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Our Story

Providing business support, advocacy and expertise to help southern organisations succeed.

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.

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Oritain Global named Supreme Grand Business of the Year

Our Region

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

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Smoking Legislation

The voice of southern business

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.

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A Sustainability Yarn

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Preens Partner with ECCA to Continue to Reduce Emissions

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.

Finalists announced for The Grand Business South Awards 2022

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.

A Summary of Some Historical Points in the Chamber History

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.

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.