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Pathways Hub

Attracting and retaining staff is one the biggest challenges facing businesses in our region (and across Aotearoa).

Our Pathways Hub is a one-stop-shop for the services and support you need to grow your workforce.

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.

One Good Kiwi Initiative - Vote for YES!

Young Enterprise Scheme Student Fuelling Teenagers’ Lifestyles … and Learning

Otago wins Young Enterprise Scheme Company of the Year

Dunedin Golf Tournament: Scores and Prizes

Abalro Nominated for YES Alumni Awards - Voting Open

Central Otago Golf Tournament 2023

For Trades

Supporting young people to pursue their vocational ambitions and providing the business community with the next generation of talent.

The YES Otago Finals 2024

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. 

STEM with Leonardo Helicopters

SOREC and Leonardo Helicopters running STEM sessions for schools in Otago

Young Enterprise Scheme

Membership Information

Business South membership grants you free or discounted access to a range of quality resources, supports, events and opportunities – all designed to support your success.

With more than 1,300 members throughout Otago and Southland, we work closely with a diverse range of organisations and sectors to bring specialist value to business.

Oritain Global named Supreme Grand Business of the Year

Meaningful Connections

Youth Opportunities

Explore career opportunities and gain the experience and information you need to make decisions about your future, whether in employment or training. 

Our People

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

News

Keep up-to-date with the latest business news, industry developments, successes, submissions and media releases.

Contribute to valuable business data gathering

Business Health Check Launches

Business Health Check self assessment tool

2degrees joins as an Enterprise Partner

Homestay Hosts Needed

Our Region

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

Finalists announced for The Grand Business South Awards 2022

Our Services

Representing, supporting and empowering the Southern business community.

Celebrating business excellence in style

Does tourism matter to you Dunedin?

Advice for Business Award entrants

New partnership with Waitaki District Council

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.