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Six University of Canterbury alumni have been recognised in the 2025 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list, highlighting Christchurch’s growing reputation as a centre for innovation and entrepreneurship.

Ōtautahi Christchurch’s urban art scene has gained significant momentum over the past decade, developing into one of the most active in the Southern Hemisphere. What began as a grassroots response to the earthquakes has become a coordinated, city-supported movement that plays a central role in shaping the city’s identity.

After a year of cautious headlines and slow-moving indicators, ChristchurchNZ Economic Analyst Sophie Jones says Canterbury’s economy may finally be finding its rhythm again – driven by the steady momentum of its two most grounded industries: manufacturing and agriculture.

Canterbury’s screen industry has received global recognition, with Screen CanterburyNZ named a finalist in three categories at the prestigious Screen International 2025 Global Production Awards.

ChristchurchNZ Economic Analyst Sophie Jones says Christchurch's role as New Zealand’s official Antarctic gateway is bringing significant economic benefits to the city and the wider Canterbury region.

ChristchurchNZ Economic Analyst Sophie Jones says Canterbury's economy has entered 2025 with a mixture of resilience and optimism.

The first phase of ChristchurchNZ’s three-year research program—The Conference Legacy Project—has revealed the positive impacts of four international conferences held in Christchurch, New Zealand in 2024.

ChristchurchNZ Economic Analyst Sophie Jones takes a look at how the Christchurch economy fared in 2024 and looks to the year ahead.

Brianne West and Kate Hall spoke with a group of Christchurch businesses to discuss what steps they can take to be more sustainable.