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.

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.

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