Business Canterbury – ExportNZ Breakfast: Shifting Global Markets 

What challenges and opportunities lie ahead for Canterbury Exporters in 2024. 

To kick start the 2024 ExportNZ Breakfast Series, we’ll be discussing how exporters can navigate the current geopolitical climate and its impact on global trade – focusing on the financial and economic impacts.  

Westpac’s Chief Economist Kelly Eckhold leads the session with other speakers to be announced soon!  

Key Takeaways: 

• Economically – how is New Zealand situated post Covid and how do we compare to other countries regarding growth, inflation and interest rates. 
• Insights into the current global challenges and how they affect wholesale rates and commodities pricing. 
• How New Zealand can put its best foot forward over the next 3 years on the path to economic prosperity? 
• How public/private collaboration is driving a shift towards a more sustainable future and why this is important. 
• Networking opportunities with fellow exporters and industry experts. 

Our speakers:  

• Kelly Eckhold – Chief Economist, Westpac NZ