South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce

16/06/2026

Business After Five - But Breakfast!

Join us for our next BA8 Business Breakfast After 8 at Phar Lap Raceway!
Start your morning with the South Canterbury business community at our upcoming Business After 8 Breakfast hosted at the iconic Phar Lap Raceway.

This is a unique opportunity to network, learn, and experience something truly special in a relaxed and engaging setting.

Book here: https://www.scchamber.org.nz/events-training/events/business-breakfast-after-8-with-phar-lap-raceway/

Need assistance? Contact SCCC Events and Marketing Manager, Stacey Gallagher, [email protected] | 03 555 5093

15/06/2026

Ahead of the 2026 General Election, business leaders from across Te Wai Pounamu South Island will gather in Christchurch to engage directly with political leaders on the issues shaping the South Island economy.

This is a focused half-day conference bringing together South Island business leaders, political representatives, and sector voices ahead of the 2026 General Election.

Attendees will hear from speakers during panel discussions on the economy and workforce, along with a dedicated debate on infrastructure priorities and challenges across the South Island.

This is a rare opportunity to step into the conversation shaping the region’s economic future - not just hear about it afterwards.

Business Canterbury

For more information and to book go to: https://www.scchamber.org.nz/events-training/events/south-island-election-conference/

12/06/2026

Congratulations Harcourts Blackham & Co on your National Awards and International recognition. Especially in your 35th year as part of the Harcourts family.

| International Recognition for Timaru!

We are incredibly proud to announce that the Timaru office of Harcourts Blackham & Co has been recognised as the 15th Top Office for Revenue Internationally across the Harcourts network.

This outstanding achievement was celebrated at the Harcourts International Conference held on the Gold Coast, where Director Riley Blackham and General Manager Codie Holland proudly accepted the award on behalf of our Timaru team.

This recognition reflects the dedication, professionalism, and commitment of our entire team, along with the ongoing support of our valued clients and community.

Thank you to everyone who has trusted us with their property journey. We are honoured to represent Timaru on the international stage and look forward to continuing to deliver exceptional results.

11/06/2026

Congratulations to Aigantighe Art Gallery on this well-deserved recognition. A wonderful achievement that celebrates both the careful restoration of a treasured heritage building and Aigantighe's enduring contribution to arts and culture in South Canterbury!

It is an honour to share that the Aigantighe House Gallery Refurbishment has received an NZIA Canterbury Architecture Award in the Heritage category.

Receiving this recognition in our 70th year as an art gallery makes it especially meaningful. We thank Andrew Irving and Jeremy Smith of Irving Smith Architects, together with Ian Bowman, for their thoughtful approach and dedication to restoring this much-loved community building.

We are also grateful for the support of our community throughout this project. Together we are preserving Aigantighe House and its collection for future generations as the Home of Art in South Canterbury.

"The refurbishment of Timaru’s Aigantighe House Gallery is a careful and disciplined restoration of a much-loved heritage building... restoring both the function of the building and pride in the place."

11/06/2026

Upcoming South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce Events

There are some fantastic networking and learning opportunities coming up for our business community!

Secure your place today and don't miss these valuable opportunities to connect, learn, and grow.

🌐 Visit https://www.scchamber.org.nz/events-training/events/

Or contact SCCC Events and Marketing Manager, Stacey Gallagher, [email protected] | 03 687 2733

11/06/2026

Check out the Empowering Women Conference write up in the The Courier, Timaru today!

Last chance to book your tickets, only limited seats left.

Book here: https://www.scchamber.org.nz/events-training/events/empowering-women-conference-the-power-within/

Or contact SCCC Events and Marketing Manager, Stacey Gallagher, [email protected] | 03 555 5093

11/06/2026

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Tell ChamberWorks about your vacancy: https://chamberworks.nz/find-talent/

09/06/2026

A fantastic turnout this morning at the South Canterbury Chamber for our Microsoft Copilot training sessions – completely booked out!

A big thank you to Ben Walker from Cairn Consulting for delivering an engaging, practical session and helping our local businesses explore how AI can boost productivity and capability.

It’s exciting to see so many in our community leaning into new technology and building future-ready skills.

Missed out? Don’t worry – more sessions are scheduled for September
Secure your spot now:

09/06/2026

Go comment on The Breeze South Canterbury post and go in the draw to win a double pass to the Empowering Women Conference! If you'd like to book in your tickets go to: https://www.scchamber.org.nz/events-training/events/empowering-women-conference-the-power-within/ Or contact Events and Marketing Manager, Stacey Gallagher, [email protected] | 03 687 2733

We have 2 tickets to the South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce 'Empowering Women Conference' up for grabs.

Event: South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce Empowering Women Conference - The Power Within
Date and time: 18th June 8:30am – 1pm
Keynote Speakers:
Dame Sophie Pascoe (New Zealand’s most decorated Paralympian)
& Brooke Roberts (co-founder and co-CEO of Sharesies)

To go in the draw, let us know below who you will take along with you.

07/06/2026

Business Breakfast After 8 with Phar Lap Raceway!

Join us for the Phar Lap Business Breakfast After 8 for a light breakfast, a behind-the-scenes look at the horses during work day, and learn about Phar Lap Raceway!

Book here: https://www.scchamber.org.nz/events-training/events/business-breakfast-after-8-with-phar-lap-raceway/

Or contact SCCC Event's and Marketing Manager, Stacey Gallagher, [email protected] | 03 555 5093