Results

Securing success through adversity

2023 Budget Update

3 Steps To Developing a Business Continuity Plan

Sharing sustainability successes

Tiaki Bees benefits from Management Capability Funding

Preens Partner with ECCA to Continue to Reduce Emissions

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.

Treasury Seminar - Productivity in a Changing World

Discussions with Hon. Andrew Bayly, Minister for Manufacturing and Small Business

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.

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.

Advice for Business Award entrants

Sustainability…. ready steady go!

Our Region

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

Home

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

Submission on Draft GPS on Land Transport 2024

Major health and safety consultation begins

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team

Applications to Initiate Bargaining for an FPA

Introducing our new Business Navigator in Central

Business Payment Practices disclosure scheme update

Advocating for immigration changes

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.

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. 

A Summary of Some Historical Points in the Chamber History

A Sustainability Yarn

Smoking Legislation

Tourism funding support for Queenstown

Finalists announced for The Grand Business South Awards 2022

Introducing our new Innovation Navigator

Expert advice a phone call away

The voice of southern business

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.