THERE ARE ONLY TWO MISTAKES.

NOT STARTING AND NOT GOING ALL THE WAY.

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STARTED AND READY TO SCALE?

  • "You have been incredibly helpful - super glad I went ahead with the in-person mentoring sessions.  Beneficial to bounce my ideas and have you ask me questions that I needed to go and find answers to! And the accountability to get the coursework done"

    Kirsten McKenzie

  • I found the in person mentoring sessions very helpful, it was great to have someone to discuss ideas with who enabled me to also think of my own solutions and ideas

    Bridget Corry

  • I have been on a bit of a roll since I saw you, I feel like you clarified so much of what was swamping my brain so thank you!

    Tansy Hutton

WORK A BIT MORE FLEXIBLY.

When you’ve outgrown your kitchen table and the cat’s lacking any water-cooler chat, get out of home and into an office. Southland Business Chamber offers a shared work space for freelancers, office workers and startups in a friendly, open and flexible environment.

NEWS AND STORIES.

Stories from fellow founders, case studies from local innovators, and resources to help drive your idea forward. We bring you the best that innovation has to offer in the south.

Our Stories
Romene | Utilising the Kickstarter Stand at New Zealand Gift and Homeware Fair.
Romene | Utilising the Kickstarter Stand at New Zealand Gift and Homeware Fair.

What was meant to be a quiet test of the waters at New Zealand’s largest gift fair turned into the ultimate green light for Romene. With a tiny Kickstarter stand, a handful of samples, and plenty of nerves, founders Megan and Alice came home not only with orders from high-end retailers but also with a new confidence in their pricing, their product, and their place in the market. Now they’re scaling up production, preparing to launch into stores before summer, and realising that their “soft launch” was actually the starting gun.

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Map My Mouth: Transforming Oral Health Care in Southland.
Map My Mouth: Transforming Oral Health Care in Southland.

Map My Mouth Ltd, founded by Georgina Welsh, is revolutionising oral health care by providing accessible and equitable dental screening and triaging services. With a focus on Māori, Pasifika and low-income adults, Map My Mouth aims to reduce waiting times and improve resource utilisation in dental clinics, starting in Southland. Join us in creating healthier communities and a brighter future for oral health in New Zealand.

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The Ferment Kitchen: Geraldine Pene's Journey of Flavour and Resilience.
The Ferment Kitchen: Geraldine Pene's Journey of Flavour and Resilience.

At The Ferment Kitchen, Geraldine Pene brings the ancient art of fermentation to life through engaging workshops and personalised fermenting chats. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned fermenter, Geraldine's approachable, no-fuss methods make it easy and enjoyable to create your own healthy, fermented foods at home. Follow The Ferment Kitchen to discover the simplicity and joy of fermentation and be part of a community that celebrates tradition, health, and creativity.

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