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Ōtautahi Christchurch

New Zealand’s Aerospace Hub

With clear airways, proximity to international air and seaports, and access to infrastructure and talent, Ōtautahi Christchurch is a hub for aerospace and future transport innovation - the opportunities and growth are endless.

A mix of start-ups and entrepreneur-driven companies are fuelling the transition from fossils to renewable, improving the way we move, and using data to create a better future that is out of this world.

Christchurch’s Unique Aerospace Advantages

Property

Test-Bed Facilities

Christchurch provides a range of public and private environmental testing facilities. The responsive regulatory environment makes rapid development and testing possible.

Sunshine

Physical Attributes

Christchurch’s low air traffic, access to desirable orbits and favourable atmospheric conditions allow the development and testing of aerospace technology.

International

Manufacturing Capability

With a strong electronic manufacturing industry Christchurch offers access to aerospace adjacent value chains for international business.

Cultural

Deep Collaboration

Christchurch promotes collaboration across education, private sector, entrepreneurs, and investors. The region has a focus on sustainability and utilising aerospace for good.

People

Talent And Research Capability

The universities here have a strong research base and have seen strong enrollment growth, providing R&D capability and a robust talent pipeline.

Income

Cost Of Doing Business

Christchurch offers cost advantages and low labour and material costs.  

Tawhaki National Aerospace Centre Runway Aerial

Tāwhaki National Aerospace Centre

Tāwhaki National Aerospace Centre is unleashing limitless possibilities from one of the world’s best locations for aerospace and space launches.

At Tāwhaki you have access to:

- Clear skies, seas and desirable orbits

- Vast, unpopulated, flat 25km long stretch of land

- 1km-long sealed runway, fuel pad, hangar facilities, drone areas and digital infrastructure

- Multi-use facilities to enable advanced aviation, AAM, RPAS, horizontal launch, engine testing and weather balloon deployment and meterology

- Technical expertise and support

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Aerospace Summit

Aerospace New Zealand

Aerospace New Zealand is an industry body that promotes the interests of the New Zealand aerospace community including aviation, space flight, rocketry, manufacturing, engineering, geospatial mapping, data analytics, education, training, and services.

Aerospace New Zealand is headquartered in Christchurch and works across Aotearoa New Zealand to build an inclusive and sustainable aerospace industry that aligns with New Zealand's values in enabling environmental and social outcomes that improve wellbeing.

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ChristchurchNZ’s business and investment team are a knowledgeable mix of professional, strategic thinkers with diverse skill sets. They love identifying opportunities and building relationships to make positive, impactful outcomes for both stakeholders and the city of Ōtautahi.

Emma Renowden

Emma Renowden

Emma is an experienced strategic partnerships manager who is passionate about the role of innovation and technology in addressing some of the world's most significant challenges. In her role at ChristchurchNZ, Emma is responsible for developing an ambitious city strategy for the Aerospace sector, with the goal of harnessing the economic opportunities it presents.

Emma Renowden
Aerospace Cluster Lead
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