About CBNZ
Cooperative Business NZ proudly represents the interests of this country’s co-ops and mutuals.
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Types of co-ops
There are six types of co-operatives and they serve different needs.
Starting a Co-op
We’re here to help you every step of the way in starting a co-op and enjoying the many benefits of this successful business model.
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News
Celebration of all things co-operative
Pictured above at Cooperative Business NZ’s 2017 Annual Awards are, from left: Duncan Coull (representing Fonterra); Oliver O’Neill (Ruralco); Neil Cowie (Mitre 10) and Brian Cameron.
Co-operative Business of the Year
FONTERRA CO-OPERATIVE GROUP
Fonterra Shareholders' Council Chair Duncan Coull, pictured, collected the 2017 Co-operative Business of the Year award in recognition of Fonterra’s significant and positive impact within the co-operative community.
Co-operative Leader of the Year
NEIL COWIE, CHIEF EXECUTIVE – MITRE 10
Mitre 10 Chief Executive Neil Cowie received the 2017 Co-operative Leader of the Year award in recognition of his significant co-operative leadership within both his own organisation and across the co-op sector.
Co-operation Amongst Co-operatives
OLIVER O’NEILL, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER – RURALCO
Ruralco CFO Oliver O’Neill received the inaugural Co-operation Amongst Co-operatives award in recognition of his entrepreneurial leadership across a range of collaboration initiatives.
Outstanding Co-operative Contribution
BRIAN CAMERON, CO-OPERATIVE PIONEER
Honorary Member Brian Cameron received the Outstanding Co-operative Contribution award in recognition of his extraordinary efforts and achievements on behalf of the co-operative business sector.
Co-operatives Day celebrated worldwide
Celebrated every year on the first Saturday of July, the International Day of Co-operatives aims to increase awareness of the co-operative model and celebrate stories of success. The International Co-operative Alliance has released a statement and a video from its president, and launched the report Co-ops for 2030: A movement achieving sustainable development for all. Read more
Kiwi “What if?” Video launched
We premiered this Kiwi version of the “What if?” video during the ICA visit, attracting positive feedback and requests for customized versions, freely available to members. Thanks to the many Kiwi co-ops who provided images.
Welcome Video
For more information about Cooperative Business New Zealand, please contact Chief Executive Craig Presland, pictured above left with Chair Jonathan Lee.
Celebrating
Co-operatives
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Warm welcome to country’s largest health insurer
Cooperative Business New Zealand is delighted to announce New Zealand’s leading health insurer, Southern Cross Health Society, has joined as a member. Established in 1961 as a ‘Friendly Society’ (under the Friendly Societies and Credit
Co-op values at the core
NZPM was formed in 1964 by a group of master plumbers led by Ido De Bernardo to establish a merchant chain throughout New Zealand. The goals of this co-operative chain were to improve the profitability and quality of service and products to its plumber shareholders.
Corporate Associate Members
Westlake Governance
Westlake Governance Limited is a globally-focused, New Zealand-based consulting business with its founder, Richard Westlake, a popular and very effective presenter at Cooperative Business NZ’s governance seminars for several years now.
Making an impact that matters
Deloitte brings together more than 1,200 specialists providing New Zealand's widest range of high quality professional financial services.
Leading lawyers on all things co-operative
This law firm is New Zealand's leading adviser to co-operatives, mutuals and societies - advising Cooperative Business NZ, and its forerunner, for over two decades now while having played a significant role within NZ co-operative law reform back in the 1990’s.
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