Year: 2021
Nash to be quizzed on trans-Tasman plan during southern visit
Southern tourism bosses say they desperately need a date for when the trans-Tasman travel bubble will be a reality, so they can attempt to keep their businesses going.
Community Trust South boosts funding to $8 million for the upcoming year, including a $1 million Major Grants Round
Community Trust South has announced it has approved an increase of $500,000 to the general grants budget, up to $7 million for this coming year. The Trust will also open a Major Grants Round for 2021, investing $1 million into the community for grant requests over $75,000. Together, this brings the total grants budget up to $8 million for the year ahead.
Southern public housing stock to grow by 83 homes
Kāinga Ora and community housing providers plan to deliver 83 new public houses in Southland and Otago by June 2022. But Kāinga Ora regional director Tim Blake said it was too early to say where they would be built. Planning was progressing well and the agency was working with local councils, iwi and other stakeholders […]
A Conversation with Hon Stuart Nash
Hear from the Minister on the Digital boost package and how you, as a business owner or operator, can take advantage of it and move your business into a more digitally enabled future.
COVID-19 Alert Level update
Auckland is at Alert Level 3 and the rest of New Zealand is now at Alert Level 2. These Alert Levels came into effect from 6am on Sunday 28 February and will be in place for the next 7 days. Details of what it means to be at Alert Level 2 can be found here. Businesses […]
High school students turned young entrepreneurs
Over 4000 New Zealand high school students are expected to launch their own business whilst taking part in The Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) this year. Locally, we have around 135 students from Southland Girls’ High School, Aparima College, James Hargest College, Southland Boys’ High School, Mt Aspiring College and Wakatipu High School participating […]
Leadership Academy
New Intakes of the Southland Leadership Academy have been announced. This inspirational programme ignites relationship building with like-minded people, fosters inspiration to take your leadership career to the next level and provides outstanding opportunities to learn from prominent Southland-Otago leaders. Available dates and locations include INVERCARGILLFridays, 14 May – 2 July 2021, 9am – 11am […]
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2021 Annual General Meeting
Notice is given of the 2021 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Southland Chamber of Commerce will be held 12.30pm, Thursday 1st April 2021. The AGM will be held at the Kelvin Hotel, Level 6, Invercargill. Nomination positions available: Two (2) Board members. Download the nomination form here. The nomination form must be completed and forwarded […]
A Shop Local Campaign
Remember that old slogan: ‘Southland, we’ve got what it takes’. They might have been on to something there. Arguably, it rings true today when we think about the strength of mind needed to commit to the massive redevelopment of our inner city, and the all-important shop local message. The year has started with a string […]
Covid-19 Vaccine Guideline for Employment
The first shipment of the Pfizer vaccine is due to reach New Zealand by April and will be available to border staff and essential health workers in the first instance. Current indications are that at least 70 per cent of the population will need to be vaccinated in order to achieve herd immunity. We’ve put […]
The government has announced new COVID-19 support for businesses.
Short-Term Absence Payment (Available from mid-February) Resurgence Support Payment (Available from late-February) Wages Subsidy Scheme (for Alert Level 3 or above) Full information on these new initiatives can be found here
Tiwai aluminium smelter to stay open until end of 2024
Southland Chamber of Commerce president Neil McAra said the smelter extension was very good news which would bring certainty to smelter staff and the wider business community for the next four years. But it was important the Southland leaders now refined their plan for the longer term prospects for the region. “That work should continue on.” In the long term Southland wants to use the power generated from the Manapouri power station, currently used by the Tiwai plant, to create employment, he said.
Lead and you could be into win your course fees paid for by COIN South
Leadership isn’t always about being the first, but being a fast follower. If you’re a small business owner, founder or startup and are keen to join the Southland Chamber of Commerce Leadership Academy send COIN South an email at hello@coinsouth.nz Please advise which location / dates you would prefer to attend (click on dates below […]
Business association takes first steps
The Fiordland business community has appointed a ‘‘transitional business association committee’’ to set up a new Fiordland Business Association. The idea was raised in December, and Southland District deputy mayor and Te Anau resident Ebel Kremer said at least 60 business had already shown their support. Formal procedures, such as drawing up a constitution and […]