by Anna | Sep 28, 2021 | Our Member Stories
In this series, we get to know our co-operative leaders. During the first few weeks of the August 2021 lockdown, we spoke with Rob Sharkie, Group CEO of Ruralco about the co-operative; the current challenges they face and how they’re...
by Anna | Sep 28, 2021 | Our Member Stories
Sustainability is a key pillar for any co-operative. Mitre 10 has ensured this is front and centre for their co-operative with the implementation of their sustainability charter. Roz Henry recently spoke with Grant Fraser, Chief Legal and Property Office/Executive...
by Anna | Sep 17, 2021 | Our Member Stories
In this series we get to know our co-operative members. Today we talk with MG Marketing CEO Peter Hendry about the co-operative and, in particular, how they are navigating Covid-19 and ensuring they keep their shareholders engaged. Watch the video interview...
by Anna | Sep 15, 2021 | Awards
Cooperative Business New Zealand is pleased to announce the finalists for this year’s Annual Awards. The awards celebrate and recognise outstanding leadership and success within the New Zealand co-operative sector. “We received many nominations...
by Anna | Sep 9, 2021 | Advocacy, Media
MEDIA RELEASE: Thursday 9 September 2021 Co-operative businesses in New Zealand are thriving and coping well with the impact of Covid, says Cooperative Business NZ CEO Roz Henry. The launch of The New Zealand Co-operative Economy report provides insight into...
by Anna | Aug 20, 2021 | Our Member Stories
New Zealand’s first recorded producer co-operative was formed in 1871. While attempts to set up consumer co-operatives have been recorded as early as the 1840s, the earliest record of a producer co-operative in New Zealand reports the formation of the Otago...
by Anna | Aug 19, 2021 | News
I’m sure like myself, many of you have woken up with mixed emotions. We know we’ve been here before, some businesses hit harder than others. So, we know we need to dig deep to keep the wheels turning and lights on! Cooperative Business NZ would like to offer...
by Anna | Jun 25, 2021 | Our Member Stories
In this series, we get to know our co-operative members. Today we talk with ProCare Network Ltd about being a co-operative, their vision, and how they keep shareholders engaged. ProCare is a co-operative of some 170 general practices across greater...
by Anna | May 6, 2021 | Insights
Recent research completed by PwC, revealed that New Zealand remains one of the most co-operative economies globally, currently generating 18% of GDP. The research findings were presented at Cooperative Business New Zealand Annual Leaders’ Forum this...
by Anna | Apr 28, 2021 | Our Member Stories
In this series, we get to know our co-operative members. Today we talk with The Co-operative Bank CEO David Cunningham about the bank, its vision, being a co-operative and how they keep shareholders engaged. Founded in 1928, the business was initially known as...
