The southern city where businesses outperform rival major centres in confidence and productivity

NZ Herald9 Jun, 2026 11:43 PM2 mins to readChristchurch businesses remain more resilient than other main centres, according to new research. Photo / Getty ImagesChristchurch businesses remain the most upbeat in the face of economic uncertainty, according to a new survey.The 2degrees Shaping Business Study showed the region was outperforming other major centres across a range of measures including confidence, innovation, productivity and future growth expectations.

Two-thirds (66%) of Christchurch businesses said