#ChChRecMeetup is Back!

Hi Cantab Recruitment professionals & Talent Finders!

We are excited to announce our first meetup of 2026! We have been hard at work planning an impactful session and would love for you to join us.

- Wednesday, 27 May 2026. Doors open at 5:00pm for a 5:30pm start!

• TradeMe Christchurch CBD office. Warmly sponsored and supported by our fantastic friends at TradeMe Jobs & A-Positive - we appreciate you guys!

The Main Event: Job Market, Economy, and the Political Year
This session will tackle current market challenges and the impact of the upcoming political year through an open, honest discussion.
We will cover:

- The Current Job Market: Realities and pressures facing local talent acquisition and business growth.
- Cross party Panel: we'll be asking local political figures will discuss their views, policies, how they impact our industry, and answer your questions in an unscripted forum.

Joining us on the panel for discussion:
- Duncan Webb (Labour) https://www.labour.org.nz/our-team/hon-dr-duncan-webb/
- Dale Stephens (National) https://www.national.org.nz/team/dalestephens
- Eden Skipper (TOP) https://www.opportunity.org.nz/candidate-eden-skipper

Shape Your Meetup. Our events are curated by the community. If you have ideas for the panel or suggestions for future meetups, please let us know.

Note: This event is designed for Recruitment, Talent, and HR professionals.

Get in Touch - For questions or feedback - you can reach out via Meetup, find the ChchRecMeetup crew on LinkedIn, or contact the organizers directly.

Edward, Maria, James, and Rebecca
The ChchRecMeetup Crew