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Essentials of Leadership
Where do we start? Climate governance workshop for directors
Leadership and Strategic Communication
Leading Through Crisis
Leadership and High Pressure Decision Making
Building a Culture of Trust and High Performing Teams
Success Cafe with Dr David Keane – LIVE
Success Cafe with Dr David Keane – LIVE
SOLD OUT- Empower Her
One-Day Taster Decarbonisation Workshop
Decarbonisation Workshop Series
Decarbonisation Workshop Series
Hubdoc Training
Mentoring is for Everyone
Mayors Taskforce For Jobs – Supporting youth into work
Decent Work workshop for Southland Employers & Workers
Southland Business Chamber AGM 2024
Understand your Intellectual Property and use it Effectively
Lion Foundation YES Kickstart & Design Sprint 2024, 9:00am.
Lion Foundation YES Kickstart & Design Sprint 2024, 12pm
BA5 Excellence- The Plant Store
Westpac Smarts- An Afternoon with Sir John Kirwan – FULLY BOOKED
Legacy Leadership
Summer Off the Clock
The Write Way
Presentation and Communication Skills
Delivering Exceptional Customer Service
Persuading & Influencing Others
Negotiating with Integrity
Performance Management
Time & Self Management
Legacy Leadership
Leadership Academy
Financial Skills for Non-Financial Managers
Financial Skills for Non-Financial Managers – Te Anau
The Art of Minute Taking
Project Coordination Skills for Administrators
Smart Factory Showcase
New to Business Coaching Programme
Westpac Smarts: Social Media for Small Business
Retain Your Talent
Findex – Tradie Academy
Not-for-profit Governance Essentials
The Cluster Muster
Meet the Candidate evening
TradeQual Southland 2023
Navigating Your Business Through a Recession
Business Communication Skills
BDO – Cyber Safety with John Parsons
Financial Skills for Non-Financial Managers
Leadership Academy
Leadership Academy – Te Anau
Leadership Academy – Gore
Leadership Academy
Project Management – PRINCE2® Practitioner Course
Project Management – PRINCE2® Foundation Course
St John Mental Health First Aid
New Member Mixer
Grand Opening of 25 on Don
8 April 2024
10:00am - 12:00pm

8 April 2024
2:00pm - 4:00pm

10 April 2024
9:00am - 5:00pm

11 April 2024
10:30am - 11:30am

3 May 2024
9:00am - 11:00am

6 May 2024
9:00am - 5:00pm

14 May 2024
9:00am - 4:30pm

17 May 2024
9:00am - 11:00am

Helicopter Golf Ball Drop 2023 Fundraiser

Click below to buy your golf ball to support this cause. Supporting Young Enterprise programme for 2024

Office Closed for Waitangi Weekend

The Southland Business Chamber office will be closed on Monday 5 February, and Tuesday 6 February. We will be back in the office on Wednesday 7 February 2024.

Office Closed for Easter Weekend and Southland Anniversary day

The Southland Business Chamber office will be closed Friday 29 March, Monday 1 April and Tuesday 2 April. We will be back in the office on Wednesday 3 April 2024.

Connecting the Southland business community

We will inform, entertain, and inspire you!

A rich history of business leadership and advocacy combined with the power of people, the Chamber continues to foster a dynamic economy, deliver value to members, and make Southland the greatest region to live and work. 

We’re here to inspire and influence business, and promote, support and encourage sustainable, profitable business growth. Whether you’re a large established organisation or a small developing business, the Chamber is known among its members for it’s ability to work alongside businesses, create opportunities and innovative solutions, and speak loudly for Southland business.

Connecting the Southland
business community.

We will inform, entertain and inspire you!

A rich history of business leadership and advocacy combined with the power of people, the Chamber is dedicated to your success. 

We are here to inspire and influence business, foster innovation, and promote, support and encourage sustainable, profitable business growth. 

Whether you are a large established organisation or a small developing business, the Chamber is known among its members for it’s ability to work alongside businesses, create opportunities and innovative solutions, and speak loudly for Southland business.

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Life’s challenges spur Southland students’ Mexico business trip
Crucial insights for Southland’s business and workforce from the Decent Work Survey
Southland contingent investigates hydrogen opportunities
‘No idea is a bad idea’: Fixing Te Anau’s housing crisis
Engineering and Manufacturing Cluster identifies key themes: Collaboration and innovation at the forefront
Community Development Fund seeks more applications
Housing Crisis Threatens Fiordland Economy
2024 Annual General Meeting
Tiwai smelter closure would ‘bloody hurt’: Business Chamber

Southland Chamber of Commerce president Neil McAra said there'd been a considerable drop in farmers spending over the last year - which means surrounding…

Maddix Pettigrew and Kobi Harpur will be part of a team of eight students from New Zealand travelling on a ten-day, all-expenses-paid Young Enterprise…

The survey design, delivery, and data analysis were overseen by independent experts at Massey University. CEO of the Southland Business Chamber, Sheree Carey, says…

“We have a real opportunity here. There is a large body of work already being done, and collectively, we can make some real impact…

Innovation and action from authorities and local landowners is needed urgently to tackle Te Anau’s critical housing shortage and protect Fiordland’s economy, its business…

Brendan Gray, Southland Engineering Cluster Manager, expressed his enthusiasm for supporting the engineering community, saying, “It has been enlightening working with industry, understanding the…

The Murihiku Rūnaka and Rio Tinto / NZAS Community Development Fund, established by Murihiku Rūnaka and Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, NZAS and Rio…

Business Association reveals urgent need for action.Nathan Benfell, Chair of the Fiordland Business Association, today shared the results of a recent survey conducted with…

Noticed is given that the 2024 Annual General Meeting of the Southland Business Chamber will be held 10.30am, Thursday 11 April 2024.

No decision had been made on the smelter’s future, and chamber chief executive Sheree Carey said she hoped it would remain open for many…

Locally the support is amazing. They are incredibility inclusive and they have opened their hearts, door and mind to me.

We're really lucky to have the Southland Business Chamber for their advocacy and business support.

The Southland Business Chamber has provided us great resources and networking events which are invaluable.

The Southland Chamber provides a network of like-minded businesses people who share passion in what they do.
Benji Baswi
Crunchy
We're really lucky to have the Southland Chamber for their advocacy and business support.
Warrick Low
Vet South
The Southland Chamber has provided us great resources and networking events which are invaluable for our business.
Michelle Findlater
GWD Toyota
The Chamber have supported us really well in connecting the airport to the business community in Southland.
Nigel Finnerty
Invercargill Airport
Locally the support is amazing. The ladies in the office are incredibility inclusive and they have opened their hearts, door and mind to me.
Christina McColgan
Careerforce
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La Toscana
Custom Guns Ltd
Environment Southland
Rothbury Southland
South Pole Dance
KNL Travel Ltd
Strategic Software
Southland Charity Hospital
Harrisons Supplies Ltd
Inspire Media Works Limited
Invercargill Accounting Ltd
Ministry of Social Development
Triflor NZ
Tuatara Lodge
Parklands Motel
Blue Duck Early Learning Centre
Southern Stone & Timber
OfficeMax
Redcliff Restaurant and Bar
Te Anau Paper Plus
The Southland Tribune
flawed&fabulous Cleaning
Network Electrical Servicing Ltd
NEO Skin Lab
Southern Group Training Trust
Country Manor
Strawberry Sound
West Range Station
Ernslaw One Ltd
Cycling Southland
Rent South Ltd
Ethan Flack Limited
Rutter Civil Ltd
ROAR Coffee Ltd
H G Morsink Ltd
Jason Gorton Building Ltd
Janice Hughes Ltd
McKenzie Law
Image Boats
ML Invercargill Ltd
Spartan Finance
The Cosmetic Clinic Invercargill
Prime Range Meats
Essential Resources
Forde Auto Services Ltd
Bank of New Zealand
Mee & Henry Law Ltd
Southtech Ltd
MASH Catering Limited
Selman & Associates
Cruickshank Pryde
ComplEat Wellness
Blackwood Building Ltd
Focus Technology Group
Mataura Valley Milk Limited
J Fraser & Sons Ltd
Southland Football
Music South
Hato Hone St John Invercargill
Safety n Action
Hōnetana Productions
TBI Health
Oval Recruitment & Training
Bragg Building & Design Ltd
SBS Insurance
Party Plus 2005 Limited
Southfish Co-op Ltd
Quality Foods Southland Ltd
Morrifield Developments Ltd
The Building Intelligence Group
SOUTHBUILD ITM
Drivetech
Paula Hibbs – Yorb Ltd
Rayonier NZ
Fiordland Joinery
Ballantyne Quantity Surveying Services Ltd
Age Concern Southland
Southwood Export Ltd
South Centre Anglican Care
YMCA
Southland Rural Support Trust
The Orange Sheep
Pyrotek Products Ltd
Parent to Parent Southand
Marketelements
SBS Wealth
Metalon South Ltd
FinnsCon Ltd
WB & MM Hunter
Fiordland Business Association
Rabobank
GJ Gardner Homes Southland
Te Anau Auto Electrical Ltd
Top Rail Ltd (Trading as Resolution Farming App)
Ministry for Pacific Peoples
Elles Road Veterinary Centre
Kennedy Building
Balanced Accountancy Services Ltd
The Grocer
Retromaster Ltd
Southern Dairy Development Trust
Presbyterian Support Southland
Accelerate Physiotherapy
Fiordland Historic Cruises
Sgt Dan Stockfoods Ltd
Red Rabbit and Co Ltd
ELM Marketing
JK’s Engineering
Noel Leeming
Wild Ride To Health
The Fat Duck
PowerNet Ltd
Avenal Park Funeral Home
Cancer Society Southland
Blue Sky Meats (NZ) Ltd
Occ Health South
Dear Lily
Regional Ford
Copeland Ashcroft Law Limited

Freelance professional photographer based at Invercargill. Covering all types of photography and contracted to Southland Express and Otago Daily Times plus…

Hire service available for all tramping gear along with baby equipment. In addition a small taxi service available in Te Anau

Our goal is to improve the renewal, profitability and sustainability of complex farming operations through collaborative practice.

Azurite Tattoo is a creative space hosting tattoo artists from New Zealand and overseas. We offer top quality custom work in…

Blue Sky Pastures is known worldwide. We supply global markets in more than 40 countries, and offer our customers the very…

Prodigi is a Southland based IT services business, working with clients throughout NZ and beyond. We provide a range of services…

An innovative, privately owned multi-disciplinary consultancy based in Invercargill with offices in Christchurch and Te Anau. Our team offers project management,…

Careerforce is the Industry Training Organisation (ITO) for the health, wellbeing, social and community sectors, supporting New Zealand workplaces to run…

We have a NZ Post, Lotto and gift store. with them aim to further increase the gift side of our business.

Corporate and commercial legal services including project management, drafting and reviewing agreements, structuring, reviewing areas of risk, assisting with compliance matters,…

We provide a wide range of specialist legal services to clients throughout Southland and Central Otago. Our ‘whole team’ approach ensures…

Megan Graham Photography has been in operation since 2010, & has recently relocated from Winton to Te Anau. Capture your family,…

FMG has its roots firmly planted in rural New Zealand, which is why you will find that we are different when…

The family-owned K. G. Richardson group employs over 350 staff throughout the South Island in a wide range of industries including…

Producers of premium hand-crafted spirits at New Zealands southernmost distillery.

Leadership and business transformation consultancy.

We are a husband and wife team running a boutique property management business. Our focus is on providing exceptional service, personalized…

Our mission is to improve the lives of vulnerable people through mobilising the power of humanity and enhancing community resilience.

We are your local experts in laser hair removal, skin rejuvenation treatments, and cosmetic injectables. Our amazing team are all highly…

ID Marketing NZ is a multi-disciplinary business that assists small businesses nationwide to develop and maintain their online presence including social…

Lighting Direct is a New Zealand family-owned business with over 49 years of service as New Zealand's leading home lighting specialist.…

Building Supplies.

We are newly established trust in the Creative Art Therapy Space creating accessibility without barriers - We care about the health…

Supporting leaders and managers of organisations and businesses to grow their strategic, management, leadership and business capability.

Tractor motorbike and farm machinery parts, sales and service center. Specializing in Case IH, New Holland, Kubota, Yamaha and a wide…

We graphic design, build websites & grow ideas with innovation & creativity at the heart of everything we design to add…

At Flowers 23 we offer fresh, vibrant and gorgeously stunning floral bouquets and designer creations. Nationwide and international deliveries can be…

Radio, podcast, broadcast media, online media in the not-for-profit sector. Local volunteer programme makers from different sectors in our community. Supported…

We are a husband / wife led team running a full service collision repair centre and rental car company (Invercargill Rental…

We operate a 14 unit Qualmark rated 5 Star property on the lakefront in Te Anau, along with a Farm and…

The hospital was founded by the community, for the community. Once completed, it will provide free services to those in the…

Lighthouse Southland is a not-for-profit, specialist Family Violence agency providing non-violence and safety programmes for adult men and women and a…

With a national presence and some 60 plus years of history, we specialise in building solutions for the industrial, commercial and…

Manufacturer of nutritional products from dairy ingredients including the world’s first sheep milk infant formula using exclusively sheep milk protein. The…

happyplankton is a digital marketing agency that helps small businesses grow online. We offer a wide range of services, including website…

Health and Safety coaching and coordination

At KSOM we focus on removing barriers to music education, and strive to create excellent musicians in an environment that is…

Te Tapu o Tane is an exciting new native tree and plant nursery venture with charitable purpose, and we are commencing…

We: Sell, repair, maintain. What: Agricultural, residential and industrial; water Pumps, Spray Gear, Air Compressors, Nitrogen Generators, Water Blasters, Milking Systems,…

ILT operates many businesses in the hospitality industry in Invercargill, including hotels, motels, restaurants, bars and retail liquor outlets, plus a…

Te Puawai is a new suburb and residential housing development planned for Invercargill.

A locally owned and operated property management company, offering a unique, proven and cost effective residential property management service. Our core…

Full suite of legal services to the regions of Southland and Central Otago. Offices, located in Gore, Invercargill and Queenstown. Our…

Kiwi Country is a retail/cafe complex situated in the centre of Te Anau. We look after the coach traffic travelling between…

Family Restaurant & Bar, located in Te Anau, Town Centre. Providing hearty meals, great hospitality and atmosphere. Operating for over 25…

Real Estate South Limited is locally owned by Doug and Natalie Bath, both licensed real estate salespeople. The company was formed…

Provides community and social service support within Invercargill.

Made locally in Otatara, I create sourdough breads and sourdough based products that are better for us, by using fermentation and…

Residential electrician committed to providing quality service to the southland region.

SDDT charitable trust was established in 2007, and provides Southland with a dedicated research or demonstration farm focused on dairying. The…

Community Legal Services from East to West Coast from Rakiura up to above Tapanui. These services are free to the majority…

Founded in 1869 with the purpose of getting more New Zealanders into their own homes, SBS Bank is a 100% New…

We offer a variety of classes and times to fit with your schedule, all of our classes are suitable for beginners…

Electrical Contracting - Domestic and industrial electrical retail shop 100 Fiordland Electrical

Optometry and eyecare.

Providing a range of corporate services including: - Financial reporting - Performance reporting - Procurement management - Risk policy and management…

AWS Legal has been at the forefront of legal advice in Southland for more than 125 years. Areas of expertise -…

The SBS St James Theatre is more than just a cinema, it is also the main auditorium for Gore Musical Theatre…

Fiordland Lakeview is situated on the lakefront with spectacular views of the lake and mountains. We offer a selection of one…

Brian Redding Ltd are wool products and services providers - wool, fleece, fibre, and merino.

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