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Caliber Design is reshaping how engineering teams work – seconding mechanical engineers into NZ’s most innovative companies, from aerospace to green fuels. Their model builds capability for industry while creating world-class career pathways here in Christchurch. And as a member of the Christchurch Economic Ambition, they’re helping lift engineering strength across the region. 👉 Explore how Caliber is building engineering careers and powering industry growth.

Cleantech company Aspiring Materials have developed a world-first process that produces critical minerals locally, reducing reliance on high-carbon imports and helping industries cut both their direct and wider supply-chain emissions. Their system transforms a common rock into essential materials without generating CO₂ creating a fully closed-loop, waste-free process. We spoke with the team behind the breakthrough, its impact on construction, batteries and water treatment, and why Christchurch is becoming a cleantech launchpad.

The world’s 🌍 largest and most influential climate adaptation gathering, Adaptation Futures 2025, was held right here in Ōtautahi Christchurch last month. We were proud to support Sophia Davis from MyNativeForest to attend and bring back insights from global experts and innovators. Below, Sophia shares her key takeaways from the conference and what it all means for the future of climate adaptation in Aotearoa. University of Canterbury, Mitchell McLaughlin, Bronwyn Hayward MNZM she/her, Business Events Christchurch

From our monthly Business and innovation spotlight newsletter: Business events are quietly transforming Ōtautahi Christchurch into a year-round economic powerhouse 🚀 Te Pae alone contributed $63M to Canterbury's GDP in the year to November 2024. Once a summer-focused destination, Christchurch now thrives year-round as conferences and conventions fill our hotels, restaurants, and venues through the cooler months. The impact is significant: → 19% increase in Australian visitors this winter → Conference delegates spending ~$500/day in our region → One additional long-haul flight into Christchurch daily 👉 Sign up for our monthly Business and innovation spotlight newsletter to stay connected to what's shaping Canterbury's future - https://lnkd.in/ghRNx2PZ

Originally from Malaysia, Baldish moved to Ōtautahi Christchurch for an engineering role – and 18 years later, it’s still home. He’s watched the city transform into a diverse, thriving community: “One in four people who live in Christchurch are born overseas… the multicultural background makes such an interesting place to live. We can share different cultures and learn from each other.” “There are plenty of opportunities in Christchurch. We’re expanding at the Christchurch Engine Centre, and opportunities are ripe for those willing to learn and grow.” For Baldish and his family, life here strikes the perfect balance: “My commute is four minutes. We’re eight minutes from the central city. The boys love Hagley Park… Christchurch is home.” 🎥 Watch Baldish’s story below 📖 Read the full interview - https://lnkd.in/guE5adip

This is a city where you can have it all. The opportunities, the growth, the big moments, the small joys. With space to grow, learn, work and play, life in Christchurch takes work and life balance to new heights.