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BB12 – Fonterra
Our adventure began at Fledwick Gates, where 22 Chamber Members gathered and piled into two vans, ready for a memorable trip to Fonterra. Touring the site was an absolute highlight for all of us. Southland is incredibly fortunate to have such an impressive and inspiring company within the district. What stood out was the unwavering […]
Leadership Academy Graduation – Intake 30
Congratulations to our latest Southland Leadership Academy Alumni who graudated today, Intake 30.
Export Southland – Brews and Bites
What an unforgettable night we had at Brews and Bites! The laid-back, cheerful atmosphere was the perfect setting to connect and get to know the newly appointed Export Southland Committee. A huge thank you to our amazing guest speaker, Sarah Bynevelt, for sharing her expertise on everything Sanford. We kicked things off in style with […]
BDO Biz Bites Insight – Who’s Who in Your Workplace Crew?
Our BDO Biz Bite was a great success, sparking fascinating discussions about intergenerational dynamics in the workplace. Attendees explored detailed insights into the motivations and values of Boomers, Gen X, Geriatric Millennials, Millennials, Gen Z, and Generation Alpha, helping them understand the driving forces behind these groups. Claire shared the latest research on Generation Alpha, […]
Westpac Smarts – Shaping the Future of Southland
Our Panel discussion featured Bobbi Brown – Great South GM for Regional Strategy, Andrew Johns (AJ) – Fonterra Regional GM Operations, Lower South Island and Perrine Dhalluin – Datagrid NZ CEO, all bought together by MC Sheree Carey – CEO Southland Business Chamber. Bobbi captivated the audience with a visionary discussion on Southland’s aquaculture strategy, […]
Datagrid Construction Information Event
The Southland Business Chamber was proud to host the Datagrid Information Construction Event. We packed the 6th Floor of the Kelvin Hotel with over 100 attendees. Remi Galasso, Perrine Dhalluin, and Alexander Bunce, shared Datagrid’s ambitious plans. The project, spanning 28,000 m² and standing 9.5 meters high, is set to transform the region. Southland meets […]
Create with Canva
Last night the Southland Business Chamber team hit the road to faciliate a two-hour Create with Canva workshop at the Croydon Lodge, Eastern Southland. This want not your typical workshop, aimed with their laptops participants learnt by doing!
BA5- Bunnings Trade
Bunnings truly brought the energy to their BA5 event, attracting an impressive crowd! Attendees were treated to incredible spot prizes and gained valuable insights from BCITO, Clever Living, and Laminex. Craig and his fantastic team were on hand, ensuring everything ran smoothly. The night was packed with excitement—cash-and-carry deals, fantastic food, and unbeatable PowerPass offers. […]
What’s on the Horizon – An Employment Law Update
Janet Copeland’s presentation provided valuable information for both our members and HRNZ members.
Business Owners Programme Alumni Connect.
Southland Icehouse Alumni and Business Owners Programme Alumni got the inside scoop on what the new Invercargill Distinction Hotel is going to look like.
Off The Clock Networking Drinks
A big thank you to the Tuatara Cafe/Bar for hosting our 6 weekly networking drinks. With its convenient central location and inviting, easygoing vibe, the Tuatara proved to be the perfect spot, attracting an great turnout. We can’t wait to do it all over again—join us for the next round!
BDO Biz Bites – Succession Planning.
As Dallas quoted “Businesses need to prepare not pray for a strategic exit.”
A Business Lunch with Hon. David Seymour
As the Minister for Regulation and Associate Minister of Health, Finance, and Education, Hon. David Seymour shared his invaluable insights, followed by an open Q&A session.
AI for Business Ignite Series
The AI Ignite Series kicked off today with a full house for our workshop on Mastering Perplexity – Generative AI. Participants, armed with their laptops, dove deep into generative AI’s transformative potential and learned how to adapt to the evolving business landscape.
NetWalking
Step + Connect! Our very first NetWalking event was a sunny success, with eight participants stepping out of their comfort zones to connect while enjoying a refreshing walk.
BDO Biz Bites – Awkward to Awesome
A big thank you to Chris from ILT for his insightful talk on “Winning at Networking.” Chris shared valuable practical tips from his own personal experiences to help us transform from awkward to awesome in networking situations. Chris highlighted the importance of collaboration over competition, embracing awkwardness as a growth opportunity, and the value of […]
Off The Clock Networking Drinks
Kicking Off 2025 with a Bang! The Southland Business Chamber hosted our first Off-The-Clock Networking Drinks of 2025, and what a fantastic turnout it was! The sunny weather matched the vibrant energy of the event. We’re thrilled to announce that we’ll be hosting these fun networking drinks every 6 weeks throughout the year! While registrations […]
Kaiwera Downs Wind Farm
Over breakfast, Stewart Hamilton introduced Mercury Energy and gave valuable insights into their business and upcoming project’s including Stage 2 of the Kaiwera Downs Wind Farm. Located near Gore, the $486m wind farm investment with 36 new turbines will continue to drive New Zealand’s journey towards a sustainable energy future. Learn more: Kaiwera Downs Wind Farm […]
Leadership Academy Graduation – Intake 29
Congratulations to graduates of the Leadership Academy INTAKE #29 Participants Chloe Rizzi, Invercargill City Council Benjamin Campbell, Southern District Health Board Toni Eade, Hospice Southland Charitable Trust Daniel McIntosh, WaterForce Shanae Stenton, Graeme Dingle Foundation Southern Joe Benton, WaterForce Indiah Pera, Keri Mihi Consulting Tom Hewitson, Ajax Building Contractors Ltd Jason Gorton, Jason Gorton Building […]
PRIME MINISTER’S BUSINESS BREAKFAST
We had the privilege of hosting Prime Minister Rt Hon. Christopher Luxon. It was a sell-out Chamber members business breakfast at The Langlands with a feast of delicious Southland kai. Prime Minister Rt Hon. Christopher Luxon was then welcomed to The Business & Innovation Hub where Coin South gave him an insight into the great […]
BDO BIZ BITES INSIGHTS – WORKPLACE LAW REFRESH
Thank-you to Angela MacKenzie from PR Law. Angela had a practical and approachable style when discussing complex legal topics. The topics she covered, such as trial periods, mental health and wellbeing at work, and flexible working arrangements, are all very relevant in today’s workplace. The discussion on absenteeism vs. presenteeism is particularly interesting, as both […]
AMAZING CHASE – SOUTHLAND EDITION
The Amazing Chase! Held on the 28th and 29th of November, this thrilling event had everyone buzzing with energy as they dashed around the city and outskirts of Invercargill. Participants faced a series of physical and mental challenges that kept the players on their toes and their minds sharp. Our pitstops were nothing short of spectacular, […]
How to Develop your Governance Career: Ask Me Anything Series
A huge thank you to our incredible panel: Jeff Grant, Giselle McLachlan, and Simon Hopcroft for sharing their inspiring journeys and offering valuable advice during our “How to Develop Your Governance Career: Ask Me Anything” session A special shoutout to the Institute of Directors Otago Southland Branch for partnering with us once again to empower […]
BB12 – Mataura Valley Milk.
The Mataura Valley Milk Tour was an incredible experience, hosted by GM Paddy Mc Myler and his fantastic team, with a special shoutout to Sonia and Prinita! We had the pleasure of welcoming 40 guests from the Southland region. One of the highlights was learning about their groundbreaking new electric boiler, powered by certified renewable […]
Westpac Smarts | Richie McCaw
A sold-out crowd packed Invercargill’s Civic Theatre for an unforgettable fireside chat with All Blacks legend Richie McCaw. Richie shared invaluable insights on leadership, resilience, and coolness under pressure, leaving us with two powerful takeaways: “Talk realistic rather than optimistic” and “Live today like how you want to be remembered.” Special thanks to our […]