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Canterbury business, small business, startups, hospitality and the local economy.
A local plumbing couple hit by repeat burglaries has received a free monitored security installation from ADT Christchurch.
By Bulletin Newsroom · Wed, 5 August 2026
The June quarter labour-market release shows higher national unemployment and weaker youth underutilisation indicators.
Wed, 5 August 2026
Scientists and forensic staff at PHF Science's Ilam site were due to join a nationwide strike on Tuesday as a pay dispute placed Christchurch inside a wider argument over how New Zealand funds and retains public science workers.
Tue, 4 August 2026
Air New Zealand's engineering consultation has become a Christchurch business issue after local reporting said maintenance roles in the city are among positions being considered as part of wider cost and workforce changes.
Fri, 31 July 2026
Taranvir Singh has bought the New Zealand rights to property services group Candoo, and says his priority is rebuilding trust in the network while opening a pathway into business ownership for young New Zealanders.
Fri, 31 July 2026
Christchurch founders are being offered a practical legal session next week, with the UC Centre for Entrepreneurship hosting a Contracts for Startups 101 workshop focused on the agreements early-stage ventures often get wrong.
Wed, 29 July 2026
Christchurch's autumn events push generated more than $31 million in estimated visitor spending, according to new ChristchurchNZ data that puts hard numbers behind the city's attempt to become a year-round major events destination.
Wed, 29 July 2026
Two menswear chains are leaving Westfield Riccarton next month, turning a pair of store closures into a wider test of how Christchurch retailers are weighing rent, foot traffic and discretionary spending.
Tue, 28 July 2026
ChristchurchNZ chief executive Ali Adams is leaving the city's economic development agency to take a senior University of Nottingham role, creating a leadership change at a time when Christchurch is trying to convert major events, aerospace work and investment interest into longer-term economic momentum.
Tue, 28 July 2026
Christchurch's startup scene has gained another current visibility marker, with StartupBlink's July 2026 city page ranking 78 Christchurch startups and placing the local ecosystem second in New Zealand.
Mon, 27 July 2026
Christchurch biotech company Tertiary Extracts Otautahi, known as TEO, has become the clearest founder-led business story in this week's local innovation cycle, with ChristchurchNZ highlighting how the company is turning unused sheepskins into wellness ingredients and specialist jobs.
Mon, 27 July 2026
Christchurch's founder community has a fresh midwinter checkpoint this week, with Ministry of Awesome's Coffee and Jam #373 scheduled for Wednesday, 29 July at EPIC Christchurch.
Sun, 26 July 2026
New Zealand First has selected candidates for Christchurch East, Central, Ilam, Wigram, Waimakariri, Selwyn, Banks Peninsula and Rangitata, drawing on business owners, former councillors and younger organisers.
Sun, 19 July 2026
A Christchurch-owned billboard company founded out of a family business has been named Sales Team of the Year at the 2026 Beacon Awards, beating major national media businesses with a team of just six.
Fri, 17 July 2026
ACT leader David Seymour used a Christchurch speech to pitch Innovation Trials as a permanent pathway for companies wanting to test emerging technology under temporary exemptions from existing rules.
Thu, 16 July 2026
University of Canterbury start-up Zuuka is commercialising a wearable insulin pump designed to make diabetes management simpler and more accessible, with co-founders Jake Campbell and Jamie Cairns targeting the US and NZ markets.
Thu, 16 July 2026
University of Canterbury students have started testing whether spent grain from breweries can be turned into nanocellulose, a high-value material with potential uses in packaging, cosmetics, wound dressings and other products.
Tue, 14 July 2026
A Christchurch whānau clothing brand that started with irritation about women's T-shirt sleeves is now sending orders to customers in the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe and Australia.
Mon, 13 July 2026
Christchurch Business Club is putting a national founder story in front of local business leaders this week, with Indevin Group founder Duncan McFarlane scheduled to speak at the Canterbury Club on Monday 13 July.
Sun, 12 July 2026
A new ChristchurchNZ profile traces JIX Reality's growth from founder-led experimentation to an award-winning immersive technology studio with offshore reach.
Fri, 26 June 2026
Pita Pit has pulled out of Hornby Hub and The Palms while its South City and Sydenham stores continue to trade.
Thu, 25 June 2026
A Christchurch Bulletin business guide to the city's strongest cleaning, grounds and property-services operators for households, landlords and commercial buyers.
Sun, 21 June 2026
From a Christchurch corner grocer to a national food distribution network, the Balar family's Service Foods now employs more than 800 people across 16 branches with revenue above $500 million.
Mon, 15 June 2026
BCITO apprentice Joe McFadyen placed third at the 2026 NZCB Apprentice Challenge national final in Auckland.
Sun, 7 June 2026
New World Stanmore joins three other Christchurch stores using the technology after a three-month trial.
Fri, 5 June 2026
The Techmatics founder is building a Christchurch robotics company solving real-world inspection and automation problems, and showing what applied innovation looks like in Ōtautahi.
Mon, 18 May 2026
The new National Master Franchisee for Candoo HVAC on family, migration and building a trusted national service business from the ground up.
Sat, 2 May 2026
The Kōrure founder won the 2026 Meat Industry Association Dragon's Den with a soft-textured red meat range designed for elderly and unwell people who struggle to chew or swallow.
Wed, 15 April 2026
Co-founders Hannah Hardy-Jones and Lucy Pink raised $4.1 million to scale their AI content platform into the UK and US, proving a Christchurch-built startup can compete globally.
Fri, 20 March 2026
Sharenanigans founder Alli Kennedy is turning a complex subject into a board game, helping tamariki learn about investing through play.
Tue, 10 March 2026
The University of Canterbury's Summer Startup Showcase at The Piano brought together 10 student ventures spanning seaweed packaging, AI and fintech.
Wed, 4 February 2026
Businesses are reviewing staffing needs as planning shifts into action across the region.
Thu, 22 January 2026
Managing Director John Robson is building BioOra's CAR-T cell therapy capability in Christchurch's Te Papa Hauora Health Precinct, anchoring world-class science in the South Island.
Tue, 20 January 2026
Cafés, restaurants and independent retailers are hoping warm weather and visitors translate into reliable revenue.
Sun, 18 January 2026
Operators are watching customer spending, costs and confidence as 2026 trading gets underway.
Thu, 15 January 2026
New dining options opened at Christchurch Airport in December 2024 as part of its terminal refresh ahead of the holiday travel period. The story became one of the local angles worth revisiting for The Christchurch Bullet
Thu, 12 December 2024
United Airlines resumed direct Christchurch-San Francisco flights in December 2024 for the summer travel season. The story became one of the local angles worth revisiting for The Christchurch Bulletin's 2024 archive beca
Fri, 6 December 2024
Christchurch Airport said Cathay Pacific's return would support tourism, trade and the wider regional economy. The story became one of the local angles worth revisiting for The Christchurch Bulletin's 2024 archive becaus
Tue, 3 December 2024
Dawn Aerospace announced a major flight milestone in November 2024, reinforcing Christchurch's role in New Zealand's aerospace and advanced technology scene. The story became one of the local angles worth revisiting for
Thu, 14 November 2024
ChristchurchNZ promoted the city's growing aerospace sector and innovation ecosystem in 2024, including investment, research and advanced manufacturing opportunities. The story became one of the local angles worth revisi
Mon, 21 October 2024
Christchurch Airport announced its first major terminal upgrade since 2013, including new eateries, upgraded facilities and refreshed passenger areas. The story became one of the local angles worth revisiting for The Chr
Tue, 15 October 2024
Christchurch Airport's FY2024 figures showed passenger numbers up 10 percent year-on-year and international passengers up strongly, supporting tourism and hospitality. The story became one of the local angles worth revis
Wed, 28 August 2024
One New Zealand became naming-rights partner for Christchurch's new covered stadium, linking the venue with a major commercial partnership. The story became one of the local angles worth revisiting for The Christchurch B
Thu, 25 July 2024
Enterprise North Canterbury's April 2024 business survey showed more cautious hiring and investment intentions among local firms. The story became one of the local angles worth revisiting for The Christchurch Bulletin's
Fri, 10 May 2024
Business Canterbury's March 2024 survey found confidence was generally positive, while businesses still faced cost pressures and softer consumer demand. The story became one of the local angles worth revisiting for The C
Wed, 27 March 2024
Recruitment activity has remained steady across trades, technology and professional services.
Mon, 29 December 1969
Shop owners say weekend trade has been encouraging as the central city continues to draw crowds.
Sun, 28 December 1969
Independent operators say flexibility has been key to staying ahead.
Thu, 25 December 1969
Cafés, bars and restaurants are gearing up for one of the busiest periods of the year.
Thu, 25 December 1969
A growing community of entrepreneurs say Christchurch is an attractive base.
Wed, 24 December 1969
Operators across hospitality, retail and tourism say steady demand is supporting plans for a busy few months ahead.
Tue, 2 September 1969