our partnerships
maximising value for our members
Partnerships with key industry bodies, professional services, and our members play an important role in maximising value and success across the sector. We actively identify opportunities for collaboration and cooperation whether this is for long-term initiatives, one-off events or promotional programmes.
We ensure every partnership aligns with our value proposition so we remain focused on the unique co-operative business model and how we can assist our members to navigate the opportunities and challenges it creates.
CONNECTING WITH
Industry Partners
We recognise there are multiple membership bodies offering services to our members.
Our strategy ensures we build relationships with these organisations to minimise duplication, maximise value, and bring specialist skills and sector-specific knowledge to our membership base.
Industry Bodies
BusinessNZ, EMA, Institute of Directors, Chambers of Commerce
Sector-Specific Agencies
Horticulture New Zealand, Dairy Companies Association of New Zealand, Retail New Zealand, Beef+Lamb New Zealand
Professional Bodies
New Zealand Law Society and Chartered Accounting Australia New Zealand
OUR CURRENT PARTNERSHIPS
Give the gift of flowers: Member B2B Offer with Interflora
In the spirit of collaboration and cooperation amongst co-operatives, we are pleased to share a fantastic offer from one of our Full Members, Interflora Pacific Unit Ltd.
The Growth Project
In partnership with ICE, we’re thrilled to offer a programme for our members that supports the development of Māori rangatahi in the workplace
Q&A with Pareto Toolbox: Project Portfolio Governance
Roz Henry discusses the importance of project portfolio governance with Chris Harrop, General Manager of Digital Transformation at Pareto Toolbox.
Cooperation amongst co-operatives
Member Collaborations & Offers
One of the Rochdale Principles that co-operative businesses operate under is ‘cooperation amongst co-operatives’.
We are pleased to provide a platform for our members to showcase their own initiatives and offers available to the wider Cooperative Business NZ member community.
If you’re a full member and would like to share a programme, promotion or initiative with your fellow members get in touch.
Specialised Services
Corporate Associate Members
We’re proud to work with a small selection of corporates and professional services who offer specialist skills and support to enable our members to sustainably grow their businesses.
These Corporate Associate Members (CAMS) routinely offer their knowledge and resources exclusively to our members through specialist webinars, executive events, training, and member offers.