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Canterbury business, small business, startups, hospitality and the local economy.
A new ChristchurchNZ profile traces JIX Reality's growth from founder-led experimentation to an award-winning immersive technology studio with offshore reach.
By Bulletin Newsroom · 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