We are delighted that this notice has been extended for another five years. A great outcome for our members and...
Small Co-operatives Exemption Notice 2022: Now in force
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Advocacy
Lobbying and advocacy is a key pillar of the organisation. Read what we’ve been up to and who we’ve been talking with to enable positive change in the sector and bring increased awareness to New Zealand’s member-owned businesses.
A major win with the FMA: Small Co-ops Exemption Scheme
Following lobbying on behalf of, and alongside, our members it is with great delight that the FMA have extended in...
Could Fonterra’s business model solve the housing crisis?
Co-operative housing could be a big part of the solution to our affordable housing problem if the government and the...
Could ‘affordable’ housing policies fix the broken property ladder?
December 2021 article from Stuff about the New Zealand housing crisis and how co-operative housing may be one of...
Presentation to the Primary Production Select Committee
We have been busy working behind the scenes on several initiatives. Late October 2021 saw us present to...
Co-operative businesses thriving but opportunities still await
MEDIA RELEASE: Thursday 9 September 2021 Co-operative businesses in New Zealand are thriving and coping well...
How member commitment and diversity influence success in a co-operative
https://www.youtube.com/embed/IQ0af07l1V0 In this webinar, DJ Apparao (Massey University) discusses his PhD research...
Co-operatives can help alleviate New Zealand’s housing crisis
New Zealand’s housing crisis could be alleviated by the formation of housing co-operatives which have proven...
Solar energy and the opportunity for co-operatives
Over one billion people worldwide have no access to electricity while less than 10% of the energy used globally is...
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