to the same month last year. -
Stable growth for Christchurch and Canterbury economies
Christchurch and Canterbury economic growth remains stable, within the context of softening economic conditions nationally, according to Chr…
Quarterly Reporting
Economic Quarterly Reports
View our ChristchurchNZ produced quarterly economic reports.
Economic Research
Explore the Economy Research Papers
Perceptions Research
ChristchurchNZ has identified perception as an important area of work and in May 2019 began regular research into the perception of Ōtautahi Christchurch among our residents and other Kiwis.
ChristchurchNZ Central City Economic Update 2019
Tourism Research
Visitor Perceptions of Sustainability
Visitor perceptions of sustainability in New Zealand and the Canterbury region.
Airbnb Final Report
The University of Canterbury and ChristchurchNZ jointly investigated the Canterbury Airbnb sector. ChristchurchNZ undertook a quantitative analysis of Airbnb and formal accommodation sector while the University of Canterbury interviewed a range of stakeholders to understand the perceptions of the Airbnb sector and its impact on the formal accommodation sector.
Visitor Trends January 2020
Presentation highlighting the latest visitor arrivals, guest nights, accommodation types and spend.
Tourism Factbook 2020
The Tourism Factbook has been designed to give a sleek overview of tourism movements and spending at different levels of the economy, giving a comparison point for city and region, with highlight summaries of the strengths of each.
Get In Touch
Media Enquiries
Please contact the following below email address for all media enquiries, or contact our economics team directly.
Media Enquiries