Welcome to the home of New Zealand's co-operatives and mutuals
Get involvedNew Zealand is home to a diverse range of member-owned businesses that sit across almost every sector. Cooperative Business NZ ensures they continue to prosper and thrive for generations to come.
Driving impact together
Cooperative Economy Report 2025
The Cooperative Economy Report 2025 reveals the scale, resilience, and everyday impact of New Zealand’s cooperatives and mutuals.
From groceries and healthcare to finance, farming, and exports, co-ops are woven into daily life, supporting communities and building resilience for the future.
In 2025, we celebrate the United Nations International Year of Cooperatives, a fitting backdrop to launch the latest Cooperative Economy Report.
What’s on
Upcoming Events and Programmes
CBNZ Public Affairs Forum – February 2026
The CBNZ Public Affairs Forum convened in the International Year of Cooperatives 2025 to build relationships between members from all sectors and identify priority advocacy areas.
Thriving together: Cooperative Leaders’ Summit 2026 (Christchurch)
How can co-ops and mutuals thrive for the next 50 years?
Join your peers and engage in a robust, discussion style workshop covering two critical areas of challenge and opportunity for cooperatives and mutuals in New Zealand: capital and succession.
Thriving together: Cooperative Leaders’ Summit 2026 (Auckland)
How can co-ops and mutuals thrive for the next 50 years?
Join your peers and engage in a robust, discussion style workshop covering two critical areas of challenge and opportunity for cooperatives and mutuals in New Zealand: capital and succession.
What we do
Supporting New Zealand’s co-operatives and mutuals
Advocacy & Lobbying
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Partnerships
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Support for start-ups
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Join some of New Zealand’s most enduring businesses
Whether you’re currently operating under co-operative principles, looking to establish one, an individual advocate for the sector, or a corporate with a unique service offering for our members, we’d love to have you onboard.
Become part of the peak body committed to ensuring the New Zealand co-operative sector thrives.
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News & Insights
Cooperative excellence awardees shine in International Year of Cooperatives
New Zealand’s co-ops and mutuals prove why member-owned enterprises endure five times longer.
Cooperative Business NZ launches The Cooperative Economy Report 2025
New report shows co-ops and mutuals pack a punch, and keep prosperity close to home.
Cooperative Business NZ announces re-election of Member Directors and welcomes new board appointment.
Cooperative Business New Zealand is pleased to announce the results of its recent election for Member Directors.
Co-operatives and New Zealand
“Co-operative businesses have long been part of the fabric of New Zealand life. The business model is successfully applied across multiple sectors and these enduring businesses play a significant role in our nation’s economy, communities and environments.”
Saya Wahrlich, Cooperative Business NZ CEO