Please join ChristchurchNZ and city leaders for the latest economic insights on the current and future economy and labour market. The event will also feature an optional Workforce Workshop where you will have the opportunity to discuss in more detail the challenges your business is facing and potential interventions that can be actioned in the short-term.

Workshop Objectives

The workshop will build on the previous Labour Market Workshop delivered in April 2021, which introduced the region’s bodies taking action in this area - ChristchurchNZ, Ministry of Social Development, Whitiora and the Regional Skills Leadership Group.

In this workshop we are keen to hear your workforce challenges to help shape our collective work programmes and support; and to discuss potential interventions that can be implemented in the short term. We are keen to hear your ideas and are committed to following up with actions that will support your workforce challenges.

Key details

Date: Thursday 9 December

Time: 7.45am - 8.15am: Registration, coffee and networking

8.15am - 9.00am: Economic Insights and Panel Discussion

9.00am -10.15am: Skills & Workforce Workshop Session

Venue: Town Hall, Ground Floor (86 Kilmore Street)

Breakfast: Light breakfast items will be available prior to and after the economic insights and panel (please note that due to Level 2 restrictions, you will need to be seated to eat - feel free to grab something to eat during the update or workshop, or to take with you as you leave). Coffee will be available by ordering from staff, please allow time to order before the event starts at 8.15am.

Why come?

• Network with fellow businesses and employers
• Hear more detail of the impact of Covid on the regional economy
• Engage with business leaders on how they see the future of business in the region
• Get involved in regional initiatives to address workforce challenges

This event is delivered by ChristchurchNZ in partnership with the Ministry of Social Development, Connected.govt.nz and the Regional Skills Leadership Group