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Canterbury Businesses Set To Benefit From Second Ashburton Bridge
Thursday, 19 December 2024, 2:07 pm | Business Canterbury
Business Canterbury has been a strong advocate for this project for some time, and we are thrilled to see those efforts, alongside those of local leaders, finally come to fruition. More >>
Canterbury Businesses To Enter 2025 With Optimism
Thursday, 19 December 2024, 9:09 am | Business Canterbury
Business Canterbury Chief Executive, Leeann Watson says, "We're continuing to see improvement in business confidence, particularly around financial performance expectations." More >>
Holidays Act Rewrite An Early Christmas Gift For Business
Friday, 13 December 2024, 11:54 am | Business Canterbury
Business Canterbury Chief Executive, Leeann Watson says, "The Holidays Act has long been one of the biggest compliance pain points for businesses, often requiring an advanced calculus degree to navigate when working out what leave is owed to staff, ... More >>
What Is Our Ambition For Canterbury?
Thursday, 7 November 2024, 8:08 pm | Business Canterbury
In Canterbury, a key component of the success of the region has been how we have responded in the face of change. Following the earthquakes, the private sector led the charge in committing to the rebuild of our city and invested in shaping what ... More >>
Economic Outlook Brightens As Interest Rates Start Falling
Friday, 13 September 2024, 10:27 pm | Business Canterbury
Canterbury businesses are showing renewed optimism about the economy according to the latest Business Canterbury survey, which opened in the days following the first interest rate cut in four and a half years. More >>
Canterbury Businesses Will Be Breathing A Small Sigh Of Relief Today
Wednesday, 14 August 2024, 5:05 pm | Business Canterbury
This interest rate drop not only provides immediate relief but also signals that inflation is really starting to fall. More >>
Rates Rises Still A Burden For Businesses Despite Revision
Thursday, 27 June 2024, 2:56 pm | Business Canterbury
Business Canterbury acknowledges the Christchurch City Council's decision to limit the increase of commercial rates to 10.9 per cent, a move that comes after an unprecedented number of submissions from stakeholders including Business Canterbury. More >>
Less Might Mean More For The Economy In This Year’s Budget
Thursday, 30 May 2024, 3:19 pm | Business Canterbury
Business Canterbury Chief Executive, Leeann Watson says, "Businesses told us that delivering outcomes in infrastructure, health, education and law and order should be prioritised. It appears this has been the case, with the Government delivering ... More >>
Business Confidence And Expectations Ahead Of Budget 2024
Tuesday, 28 May 2024, 4:14 pm | Business Canterbury
As Budget Day quickly approaches, results from the latest Quarterly Canterbury Business Survey, released today, highlight rapidly diminishing business confidence across the region and the need for quick action by the Government to alleviate cost pressures. More >>
European Free Trade Agreement A Game-changer For Canterbury
Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 5:40 pm | Business Canterbury
Business Canterbury (formerly the Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce) welcomes today’s commencement of the New Zealand-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The agreement, which has been highly anticipated by businesses, promises immediate ... More >>
Business Canterbury Urges Council To Cut Costs, Not Ambition For City
Wednesday, 24 April 2024, 1:36 pm | Business Canterbury
The Business Canterbury submission addresses concerns over a 'rates hump' and the need for the Council to maintain affordability while managing cost pressures. More >>
Business Confidence Positive, But With Headwinds Looming
Friday, 15 March 2024, 10:58 am | Business Canterbury
Business Canterbury (formerly the Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce) released the results of its March Quarterly Canterbury Business Survey to members today, highlighting generally positive business confidence, but also some potential headwinds coming ... More >>
Draft Policy Statement On Transport A Welcome First Step
Tuesday, 5 March 2024, 10:46 am | Business Canterbury
Business Canterbury welcomes the approach outlined in the draft Government Policy Statement on Land Transport released yesterday. Chief Executive, Leeann Watson says "In the lead up to Election 2023, Business Canterbury strongly advocated for ... More >>
Business Canterbury Congratulates Tāwhaki Joint Venture
Friday, 9 February 2024, 12:28 pm | Business Canterbury
Business Canterbury (formerly the Canterbury Employers' Chamber of Commerce) congratulates the Tāwhaki Joint Venture on opening its National Aerospace Centre and new runway today, marking a significant milestone in Canterbury’s aerospace and technology ... More >>