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Young Enterprise Scheme Student Fuelling Teenagers’ Lifestyles … and Learning
Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) student, Olivia Edmonds is embarking on an exciting entrepreneurial journey as she prepares to take her business to market.
Applications to Initiate Bargaining for an FPA
Ten applications to initiate bargaining for a Fair Pay agreement have been lodged to date.
Quarterly Southern Business Survey Results: May 2023
The results for our Quarterly Southern Business Confidence Survey (May 2023) reveal business expectations of the strength of the Southern economy continue to improve, however increased cost pressures, labour market constraints and compliance requirements remain as barriers to growth and productivity for businesses.
Memorandum of Cooperation with CCOIC Signed
Business South has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with China Chamber of International Commerce (CCOIC), Qingdao Chamber.
We're Toitū Net Carbonzero Organisation Certified
We are delighted to share we’re now a Toitū net carbonzero certified organisation.
2023 Budget Update
We share the key aspects from the 2023 budget announcements.
Mike Collins' Business Update
Mike Collins was part of the Dunedin City Council’s Annual Plan submission process, where he provided a voice for Dunedin’s businesses. You can watch Mike’s business update video to hear about the key messages he delivered to Council.
Quarterly Southern Business Survey Results: February 2023
Strengths and challenges identified in first Quarterly Southern Business Survey for 2023.
Dunedin Golf Tournament: Scores and Prizes
A great Day was had on Friday, 24 February at our Annual Dunedin Golf Tournament, held at the Balmacewen Golf Course.
Innovation funding available now
Have an innovative idea that could turbo-charge your business? Callaghan Innovation may be able to help with its New to Research and Development Grant.
Tourism funding support for Queenstown
A total of 985 Queenstown businesses benefitted from more than $23 million in funding from the Tourism Communities: Support, Recovery and Re-set Plan.
Introducing our new Business Navigator in Central
We are delighted to introduce our new Business Navigator serving the Central Otago area – Emily Miazga.