Business
Welcome. South Canterbury has earned its place for business on the world stage.
With a sound economy, diverse industry sectors and healthy growth, South Canterbury offers unrivalled opportunities for business right across the three districts of Timaru, Mackenzie and Waimate. With confidence to start new, expand on existing, business investment into the area, you will find your place here.
Strategically located in the centre of New Zealand’s South Island, the thriving port in Timaru supports freight and logistics import/export industry hubs essential to South Canterbury and the national economy.
Extensive warehousing and storage capacity is complemented with opportunities for further development.
Major industry and employers choose South Canterbury as a base for manufacturing and distribution.
Leaders in added-value production and recognised as the ‘food bowl’ of New Zealand, South Canterbury attracts a wide spectrum of national and internationally recognised brands working alongside vibrant local businesses.
Businesses are the mainstay of any community.
The three districts of Timaru, Mackenzie and Waimate that make up the South Canterbury region of New Zealand have an exemplary and diverse range of industry sector representation.
South Canterbury's economy is strongly influenced by its agricultural heritage. Today agriculture across the region is diverse where sheep, beef and dairy farming, horticultural production and cropping thrive alongside manufacturing, engineering and logistics businesses. Hospitality, accommodation, retail, tourism and an extensive range of support industries ensure that businesses across South Canterbury are diverse, vibrant and confident.
Primary Producers & Agri-business
An abundance of innovative producers and support businesses has made South Canterbury a food bowl to New Zealand and the world.
Construction, Manufacturing & Industrial
Thriving sectors with impressive capability to meet the substantial demand of export, primary, residential, commercial and tourism industries.
Transport & Logistics
Central location with excellent road, rail, sea and air connections provides huge advantages to establish, maintain and expand businesses and the economy.
Useful Business Resources
Advice, support and services to establish or grow your business in South Canterbury.
South Canterbury Market Place
Get started on your FREE South Canterbury Market Place business listing. Help YOUR business reach more potential customers, project strong collective excellence and District pride.
Become a Business Partner
Partnering with southcanterbury.org.nz is an effective relevant marketing tool for every South Canterbury business. Supporting the business community COVID-19 recovery, choose your partnership, promote your business and reach new customers.
Business Support
Tools to help you succeed in business, make more sales, secure more clients. Training, access to advice and experts, funding options, business partners and peers are here.
South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce
The official COVID-19 response team for South Canterbury businesses. Established in 1905, the South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce is the recognised and respected business organisation assisting South Canterbury businesses achieve success.
2022 ARA Business Excellence Awards
Entries open 14th Feb. Gala Event 17th June. The Ara South Canterbury Business Excellence Awards recognise and celebrate excellence, innovation and success of businesses and charities in South Canterbury. This event will run irrespective of COVID levels.
Doing Business in Mackenzie
The South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce holds the ‘Economic Development & Business Support Services’ agreement with Mackenzie District Council to provide support and services to all businesses in Mackenzie.
Book a Flight
Book your flight with Air New Zealand. Richard Pearse airport also known as Timaru airport is the main airport of South Canterbury.
Discover Business
With a sound economy and healthy growth, South Canterbury is home to local, national and global businesses across an extensive range of industry sectors.
Alpine Energy
24 Elginshire Street, Timaru
Aorangi Customs & Freight
Corner Hayman & Dawson Streets, Timaru
Ara Institute of Canterbury Timaru
32 Arthur St, Timaru
Farmers Mill
47 Meadows Road, Washdyke, Timaru
Fulton Hogan
16 Meadows Road, Timaru
Heartland Potato Chips
Heartland Potato Chips Sheffield Street, Washdyke, Timaru
Hilton Haulage Limited
50 Sheffield Street, Washdyke, Timaru
I McAtamney Gallery & Design Store
40a Talbot Street, Geraldine
Noone Plus
1 Cains Terrace, Timaru
PrimePort Timaru
Maritime House, 1 Marine Parade, Timaru
Ranger Specialist Coatings
7 Theodosia Street, Timaru
Solve Chartered Accountants & Advisors
4C Sefton Street East, Timaru
South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce
25 Canon Street, Timaru
The Speights Ale House & Landing Service Conference Centre
2 George Street, Timaru
Thompson Construction Engineering & Precast
9B Meadows Road, Timaru
Yellow Design
207 Stafford Street, Timaru
Become a Business Partner & Showcase your Business
Start promoting your business to South Canterbury and beyond.