Array ( [post_type] => events [post_status] => publish [posts_per_page] => 60 [ignore_sticky_posts] => 1 [orderby] => ID [order] => DESC [tax_query] => Array ( ) ) 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
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
Off the Clock
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.

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.

Previous slide
Next slide
Array ( [post_type] => post [post_status] => publish [posts_per_page] => 10 [ignore_sticky_posts] => 1 [orderby] => date [order] => DESC [tax_query] => Array ( ) ) 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
Chamber planning to offset possible smelter closure
DHL Market Update

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…

The chamber is taking proactive steps to ensure the region’s businesses are well prepared for any transition as a result of the potential closure…

Air Freight State of the IndustryJanuary 2024 Learn from the valuable industry insights created by our Air Freight Experts. In a Nutshell DEMAND -…

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
Array ( [post_type] => members [post_status] => publish [posts_per_page] => 120 [orderby] => rand [order] => ASC [tax_query] => Array ( ) ) Blue Duck Early Learning Centre
Sandfly Cafe
Clare Ngakai
McCulloch & Partners
McKnight & Brown
Southland Help
Peter Excell Building Ltd
Fulton Hogan Southland
Alpine Centre Cafe and Bar
The Custom Bubble
DHL Global Forwarding NZ Ltd
Cruise Te Anau
Advocate Communications Ltd
4S Consulting Limited
Re:Woven Therapy Charitable Trust
Safety n Action
NZME
Power Business Services Ltd
Dunedin Community Care Trust
flawed&fabulous Cleaning
SBS Bank Invercargill
Justin Lewis
Safety1stNZ
Hospice Southland Charitable Trust
Mitre 10 Te Anau
Anchorage Motel Apartments
McKenzie Law
Fiordland Trips & Tramps Ltd
Front-Line Training Consultancy Ltd
Mediaworks Southland
Milford Sound Tourism Ltd
Invercargill Engineering Co Ltd
Careerforce
Dynamic Maintenance 2023 Ltd
Hammond Davidson Chartered Accountants
Euna Limited
SES Direct Ltd
Koha Kai
Ace Machinery
Cycling Southland
Craigs Design & Print
Wee Nippers Childcare Ltd
BioActive Soils
Rent South Ltd
csdesignz
Calvary Hospital Southland
Propertyscouts Invercargill
Awarua Synergy
Learning Differences Aotearoa Trust
Easy Bins Southland Ltd
Bonisch Consultants
Janice Hughes Ltd
Aerofix Fiordland Limited
Premium Marine Technology Ltd
Rabobank
Charlie’s Kitchen
Southern Farmers Market
T & T Property Management
Aon
Age Concern Southland
Recce
South Centre Anglican Care
Marshall Industries Ltd
Wings and Water Te Anau Limited
Community Networking Trust
Brian Redding Ltd
Subway Te Anau
Miles Better Pies
Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu
Bank of New Zealand
Sign Solutions Ltd
Rayonier NZ
Waipounamu Contracting Ltd
Southtech Ltd
The Florence Society
Fat Bastard Pies
Altered States 22 Limited
Howley Joinery Ltd
Footsteps Podiatry
VelocityNet Ltd
Hilton Haulage Limited Partnership
Premium Marine Technology Limited
A Divine Dish
Digital Stock
ADVANTESCO
Royalwolf New Zealand, a United Rentals Company
Sheet Metalcraft
Blackwood Building Ltd
Southland District Council
CH Faul Division of Aquaheat Facility Services Ltd
Primary People
GAP Contracting Ltd
Joseph Mooney – MP for Southland
Ngā Kete Mātauranga Pounamu Charitable Trust
Hewat Galt
Arran Motel Te Anau
Mediterranean Shipping Co
Power Farming
Kepler Oaks Chalets and Horse Trek’s
Pyper’s Produce
Dunluce Boutique Accommodation
D G Archer Construction
Southland Cricket Association
AMTEC Electrical Ltd
McCulloch Architects
Forde Auto Services Ltd
Ajax Building Contractors Ltd
Good Tech Team
Kiwi Country
Bragg Building & Design Ltd
Pankhurst Sawmilling Ltd
Shakespeare House
Bluff Engineering and Welding
COIN South
Simpsons Chartered Accountants
Lighthouse Southland
Jackson Crooks Building Ltd
The Ranch Bar & Grill
Selman & Associates
Barnardos

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

Our vision is to contribute to the elimination of sexual harm against women, children and men in society by offering support,…

Jubilee Budget Advisory Service is a free and confidential service in Southland, helping to build financial capability and resilience in the…

G.A.S. Petrol Station with 24/7 Fuel, convenience store and U-Tow hire trailers as well as a workshop offering vehicle repairs, warrant…

Set upon 2000 acres of farmland bordering the Fiordland National Park and overlooking Lake Manapouri, this iconic luxury boutique lodge showcases…

Spartan Finance is a finance brokering business specialising in helping clients meet their finance needs when purchasing plant, machinery and motor…

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

Rayners is a Southland based heating ventilation and air conditioning company with a presence in Invercargill, Dunedin & Queenstown.

Workbridge is a specialist nationwide employment service that works with people with all types of disability or health condition. We work…

With offices in Invercargill, Gore and Queenstown, we can service wider NZ and international clients with ease. Our areas of expertise…

Supply & installation of suspended ceilings & wall systems, along with acoustic solutions. Large & small projects - commercial, retail, education,…

Haberdashery store, fashion fabrics, Brother sewing machine dealer, in-store and online sewing classes. Units modules for beginners to advanced sewists, and…

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

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

SBS Insurance is part of the SBS Group of companies, established in 1869, and we are here to support your everyday…

Residential, lifestyle properties, subdivisions. Community orientated. Lived in the basin for 23 years.

Lakefront Lodge, Te Anau’s modern, up-market motel which offers superior accommodation and friendly, helpful service.

We are a 100% local accountancy practice, providing accounting services to small and medium sized businesses - from payroll support, GST,…

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

Honey Producer, packer, retailer and exporter. We provide only the best raw, unpasteurised honey. We do not overheat the honey and…

Dine in, takeaway, and home delivery pizza/pasta shop operating since 1990.

Aviation maintenance company servicing private, agricultural, commercial and private aircraft.

The purpose of the Fiordland Business Association is to connect, support and advocate for the Fiordland business community.

Specializes in wood joinery, kitchens, laundries, wardrobes, stairs & pre hung doors

20 motel units available. Ideally placed overlooking the Te Anau Memorial Gardens. You can walk through the Gardens to the town…

RMHSI is an independent charitable trust that was established in 1999 and operates in Invercargill and Christchurch. RMHSI's mission – ‘create,…

I bring a Māori woman’s perspective to all my work in organisational strategy, people and leadership, to support and advise organisations…

Window and door joinery manufacturers and suppliers in aluminium, UPVC and timber composite. Double and triple glazed, thermally insulated and high…

Bricklaying

Getting your mortgage sorted is my mission! With experience in dealing with a diverse range of clients, we can help those…

Mash Catering Limited is an Invercargill company that provides a professional mobile catering service at any location for any type of…

A NFP providing free social & health services to NZ youth/rangatahi aged 10-24 years. Number 10 is committed to ensuring youth…

A perfect spot to stop for a coffee, beer and wine, takeaways. A warm and spacious environment with beautiful surrounding views.

We sell the best pies in New Zealand.

Fresh Choice Supermarket in Te Anau offering both in-store and online grocery shopping.

Design and Build company.

An investment fund to support local businesses seeking capital & expertise for growth. Our focus is on partnering with management teams…

Trusted technology and transformation experts. We enable New Zealand organisations to achieve business outcomes through the successful delivery of technology and…

Your partner for innovation success.

With a selection of indulgent cakes available in varying sizes and with your personalized colour choice you are able to create…

Promo South Limited will be a distributor of branded promotional marketing products, business gifts, corporate apparel and uniforms. Based in Invercargill,…

FIRST Security knows what matters most to businesses – business owners want a trusted partner who protects people, assets and reputations.…

MPE is Southlands premier precision engineering company specialising in machining/milling/lathe work with our range of automated CNC and manual machines. We…

We offer more than 3 million connections to consumer and business customers, and our existing mobile network covers 98.5% of where…

We provide support to families and whānau throughout the Gore & Clutha District who seek support with family violence and to…

Small Civil construction company focusing on 3 waters infrastructure and maintenance while also offering small to medium size earthworks, landscaping and…

TPK is the Governments principal policy advisor on Māori wellbeing and development. Our three strategic priorities are Māori Economic Resilience, Te…

A marketing agency specialising in engagement, branding and strategy. We do this by speaking with customers, by developing brands, by developing…

Experts in holiday home property management. With a growing portfolio of properties, we make it easy for owners to earn an…

Ray White Te Anau has a progressive team who will get you the desired result. We have a wealth of knowledge…

NZME is a leading New Zealand media and entertainment business. Whether reading, listening, watching, our audience gets the content they want…

Recycle South endeavour to enrich the lives of people with disabilities through employment by structuring our roles and responsibilities around the…

Our reach is nationwide and our unique combination of social services and early childhood education means we provide the broadest range…

StabiX is ground zero for durable amphibious boats that push the limits of what a boating experience can be.

At EIS we're all about people. We provide a full range of engineering and electrical services to industrial sector businesses and…

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

The seeds of Rabobank were sown by farmers in the Netherlands in 1898. They set up a banking cooperative, to help…

Gallagher provides insurance advice and support for all sizes of business. We're New Zealand's insurance brokers: locally grown, nationally resourced and…

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

Based in Invercargill Fortuna Group is involved in the purchase, establishment and operation of dairy farming businesses in the greater Southland…

Windsor Physio have a team of highly qualified and experienced physiotherapists committed to providing you with the highest standard of treatment…

Indian at The Crescent is a locally owned and operated restaurant, serving Indian food cooked fresh in our traditional charcoal fired…

Specialists in air bnb, motel, new builds and private residential, settlement and end of tenancy cleaning services using ENJO a chemical…

Top Rail Ltd provides the Resolution Farming App, both an app and web-based application that provides farmers the ability to store…

Working Partners

Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor

Working Partners

Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor

Business Excellence Awards

Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor

TradeQual Southland

Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor

Export Southland Golf

Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor

Eastern Southland Golf

Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor

Export Southland Awards

Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor

Business Excellence Awards

Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor

TradeQual Southland

Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor

Export Southland Golf

Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor

Eastern Southland Golf

Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor

Export Southland Awards

Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor

Leadership Academy

Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor

Building Capability Series

Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor

Westpac Smarts

Sponsor

Leadership Academy

Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor

Building Capability Series

Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor

Westpac Smarts

Sponsor