Current Situation
New Zealand is now at Alert Level 1.
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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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… -
Increased Retail Spending for Greater Christchurch in Level 3
Retail spending in Greater Christchurch increased by 10 percentage points in the first week of Alert Level 3. -
Retail Spending in Christchurch March 2020
Spending in Christchurch’s central city core was down 24 per cent to $15m in March 2020, compared to the same month last year. -
Greater Christchurch Retail Hit Hard by COVID-19
Retail spending in Greater Christchurch grinds to halt thanks to COVID-19. Find out which sectors are facing the biggest challenges. -
COVID-19 Impact on Local Businesses
Over 81 per cent of respondents to a recent survey of Canterbury businesses are reporting significant financial impacts from COVID-19. -
Canterbury Manufacturing Industry in the COVID-19 Environment
Canterbury's manufacturing industry worth $4.1 billion and providing 36,000 jobs is under strain due to COVID-19.
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