Regional Relationships

We have a branch in Ashburton and an office on the West Coast.  These members have access to the full range of services available to Christchurch-based members in the areas of employer support , industry sector support - including international trade and manufacturing - business advice and membership, networking events and training and development.

Members are able to access these services by utilising the Employers’ Chamber’s toll free telephone number (0800 50 50 96), or requesting contact via email.

Regional membership is offered at a discounted rate

The branch and office host regular briefings, seminars, and networking functions in each region in association with other local agencies to ensure maximum possible participation of local business.

The branch and office will work actively to grow the Employers’ Chamber membership in their respective regions and our team from the Christchurch office visit the regions regularly. 

Ashburton Chamber of Commerce

The Ashburton Chamber of Commerce branch was established in June 2000. The accumulated funds in reserve from the former Ashburton Chamber of Commerce Inc. are earmarked specifically for Employers' Chamber initiatives in the Ashburton region. Interest income accruing on these funds is also committed to regional activities.  Secretarial and other services are delivered from Christchurch. 

West Coast Branch

This branch was launched in Greymouth in association with Karoro Learning - a division of
Greymouth High School.  Karoro have been contracted to undertake the following activities
for us on the West Coast:

• Promote the benefits of membership of the Employers' Chamber
• Promote our employment and occupational health and safety consultancy services
• Assist with promoting all seminars and events held on the West Coast
• Assist in maintaining the excellent relationships with Development West Coast
  and our West Coast Committee
• Advise us on appropriate business seminar topics, the format of
  networking events, and the frequency of such seminars/events
  that are of benefit to West Coast businesses
• Contact all our members on the West Coast at least once a year,
  and provide feedback from members on the quality of our services

Members can continue to contact us in Christchurch via the toll free
number, 0800 50 50 96, for advice on employment relations, OSH,
and other business or trade issues.

For further information, please contact Tafflyn Bradford-James, on
(03) 353 0319 or email to discuss your needs.