Current Situation
New Zealand moved to Alert Level 2 at 11:59pm on Wednesday 13 May. Guidance for businesses on what they need to do to operate safely once Level 2 is in place can be found here.
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 ChristchurchNZ Business Support subsidy, 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 Students and Education Providers
As per Government’s guidance for Level 4 Alert, students should not attend school or university in person, and must follow public health guidelines. If unwell, ring the Healthline team (for free) on 0800 358 5453 or +64 9 358 5453 for international SIMS.
For the latest in information regarding alert levels and restrictions see https://covid19.govt.nz/.
Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Education and are directly advising all education providers.
We continue to work with Christchurch Educated and Education New Zealand to support international educational providers.
For more information, advice and support, contact info@christchurcheducated.co.nz
Information for Visitors and Travellers
Read the latest information here.
Hotel Accommodation Status
Information on other types of accommodation in Christchurch and accommodation in wider Canterbury is available on request.
Please contact our i-SITE team for any booking related enquiries on 0800 423 783 (+64 3 379 9629) or via email at info@christchurchnz.com
COVID-19 Articles
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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 Construction Industry in the COVID-19 Environment
Canterbury's construction industry worth $304m a month and supporting nearly 30,000 jobs is badly under strain due to 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. -
ChristchurchNZ Offers New Support Subsidy for Businesses Affected by COVID-19
ChristchurchNZ is funding a new Business Support Subsidy package worth $200,000 to help Christchurch businesses impacted by COVID-19. -
The State of Canterbury's Export Sector before COVID-19 Took Hold
Discover the trends in Canterbury exports for early 2020, how our ports showed resilience to international shock and early indications of wh… -
Greater Christchurch Retail Analysis
Retail spending values in Greater Christchurch for the week ending 29 March 2020 indicated an overall decline of 21.6 percent compared to th…
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