Cooperative Business NZ champions your interests in government, regulatory and policy settings — through submissions, direct engagement and Public Affairs Forums where members shape the cooperative agenda and strengthen the sector’s collective voice.

Cooperative Business NZ Annual Awards celebrate excellence across the sector. Learn about member eligibility and entry criteria for organisational and individual categories.

The Emerging Leader of the Year Award winner joins the Cooperative Business NZ Board as a Board Observer the following year, gaining first-hand governance experience while strengthening the future of cooperative leadership.

Provisional Members receive a cooperative constitution template and guidance memorandum, reducing time, stress and cost when establishing a new co-op.

Every executive or board placement made through Brannigans contributes $1,000 to a scholarship fund supporting cooperative leadership development; turning recruitment into reinvestment across the co-op community.

Through our partnership with NARTA, Full Members of Cooperative Business NZ can access a Mobilcard programme delivering an ongoing 12 cents per litre discount off the pump price, with no monthly card fees, no transaction fees and no minimum spend.

Reduce energy costs with commission-free procurement and collective buying power. Cooperative Business NZ has partnered with NARTA to offer members access to energy management expertise from Termina.

Members receive discounted rates for all Cooperative Business NZ events, providing accessible governance development, sector insight and leadership connection throughout the year.

The Co-op Constitution Delver is a member-only searchable library of cooperative constitutions and Product Disclosure Statements, supporting governance benchmarking and capital design.

Full Members receive access to the BCCM member licence and accreditation discount for the Mutual Value Measurement Framework©, supporting impact and value reporting.

An invitation-only roundtable for senior leaders to discuss emerging policy issues, shape advocacy priorities and strengthen the cooperative sector’s collective influence.

Range of exclusive discount offers for Full Members with Brannigans for recruitment, human resources and health and safety services.

Range of discount offers for Full Members on the Sharesies Business platform designed to streamline complex share registries for cooperatives.

Corporate Associate Members gain strategic visibility through event sponsorship, thought leadership and podcast participation, positioning their expertise with cooperative and mutual leaders.

Learn about your voting rights within Cooperative Business NZ Annual General or Special General Meetings.

Cooperative Business NZ has partnered with NARTA to offer members access to waste management cost savings expertise from Total Utilities.