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Accredited Service Providers

Provide your local community with products and services, grow your business and reputation in the region, and elevate your brand with Business South.

Our Region

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

Join the Otago Central Rail Trail Network

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. 

2023 Budget Update

August 2024 Quarterly Southern Business Survey

Fair Pay Agreements come into effect

The voice of southern business

Regional Business Case Study: Arrowtown Motel Apartments

Tiaki Bees benefits from Management Capability Funding

Meet Heidi Renata - Host for the AI Summit

The YES Otago Finals 2024

Home

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

Securing success through adversity

A Sustainability Yarn

Business Success

Business Health Check Launches

Business Health Check self assessment tool

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.

Major health and safety consultation begins

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

Innovation funding available now

Business Payment Practices disclosure scheme update

Go Global 2022

Plastic Phase Out: Guidance for Sellers and Manufacturers on Products Now Banned

Plastic is one of our greatest environmental challenges. It regularly ends up as waste in our landfills, our moana and whenua. Difficult to recycle packaging and products can interfere with our recycling systems and are often used only once before being disposed.

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.

Otago Polytechnic

Resource Management Reform

Become a Food Rescue Champion

Regional Business Case Study: 222 Photographic Studios