The Canterbury Aerospace Hub

The Canterbury Aerospace Hub tenant prospectus

The Hub offers flexible co-working space designed to foster collaboration, connection, and growth.

• Located at 10 Sir Williams Pickering Drive Christchurch
• One hour to Tāwhaki National Aerospace Centre
• 20 minutes to Christchurch’s central city
• 5 minutes to Christchurch Airport

Why join us?

• Join a growing community of aerospace and technology organisations.
• Build connections with industry, research, education, and government partners.
• Access opportunities for collaboration, innovation, and knowledge sharing.
• Contribute to the development of New Zealand’s future aerospace capability and workforce.
• Be part of Canterbury’s evolving aerospace ecosystem.

What will you get?

The Hub is designed specifically for aerospace companies that need flexible space, sector proximity and connection to investors, partners and government.

On offer:

• Affordable, flexible desk or team space with short-term commitments.
• All-inclusive access to shared meeting rooms
• Shared workshop suitable for light fabrication and hardware development.
• A credible aerospace address alongside Kea Aerospace.
• Daily interaction with other aerospace founders, engineers and researchers.
• Exposure to visiting investors, ministers and international delegations.
• Support from ChristchurchNZ for investment, partnerships and growth.

Who will you be joining?

Led by ChristchurchNZ and Kea Aerospace, and home to founding tenants Aerospace New Zealand and Astrix Astronautics, the hub brings together a network of public and private organisations driving innovation, collaboration and growth across New Zealand's aerospace sector.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ's)

How does the Hub support business growth?

Through ChristchurchNZ and its partner networks, tenants can access support with:

• Investment and funding connections.
• Strategic partnerships.
• Market development opportunities.
• International engagement and visibility.

What makes the Hub different from a standard co-working space?

The Canterbury Aerospace Hub is sector-specific, meaning tenants are surrounded by aerospace and advanced technology companies. This creates a focused environment for collaboration, technical exchange, and industry-specific growth opportunities.

Can I host meetings or visitors at the hub?

Yes. Tenants have access to shared meeting spaces suitable for internal use, clients, and visiting partners once signed in at the front desk.

What is the cost per desk?

Please get in touch if you’d like to explore co-working space options in more detail.

About the aerospace growth sector

Aerospace is a growing hub within New Zealand’s key sectors, alongside healthtech, the bioeconomy, cleantech, and Antarctica-related gateway activities. Collectively, Canterbury is working towards generating $1 billion in annual revenue by 2035.