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Our People

With expertise in all areas of business, the Business South team can provide the advice and support you need to succeed.

Research and Development

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

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Applications to Initiate Bargaining for an FPA

What the 2024/25 Budget means for our region

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.

3 Steps To Developing a Business Continuity Plan

Our Region

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

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.

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Preens Partner with ECCA to Continue to Reduce Emissions

Treasury Seminar - Productivity in a Changing World

Regional Business Partner Case Study: Black Sheep

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.

Quarterly Southern Business Survey Results: February 2023

Advocating for immigration changes

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Dunedin Golf Tournament: Scores and Prizes

Central Otago Golf Tournament 2023

Letter from the BSCO Chair

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.

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.