Current Situation
New Zealand is now at Alert Level 2.
New Zealand Government information is available here.
For the latest health information and situation or advice updates, including number of confirmed cases, the Ministry of Health advice is here.
Christchurch City Council’s information and advice about COVID-19 is available here.
ChristchurchNZ Information for Businesses
Resources, guidelines and information about support, including the Regional Business Partner Network, Business Mentors and Central Government support, can be found here.
For more information, advice and support, you can also contact enquiry@christchurchnz.com
Information for Visitors and Travellers
Read the latest information here.
COVID-19 Articles
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Start-up support for COVID-19 impacted jobseekers
People who lost their job because of COVID-19 will be given a chance to kick-start their new business idea as part of an innovative new Chri… -
Marian Johnson and Steven Anderson FoodStarter Challenge - Applications Open!
New World and Ministry of Awesome have started the search for New Zealand’s food and beverage product superstars, -
More than 3500 Canterbury businesses accessed Covid related support
Over $3.5 million of advisory funding has been allocated across Canterbury and these funds have been used by businesses to help them navigat… -
New tool provides Canterbury decision-makers with latest data
Canterbury’s economic activity for July 2020 returned to a similar level as the same month last year, according to the first edition of the … -
Launch of Christchurch-wide approach to innovation
A city-wide approach to growing more high value businesses and jobs for Ōtautahi Christchurch has been launched. -
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… -
More Funding to Help Local Businesses
A further $40m in additional national advisory funding has been announced to help small to medium businesses navigate the COVID-19 environme… -
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…
For COVID-19 related enquiries
ChristchurchNZ Contacts
Media enquiries regarding COVID-19
Keith Lynch - Media Enquiries
Tourism Business enquiries regarding COVID-19
Julia Hunt - ChristchurchNZ Trade Partnerships Manager
International Education enquiries regarding COVID-19
Stefi Porter - ChristchurchNZ International Education Partnerships Coordinator
Screen enquiries regarding COVID-19
Bree Loverich - Screen CanterburyNZ Manager