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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
Airfreight Highlights Click here to read Airfreight State of the Industry Update (October 2022) Oceanfreight Highlights Click here to read the Ocean Freight Market Update (October 2022) You are welcome to contact Karl McCombe, Business Development Executive for DHL Global Forwarding (NZ) Ltd about your specific requirements by emailing karl.mccombe@dhl.com or phoning 029 940 4001.
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
Airfreight Highlights Our Trans-Tasman rates coupled with our own aircraft servicing the route makes us the Trans-Tasman Market leader for Import and Export UK Import rates reduced, talk to us if you want pricing. Click here to read Airfreight State of the Industry Update (September 2022) Oceanfreight Highlights Our LCL Kiwibox service from Europe via […]
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 […]
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.