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

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

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

3 May 2024
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6 May 2024
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14 May 2024
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17 May 2024
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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.

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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
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Rabobank
Radfords on the Lake
Macaulay Motors
Wallace Murray Electrical
Bannerman Cruickshank Pryde
Total Life
E-Type Engineering Ltd
MASH Catering Limited
Moody Chartered Accountants
Windsor Physio
Bill Sheddan Plumbing
Smith Wood & Woods
Anchorage Motel Apartments
Justin Lewis
UniMed
Te Anau Auto Electrical Ltd
C&R Insurance
Marshall Industries Ltd
LMA Consulting
Prime Range Meats
Tooth Works
Network Electrical Servicing Ltd
Morrifield Developments Ltd
Stuart Timber Co Ltd
Amalgamated Builders Limited
NZ Red Cross Invercargill
Event Bus Charters and Tours
Primary People
FMG
Barnardos
Solve It and Escape 2022 Limited
Ronald McDonald House Charities NZ
Mee & Henry Law Ltd
Road Runner Panel & Paint Ltd
Southland Help
Rugby Southland
H G Morsink Ltd
Te Anau Paper Plus
Scania NZ – Invercargill Branch
Rayners
Davis Downs Ltd
Maxis Projects
Butler and Associates
28 Don Limited
Croydon Lodge
Wee Nippers Childcare Ltd
The Custom Bubble
Power Business Services Ltd
ASB Bank
Mitre Wealth Management
D G Archer Construction
Brenda Nom Ltd
SBS Bank Invercargill
Global Bite Cafe
Aden Motel
Backlanz Limited
Cra8 Fisheries
Southland Home Ventilation
Mīharo
Jennian Homes Southland Ltd
One New Zealand
Southland Cricket Association
Embrace Orthodontics
Gore District Council
The Urban Kitchen
Kings Fishmarket
Fiordland Jet
Southern Cross Hospital Invercargill
Recycle South
Youthline Southland
Community Trust South
Fire and Emergency New Zealand – Southland District Office
MPE Limited
Prodigi Technology Services Ltd
Southern Lakes Helicopters Ltd
Netball South
Jackson Crooks Building Ltd
Elite Edge Consulting Ltd
Southern Institute of Technology
VelocityNet Ltd
100% Fiordland Electrical
Fortuna Group
Music South
Keri Mihi Consulting
Craigs Design & Print
Bragg Building & Design Ltd
Say It Clearly Ltd
HR South
Graeme Dingle Foundation Southern
Blue Duck Early Learning Centre
Propertyscouts Invercargill
Special Olympics Southland
Invercargill Central Ltd
Rent South Ltd
Party Plus 2005 Limited
Naked Creative
ML Invercargill Ltd
Donaldson Construction Services Ltd
Bank of New Zealand
Custom Guns Ltd
Ann Milne Education
Talk Visual
Jason Gorton Building Ltd
Southland Football
Southern REAP Incorporated
Hojo New Zealand Limited
Wallacetown Motors 2012 Ltd
Paula Hibbs – Yorb Ltd
Safety n Action
Retromaster Ltd
IFS Growth Ltd
Back Country Foods Ltd
Davaar & Co
Stewart Island Flights
Ernslaw One Ltd
Dave Loudon Photography Ltd
Awarua Synergy
Southern Stone & Timber
South Alive

2300 hectare, forth generation sheep and beef property wanting to be involved in the industry for future generations to come.

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

The Fat Duck is a gastropub located in beautiful Te Anau. We love our region and the people that live here.…

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

I bring decades of education leadership experience to consultancy and professional development, in-person and via online courses nationwide, to help schools…

Southland's regional development agency. Committed to driving economic, social and cultural growth, Great South has a clear mandate to leverage opportunities…

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

Our boutique and dedicated team have a vast range of experience in appearance and beauty treatments, giving you the confidence to…

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

At Te Rourou, we have a vision of an Aotearoa New Zealand where all young people have access to the resources…

Recce is a company focused in enhancing your online presence- through content creation (specialising in videography and photography), social media management,…

We are the only Seaplane operating in the South Island, offering scenic flights and public access into Fiordland from Te Anau…

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

KNL Travel Ltd is Southland owned and operated by Nicola Fair and Lea Melrose. We specialise in selling and servicing complete…

Helping women discover their style and rediscover themselves again, through one on one wardrobe editing / decluttering and personal styling /…

Invercargill’s only locally owned & operated B2B office products outlet. Local service with national buying power! Competitive trade discounts and exclusive…

4 Mates Brewery is a small nano brewery based right here in Invercargill. We are built on the foundation of creating…

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

Southland's largest range of tiles. Visit our 360m2 showroom for all your tiles (floor/wall) and tiling needs including full Mapei range…

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

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

Cafe in Invercargill

Using the plate of food as a vehicle to share stories and connections Chef Ethan Flack offers dining experiences that celebrate…

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

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

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

Bookkeeping and Business Support - Preparation of annual accounts, tax returns, GST & payroll. We are 100% Xero offering Xero training,…

Machinery Dealership.

Hammond Davidson Limited is a dynamic Chartered Accountancy Practice which brings a mix of experience, good reputations, friendliness and proactive advice…

Fast, nourishing freeze dried food for adventurers – it’s what we do. We’ve made it our mission to produce fast nourishing…

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

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

We offer a broad range of professional, innovative and tailored solutions for businesses, ranging from advice on IT, software, network infrastructure…

Bayleys Southland Real Estate is the unification of two leading real estate brands - Bayleys which is New Zealand's largest full…

Onestaff are Invercargill\'s leading recruitment agency for industrial, manufacturing and construction with expertise in both temp and permanent workers.

If you are new to Invercargill or looking to grow your network, join IYP. We are all in the first 15…

Design and Build company.

Hyperscale Datacenter.

Social Service Provider.

Absolute Land Solutions is a land surveying and resource management planning consultancy specialising in subdivisions and land use consent applications.

Sustainable whitebait farming.

Automotive Repair One stop shop...wheels n wires we fix it - mechanical, agricultural, marine, WOF servicing, tyres - battery town agent

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

Small building construction business.

Graphic artist and product designer, manufacturing individualised and very unique giftware and trophies. Corporate giftware for staff and clients, presents for…

Occ Health South are a team of Registered Nurses who specialise in occupational/workplace health. Services include pre-employment, post-employment, annual medicals, influenza…

Progress People is a leadership development consultancy, helping organisations and their people to thrive through the delivery of integrated and bespoke…

The Institute of Directors is the professional body for directors in New Zealand offering value through advocacy, networks, governance courses, events…

S.H operates four MD 600 Notar helicopters and provides agricultural, commercial and scenic services. Based in Tussock Creek, Southland Helicopters has…

Say It Clearly training programmes are designed by published author, award winning Miriam McKenzie (Erikson) who has also featured in the…

Our purpose is to bring the finest mural street artists together to enhance and beautify towns and cities of Aotearoa. .…

We offer a range of services including: Direct drilling, cultivation, agricultural spraying & fencing services. We operate in Te Anau and…

Your partner for innovation success.

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

We are a reasonably new medical centre providing family health and wellness services.

TBI Health is a provider of physiotherapy, occupational health and rehabilitation services at home, work, at our clinics and online. We…

Sheree's innovative marketing methods make her first choice when it comes to Real Estate. Her proven success is showcased with Sheree…

Invercargill Central City Camping Park is a small quiet boutique-style camping park just a few hundred metres from the centre of…

We are a helicopter charter operator including tourism and commercial sectors

We are the only locally owned and operated rest homes in Invercargill, Waikiwi Gardens and Glenbrae Gardens. We offer permanent rest…

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

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

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

Selling = Safety/PPE equipment and Workwear

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

Marketelements are a local digital marketing and social media marketing agency that understands and works with small businesses.

Import and retail sporting goods and accessories throughout NZ.

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

Health and Safety coaching and coordination

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

Te Anau Events assists in the organisation, promotion, hosting, sourcing funding, support or be involved in recreational activities and events in…

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

Immigration Law Advice NZ offers professional advice. Serving the community is the main purpose behind the establishment of Immigration Law Advice…

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