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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
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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… -
Increased Retail Spending for Greater Christchurch in Level 3
Retail spending in Greater Christchurch increased by 10 percentage points in the first week of Alert Level 3. -
Retail Spending in Christchurch March 2020
Spending in Christchurch’s central city core was down 24 per cent to $15m in March 2020, compared to the same month last year. -
Greater Christchurch Retail Hit Hard by COVID-19
Retail spending in Greater Christchurch grinds to halt thanks to COVID-19. Find out which sectors are facing the biggest challenges. -
COVID-19 Impact on Local Businesses
Over 81 per cent of respondents to a recent survey of Canterbury businesses are reporting significant financial impacts from COVID-19. -
Canterbury Manufacturing Industry in the COVID-19 Environment
Canterbury's manufacturing industry worth $4.1 billion and providing 36,000 jobs is under strain due to COVID-19.
Quarterly Reporting
Economic Quarterly Reports
View our ChristchurchNZ produced quarterly economic reports.
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Quarter 1 2020 Economic Update
PDF 2.48 MB
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Quarter 4 2019 Economic Update
PDF 2.41 MB
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Quarter 3 2019 Economic Update
PDF 2 MB
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Quarter 2 2019 Economic Update
PDF 2.01 MB
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Quarter 1 2019 Economic Update
PDF 652 KB
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Quarter 4 2018 Economic Update
PDF 979 KB
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Quarter 3 2018 Economic Update
PDF 1016 KB
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Quarter 2 2018 Economic Update
PDF 700 KB
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 April 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.
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