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ABOUT MEMBERSHIP

Learn how membership with Business Canterbury can help you take your business in the direction you want it to go. 

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To take your business to the next level with extra business support.

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Our advocacy work programme ensures our members’ views are represented on policies and decisions at a local and national level.

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No one does networking like Business Canterbury. Check out our events designed to engage, inform and help you expand your network.

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OUR PEOPLE

MEET OUR TEAM

As the home and voice of Canterbury business, we are here to help. Our people have been carefully selected to represent and support the needs across our diverse business community, each bringing their extensive knowledge to help Canterbury business thrive.

As a member of Business Canterbury, you are entitled to complimentary advice from our team of experts. Not a member? Contact our membership team to hear more about what we can do for your business.

  • EXECUTIVE OFFICE
  • HR, ER, HEALTH & SAFETY
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Leeann Watson
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Leeann Watson Chief Executive

Creating inspirational leadership and a culture of innovation for Business Canterbury and being a raving enthusiast for the city, region and our business community.

Leeann Watson Chief Executive
Maxine Muscroft
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Maxine Muscroft Executive AssistantServing as a cornerstone of efficiency, enabling productivity and enhancing the impact of the Executive Team.
Maxine Muscroft Executive Assistant
Michelle West
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Michelle West Marketing Manager

Planning and crafting brand-building activity to raise Business Canterbury's profile and support our  organisation's growth strategy.

Michelle West Marketing Manager
Kathryn Peast
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Kathryn Peat Customer Experience & Partnerships Manager Enhancing customer experiences and cultivating strategic partnerships to drive growth for our organisation as well as value for our members.
Kathryn Peat Customer Experience & Partnerships Manager
Michael Prisk
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Michael Prisk HR/ER ConsultantMichael loves partnering and supporting Canterbury businesses to thrive in these challenging times.
Michael Prisk HR/ER Consultant
HRER Advice
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HR/ER Advice Call Us >If you need support contact us and will discuss what options are available and how we can help you get things sorted quickly.
HR/ER Advice Call Us >
H&SAdvice
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Health and Safety advice Call Us >We're here to help. For any urgent support between 8:30am-5pm (work hours) contact Business Canterbury otherwise check out our page for more information.
Health and Safety advice Call Us >
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Kathryn Peat Customer Experience & Partnerships Manager
Kathryn Peat Customer Experience & Partnerships Manager
Vaughan Fleming
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Vaughan Fleming Membership Manager
Vaughan Fleming Membership Manager
Parth Malhotra
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Parth Malhotra Member Relationship Manager
Parth Malhotra Member Relationship Manager
Monica Shepherd
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Monica Shepherd Receptionist/Export Documentation Advisor
Monica Shepherd Receptionist/Export Documentation Advisor
Markus Koelbl
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Markus Koelbl Export Documentation Advisor
Markus Koelbl Export Documentation Advisor
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Emma Gibson Canterbury Trusted Coordinator
Emma Gibson Canterbury Trusted Coordinator
General Enquries
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General Enquiries Call Us >We are here to support your business or organisation, feel free to contact us and one of our team will be happy to help.
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Membership Enquiries Call Us >Our organisation was created for it's members and we'd love you to be a part of our team. Feel free to contact us to discuss membership options or with any queries.
Membership Enquiries Call Us >
John Hamilton
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John Hamilton Business Advisor - Manufacturing
John Hamilton Business Advisor - Manufacturing
Daniel Thomson
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Daniel Thomson Business & Global Trade Advisor
Daniel Thomson Business & Global Trade Advisor
Export Certification
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Export Documentation Enquiries Call Us >We are approved and certified to issue documentation on your behalf and are happy to support you through the process. Feel free to contact us with any enquiries.
Export Documentation Enquiries Call Us >
Genevieve Thornley
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Genevieve Thornley Service Programme & Design ManagerThrowing passion and a bit of fun into service design for the development and wellbeing of individuals, organisations, and communities.
Genevieve Thornley Service Programme & Design Manager
Holly Andrews
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Holly Andrews Event Manager
Holly Andrews Event Manager
Losa Wang
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Losa Wang Learning CoordinatorPassionate about learning and development and aim to create great learning experiences for our customers.
Losa Wang Learning Coordinator
Rebecca Golding
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Rebecca Golding Event Manager
Rebecca Golding Event Manager
Suyaka Gutama
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Suyaka Gutama Training and Events Administrator
Suyaka Gutama Training and Events Administrator
Event Booking Enquiries
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Event Booking Enquiries Call Us >Did you have a question? Need a change or something else? Feel free to contact us and we'll get it sorted for you.
Event Booking Enquiries Call Us >
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Training Enquiries Call Us >

If you need a change or have any queries. One of our team will be able to help. Feel free to contact us with any questions.

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Kathryn Peat
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Kathryn Peat Customer Experience & Partnerships Manager Enhancing customer experiences and cultivating strategic partnerships to drive growth for our organisation as well as value for our members.
Kathryn Peat Customer Experience & Partnerships Manager
Julian Hagger
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Julian Hagger Partner Relationship Manager
Julian Hagger Partner Relationship Manager
Jason MacRae
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Jason MacRae Business Growth Advisor - Mid Canterbury and Selwyn
Jason MacRae Business Growth Advisor - Mid Canterbury and Selwyn
John Hamilton
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John Hamilton Business Advisor - Manufacturing
John Hamilton Business Advisor - Manufacturing
Daniel Thomson
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Daniel Thomson Business & Global Trade Advisor
Daniel Thomson Business & Global Trade Advisor
Jagdev Sidhu
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Jagdev Sidhu Business Advisor
Jagdev Sidhu Business Advisor
Tyler Culling
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Tyler Culling Business Advisor
Tyler Culling Business Advisor
Michelle West
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Michelle West Marketing Manager
Michelle West Marketing Manager
Hannah Weeds
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Hannah Weeds Brand Marketing Specialist
Hannah Weeds Brand Marketing Specialist
Kirsten Wick
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Kirsten Wick Communications and Media Specialist
Kirsten Wick Communications and Media Specialist
Mel Rushton
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Mel Rushton Digital Communications Specialist
Mel Rushton Digital Communications Specialist
Tait Dench
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Tait Dench Communication & Advocacy Advisor
Tait Dench Communication & Advocacy Advisor
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Grant McEwan FinanceOverseeing Business Canterbury's financial affairs to ensure sound financial management and fiscal stability for our organisation.
Grant McEwan Finance
Anne Jamieson
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Anne Jamieson Accounts and Membership Liaison
Anne Jamieson Accounts and Membership Liaison
Bridget Frame
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BRIDGET FRAME Transformation Programme Support
BRIDGET FRAME Transformation Programme Support

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