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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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NJ Crisp Ltd
NZ Facilitators Ltd
Marlene Campbell Consulting
The Little Green Fairy Ltd
IFS Growth Ltd
Primary People
Prime Golf Invercargill
Flowers 23
Fowler Homes Southland
First Security
MSK Ultrasound Southland
Kennedy School Of Music
Fi Innovations Ltd
Tanzin Rika Electrical
Red Rabbit and Co Ltd
Steve Hodkinson Wellbeing Workshops
Paula Hibbs – Yorb Ltd
South Stays
Ministry of Social Development
D G Archer Construction
Promo South Limited
Agricentre South Ltd
Gem Solutions Ltd
Fiordland Furs
M G Photography
Forklifts NZ LTD
ML Invercargill Ltd
Mitre 10 Te Anau
Unique Minds
Meridian Energy Limited
Cheeky Kiwi Travel Ltd
Blue Sky Meats (NZ) Ltd
The Plant Store
Royalwolf New Zealand, a United Rentals Company
Harrisons Supplies Ltd
Butler and Associates
Te Anau Paper Plus
Alpine Centre Cafe and Bar
ADVANTESCO
E H Ball & Son Ltd
Community Networking Trust
Mediaworks Southland
Dynamic Maintenance 2023 Ltd
Woodside Energy
CBRE | Valuation & Advisory Services
Professionals
Quest Invercargill Hotel
Elite Edge Consulting Ltd
AWS Legal
Cra8 Fisheries
Southfish Co-op Ltd
Wreys Bush Concrete
Safety n Action
Distinction Luxmore Hotel Te Anau
Ace Machinery
Te Anau Auto Electrical Ltd
Southland Community Law Centre
FlourBro
Hilton Haulage Limited Partnership
Hospice Southland Charitable Trust
Marshall Industries Ltd
Indian Community Southland Inc
Great South
Rayonier NZ
Bremca Southland
Justin Lewis
Marketelements
Selman & Associates
Backlanz Limited
VelocityNet Ltd
Insurance Brokers Alliance Ltd
ILT Stadium Southland
Blue Duck Early Learning Centre
Fiordland Lakeview Motel and Apartments
Beattie McDowell Architects Ltd
Invercargill Digital Marketing
Hot Yoga Invercargill
Southwood Export Ltd
Southern Lakes Helicopters Ltd
Southern Stone & Timber
Southern Dairy Development Trust
Southland Charity Hospital
Trev Terry Marine Limited
Wapiti Cafe & Bakery
E Hayes & Sons Ltd
Kiwiskips
WM Environmental Ltd
Stabicraft Marine
Aon
Southland Football
Oval Recruitment & Training
Todd Realty Limited
Southland Home Ventilation
Arran Motel Te Anau
Active Southland
Maiden Stone Ltd
Inside Systems Ltd
Prime Range Meats
Moody Chartered Accountants
Caldwell Contracting Ltd
Gore Health Ltd
Fiordland Outdoors Co
Mataura Licensing Trust
Lifetime Group Ltd
CH Faul Division of Aquaheat Facility Services Ltd
Phoenix Services Ltd
SBS Insurance
Harcourts Invercargill
E-Type Engineering Ltd
Metalon South Ltd
Literacy Aotearoa Southern
The Florence Society
Computer Concepts Limited
Fortuna Group
Go2NewZealand
Greenlight Innovations Ltd
Altered States 22 Limited
Avanda Accounting Services
Registered Master Builders Association Southern Region

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

Landpro is a multi-disciplinary team of land development experts. We are the trusted advisors and enduring problem solvers for clients both…

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

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

With local offices across Southland and Otago, we've been providing insurance solutions with outstanding customer service for over thirty years. Our…

Paua shell export. Seashell materials processor and supplier. Gift and souvenir manufacturer.

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

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

Wee Nippers Early Childhood Centre, Invercargill provides a vibrant, caring, educational environment for children, their families and whānau. Since 2012, Wee…

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

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

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

We are a charitable trust that supports people of all ages who have intellectual disabilities to succeed in their chosen sport.

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

At Brenda Nom, we have the experience to simplify home loan options as well as Risk Insurance and KiwiSaver. If you…

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

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

Southland’s home of design, print, signwriting, application and installation.

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

Your business, our experience. Tap into more than 30 years of business experience, in senior management - exporting, manufacturing, food, aquaculture,…

I provide individualised services for Neurodiverse learners to develop an understanding of themselves and am the sole New Zealand franchise for…

Greenlight Innovations is an Invercargill charity. We run community events, support not for profits and work to promote inclusivity, strengthen families…

Ocean Beach - a growing aquaculture centre of excellence and future tourism and hospitality hub at the southern tip of New…

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

Milford Sound Lodge is an accommodation experience like no other. Set within the heart of Fiordland National Park, just minutes from…

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…

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

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

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

Nationally recognised real estate franchise.

Breaking down brain science into practical solutions. We offer a range of workshops based on brain science to support individuals, parents/caregivers,…

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

A well respected general law firm serving local families and businesses for over 100 years. Commercial law, conveyancing, employment, family law,…

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

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

We’ve grown over the years to bring in VetSouth, West Coast Vets and Veterinary Clinic Morrinsville into the VetNZ family, and…

We are an outdoor supplies store, supplying all you need for the outdoor pursuits of hunting, fishing, camping and hiking. We…

ADVANTESCO is Peplink's full stocking distributor in NZ, Apple Consultant and with own NOC Center.

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

Providing the best in musculoskeletal and general ultrasound services for the Southland community.

With over 40 years combined experience, the team at Sign Solutions can meet all your signage requirements, from small labels to…

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Back9 is the creative agency for the modern age. We help businesses bring their ideas to life through our unique blend…

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

Sheep and beef farming.

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

Architects services since 1921. Considered innovative design solutions and in depth technical expertise. Portfolio: Residential alterations, new houses to larger multi-unit…

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

A Nurse Practitioner led specialist mental health service for mild to moderate mental health needs.

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

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

OfficeMax is your one-stop-shop for office supplies, stationery, education products, health and hygiene services or office furniture. Order by phone, email…

Audiovisual hire for events, plus installation and automation in residential and commercial buildings.

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

WOF, services and repairs on all vehicle makes and models. Automatic transmission repairs and servicing. Latest diagnostic equipment.

AML/CFT Consultancy business (Anti-Money Laundering & Combating Financing of Terrorism) Audit-Advisory-Training for FIs (financial institutions) & DNFBPs (designated non-financial services businesses/professions…

Small-group, scenic and informative jet boat tours through Fiordland National Park.

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

Lazy tunes & Sunny Mountain Views The Sandfly Cafe has all day sun, indoor & outdoor seating. Full breakfast menu, lunch…

Fiordland Furs handcraft a collection of exquisite Possum products, with the pelts sourced by our own Possum hunter, Dean.

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

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

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

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

We offer a personalised health and wellbeing service and specialise in providing flexible workplace health plans and other wellbeing services to…

Indian Community Southland Inc. (ICS) is a not-for-profit-registered charitable society to help migrants settle and integrate into the Southland community. All…

We are a Southland based business that has been operating for over 30 years in Invercargill & under new ownership since…

GWD Motor Group is your one stop shop for all things automotive with; service, sales, parts and collision repair. We have…

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

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