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South Island Chambers of Commerce call for election focus on regional economic growth

South Island business groups have released an election policy manifesto calling on political parties to support the region's economic development.

Skinny McBuntu

All eight South Island Chambers of Commerce have jointly launched an election policy manifesto. The move seeks to position the South Island as a key driver of New Zealand's economic growth ahead of the election. The chambers are calling on political parties to back regional development initiatives.

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Election 2026: Chambers of Commerce call on political parties to back South Island as driver of NZ economic growth

All eight South Island Chambers of Commerce have launched the election policy manifesto.

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