About CBNZ
Cooperative Business NZ proudly represents the interests of this country’s co-ops and mutuals.
Why Join
- Advice and Guidance
- Collaboration
- Education.
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.
Top 30 Co-ops
News
Global anxiety
is something big about to happen or is this a pendulum effect, and how can co-operatives help?
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.
Welcome Video
For more information about Cooperative Business New Zealand, please contact Chief Executive Craig Presland, pictured above left with Chair Jonathan Lee.
Events
Member Profiles
Co-op’s the way for Tamarillos
Based in the rolling hill country of Maungatapere, 12km south-west of Whangarei, NZ Tamarillo Cooperative Ltd represents over 20 growers, located mostly in sunny Northland where the subtropical fruit thrives.
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.
Corporate Associate Members
Sourcing, selecting, shaping leaders
With a history spanning over 55 years, Sheffield is a trusted adviser to New Zealand's public, private and co-operative sectors. Their consultants' experience and expert judgment, combined with proven methodologies, ensure that organisations get the best talent and the best out of their talent.
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.
For access to previous co-operative member profiles, go to PROFILES or use our Search facility
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.
Celebrating
Co-operatives
Click on the image above to download a pictorial overview of the NZ co-op sector
Our Full Members
