by Anna | Feb 23, 2022 | Awards
The Cooperative Business NZ Annual Awards, which recognise outstanding leadership and success within the co-operative business sector, were announced earlier in the month via an online awards ceremony. After postponing the in-person event several times since...
by Anna | Jan 17, 2022 | Media
CEO Roz Henry participated in a Q&A with Coop News discussing what happened in the New Zealand co-operative sector in 2021, and what we can look forward to in 2022. READ THE INTERVIEW HERE.
by Anna | Dec 23, 2021 | Advocacy
Co-operative housing could be a big part of the solution to our affordable housing problem if the government and the business community are ready to get on board.CEO Roz Henry recently joined Imogen Schoots, founder of Forever Affordable Homes, to...
by Anna | Dec 22, 2021 | News
We’ve made it! I know many of our members will be breathing a sigh of relief as we finally come to the end of what has been an incredibly challenging year. Despite the adversity and uncertainty, it’s been fantastic to see the co-operative community continue to...
by Anna | Dec 15, 2021 | Advocacy
December 2021 article from Stuff about the New Zealand housing crisis and how co-operative housing may be one of the solutions. Cooperative Business NZ CEO, Roz Henry comments. READ ARTICLE HERE. If you would like to learn more about...
by Anna | Dec 1, 2021 | Our Member Stories
Hear from Lindsay Esler who is currently working as CEO with New Zealand Truffle Association on the process of becoming a co-operative. Roz Henry interviews him on his vision for the co-operative, current challenges and collaboration...
by Anna | Nov 9, 2021 | News
Four directors have been elected to the Cooperative Business NZ Board, with their governance experience mirroring the breadth and depth that the co-operative business model affords. New Zealand’s co-operative businesses span multiple sectors and industries, from...
by Anna | Oct 28, 2021 | Advocacy
We have been busy working behind the scenes on several initiatives. Late October 2021 saw us present to the Primary Production Select Committee. It was a great opportunity to engage with this audience to discuss the importance of New Zealand’s...
by Anna | Oct 26, 2021 | Our Member Stories
In this series, we get to know our co-operative leaders. We recently spoke with Dr Harley Aish, Chair of ProCare Network Ltd about the co-operative, their role within the healthcare landscape of New Zealand, how they’re tackling challenges...
by Anna | Oct 5, 2021 | Our Member Stories
We’re delighted to share that one of our Provisional Members has officially launched into the public eye. Truestock is paving the way as NZ’s first platform co-operative and is currently in the final stages of becoming a fully-fledged...
