Together we’re shaping an economy where people and places thrive
Mā te mahi tahi, ka hanga he taiōhanga kia ora ai ngā tangata me ngā wāhi hoki
ABOUT
Ōtautahi Christchurch’s sustainable economic development agency
Together we’re shaping an economy where people and places thrive. Our work is focused on making Ōtautahi Christchurch a better place to live, work and play by improving the city’s productivity, liveability and attractiveness.
What we do
We’re a city driven by heart and ambition
We improve the city’s productivity, liveability and attractiveness by growing jobs, improving the economic, social and environmental competitiveness of Christchurch businesses, and promoting Christchurch to everyone, from everywhere.
Our people
Our people are the heart of everything we do
ChristchurchNZ is a Council-controlled organisation that is governed by an independent board and led by a team of general managers. Get to know some of the people that make up our dynamic organisation.
Our place
Our city's unique identity
Christchurch is a city with people at its heart. It's a place of warm embrace for its residents and its visitors. Our city fosters balance and a life well lived – whatever this may look like. Energy and play, time and space, innovation and discovery, community and connection. The unique spirit in Ōtautahi leads us everywhere we want to go.
Economic insights
Our city thrives
on big dreams
Driven by data and ambition, Ōtautahi Christchurch’s achievements and potential defy its size. Explore the data and insights for yourself to see how we're ensuring good decision-making and sustained prosperity for all those who call this place home.
sustainability
Our sustainability journey so far
ChristchurchNZ is a team of people who care – about the city we call home, our beautiful country, and the future of our planet. So we want the way we work to positively impact the natural environment.
We also know how our environment is managed is incredibly important to our city’s long-term prosperity. As the city's economic development agency, we are deeply invested in this.
latest news
News & media
Stay up-to-date with the latest news and insights from across our region.
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Economic ambitionLocal partnerships unlocking the key to sustainable outcomes
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Economic ambitionAn economy that is future fit is a sustainable one
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City DevelopmentŌtautahi Street art grassroots to citywide impact
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BusinessChristchurch businesses named 'best of the best' and set to receive funding boost