Recover Canterbury - Your complete guide to business recovery information

Welcome to Recover Canterbury

Recover Canterbury is the organisation responsible for helping businesses recover from the Christchurch earthquakes. Our team of business recovery coordinators work directly with businesses providing independent advice, mentoring, access to professional services, training and, in some instances, financial assistance.

Any earthquake-affected business can ask for help from Recover Canterbury, and it's completely free. Just call 0800 50 50 96 or complete an online form here.

Latest News

Moving Back to the CBD?
Recover Canterbury has put together a checklist for those businesses moving back to the CBD or into a previously cordoned building. Click here to download this free resource.

Recover Canterbury - March Newsletter
To see the latest Recover Canterbury newsletter click here.

Building Closures - What should you do?
Recover Canterbury has put together some information to help businesses plan in the event of a closure, as well as a checklist for what to do if your building is shut down. Click here to download these free resources.

FREE Earthquake Training for Businesses
A series of free workshops are being run by the Canterbury Employers' Chamber of Commerce to assist earthquake-affected businesses. These workshops cover issues such as business planning, tax, staff relations, marketing and finance and are open to members and non-members. For more information click here.

Red Cross Independent Advice for Small Business Grant
A new grant is available to help business owners access professional legal and accounting advice in relation to the effect of the earthquakes on their business. The grant of up to $750 is provided by the Red Cross. Click here for more information or contact Recover Canterbury to apply.

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Your Stories

Support helps personal training business achieve success

Helping people get fitter and healthier was a dream job for Cate Grace, and thanks to a bit of support this Award winning personal trainer has not let the earthquakes get in her way!

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Solar heating business starting to warm up

The last thing on people's minds after the earthquake was solar water heating, but business is now starting to warm up for Active Solar, thanks to a bit of help from Recover Canterbury.

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Iconic Christchurch printing business sets new focus

After nearly 40 years at their Victoria Street premise the February earthquake signalled the end of an era for Microfilm Digital Print, but now the company has an exciting new focus.

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Central City Physio Gets Back to Business

With his business, home and car wrecked in the February earthquake, Blair Clatworthy was about to give up. But with Recover Canterbury's help he is now back on his feet.

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Two businesses back on track!

The domino effect meant that when the earthquake hit, both Sundance Clothing and Ground Effect took a massive hit. But their recovery has speed up a notch thanks to help from Recover Canterbury.

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Light at the end of the tunnel for Haka Tours

Getting Recover Canterbury's help with their stratetic planning and online marketing has made a huge difference to Haka Tours...a difference that's now improving their bottom line.

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Flames Restaurant fired up for recovery

Paul and Grace Rees-Thomas lost their home and nine close friends in the earthquake, but they were determined to not lose their business as well - so they turned to Recover Canterbury for help.

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A new future for a new name - The Fitting Room

Even though their home is still temporary, The Fitting Room's re-branding is definitely future focused. With Recover Canterbury's help The Fitting Room is building a solid future.

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