Results

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

Call For Nominations – Business South Inc. Board 2022/2023

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.

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.  

Greater clarity around contractors

STEM with Leonardo Helicopters

SOREC and Leonardo Helicopters running STEM sessions for schools in Otago

Preens Partner with ECCA to Continue to Reduce Emissions

Memorandum of Cooperation with CCOIC Signed

Otago wins Young Enterprise Scheme Company of the Year

Pathways Hub

Attracting and retaining staff is one the biggest challenges facing businesses in our region (and across Aotearoa).

Our Pathways Hub is a one-stop-shop for the services and support you need to grow your workforce.

Advocating for immigration changes

Sustainability at Business South

My Next Move

My Next Move connects local high schools and businesses, showing rangatahi about the world of work so they can make the right decisions about their future. 

For Trades

Supporting young people to pursue their vocational ambitions and providing the business community with the next generation of talent.

Meaningful Connections

Training

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

Our Services

Representing, supporting and empowering the Southern business community.

Young Enterprise Scheme Student Fuelling Teenagers’ Lifestyles … and Learning

Finalists announced for The Grand Business South Awards 2022

High Performance

Business Success

Our Story

Business South is a voice for business, fostering a strong regional economy and a thriving business sector.

A strong business community contributes to the health and wellbeing of our local communities and ensures a sustainable, prosperous future.

Watch the video below to learn more about the goals and values we live, operate and measure ourselves by, as we work to achieve our vision of creating a thriving business environment that benefits the whole region.