Prime Minister’s Lunch 2026
A premier event for Canterbury’s business community, featuring lunch and an extended Q&A with the Prime Minister.
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We champion Canterbury businesses through advocacy, support services, and a network that helps you grow stronger, together.
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Business Canterbury is the best partner for businesses in Canterbury who want to start, grow, thrive and invest in our region. We are your champions, giving you a place to call home so you can network with other business professionals, learn and develop your team, and have your voice heard by decision-makers in local and central government. We help you and your business through easy-to-access business services and advisors, networking and targeted learning opportunities, and advocacy for a more business-friendly Canterbury and New Zealand. Learn more about us ⭢
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Insights
27 May 20265 min read
Energy as resilience: why infrastructure choices make operational sense
Energy as resilience: why infrastructure choices make operational sense Canterbury businesses know what disruption looks like. ...
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21 May 20264 min read
Council Amalgamation: Time for a Serious Conversation
Beyond the Binary: Rethinking Council Amalgamation
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12 May 20262 min read
AI in Action: Practical Lessons for Business Leaders in the AI Era
Building a Smarter Business: Key Takeaways from Westpac Smarts - Planning for the AI Era At our recent Westpac Smarts session, ...
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27 March 20263 min read
UPDATE: Managing Fuel Pressures: Guidance for New Zealand Businesses
Government Confirms Fuel Response Plan New Zealand businesses can be reassured that fuel supplies remain healthy, with more ...
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25 March 20267 min read
Submission on the Christchurch City Council Draft Annual Plan 2026/27
SUBMISSION ON THE CHRISTCHURCH CITY COUNCIL DRAFT ANNUAL PLAN 2026/27 Business Canterbury welcomes the opportunity to submit ...
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18 March 20262 min read
Global Trade & Middle East Update: What Businesses Need to Know
Middle East Developments and What They Mean for Your Business You may have seen recent headlines highlighting the economic ...
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Mar 17, 2026 2:12:19 PM5 min read
Event Recap: Global Trade Outlook March 2026 with Kelly Eckhold
Global Trade Outlook 2026: What Canterbury importers and exporters need to know Global trade conditions shifted dramatically in ...
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Mar 3, 2026 4:23:36 PM3 min read
Middle East Crisis: Global Trade & Freight Impacts
Middle East Escalation: What It Means for Global Supply Chains Disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz, rising costs, and what ...
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Dec 23, 2025 11:37:12 AM3 min read
NZ–India Free Trade Agreement: What It Means for Canterbury Businesses
NZ–India Free Trade Agreement: Opportunities for Canterbury Exporters and Service Businesses On 22 December 2025, New Zealand ...
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Dec 8, 2025 11:31:56 AM1 min read
Update: Certificate of Origin Applications Moving to Chamberdocs
A streamlined, modern platform for easier export documentation We’re excited to announce that from January 2026, all online ...
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Dec 5, 2025 10:33:01 AM1 min read
Canterbury Manufacturing Outlook – Signs of Growing Confidence
What We’re Hearing from Manufacturers This Quarter
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Aug 28, 2025 9:00:00 AM2 min read
Export Update: Qatar Authentication Change & NZ–UAE Free Trade Agreement
⚠️ Important Export Updates: Qatar Documentation & NZ–UAE CEPA Two recent developments are important for New Zealand ...
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May 27, 2026 1:01:04 PM3 min read
The return-to-work question isn’t about location, it’s about connection
Canterbury’s best brands don’t just market, they relate Ryan Recruitment’s managing director, Julie Gilmore, has noticed a ...
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May 26, 2026 9:00:44 AM3 min read
Contractor or Employee? ERA Guidance in Zhang v New Concept Consulting (2025)
Contractor or Employee? How the ERA Applied the “Real Nature” Test in Zhang v New Concept Consulting (2025) A recent case of ...
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May 26, 2026 8:59:58 AM2 min read
Director Due Diligence under HSWA: Gibson v Maritime NZ (Port of Auckland Case, 2025) 🦺
Gibson v Maritime NZ: High Court Reinforces What “Due Diligence” Really Requires of Directors Former Port of Auckland Limited ...
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May 25, 2026 11:49:45 AM< 1 min read
Asbestos Guidance Update
WorkSafe updates asbestos guidance to improve clarity and safety standards WorkSafe has published an updated suite of guidance ...
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May 25, 2026 11:29:32 AM2 min read
Immigration Update
New Skilled Migrant Visa Pathways Announced for 2026 Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced a series of changes to the ...
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Apr 28, 2026 10:04:16 PM3 min read
Restructure Done Well: Case Law Development
Getting Redeployment Right During a Restructure A recent case, Anderson v New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi [[2025] ...
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