Join the movement

Be part of the global celebration of the United Nations’ IYC 2025 and help showcase the power of cooperation and mutuality.

2025 is a chance to shine a light on New Zealand’s cooperative and mutual businesses, your history and the profound and meaningful impact you have had on your members and the communities you operate in.

Sharing your stories is one way to increase awareness and grow interest in the purpose of co-ops and mutuals, and how we deliver value and positively impact society and the economy.

Keen to get involved?

Here’s how to get started:

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Share your story

Showcase how your co-op or mutual is making a difference. Download our communications kit and share your story with our NZ Coop Icons campaign.

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Share your event

Organise a celebration of IYC 2025 in your co-operative or mutual and share it with us for our event calendar.

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Use the IYC 2025 logo

The IYC 2025 logo is available for use with permission from COPAC and the United Nations. Learn more and apply to use it.

“Cooperatives are a reminder that it is possible to pursue both economic viability and social responsibility.”

Ban Ki-moon, former Secretary-General, United Nations

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How do I get involved?

There are many ways to get involved with the International Year of Cooperatives 2025 (IYC 2025):

  • Submit your story to our NZ Coop Icons Campaign.
  • Attend or organise events celebrating IYC 2025 and co-operatives and mutuals in your community.
  • Use the official IYC 2025 logo in your communications. Learn more and apply to use it.
  • Spread awareness about co-operatives through social media and local media.
  • Follow, like, share and comment on our Icons posts on LinkedIn.

What is the NZ Coop Icons campaign and how can I get involved?

The NZ Coop Icons campaign is a celebration of the inspiring stories and achievements of New Zealand co-operatives and mutuals, highlighting contributions to building sustainable and inclusive communities. This campaign is part of the IYC 2025.

How can I participate in the NZ Coop Icons campaign?

You can participate by submitting your story about your co-operative or mutual. Follow the submission guidelines provided in the communications kit, including a clear and engaging heading, a concise written description (with a recommended maximum length of 100 words for social media posts and 400 words for blog posts), and one to four high-quality images in JPEG or PNG format with a minimum resolution of 1,200 pixels.

How do I submit my campaign materials?

Prepare your materials and submit them online. Be sure to save a copy of your submission locally before you submit your form. You will receive a confirmation email upon successful submission.

What types of stories are you looking for?

We are looking for stories that showcase the key achievements, impact and significance of your co-operative or mutual.

Examples include innovative initiatives, projects addressing challenges like climate change and housing affordability and leaders who champion co-operation and mutuality in their communities.

How will my story be used in the campaign?

Your story will be featured on the Cooperative Business NZ’s IYC 2025 website and shared on LinkedIn. We will also submit stories to the Stories.coop website.

The team will add your images to a template for a cohesive presentation and may create a blog post based on your submission.

What events are planned in New Zealand for IYC 2025?

Cooperative Business NZ events are added to our online calendar as they are confirmed.

You can also organise your own events to celebrate IYC 2025 with your members.

How do I submit my IYC 2025 event?

Be sure to share your IYC 2025 celebrations with us by filling out our online form.

Your event will be added to our online calendar upon review and approval.

Who can I contact for more information or assistance?

For more information or assistance with your submission, please email the Cooperative Business NZ team at info@nz.coop. We are here to help you celebrate and share your contributions during IYC 2025.

Cooperatives and mutuals build a better world.