Welcome to Recover Canterbury

Recover Canterbury is the organisation responsible for helping businesses recover from the Christchurch earthquakes.  Through mentoring, grants, training and support, Recover Canterbury is helping Canterbury businesses survive and thrive. 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.

To read a copy of the latest Recover Canterbury Newsletter click here.

Mobile Business Recovery Coordinators

We have a team of mobile Business Recovery Coordinators who are actively visiting businesses to ensure each and every Canterbury business is getting the support they need. 
From accessing financial assistance to the provision of training and expert advice, these coordinators know what it takes to get your business moving in the right direction.
To get a Business Recovery Coordinator to visit your business please contact Recover Canterbury on 0800 50 50 96

Get Into It Christchurch campaign

It's our city, so let's get into it! This campaign aims to drive business growth by encouraging Cantabrians to rediscover our city and support our city's businesses. The campaign kicks off on 27 Feb and runs until 1 April.  Any Christchurch business can be part of the campaign ... call us on 0800 50 50 96 to find how you can Get Into It or join the campaign online here! To download free marketing templates and tips to help your business Get Into It click here.

NEW Independent Advice for Small Business Grant

A new grant is now 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.

The information on this site is as per this DISCLAIMER

Your Stories

  • Solar heating business starting to warm up

    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

    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

    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!

    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

    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

    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

    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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