Business Canterbury Mayoral Candidate Debate

The next Mayor of Christchurch will play a pivotal role in shaping how business thrives in our city. From infrastructure and regulation to innovation and productivity, the decisions made at the top will determine our region’s competitiveness for years to come.

Join us for a session where the business community leads the conversation, asking the key questions that matter to you.

Candidates will go head-to-head on:

• How they’ll champion Christchurch as a business and investment hub

• What changes they’ll make to Council to enable business growth

• Their plans to unlock opportunity and elevate Christchurch within NZ Inc

Followed by refreshments and networking.

This invitation has been extended to confirmed candidates, with the final two participants in our debate to be selected based on a poll conducted among our members.

Your Moderator's

• MC - John Macdonald, NZME
• Moderator - Leeann Watson, Chief Executive, Busienss Canterbury

Who should attend?

This is your chance to ask direct questions, hear practical solutions, and evaluate who’s best placed to lead Christchurch into the next decade, with business at the forefront.

COST:

Business Canterbury Member - Free to attend

Non-Member | Lite Subscription - $45 + GST

Includes refreshments

EVENT MANAGER:

Holly Andrews hollya@cecc.org.nz

REGISTERING:

For paid events when you enter your details - under the Registration Type & Tax Receipt Information section - please select 'Individual'. The 'Business' option will ask you for your IRD number.

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