Make This Place Your Home
Ōtautahi Christchurch boasts an urban lifestyle amid lush outdoors. A globally-connected basecamp at the heart of South Island, where people are free to explore their dreams and live fulfilled lives.
Stacked with modern infrastructure and top-class amenities, New Zealand’s second largest city offers an attainable housing market, quality schools and three universities with unrivalled industry connections.
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Explore Education
Ōtautahi Christchurch is a lifestyle destination that doesn't compromise on quality learning. Home to three world-class universities, New Zealand’s top polytechnic, and a connected ecosystem of institutions and industry.
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Explore Life
A modern explorer's playground, Ōtautahi Christchurch is filled with outdoor adventure, urban areas, retail and hospitality, and green spaces.
Explore our City
Things to See & Do
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A Guide to the Christchurch CBDWith new and exciting places opening almost every day, sometimes it’s hard to keep up! Become an expert and check out how you can explore the inner city. -
Explore Your PlaceCanterbury 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. Explore Your Place is a ChristchurchNZ initiative encouraging people to ask – am I keeping it local? By doing this we can save jobs, support our city, and get through these unprecedented times together. #ExploreYourPlace #SupportChch -
What's OnChristchurch plays host to several major events each year. From regular arts, theatre, film and cultural festivals to international music acts and major sporting showdowns, there's always a reason to visit Christchurch and Canterbury. -
Christchurch Walking and HikingExplore the unique landscapes of Christchurch by foot. Highlights include a mix of wildlife, historic sites and expansive coastlines.
Live Economic Updates
Read more about the Christchurch economy, learn about current trends and insights, with our live economic analysis tools.