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Dunedin Central City Safety Advisory Group - Update 26 August

Meaningful Connections

For Trades

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

Finalists announced for The Grand Business South Awards 2022

Meet Heidi Renata - Host for the AI Summit

Grand Business South Awards 2023- Recap

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team

Dunedin Golf Tournament: Scores and Prizes

Central Otago Golf Tournament 2023

Our Region

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

Letter from the BSCO Chair

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.

Join the Otago Central Rail Trail Network

Youth Opportunities

Explore career opportunities and gain the experience and information you need to make decisions about your future, whether in employment or training. 

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. 

Oritain Global named Supreme Grand Business of the Year

Home

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

Business Success

2023 Budget Update

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

Building and Construction Changes Ahead

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

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.

Business New Zealand

We’re proud to be part of Aotearoa’s largest business organisation promoting sustainable growth through free enterprise.

Four large regional organisations of member businesses form the BusinessNZ network, including Business South. Together, we cover the whole country.

Applications to Initiate Bargaining for an FPA

Research and Development

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

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.

Preens Partner with ECCA to Continue to Reduce Emissions

New HR Advisory Service Exclusively Available to Members

Tiaki Bees benefits from Management Capability Funding

Go Global 2022

Celebrating the best of Waitaki business

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.

Does tourism matter to you Dunedin?

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

Regional Business Case Study: 222 Photographic Studios

High Performance

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.