Strategies and publications

ChristchurchNZ Strategic Plan

Leading the way in economic development and city promotion.

City strategies

View the economic development strategies that ChristchurchNZ is responsible for.

ChristchurchNZ - Our statement of intent

The ChristchurchNZ Statement of Intent sets out the focus and priorities for our organisation over the next three years.

• ChristchurchNZ Holdings Limited Statement of Intent 2024 - 2027 (PDF 8.87 MB)

Letter of Expectations 2025 - 2026

• CCC Letter of Expectations 2025 - 2026 (PDF 429 KB)

Christchurch Aerospace Sector Plan

The five-year plan sets out nine goals and associated actions for the city’s aerospace sector, based around four themes:

• Knowledge sharing
• Innovation and test-bed capabilities
• Pathways to attract and expand businesses
• Education and training
  • Christchurch Aerospace Sector Plan summary (PDF 388 KB)
  • Christchurch Aerospace Sector Plan 2019-2025 (PDF 1.04 MB)

A city of opportunity

Ōtautahi Christchurch embraces change and innovation, creating a strong economy and a vibrant place to live. Home to a wealth of employment opportunities and a thriving start-up ecosystem, Christchurch also offers an exceptional quality of life.

The city boasts an abundance of recreational activities, world-class hospitality, retail and healthcare, and first-rate educational facilities. An attainable housing market at the heart of the South Island, with some of the world's most stunning scenery on the city's doorstep.

• Christchurch a city of opportunity for entrepreneurs and investment (PDF 2.65 MB)

Innovation in Canterbury

Exploring ways to commercialise the high-level of innovation in Canterbury. With input from 50 people who work in the innovation sector in Canterbury, in New Zealand and around the world, this research describes how the region can realise greater economic value from innovation. It identifies what we are doing now to foster, grow and strengthen local innovation.

• Innovation in Canterbury booklet web (PDF 3.2 MB)

Enduring Statement of Expectations

• ChristchurchNZ Enduring Statement of Expectations (PDF 368 KB)