How technology has become Christchurch’s competitive advantage

Opinion byAli AdamsNZ Herald·15 Sep, 2026 05:00 PM5 mins to readAli Adams is Chief Executive of ChristchurchNZ, Christchurch’s economic development agency.Christchurch is increasingly looking beyond recovery, building on its research, engineering and technology strengths to position itself as a globally connected centre of innovation and economic growth.One of the more interesting themes to emerge from the Herald’s Project Canterbury series is the way Christchurch is being talked about.The conversation has clearly moved from recovery to growth, innovation and opportunity. Christchurch is gaining recognition as a place where globally ambitious companies are choosing to build and