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ABOUT ADVOCACY

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

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Developed by Business Canterbury, led by businesses in our region and supported by the Canterbury Mayoral Forum.

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Everything we do to represent, inform, and advocate for Canterbury business in one place, including:

Media commentary & coverage
Submissions & policy work
Quarterly Business Survey Reports
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