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Confidence-Led Recovery In Canterbury Shifts From Optimism To Action
Monday, 16 March 2026, 8:33 am | Business Canterbury
The results show the highest levels of confidence and expected investment activity since Business Canterbury launched its quarterly survey in July 2022. More >>
Holidays Act Replacement A Relief For Business
Tuesday, 10 March 2026, 2:11 pm | Business Canterbury
Chief Executive Leeann Watson says, “The business community will be relieved to see progress on legislation that has been under formal review since 2018.” More >>
Our Moment Is Now: Private Sector Leads Development Of Ambition For Canterbury
Friday, 13 February 2026, 10:13 am | Business Canterbury
Announcing Canterbury Ambition in a room full of bold thinkers and doers felt incredibly fitting. The energy in the room spoke to the ambition and optimism building across Canterbury. More >>
Proposed Employment Leave Act The Reset Businesses Were Looking For
Tuesday, 23 September 2025, 2:24 pm | Business Canterbury
"This reform is absolutely a step in the right direction and is one of several changes the Government could make to reduce the friction, cost, and risk associated with hiring." More >>
It’s Not All Doom And Gloom According To Business Canterbury Survey
Monday, 22 September 2025, 2:06 pm | Business Canterbury
Despite ongoing economic pressures, 64% of Canterbury Businesses expect the economy to strengthen over the next year. More >>
Business Canterbury Releases Council Candidate To-Do-List
Tuesday, 16 September 2025, 8:51 am | Business Canterbury
Business Canterbury Chief Executive, Leeann Watson says, "Canterbury is at a pivotal time in its growth story. Sustaining our success as a region will take bold and coordinated leadership from our local councils.” More >>
Business Canterbury Welcomes Manufacturing Regulation Consultation
Wednesday, 30 July 2025, 9:32 am | Business Canterbury
When our local businesses can focus on managing genuine risks rather than navigating complex and sometimes contradictory regulations, they can operate more efficiently, continue to keep their people safe, and contribute more effectively to our regional ... More >>
Business Confidence Remains Stationary Despite Early Optimism
Wednesday, 2 July 2025, 8:38 am | Business Canterbury
"When we look at the key indicators, 59% of businesses are expecting to hire staff within the next 12 months and similarly, those expecting to invest in property, plant and equipment sits at 60%, compared to 57% last quarter,” Business Canterbury Chief ... More >>
Businesses Backed Through Investment Boost
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 3:49 pm | Business Canterbury
Business Canterbury Chief Executive, Leeann Watson says, "The key measures of success in this budget for businesses were, does it provide a platform for growth, does it help keep inflation and interest rates low, and does it continue to address our infrastructure ... More >>
Businesses Watching Closely As Budget 2025 Nears
Wednesday, 21 May 2025, 10:11 am | Business Canterbury
With clear signals from the Government that this year’s budget has been signalled as a tight one, the focus for business will be on how the initiatives, continued or added, can support economic growth and create the right conditions for them to ... More >>
Business Canterbury Welcomes Health And Safety Changes
Monday, 31 March 2025, 5:06 pm | Business Canterbury
"The reforms represent the most substantial changes to health and safety since the current legislation was enacted in 2015, with a shift towards focusing on critical risks rather than requiring businesses to address all potential risks regardless ... More >>
Canterbury Businesses Show Resilience Amid Rising Global Concerns
Thursday, 13 March 2025, 9:07 am | Business Canterbury
Business Canterbury Chief Executive Leeann Watson says, "It's particularly significant, although probably not surprising, that international trade and geopolitical risks have shot up to the 6th spot among local business concerns. These issues have not ... More >>
Government Answers Businesses’ Call For Growth Centred Policies
Thursday, 23 January 2025, 4:21 pm | Business Canterbury
The last six months have seen a turnaround in business confidence, with many looking ahead at 2025 with the hope that it will be a better year, despite challenges remaining with cashflow and demand. More >>
'Minister For The South Island' Welcomed By Business Canterbury
Monday, 20 January 2025, 10:42 am | Business Canterbury
Business Canterbury will be meeting with Mr Meager in the coming weeks to discuss priorities for Canterbury businesses and the scope of his portfolio to affect positive change. More >>
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 >>
