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Smoking Legislation

Our People

With expertise in all areas of business, the Business South team can provide the advice and support you need to succeed.

Research and Development

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

2023 Budget Update

Applications to Initiate Bargaining for an FPA

Business Advocacy

We are proud to be the voice of over 1,300 businesses in the south and to represent business interests in government, locally and nationally.

We are here for businesses to share your insights (what keeps you awake at night) so we can advocate for you to minimise barriers, ideally before they arise.  

By activating your voice Business South advocates your business issues with decision-makers in local and central government.  

Noel Leeming & Warehouse Stationary Friends and Family Sale

New Business Payment Practices disclosure regime

Celebrating the best of Waitaki business

Health and Safety Support

Providing a safe and healthy work environment benefits your business, increasing productivity and performance, and protecting you and your workforce.

Presenting the Business South Phone App

Home

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

News

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

Contribute to valuable business data gathering

Incorporated Societies Act Seminars

Our Region

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

Expert advice a phone call away

Employment Law & HR Support

We are proud to have partnered with the best in the business for our legal support. 

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. 

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. 

Large Business

Large corporations are major employers and contribute significantly to local and national economies. They thrive through investing in people, innovation, assets and growth opportunities.

Dunedin Golf Tournament: Scores and Prizes

Join the Otago Central Rail Trail Network

Phone App

Members save an average of $700 per year through our discounts. 

The app is designed to provide a seamless experience for members to access discounts from businesses in the region.

Simply sign up using your Business South Membership number to access the discounts and check out the other features on the app:

• Members-only resources: A range of resources exclusively available to members including reports on our talks with government / councils; Adviceline HR guides and exclusive webinar access.
• Notifications: Opt-in to receive important updates and notifications from Business South.
• Training and Events: stay informed about the latest training and events from Business South.

Membership Information

Running a business comes with constant decisions, pressure, and opportunity. That’s where Business South membership makes a difference — giving you access to practical support, advice, connections, and opportunities designed to help you move forward.

With more than 1,300 members across Otago and Southland, we work alongside businesses of all sizes to understand where they’re at and what’s next.

Book a meeting with our team for a discovery session and see how we can support your business or head straight to our membership application. 

Central Otago Golf Tournament 2023

Quarterly Southern Business Survey Results: May 2023

AdviceLine

AdviceLine provides all the legal and professional advice you need to know.

This members-only service allows you unlimited call access to support you through a full range of employment-related questions and concerns.

Call us anytime during business hours – Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 6.00pm

New HR Advisory Service Exclusively Available to Members

Preens Partner with ECCA to Continue to Reduce Emissions

2degrees joins as an Enterprise Partner

Major health and safety consultation begins

Saving our Standards

Wahine Connection - 24 October

Securing success through adversity

Interested in hosting a BA5?

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.

Advice for Business Award entrants

Homestay Hosts Needed

One Good Kiwi Initiative - Vote for YES!

Strengthening trans-Tasman connections

Business Success

Sharing sustainability successes

Finalists announced for The Grand Business South Awards 2022

Grand Business South Awards 2023- Recap

Treasury Seminar - Productivity in a Changing World

Medium Business

Mid-sized businesses are renowned for longevity, stability and strong growth performance, making a considerable contribution to the local, regional and national economies.

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.

STEM with Leonardo Helicopters

SOREC and Leonardo Helicopters running STEM sessions for schools in Otago

Oritain Global named Supreme Grand Business of the Year

Resource Management Reform

Introducing our new Innovation Navigator

Training

We’re proud to offer the most comprehensive range of professional development training in the region, customised and delivered in-house.

Meaningful Connections

A Summary of Some Historical Points in the Chamber History

Does tourism matter to you Dunedin?

Incorporated Societies Act - Regulations Update Recording

Business Strategy and Growth

Looking to start, grow or develop your business?

As a local Regional Business Partner we are able to help you accelerate your business towards the best it can be. Either through knowledge, connections, or subsided training opportunity and funding.

As part of the wider regional business Partners Network (part of 14 other growth agencies) we can provide you with the support you need.

Our advisors are here for you and can meet you for a free business assessment which will look at your business, identify the next steps and come up with an action plan to grow your business, because every business should have the best chance of being the best it can be.