Year: 2022
Shadbolt a no-show as rivals pitch their case to replace him as Invercargill mayor
Nine candidates, one lobster. Stewart Sowman-Lund reports from an eventful mayoral debate in the deep south.
Support Worker Wellbeing to Create a Safe Workplace
With Mental Health Awareness Week coming up on 26 September 2022, it’s a great reminder to check in with your employees about their wellbeing, particularly those that might be off work due to injury. ACC research shows that helping an injured employee stay connected to their workplace is good for their physical and mental recovery. […]
Sir Tim Shadbolt mayoral candidate no-show, but the show goes on
Nine of Invercargill’s mayoral candidates were put under the spotlight in the city’s largest election debate to date on Wednesday night. The 10th candidate, Sir Tim Shadbolt, was a no-show choosing instead to send in a statement to be read out.
Aotearoa startup Sharesies share their success story
The Aotearoa financial technology startup Sharesies that changed the way Kiwis invest is coming South next week to share their story and spread the word on investing made simple. In collaboration with Southland Chamber of Commerce, COIN South, YES and Southland Leadership Academy, Sharesies are speaking at the Kelvin Hotel on Thursday 22 September about […]
One-off national public holiday
To mark the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the Government has announced a one-off national public holiday, to take place on Monday 26 September 2022. Shops may open on this day but are subject to the normal Public Holiday requirements under the Holidays Act will apply. See what this means for your business. […]
Why attending The DHL Export Southland 2022 Recognition Awards is beneficial for your business
Sometimes Southlanders just want to get on with it. We can be humble to a fault but promoting our own success and celebrating that of others is something we need to embrace more. The DHL Export Southland 2022 Recognition Awards, held on Friday 23 September, is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate innovative, local businesses and achievers.
Murihiku Southland Employer Survey
Whether you employ 5 or 50 people, sell coffee or cars, we want to hear from you! Southland Business Chamber, Great South, Regional Skills Leadership Group and Beyond 2025 Southland want to know about the opportunities and challenges Murihiku Southland employers are facing in attracting and retaining employees. The information we receive will help make […]
DHL Market Update
Airfreight Highlights Continued global volume softening. Demand remains low mainly due to inflation experienced by major economies; export orders are low in emerging economies especially across Asia Pacific Retail and manufacturing inventories are at record highs which further slows airfreight volumes Asia Pacific outbound capacity has been constrained due to cancelled freighters, countering the softening […]
Southland Just Transition – Business Transition Research Report
The goal of Southland Just Transition is to: Help Southland build its economic, environmental and social resilience through and beyond the planned closure of the New Zealand Aluminium Smelter in December 2024. The workplan has been broken into seven workstreams: Clean energy – led by Murihiku Regeneration Land use – led by Thriving Southland Aquaculture […]
Invercargill Mayoral and Council Candidates to front at The Great Debate
Southland Business Chamber chief executive Sheree Carey said Chamber members wanted to challenge candidates to think more about diversification of the Southland economy post-Tiwai and how the council could enable investment to grow the economy.
Southland themed Monopoly board game
Southland is getting its own version of the Monopoly board game, to be released in time for Christmas.
New Zealand launches new Investor Migrant Visa
The government has announced changes to New Zealand’s investor visa settings. The changes are being made to better attract experienced, high-value investors who will bring growth opportunities to New Zealand businesses. The new Active Investor Plus visa category replaces two existing categories which have been running for more than 12 years, and which facilitated passive […]
DHL Market Update
Airfreight Highlights Overall capacity down by -12% in June 22 vs June 19 – [Slide 6] Rates still remain high with signs of softening on few trade lanes. In April 22 rates globally were +133% higher vs ‘19 baseline – [Slide 8] Fuel Prices touched $172/Bbl in June 22. Oil inventories remain low; the UA/RU […]
Free Digital Business Training – Apply Now
We have an opportunity for small business owners and sole traders to improve their digital skills. Under the new Digital Facilitation Scheme, the Southland Business Chamber can provide small businesses additional support and encouragement to adopt and practically use the Digital Boost Platform. The scheme is targeted towards small businesses who are in the initial stages […]
South Island named best place in the world for Americans to visit in 2022
The South Island has topped a list of the world’s best places to visit in 2022, beating out the likes of Paris, Rome and Tokyo.
Southland Chamber: Businesses feeling a lot more positive
Business confidence in Southland seems to have spiked, but staffing remains a significant problem. The Southland Business Chamber has released findings from its fourth business confidence survey, which was for the quarter ending May 2022.
Fiordland businesses missing out on e-bike ‘boom’
Businesses say they are missing out on thousands of dollars in the e-bike tourism “boom” because of a five-year delay in reviewing the Fiordland National Park Management Plan.
Major industrial development flagged for Awarua ‘unlike anything seen in New Zealand’
Awarua near Invercargill is poised to be the site of one of Australasia’s largest industrial projects, following the acquisition of 513ha of land by property and construction firm Calder Stewart.
Staff wanted: Fiordland gears up for tourism boom
Each year co-owner Nathan Benfell used to empty the map ready for the next tourists to record where they hailed from. Covid-19 halted international tourists in 2020 and that had a devastating impact on Fiordland businesses.
Labour shortage solution high on firms’ wish lists
Southland Chamber of Commerce chief executive Sheree Carey said Southland’s economic growth had been "stumped" by the labour shortage.
Income Insurance Scheme could be ‘straw that breaks the camel’s back’ for businesses
Southland Chamber of Commerce chief executive Sheree Carey said the proposed New Zealand Income Insurance Scheme and its associated levies would come at a time when businesses could least afford it.
Struggling businesses to receive support if Tiwai Point smelter closes
Chamber chief executive Sheree Carey said the research was still at its data collection stage, and it had hired Hannan Consulting to speak to Tier 1 businesses connected to Tiwai.
Southland themed Monopoly board game
Southland is getting its own version of Monopoly, to be released in time for Christmas. The Southland Business Chamber is creating this special limited edition board game as a way to promote our region, and support our community in an innovative, fun and entertaining way. The Chamber is not lifting the lid on the details […]
Southland Business Chamber Submission on ICC Annual Plan
This submission outlines views of The Southland Business Chamber Board, Management team and our members’ on the following: Plans for the Te Unua Museum Redevelopment The proposed change to reserve status for Tisbury Reserve to enable storage for the Museum project to proceed 2022/2023 Fees and Charges, and The Annual Plan View the full Submission […]
Southland Business Chamber Submission on proposed NZ Income Insurance Scheme
The Southland Business Chamber Board, management team and our members do not support the implementation of A New Zealand Income Insurance Scheme. In our view now is not the right time to have the conversation around another cost to business owners. The scheme comes at a time when businesses can least afford additional costs following […]