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Welcome to Business South

Connect.Navigate.Empower.

Business South is your Southern business association.

We champion the interests of Southern business, ensuring your voice is represented locally, regionally and nationally. We are proud to provide a wide range of services, support, training and networking opportunities for businesses of all sizes, at all stages of the business lifecycle.

Let's Make It Easy

of businesses understand the implications of the new Resource Management reforms on their business.

of businesses have the capacity to implement the minimum wage rising to $22.70 per hour from 1 April 2023.

of workplaces have an emergency management plan in place for staff and offices.

of businesses feel they need support to future proof their workforce.

Have Your Say

The Grand Business South Awards 2023

The Grand Business South Awards celebrate the remarkable achievements of businesses in our region.

Learn More About the Awards

Fair Pay Agreements

The Government has recently passed the Fair Pay Agreements legislation. The introduction of FPAs is one of the most significant changes to New Zealand’s employment relations system.

Find Out More About FPAs

Part of a wider community

Stronger Together

When you join Business South, you also become part of an expansive national business network with expertise in all areas of business.

As a collective, our voices are amplified. We engage directly with decision-makers, meeting regularly with the Prime Minister, Government Ministers, MPs and other officials to champion your interests and to stay ahead of developments that affect business.