Year: 2022
Covid-19 cases rising in the south, affecting workplaces
Southland Business Chamber president Neil McAra agreed Covid-19 cases were rising, saying it was putting pressure on already short-staffed businesses. “Definitely employers are noticing the impact on short-term absentee rates as a consequence of Covid,” McAra said.
Spray cans galore as 23 artists spruce up Invercargill CBD walls
Mīharo Murihiku Trust director Pauline Smith said the festival was popular with the public, as well as the artists themselves.
Minister commends Southland Just Transition work plan
There has been a huge body of work go into forming a plan for our region’s future economic, environmental and social resilience. It was great to have Minister Woods applaud the hard work and vision for this plan. The future looks bright!
Consent application lodged for $1 billion data centre near Invercargill
Southland Chamber of Commerce chief executive Sheree Carey said it was great to see progress made in another industry that would help diversify the region.
Santa Parade kick-starts region’s Christmas festivities
The Southland Santa Parade took place on Saturday in Invercargill, pictured the new Southland Monopoly float, on the games launch day.
Now that’s what we call a powerball lottery
The event itself raised, on initial estimates, about $5000 to support the Young Enterprise Scheme to upskill and inspire the next generation of business leaders.
Southland launches its own Monopoly board
Monopoly: Southland Edition is the first to be produced for a South Island town or city. The street names are replaced with iconic southern spots around the region including Te Anau, Rakiura National Park and Gore. The tokens have also been switched out – the Bluff Oyster, Invercargill Water Tower and Burt Munro on his motorcycle making a feature.
Southland Monopoly verging on a sellout even before launch
The game starts in that heartland town, says the chamber’s project and engagement manager Joanne O’Connor, and then follows the Southern Scenic Route.
Mayors play to win as Southland Monopoly game launched
Southland Business Chamber chief executive Sheree Carey said the idea was to support the region and its members in an innovative, fun and entertaining way.
Mayors play to win as Southland Monopoly game launched
The trio were the first to play Southland’s Monopoly game yesterday. It will be officially released by the Southland Business Chamber this Saturday at Invercargill’s Santa Parade.
Thank you!
Special thanks to local members’ for their financial support and encouragement for the creation of MONOPOLY – SOUTHLAND EDITION.
Beyond 2025 Southland update
The Beyond 2025 Southland team of Bobbi Brown and Nic Wills have been touring the region sharing the approach to long-term planning for our region. Beyond 2025 Southland is the long-term planning workstream within Southland’s Just Transition work plan, being facilitated by Great South. The plan will be delivered in June 2023. A copy of the […]
SIT Zero Fees scheme a workforce pipeline for Southland
The SIT’s Zero Fees scheme contributes about $157.1 million to the region’s economy annually, while 40% of graduates end up working in Southland, the independently produced economic impact assessment says.
DHL Market Update
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Southland Business Chamber partners with First Steps NZ for Mental Health and Wellbeing Support
Chamber CEO Sheree Carey said “Reducing the pressure we operate under is about changing our behaviours, which is why the Southland Business Chamber is launching the First Steps NZ programme in Southland”
X marks the spot for Helicopter Golf Ball drop
Instead of a traditional raffle, Chamber membership manager Robert Dennis said it would be dropping thousands of golf balls from a helicopter onto Otatara golf-course, with the winner – the ball that lands closest to the X – taking home $1000.
Fiordland businesses call on Govt to help attract workers
For business owners, like The Fat Duck owner Cameron Davies, its not happening fast enough. His Te Anau restaurant used to be open seven days a week, but to avoid burnout among his staff, he’s only able to open five days a week, with a lunch service on just three days.
First Steps launched in Southland
First Steps is a space to find a range of resources, video content, podcasts, and tools to help you make sense of challenging situations, reduce pressure, and make meaningful change toward a fulfilling and balanced life. In additional to self-directed resources, First Steps provides access to confidential support from approved professional wellbeing providers.
DHL Market Update
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Introducing the Southland Business Owner Programme
Building on the Southland Leadership Academy, we are delighted to partner with The Icehouse to deliver the Business Owners Programme – a capability development solution for Soutland business owners. This is a practical three-month programme for business owners – where you’ll have the opportunity to learn new business skills, network and redesign your business for the future. The programme is […]
Stabicraft wins big at the Southland Export Awards
Stabicraft Marine was the big winner at the DHL Export Southland Awards, which were held in Invercargill on Friday night.
Stabicraft surfaces with award
Stabicraft Marine has received this year’s ‘‘Organisation Recognition Award’’ for its contribution to the Southland economy at the two-yearly Export Southland Recognition Awards, which were held over dinner at the Ascot Park Hotel last night.
Southland Companies & Individuals recognised at DHL Export Southland Awards
The DHL Export Southland Recognition Awards were held tonight, Friday 22 September at the Ascot Park Hotel. The Export Southland Trust hosted a record number of over 270 export businesses and their supporters at the prestigious awards dinner. Export Southland Chairman Gareth Lyness said “The awards are a fantastic night to recognise significant export contribution […]
The Great Debate: Mayoral contenders put cases at meeting
Housing, rates, Three Waters and the need for retaining workers were some of the major topics opined by nine of the Invercargill City Council’s mayoral candidates, who took to the stage at The Great Debate, facilitated by the Southland Business Chamber last night.
Future of Southland secured as Just Transition work plan progresses
Southland is taking charge of its future, and it’s looking very optimistic. The government committed to support Southland through a yearlong engagement and planning process to develop regional resilience and security regardless of the fate of New Zealand Aluminium Smelter (NZAS). This week, the Enduring Oversight Group (EOG) received the Just Transition work stream plans, identifying […]