As an Economic Development Agency, Venture Southland provides a variety of high-quality services and programmes to meet the needs of the many small to medium sized enterprises in and around Southland.  If you cannot find the information you require on this website, please feel free to contact Venture Southland for more assistance. Read below for more information....

• Enterprise Training Workshops are free for small to medium businesses in Southland, fully funded by New Zealand Trade and Enterprise. Venture Southland prides itself on contracting high quality presenters who have practical industry knowledge to deliver the workshops...Read more
• Business Mentors New Zealand programme makes available free of charge the skills and experience of people who have proven themselves successful in business. To read more or register for a mentor visit www.businessmentor.org.nz.   
• Business assistance is available through Venture Southland Enterprise Services to those looking at buying a business and to already established businesses. An information pack is available for those considering starting/buying a business. 
• Investment New Zealand acts as a link between high-growth New Zealand businesses in strategic sectors and international investors. They provide introduction, coordination and communication services. For more information visit www.investmentnz.govt.nz.
• Sustainable Tourism South (charter programme) encourages tourism businesses to develop action plans focusing on environmental sustainability, factors looked at include energy efficiency, waste reduction, recycling, water quality and conservation. For more information visit www.southlandnz.com/sustainabletourism 

Phone: (03) 211 1400

Email: info@venturesouthland.co.nz 

Website: www.southlandnz.com

Phone: (03) 211 5115

Email: service@es.govt.nz

Website:  www.es.govt.nz

In partnership with the Southland Community, Environment Southland is the statutory body responsible for managing our natural and physical resources of air, land, water and coast. If you cannot find the information you require on this website, please feel free to contact Environment Southland for more assistance. Read below for more information.... 

• Land Sustainability Officers at Environment Southland promote the sustainable use of land through the offering of expert advice on best management practices that allows for the management of effects on land and water through resource use and natural events. For more information visit www.es.govt.nz.
• The Quick Steps for Sustainability Programme  involves a sustainability consultant identifying 10 ways the business can reduce waste and then providing information and support to help the business step towards sustainability. For more information visit www.es.govt.nz

 (03) 218 4404 ~ iec@paradise.net.nz ~ www.iec.org.nz

One stop shop for Environmental Resources. Providing useful information on a range of topics,  as well as community contacts. Open Monday to Friday 10am to 4.00pm. SIT Arcade,Unit 11, 46 Esk Street, Invercargill.

Details of upcoming courses and events are found in our Enviro event Calendar and newsletter. Contact the IEC if you wish to receive our Enviro email.

IEC lends out recycled bikes from the centre and supports the Bike doctor’s free community workshop and repairs which is held Fridays 11-4pm St Johns Church Hall.

Stockist of Bokashi, Trade aid, Global Soap products.

Murihiku Marae 408 Tramway Road, Invercargill  |  (03) 9311 242 / 0274 479166  | Email: tami@woosh.co.nz

The point of contact for Iwi consultation on Resource Consent Applications. Also available to assist with enquiries around interpretation for the tourism industry.