ChristchurchNZ is the sustainable economic development agency for the city, focused on making Ōtautahi Christchurch a better place to live, work and play. On behalf of the city ChristchurchNZ attracts, hosts, and invests in Major Events and are responsible for building and managing the city’s Major Events portfolio. There is significant value in the contribution Major Events make to the life of the city, defining Christchurch as a destination, bringing communities together, attracting visitors, stimulating economic activity and raising the city’s profile nationally and internationally, working to enhance the city’s reputation as a place of balance, adventure and opportunity.