Who we are
ChristchurchNZ is the sustainable economic development agency for the city of Ōtautahi Christchurch.
Together we're shaping an economy where people and places thrive.
Our work is focused on making Ōtautahi Christchurch a better place to live, work and play by improving the city's productivity, liveability and attractiveness.
We do this by growing jobs, improving the economic, social and environmental competitiveness of Christchurch businesses, and promoting Christchurch to everyone, from everywhere.
Our brand
Our city's unique identity
Christchurch is a city with people at its heart. It's a place of warm embrace for its residents and its visitors. Our city fosters balance and a life well lived – whatever this may look like. Energy and play, time and space, innovation and discovery, community and connection. The unique spirit in Ōtautahi leads us everywhere we want to go.
Our people
Our people are the heart of everything we do
ChristchurchNZ is a Council-controlled organisation that is governed by an independent board and led by a team of general managers. Get to know some of the people that make up our dynamic organisation.
Strategies and publications
As the sustainable economic development and city profile agency for Ōtautahi Christchurch, we develop a range of strategies, publications and reports to guide the development of our city. These documents can be used by businesses, entrepreneurs, tourism agencies, and more to guide decision-making.