Business Canterbury

13/01/2026

A new year means new opportunities for Canterbury businesses to grow, connect and thrive ✨ We’re looking forward to working alongside our business community and supporting you on your journey: https://hubs.li/Q03-v-t_0

📸 One of our Canterbury Trusted members, Newfield Roofing.

31/12/2025

Your 2026 Jan/Feb calendar just texted… it’s looking busy.
Click here to lock in a few (or all) of these dates 👀

👉 https://hubs.li/Q03YPZ930

24/12/2025

Merry Christmas from all of us at Business Canterbury🎄

Whether you’re working through (thanks for keeping the economy ticking!) or taking a well-earned break, we hope you get a moment to breathe, reset, and enjoy the season ✨

Here are a few of our team’s Christmas trees to add some festive cheer!

📸 Tree credits: Jeremy Hanna, Kerry Bannon, Georgia Walker, Leeann Watson, Hannah Weeds, Tait Dench, Rebbeca Golding & Justine Johnson.

23/12/2025

This just in 👉 Business Canterbury welcomes the announcement that New Zealand has secured a comprehensive free trade agreement (FTA) with India – the world’s most populous country and one of its fastest-growing economies.

Business Canterbury Chief Executive, Leeann Watson says, “An India free trade agreement has long been considered the elusive but obvious next step for New Zealand on the global stage. We congratulate the officials who turned what many thought was an impossible deal into a reality – one that could be in effect and benefiting exporters as early as next year."

New Zealand secures a comprehensive free trade agreement with India, opening vast opportunities for exporters and strengthening economic ties. Learn how to benefit from this historic deal.

22/12/2025

Warm holiday wishes from our BC team to yours! ✨View our holiday hours and export certification services here: https://hubs.li/Q03YVDJ90

17/12/2025

So many great things happening across Waitaha Canterbury - proud of our Business Canterbury members Leaft Foods and Foodstuffs South Island 🍃 https://www.foodstuffs-si.co.nz/news-room/2025/foodstuffs-backs-leaft-foods-sustainable-baking-breakthrough

16/12/2025

Our last Learning and Development session ticked off for the year ✔️

We’re proud of a training programme that builds real capability and strong connections, delivered by specialists who understand business realities and focus on practical, relevant learning.

✨ Looking ahead to 2026? Now is the perfect time to plan Learning and Development that supports your people and your business. Link in comments to explore more.

10/12/2025

Bold Company Podcast Season 3 has almost wrapped filming and we are excited to bring you our best season yet in 2026! Partnering with University of Canterbury and Christchurch Airport, plus the creative legends at Ruffells. Think you can guess our guest lineup? Drop your guesses below - we’ve left you a few cryptic clues. 👀🔥

🎙️ Built a cult following one buttery creation at a time
🎙️ Where big ideas and bright minds meet
🎙️ The gateway where all big journeys begin
🎙️ Chaos, strategy, and laughter - packaged in a box
🎙️ A local crew empowering the next generation to find their calling
🎙️ Crafted in a town where the stories run as deep as the spirits

10/12/2025

Our latest Quarterly Canterbury Business Survey (QCBS), released today, shows business confidence trending upward, but also highlights clear signs that resilience is starting to wear thin. Two-thirds plan to hire more staff over the next year - great news for our local job market.

Report highlights below 👇

08/12/2025

Our new Advocacy Hub is live ✨ Everything from policy work and submissions to media commentary and survey insights is now in one easy-to-access spot.

This is where you can see the work we do on behalf of Canterbury businesses and how we’re amplifying members’ voices 💼

Link in comments!

04/12/2025

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas… 🎄✨

Our End of Year Networking event networking event last night was one to remember! Hosted at the stunning ALTIORA at the Arts Centre, the evening was filled with connections, laughter, and plenty of festive cheer. We’re so grateful for the Connect After 5 business community - thank you all for being part of it.

A huge thank you to our event sponsors Enable Fibre Broadband and ANZCO Foods, we could not have done it without you!

02/12/2025