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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Health and Safety Support
Providing a safe and healthy work environment benefits your business, increasing productivity and performance, and protecting you and your workforce.
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Research and Development
Access a range of supports and grants suitable for all stages of the business lifecycle below.
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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.
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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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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
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Membership Information
Running a business comes with constant decisions, pressure, and opportunity. That’s where Business South membership makes a difference — giving you access to practical support, advice, connections, and opportunities designed to help you move forward.
With more than 1,300 members across Otago and Southland, we work alongside businesses of all sizes to understand where they’re at and what’s next.
Book a meeting with our team for a discovery session and see how we can support your business or head straight to our membership application.
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