Christchurch Business Services
Population
340,000
Major Industry
Main service centre to Canterbury agriculture and horticulture industries and a major port, education, technology, tourism, conventions, transport and distribution centre.
Meeting Options
Christchurch Convention Centre, Christchurch Town Hall and Westpac Centre, with a range of hotels and other smaller meeting facilities in and close to the city.
Getting Your Bearings Cathedral Square is regarded as the heart of the city and a number of top-end hotels, restaurants, cafés and bars can be found on or close to the square. However, some of the commercial and recreational focus has shifted to the Kilmore and Durham Streets area, where you will find the Christchurch Convention Centre, Town Hall,
casino, international standard hotels and more restaurants and bars.
Business Overview
Christchurch is making a name for itself in electronics, telecommunications and software development. It is also known for food processing, biotechnology, niche manufacturing and engineering industries. The economic focus is still strong on primary products such as dairy, wool, timber and horticulture. In recent years, viticulture and aquaculture have developed significantly.