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Business event award reflects collective effort – ChristchurchNZ 10th August 2026 /

Business event award reflects collective effort – ChristchurchNZ

Adaptation Futures 2025 winning the Business Event of the Year at the New Zealand Event Awards was recognition of a collective effort, says ChristchurchNZ.


ChristchurchNZ’s ‘Made For It’ campaign delivers $31m visitor spend 30th July 2026 /

ChristchurchNZ’s ‘Made For It’ campaign delivers $31m visitor spend

ChristchurchNZ says its Made For It autumn major events and destination marketing campaign generated more than $31m in visitor spending, with seven events attracting more than 157,000 attendees between mid-April and mid-June.


…as ChristchurchNZ CEO Ali Adams resigns to return to UK 28th July 2026 /

…as ChristchurchNZ CEO Ali Adams resigns to return to UK

She is stepping down after nearly five years leading the city’s economic development agency and regional tourism organisation.


Christchurch’s Super Round exceeds expectations with 20k visitors spending $13m 10th June 2026 /

Christchurch’s Super Round exceeds expectations with 20k visitors spending $13m

The inaugural event at One NZ Stadium exceeded expectations by attracting more than 20k visitors to the city.


Te Pae, Tākina highlight strengths as NZICC joins battle for business events 3rd June 2026 / /

Te Pae, Tākina highlight strengths as NZICC joins battle for business events

ChristchurchNZ has launched a new business events strategy and campaign to strengthen Christchurch’s position as a leading destination for conferences and incentive travel.


Christchurch ‘Super Season’ delivers $16m visitor boost 28th April 2026 /

Christchurch ‘Super Season’ delivers $16m visitor boost

Around 75,000 fans attended the opening Super Round event at One New Zealand Stadium over the weekend.


ChristchurchNZ: Spring campaign drives $15m visitor spend 7th April 2026 /

ChristchurchNZ: Spring campaign drives $15m visitor spend

ChristchurchNZ’s spring On Show campaign generated $15m in visitor spend across the city.


…with Christchurch hitting decade high occupancy of 96% 12th March 2026 /

…with Christchurch hitting decade high occupancy of 96%

The Electric Avenue music festival was a key driver of visitation in February.


ChristchurchNZ doubles down on Australia to drive events, multi-regional visitation 30th January 2026 /

ChristchurchNZ doubles down on Australia to drive events, multi-regional visitation

ChristchurchNZ has launched a two-pronged marketing push into the Australian market, rolling out complementary destination campaigns.


BEIA conference heads south for 2026 28th November 2025 /

BEIA conference heads south for 2026

The Business Events Industry Association conference and The Bizzies awards will be held in Christchurch next year.


“The future for Christchurch and tourism is really strong” – incoming visitor boss Anne Newman 27th November 2025 /

“The future for Christchurch and tourism is really strong” – incoming visitor boss Anne Newman

ChristchurchNZ’s incoming visitor boss says she has big shoes to fill at the agency.


CAP’s Newman joining ChristchurchNZ as GM visitor economy 24th November 2025 /

CAP’s Newman joining ChristchurchNZ as GM visitor economy

Christchurch Adventure Park general manager Anne Newman is joining ChristchurchNZ.