Welcome to the home of New
Zealand’s co-ops and mutuals
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We are the peak body for cooperatives, mutuals and member-owned businesses in Aotearoa New Zealand. We independently represent our members to government, regulators, educators and policymakers to increase awareness of the contributions they make to New Zealand and ensure they continue to prosper and thrive for generations to come.
Chances are, you’re already part of a co-op or mutual.
From supermarket aisles to rural water schemes, construction, optometrists, DIY stores, insurance, GPs and auto repair; cooperatives touch daily life in ways most Kiwis don’t even realise.
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In 2025, we celebrated the United Nations International Year of Cooperatives - a fitting backdrop to launch the latest Cooperative Economy Report.
This landmark publication highlights how New Zealand’s cooperatives and mutuals are powering our economy, strengthening communities, and advancing the Sustainable Development Goals.
Find out why co-ops are not just a niche model but a strategic force for productivity, resilience, and inclusive prosperity.
Cooperatives live almost 5x longer than companies
New Zealand’s co-ops outlast the average Kiwi company by almost a factor of five. Longevity that compounds productivity, know-how and community wealth.
More than 12% of humanity are members of at least one of the world’s 3 million co-ops
Here in New Zealand, you’ll find co-ops everywhere. They support people through everyday life and life’s bigger moments - from feeding families and building your home, to keeping the lights on, helping people travel and supporting them through difficult times.
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