Business leaders push to put South Island priorities on pre-election agenda

NZ Herald7 Jun, 2026 05:00 PM3 mins to readBusiness Canterbury chief executive Leeann Watson says a pre-election conference is intended to highlight the South Island’s contribution to the national economy.Business groups from across the South Island are joining forces this year to host what organisers expect will be the region’s largest pre-election conference.

Business Canterbury, alongside Chambers of Commerce and industry groups from around the South Island, has announced today that it will host an inaugural South