Results

Research and Development

Access a range of supports and grants suitable for all stages of the business lifecycle below. 

2023 Budget Update

Our Region

Otago and Southland form the heartland of New Zealand, representing some of the best and brightest business this country has to offer.

Saving our Standards

Meet Heidi Renata - Host for the AI Summit

August 2024 Quarterly Southern Business Survey

A Summary of Some Historical Points in the Chamber History

Regional Business Partner Case Study: Black Sheep

A Sustainability Yarn

Employment Law & HR Support

We are proud to have partnered with the best in the business for our Employment Relations suite. 

Members can contact our team for support with general legal queries, and we'll connect you with legal firm of your choice, offering preferential rates for Business South members. 

HR issues are handled by our accredited service delivery partner, Logan HR - a trusted local team of professional Human Resource consultants offering advice that is clear, concise and solutions-based. New members receive a 60-minute free consultation, with preferential member rates.

Call us on 0508 656 757 for any questions or concerns about your business we offer a wide suite of services to help with your legal or HR needs. 

Introducing our new Innovation Navigator

Sharing sustainability successes

Preens Partner with ECCA to Continue to Reduce Emissions

Cross-party consensus has been achieved on climate adaptation

STEM with Leonardo Helicopters

SOREC and Leonardo Helicopters running STEM sessions for schools in Otago

Callaghan Innovations Role in POP's Journey

Dunedin Central City Safety Advisory Group - Update 26 August

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team

Call for Nominations: Business South Board 2023

Call for Nominations for Business South Board 2023

Join the Otago Central Rail Trail Network

Oritain Global named Supreme Grand Business of the Year

New Business Payment Practices disclosure regime

Sustainability

A commitment to sustainability minimises harm to communities and the natural environment – it also increases business resilience and innovation, and can give you a competitive edge.

Regional Business Case Study: Arrowtown Motel Apartments

Business Success

Tiaki Bees benefits from Management Capability Funding

New partnership with Waitaki District Council

Memorandum of Cooperation with CCOIC Signed

Applications to Initiate Bargaining for an FPA

Exports Crucial to NZ Economy: ExportNZ Pre-Election Report Released

Spring '23: Regional HR Update

Small Business

Small businesses are creative, innovative and dynamic, and are key drivers of economic growth. In fact, small enterprise is often referred to as the ‘engine room of growth’.

Did you know…

Small enterprises represent over 97% of New Zealand firms, and more than half of all Business South members.

News

Keep up-to-date with the latest business news, industry developments, successes, submissions and media releases.

Contribute to valuable business data gathering

Business Health Check Launches

Business Health Check self assessment tool

2degrees joins as an Enterprise Partner

Central Otago Business Community Unites Under Business South Central Otago (BSCO)

Home

Business South is your Southern business association. Learn about the range of services, supports, training and networking opportunities we provide.

Letter from the BSCO Chair

Uber loses appeal - court rules drivers are employees, not contractors

Greater clarity around contractors

Wahine Connection - 24 October

Building and Construction Changes Ahead

The voice of southern business

Regional Business Case Study: 222 Photographic Studios

Finalists announced for The Grand Business South Awards 2022

One Good Kiwi Initiative - Vote for YES!

Homestay Hosts Needed

Smoking Legislation

Otago Polytechnic

Regional Business Partner Case Study: Addstaff Ltd

Otago wins Young Enterprise Scheme Company of the Year

Sustainability at Business South

Advice for Business Award entrants

NZ Income Insurance Scheme

The New Zealand Income Insurance Scheme would offer financial support to workers who are made redundant through no fault of their own, or lose their jobs due to health conditions or disabilities, providing them with 80% of their income for up to seven months.

While Business South welcomes a number of aspects of the proposal, there are some concerning implications for business as it currently stands.

Advocating for immigration changes

Apprentices available now!

Fair Pay Agreements legislation passes

Resource Management Act reforms

Securing success through adversity