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ChristchurchNZ is a city authority on economic development, insights, and analysis.
Through regular publications and live monitoring of the Ōtautahi Christchurch and Waitaha Canterbury economy, ChristchurchNZ provides guidance and direction to ensure good decision making and sustained prosperity for all those who call this place home.
See below for interactive economic data, and links to our regular reports and research.
Latest Economics Updates
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Five Takeaways From Christchurch’s Economic Insights And Labour Market Event
The tight labour market and the growth challenges it poses to employers was the key focus of a gathering of employers, industry leaders and … -
Why Christchurch is still New Zealand’s most affordable major city
ChristchurchNZ’s Senior Economist explains what affordability means and why Christchurch is still NZ's most affordable city. -
Economic Explainer: What Did We Learn From Lockdown 2020?
Jorge Chang Urrea, ChristchurchNZ’s Senior Economist explains what we learnt from the first lockdown. -
New tool provides Canterbury decision-makers with latest data
Canterbury’s economic activity for July 2020 returned to a similar level as the same month last year, according to the first edition of the … -
COVID-19 Monitor Canterbury Economic Activity Index Month July 2020
The Index compares Canterbury’s economic indicators to national performance, helping inform the socio-economic recovery plan for the city. -
Christchurch retail spending returns to pre-COVID levels
Retail spending in Christchurch increased by 4 per cent during June 2020 compared to the same period last year, bringing it back in line wit… -
Retail spending in Christchurch – May 2020
The move from Alert Level 3 to Alert Level 2 in mid-May prompted an increase in spending across Ōtautahi Christchurch. -
Canterbury Retail Analysis Week Ending 24 May 2020
This week’s retail report is of interest as it covers the first week that is fully within alert level two, since leaving alert level three. -
Retail spending in Canterbury up 25 percentage points during the first week of Level 2
Compared to previous week, retail spending volumes were up 25.8 percentage points for the week ending 17 May 2020. -
ChristchurchNZ Campaigns to Boost Local Support and Domestic Visitation
We are doubling down on efforts to encourage residents to support local businesses, and Kiwis to explore Canterbury and the surrounding area…
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