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ABOUT US
Past Year Highlights
A high-level view of our past year and a snapshot of financials.
Our Governance
Business Canterbury is guided by our Constitution
and governed by our Board of Directors who support the Chief Executive in setting policy and the strategic direction of our organisation. The Board consists of nine directors who are elected by our members at our Annual General Meeting, held in October.
2024/2025 AGM
The Business Canterbury Annual General meeting will be held on 24 October, you can learn more or book a spot here. Nominations are also now open for our 2024/2025 Board of Directors which will be announced at the AGM, following a nominations process which closed on 16 September. View the candidates.Historical - The 2023 Annual General Meeting was held Thursday 12 October 2023. View the agenda
from the meeting. View our audited financial statementsand signed minutes from the 2022 Annual General Meeting.
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Our Mission
Our Mission
Our mission is to be the best business partner for our 2,700+ and growing membership of Canterbury businesses and not-for-profit organisations..png?width=300&name=Untitled%20design%20(31).png)
Our Vision
Our Vision
Our vision is for Canterbury to emerge as one of the best places in the world to do business, led by our members who are inspired, resilient and connected.
Our Purpose
Our Purpose
Our purpose is to enable and support a thriving business community across Canterbury.
Our Governance
Business Canterbury is guided by our Constitution and governed by our Board of Directors who support the Chief Executive in setting policy and the strategic direction of our organisation. The Board consists of nine directors who are elected by our members at our Annual General Meeting, held in October.
2023 AGM Agenda & Minutes
The 2023 Annual General Meeting was held Thursday 12 October 2023. View the agenda from the meeting.
View our audited financial statementsand signed minutes from the 2022 Annual General Meeting.
Sustainability
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Where we operate
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Sustainability
In 1987, the United Nations Brundtland Commission defined sustainability as “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”. Here at Business Canterbury, we acknowledge our responsibility to support a positive future for all and as such we are proud to have attained our Toitū net carbon zero status in 2023.
Attaining this accreditation forms part of our ongoing commitment to improve sustainability and reduce our carbon footprint as wek as supporting our members as they embark on their own sustainability journeys. You can read more about our journey here or learn more about the ways which we can support you.
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Learn More About How We Enable Businesses To Innovate & Grow
We work to remove government barriers at the national and local levels to enable an environment where business can innovate and grow.
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INVEST IN THE FUTURE OF YOUR BUSINESS
We want to be your best business partner. Become a member of our dynamic and diverse business community and unlock opportunities for your business to grow, connect and thrive.
