![Queenstown City At Night Time 1](/assets/Header-Images/Queenstown_City_At_Night_Time-1__ScaleMaxWidthWzEwMDBd.jpg)
News
The world is ever-changing.
Keep up-to-date with the latest business news, industry developments, successes, submissions and media releases.
![380835 attarction seasidertrain 002 dunedinnz jpeg](/assets/Uploads/380835-attarction_seasidertrain_002_dunedinnz-jpeg__ScaleMaxWidthWzcwMF0.jpg)
Submission on Draft GPS on Land Transport 2024
Business South welcomes the opportunity to submit on the draft Government Policy Statement on Land Transport 2024.
![382594 urban consultancyhouse 010 dunedinnz jpeg](/assets/Uploads/382594-urban_consultancyhouse_010_dunedinnz-jpeg__ScaleMaxWidthWzcwMF0.jpg)
Saving our Standards
The BusinessNZ Network alongside a number of building and construction industry associations have achieved a win, securing the future of critical Standards needed by NZ industry.
![1711156249521](/assets/Uploads/1711156249521__ScaleMaxWidthWzcwMF0.jpeg)
May 2024 - Quarterly Business Survey Results
The latest findings from the Quarterly Southern Business Survey are in.
![jimmy nilsson masth EFSOJWfrLhE unsplash](/assets/Uploads/jimmy-nilsson-masth-EFSOJWfrLhE-unsplash__ScaleMaxWidthWzcwMF0.jpg)
Major health and safety consultation begins
BusinessNZ is supportive of the consultation on work health and safety announced by the Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety.
![incorporated societies](/assets/Uploads/incorporated-societies__ScaleMaxWidthWzcwMF0.png)
Incorporated Societies Act - Regulations Update Recording
If you are on a board or committee of an incorporated society, or work for one, this seminar recording is for you.
![2347ac6c8ce508475deda9be5e0b6233](/assets/Uploads/2347ac6c8ce508475deda9be5e0b6233__ScaleMaxWidthWzcwMF0.jpg)
What the 2024/25 Budget means for our region
As we delve into the fiscal outlook for 2024/25, it’s clear that we’re in for a period of careful financial management. With the smallest operating allowance since 2017, the government faces a tight fiscal environment that demands prudent expenditure control.
![No website pop Health Check Slider 1646 1080 px 1 v2](/assets/Uploads/No-website-pop-Health-Check-Slider-1646-1080-px-1-v2__ScaleMaxWidthWzcwMF0.png)
Accelerate your business with the healthcheck
At Business South, we understand the challenges you face and have developed a handy tool to help you gauge your business's health and identify areas for growth.
![heidi renata](/assets/Uploads/heidi-renata__ScaleMaxWidthWzcwMF0.jpg)
Meet Heidi Renata - Host for the AI Summit
Heidi Renata is the Co-founder and CEO of INNOV8HQ, has received various accolades throughout her career, including one of Vodafone's Top Business Leaders, the Otago Daily Times Business Leader of the Year in 2022 and Programme of the Year in 2023 for her Mana Rangatahi Programme.
![BUS WildDispensary 021 DunedinNZ](/assets/Uploads/BUS_WildDispensary_021_DunedinNZ__ScaleMaxWidthWzcwMF0.jpg)
Treasury Seminar - Productivity in a Changing World
This seminar looked at the positive and negative influences on productivity growth, looking at evidence from around the world
![URBAN StreetArt TylerKennedyStent 031 DunedinNZ](/assets/Uploads/URBAN_StreetArt_TylerKennedyStent_031_DunedinNZ__ScaleMaxWidthWzcwMF0.jpeg)
Bath Street Upgrade
Construction work has begun on the Bath Street Pipe Upgrade project. Read the latest.
![BUS WildDispensary 001 DunedinNZ](/assets/Uploads/BUS_WildDispensary_001_DunedinNZ__ScaleMaxWidthWzcwMF0.jpeg)
Cross-party consensus has been achieved on climate adaptation
New Zealand’s political leaders have reached a notable consensus on climate adaptation, spearheaded by the Minister of Climate Change. This cross-party agreement is set to significantly influence how Aotearoa New Zealand prepares for and respond to climate change.
![Outreach Image Template Size 8](/assets/Uploads/Outreach-Image-Template-Size-8__ScaleMaxWidthWzcwMF0.png)
Central Otago Business Community Unites Under Business South Central Otago (BSCO)
The Central Otago business community now has a unified voice and a dedicated platform for growth and support with the establishment of Business South Central Otago (BSCO).