Explore Your Place

Canterbury is filled with amazing people and diverse businesses. The time has come to support our locals, to spend where we can, and to explore our own backyard.

Let's get behind our local businesses. What you do next will make a difference. Now is the time to spend locally.

Just because you’re not travelling doesn’t mean you shouldn’t explore your city in the same way. Treat Christchurch like you would a Europe mini city break – and support our local businesses while you’re at it.

Owner Madlen Shaw shares some ideas on how we can support local businesses and her fave central city spots.

A popular lockdown activity was writing a wish list of things to do once you were allowed out again. Well, here’s ours. Stay safe out there, but also stay active, connected, and proud of this place we call home.

Johnny Gibson from Neat Places shares some ideas on how we can support local businesses and his favourite central city spots.

Want to help local and pay if forward after COVID-19? Here's 6 ways you can make a difference.

Christchurch is a hub of innovation and collaboration where people like to challenge the status quo. Our local businesses have shown this attribute in spades through COVID-19, through new forms of PPE, ingenious ways to repurpose equipment, or moving to a new online normal.

Independent owner of Unichem Cashel Pharmacy and chairperson of the Christchurch Central City Business Association (CCBA).

There’s nothing like a weekend getaway in a new city. But why not experience what it’s like to be a visitor in our own? Minimise your travel and maximise your holiday.

"For every $100 of local spend, $68 will stay local” – Melinda Collins Editor of Metropol Magazine talks to us about the powerful impact of shopping local, which businesses are her go-to and why she loves to call Ōtautahi home.

Christchurch has heaps of fun family activities to encourage you to get out there and enjoy some time together. Explore our top picks.

You’re being asked to spend local. Economist Dr David Dyason explains why this is important and how it can save Christchurch jobs.

We understand that as hospitality staff, our mahi is important. The work we do is mana enhancing and we are proud of it. We are here to serve you through thick and thin.

Christchurch Loyal is about supporting central city businesses to reach and engage with local customers while physical doors effectively remain closed.

Doing all the basics well are the keys to getting through these turbulent times.

Getting online may be one of the best ways to minimise the impact of COVID-19 on your business – and better perform in general.  We've talked to a local expert to find out what you should be doing to get online - fast.

Here are a few ways to keep the cash flowing to our awesome hospitality businesses while the doors are closed.

From the beauty industry to world class outdoor gear, Christchurch businesses lead the way worldwide.

There is so much to explore on the scenic 90 minute drive from Akaroa to Christchurch.

The alpine town of Hanmer Springs, offers everything from ultimate relaxation to thrill seeking adventures.

Pack a picnic and enjoy breath-taking views, stunning walks and world-class photo opportunities.

Get the chairlift to the top (also New Zealand’s longest), explore the massive views from the top of the Port Hills, then boost down four ziplines at over 90 km/hr. Epic. Waiting for you at the bottom, while your adrenaline is still pumping, are the full range of Cassels beers (and Kiwi wines).

Where the mountains meet the sea! Kaikoura is blessed with vast marine wildlife, delicious seafood, passionate locals and scenic hiking tracks.