Aerospace New Zealand Meet-Up #38 - Aerospace in Canterbury

Written By Ben Stevens

Aerospace New Zealand Meet-Up #38 – Aerospace in Canterbury was held in Christchurch as our first local event of 2025. We heard from aerospace professionals from across the Canterbury region as they shared their latest projects and technologies, and we also celebrated the launch of the Waitaha Canterbury Aerospace Strategy. It was an engaging evening of connection, innovation, and insights into the future of aerospace.

Presentations included:

  • Emma Renowden – Aerospace Cluster Lead, ChristchurchNZ

  • Hoani Hakaraia – Senior Policy Advisor, New Zealand Space Agency

  • Timothy Armitage – Investment Manager, Invest New Zealand

  • Adam Houston – Senior Advisor, Emerging Technologies Programme, Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand & Kate Smith – Senior Advisor, Regulatory Policy, Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand

  • Mark Rocket – CEO & Founder, Kea Aerospace

A special thank you to our event sponsors, ChristchurchNZ, and to the Air Force Museum of New Zealand for the fantastic venue.

Ben Stevens
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