Why Christchurch

We’re not afraid of taking risks or exploring new opportunities.

Christchurch is a strong innovation centre offering world class incubator and accelerator programmes to help businesses start and grow.

Our natural and regulatory environments provide the perfect testing ground for new ideas, while our compact city is affordable, accessible, and easy to navigate.

Voted the country’s friendliest city, we welcome newcomers with open arms.

Established and emerging New Zealand and international businesses contribute to our diverse and resilient economy.

Nearby air and seaports take our ideas and people to the world, and active industry networks make it easy to meet like-minded people. Our innovation precinct, health precinct and agri-tech hub all offer modern working environments and opportunities for collaboration.

We have some of the most cost-effective commercial space in the country.

We have a depth of talent across multiple industries including professional services, tech, manufacturing, and engineering.

Our world-class universities work with industry to grow future-focused, work-ready graduates; while the city’s affordability and unbeatable lifestyle - easy commutes and access to mountains and beaches - attract the best in field.

Our city knows a thing or two about resilience and how to offer a supportive, progressive environment that helps businesses flourish and grow.

Industry, tertiaries, iwi and government are all working together to create a prosperous future for Canterbury. We are capitalizing on existing strengths and global opportunity to develop four mega-clusters called Supernodes: Aerospace and Future Transport, Food, Fibre and Agritech, Health-tech and Resilient Communities, and Hi-Tech services.