Great to hear that Ōtautahi Christchurch will host the 2021 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup final! With expected benefits of 180m global audience, $3m spending boost and 15,000 extra bed nights, this is a real win for the region.

Today’s announcement of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s decision on capital lending will have a significant impact on small business and rural-based sectors. Read more on their decision here bit.ly/362aEg1

The New Zealand Small Business Strategy is 'a decisive plan for change' and could be the turning point for the New Zealand small business sector. Read more here bit.ly/381svW7

Yesterday at our AGM, we were pleased to announce our Chamber Board for 2019/2020. Please read our announcement here: bit.ly/31H9K5X

Yesterday’s policy announcements around employer-assisted temporary work visa settings will provide welcome relief for some rural Canterbury businesses.

Click here to read the full media release: bit.ly/2meCVhM

We have just released our Local Government Directive which represents a local business perspective in the lead-up to the 2019 local election in Ōtautahi Christchurch.

To read more on the key issues visit - bit.ly/2lUU5B1

As the first Budget under the new wellbeing framework, we believe it largely overlooked one of the key drivers of people’s wellbeing – their livelihoods. To read our media release, please click here: bit.ly/2IcldTl

That’s a wrap on Inspire Canterbury for 2019!

We’d like to send a huge thanks to everyone for a truly amazing event full of inspiring people: our partners, speakers and of course our attendees.

#inspirecanterbury2019 #thefutureatwork

'We are making change at the pace of trust- trust is the currency that makes the system work'. Michael Frampton, Chief People Officer at CDHB, talking about how they make work, work better in the new world of work. #inspirecanterbury2019

Thanks The Chamber for your leadership today bringing us together to discuss the future of work in #Canterbury #Christchurch #inspirecantrrbury

'Transforming culture for a digital world requires creating a vision, courageous leadership and co-creation'. Karen Dallas speaking on how we can create workplace cultures that will inspire people to be the best that they can be at work. #inspirecanterbury2019

'We can't let fear stop us - put yourself in the driving seat of your career' Jo Cribb speaking on 'How to Survive and Thrive in the New World of Work' #inspirecanterbury #thefutureatwork

'Lets truly free ourselves to imagine a future where the walls truly have come down between the world of work and the world of school' justine munro from 21C Skills Lab - speaking on equipping our young people to thrive in the future at work. #inspirecanterbury2019

'If left alone inequalities will grow by 2040... we need to work together to shift these outcomes' Dr Eruera Prendergast-Tarena speaking on unleashing Maori potential. #inspirecanterbury2019 #thefutureatwork

A good day indeed does start with coffee - a big thanks to Hertz NZ for partnering with us at Inspire Canterbury 2019 to caffeinate our guests. #inspirecanterbury2019

'IQ and EQ are essential but are not sufficient. You need AQ (adaptability) CQ (cultural) and diversity of thinking' Mai Chen - speaking on ‘Growing Your Diverse Thinking Capability to Win in a VUCA (Volatile Uncertain Complex Ambiguous) World’

Futurist, Broadcaster, Inventor and key note speaker for Inspire 2019, Mark Pesce - testing out an electric vehicle courtesy of our lead sponsor Orion New Zealand. Take your fleet electric by test-driving a complimentary electric vehicle - find out more here: orionev.nz

We're excited to kick off our annual event - Inspire Canterbury for 2019. We'll be deep diving into key drivers and disruptors shaping our future at work. If you’re with us this morning we’d love you to join the conversation by using the hashtag #inspirecanterbury2019

Celebrate what drives success.

Entries and nominations for the 2019 Westpac Champion Business Awards open Monday 6 May.

Don't miss the opportunity to be part of these high-profile awards and start thinking about entering!

Find out more here: westpacchampionawards.co.nz

The Skills Pledge, announced today, is a strong signal from Government. Read more here: bit.ly/2DKi2kq