We’re the city that’s made for exceptional business event experiences; purpose-built as a vibrant and welcoming destination with world-class venues, unforgettable landscapes, and everything you need within easy reach. We’re New Zealand’s premier business events city, made to make it easy for you and your event to deliver the extraordinary.
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Ōtautahi Christchurch is New Zealand’s premier business events city, offering exceptional sustainability credentials, world-class event spaces, premium hotels and restaurants.
With the CBD located a 20 minutes drive from Christchurch International Airport, delegates can move seamlessly between venues, accommodation, dining and attractions in a compact and walkable city.
Accessible city
Ōtautahi Christchurch makes business events easy. With a compact, walkable city centre, delegates can maximise both productivity and downtime.
Less than 20 minutes from Christchurch International Airport, the city offers convenient access from arrival to event. The pedestrian-friendly layout makes getting around simple. Beyond the city, incentive groups can quickly connect with Canterbury’s diverse landscapes, from alpine adventures and wine experiences to coastal escapes, creating memorable programmes without lengthy travel times.
International connections
Christchurch Airport is only three hours flying time from eastern Australia and 9 to 12 hours from other countries on the Pacific Rim. More than 140 international arrivals and departures every week, including direct services from Singapore, Tokyo, Nadi, Guangzhou and San Francisco. Passport holders from more than 60 countries do not require a visa for short stays here.
Venues and event services
Ōtautahi Christchurch offers a broad range of venues and event services, making it easy to deliver seamless and memorable business events of every size. From the award-winning Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre to boutique event spaces, theatres, innovation hubs and unique off-site settings, the city provides flexible options for conferences, meetings, exhibitions and incentives.
Supported by experienced event professionals, accommodation providers, transport operators, production specialists and destination management experts, Christchurch's collaborative business events community works together to create outstanding experiences for organisers and delegates alike.
Christchurch offers delegates an exceptional mix of quality accommodation, outstanding food & wine, and unforgettable attractions, all within easy reach of the city.
Christchurch is taking a leadership role in sustainability practices and working to produce regenerative events that give back to the local community and create a smaller carbon footprint.
The city is aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and has a goal of net zero emissions by 2045. Venues, accommodation providers and suppliers are all committed to local procurement and sustainable design.
Explore case studies from recent conferences, incentive programmes, famil visits and major events hosted across Christchurch and the Canterbury region.
Tūwhana
Ōtautahi Christchurch is home to a rich community of thought leaders and sector experts. A community of innovators. A city that celebrates big ideas.
Tūwhana, the city’s new Business Events Advocate Programme, brings together local experts, industry and academic leaders to connect with the world, on a greater stage, right here in Christchurch.
Christchurch is a hub for innovative thinking and big ideas. A city inspired, we are a place for sustainable businesses and people who want to do things differently. We are leading the way in global health tech, aerospace and future transport, food fibre and agritech, cleantech and hi-tech solutions. These sectors are supported by progressive ecosystems connecting enterprise, education, and government.
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The ChristchurchNZ Business Events team is here to help, providing a free, impartial service for you and your clients.
Talk to our Business Events team about bringing your conference, meeting, incentive programme or convention to Ōtautahi Christchurch.
