BUSINESS
SUPPORT
Find the resources you need to help your business grow. If you’re not sure who to contact or where to go next, let us know - we’re always happy to help.
FUNDING AND
GROWTH SUPPORT
Regional Business Partner Network
The RBPN provides a range of services for businesses, including growth advisory support and funding.
Business.Govt
The Government’s central hub of resources for businesses, including Funding Explorer and business planning tools.
Callaghan Innovation
Callaghan Innovation provide offer R&D grants to strengthen innovation and help more Kiwis businesses to invest in research and development.
Te Puni Kōkiri
Te Puni Kōkiri provides a range of funds and services to strengthen Māori wellbeing and development, including business support services.
Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu
Puna Pakihi is an initiative set up to support Ngāi Tahu whānau, from providing mentors to financial assistance.
Amotai
Amotai is Aotearoa's Supplier Diversity Intermediary, and connects buyers with Māori and Pasifika-owned businesses.
Pacific Business Trust
Pacific Business Trust provides advice, support and a trusted community of service providers to the Pasifika business community.
Whāriki
Whāriki is the largest Māori business network, connecting Māori business owners with a community that provides insights, relationships and pathways to opportunity.
Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber offers a comprehensive range of events, training and resources designed to help Canterbury businesses grow.
Property Council New Zealand
PCNZ collectively champions property, bringing together members from all corners of the property eco system to advocate for reduced red tape that enables development.
NZT Trade & Enterprise
NZTE helps Kiwi businesses grow internationally, and provide support for businesses that are Iconsidering exporting or expanding into overseas markets.
Regional Business Partner Network
The RBPN provides a range of services for businesses, including growth advisory support and funding.
Business.Govt
The Government’s central hub of resources for businesses, including Funding Explorer and business planning tools.
Callaghan Innovation
Callaghan Innovation provide offer R&D grants to strengthen innovation and help more Kiwis businesses to invest in research and development.
Te Puni Kōkiri
Te Puni Kōkiri provides a range of funds and services to strengthen Māori wellbeing and development, including business support services.
Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu
Puna Pakihi is an initiative set up to support Ngāi Tahu whānau, from providing mentors to financial assistance.
Amotai
Amotai is Aotearoa's Supplier Diversity Intermediary, and connects buyers with Māori and Pasifika-owned businesses.
Pacific Business Trust
Pacific Business Trust provides advice, support and a trusted community of service providers to the Pasifika business community.
Whāriki
Whāriki is the largest Māori business network, connecting Māori business owners with a community that provides insights, relationships and pathways to opportunity.
Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber offers a comprehensive range of events, training and resources designed to help Canterbury businesses grow.
Property Council New Zealand
PCNZ collectively champions property, bringing together members from all corners of the property eco system to advocate for reduced red tape that enables development.
NZT Trade & Enterprise
NZTE helps Kiwi businesses grow internationally, and provide support for businesses that are Iconsidering exporting or expanding into overseas markets.
EDUCATION AND
TRAINING
Te Wānanga o Aotearoa
Te Wānanga o Aotearoa offers a range of full time and part time business courses and diplomas, many of which are fees-free.
MBIE Digital Boost
Digital Boost is a free platform to help Kiwi businesses make the most of digital tools, with over 350 videos and resources.
Business Mentors
Business Mentors matches experienced businesspeople with small business owners.
ChristchurchNZ Story Toolkit
A practical set of digital resources to help Christchurch businesses shape their story and share it with the world.
COMMUNITY AND
SUSTAINABILITY
Life in Vacant Spaces
LiVS connects owners of vacant land and buildings with people who have big ideas. LiVS brokers spaces for community groups, creative projects, social enterprises and start-ups.
GenLESS
Gen Less is the home of climate action, helping businesses make a plan to improve their climate impact.
Sustainable Business Network
The Sustainable Business Network provides resources and tools for businesses ready to increase their sustainability.
Emissions Trading Scheme
Access the ETS register and learn more about your obligations.
Community Matters
A central hub of grants, funding and opportunities for community organisations.
Be.Lab
Be.Lab supports New Zealand businesses and organisations on their journey towards becoming 100% accessible, including a free accessibility audit tool.
RECRUITMENT
Work and Income
The Work and Income website has information on the resources available to support businesses hiring staff, including recruitment services and wage contribution support.
Work and Income
The Work and Income website has information on the resources available to support businesses hiring staff, including recruitment services and wage contribution support.
INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS
Hospitality New Zealand
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Retail NZ
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Tourism Industry Association
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Hospitality New Zealand
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Retail NZ
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Tourism Industry Association
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Restaurant Association
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