Local Employment
Because it is the biggest city in the South Island there are many opportunities in hospitality to choose from. Christchurch has restaurants, cafes and bars all over the downtown area and scattered throughout the rest of the city. There are country clubs such as Clearwater Resort, which contains a championship golf course, plus numerous other hotels. The AMI Stadium (originally Lancaster Park) hosts many All Black rugby games and Black Caps cricket clashes.
The Christchurch Casino has provided an economic boost for the region in recent years, while many of the clubs and bars in town also offer live music and some have micro breweries. The city has a long history based on farming. Dairying in the surrounding areas is becoming increasingly important and in recent years regional agriculture has diversified, with a thriving wine industry springing up, particularly around Waipara. This has led to an increase in winery cellar doors and restaurants.The high quality local wine in particular has increased the appeal of Canterbury and Christchurch to tourists. Tourism is also a major factor in the local economy. The close proximity of the ski-fields and the other attractions of the Southern Alps, plus first-class hotels, a casino and an airport, all of which are of international class, make Christchurch a must for many tourists. In addition, , Christchurch was a few years ago voted the "Best Run City in the World".
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