Running a business comes with challenges, but you don’t have to navigate them alone. There are a wealth of resources, websites, and organizations available to support your business—many of them free to access. Whether you need advice on funding, compliance, marketing, or workforce development, these tools can provide valuable insights and practical solutions. Explore the opportunities available to help your business grow, innovate, and succeed.
Essential Business Information
- Business.govt.nz The Government portal and an excellent starting point for Kiwi businesses, offering expert advice and practical tools from both government and industry to help save time and drive success. On here you can access topics such as:
- Business Planning Tools and Tips
- Funding Options including Grants and other Government Help
- Digital Learning Resources
- Importing and Exporting
- Growth and Innovation and
- Wellbeing Support
- Auckland Unlimited is a good place to start when seeking help for your business. They administer the following services:
- Business toolkit - to help support businesses, they have compiled a list of useful business resources and free online tools
- Click here to learn how to welcome young talent to your business
- NZTE'S Capability Development Voucher Scheme
- R&D funding from Callaghan Innovation
- MBIE is the government agency responsible for supporting economic growth, business development and employment. MIBE plays a key role in shaping policies and providing resources that help businesses success with resources such as:
- Regulatory Guidance
- Funding and Grants
- Workforce and Skills Development
- Business Tools and Advice and Economic Insights
Helpful websites
- Worksafe NZ Site for specific technical health and safety information, guidance and forms. To download Worksafe, Absolutely-essential-Health-and-Safety-toolkit click here
- Accident Compensation Corporation - How to manage hazards, training and supervision, emergencies and incident investigation.
- Statistics NZ Data for Business
- Employment New Zealand - New Employees - Starting Employment and Employee Rights & Responsibilities
Get Emergency Ready
Export Support
- NZTE - NZ Trade and Enterprise
- Export NZ - a division of Business New Zealand
- NZ Export Credit Office - Treasury based, helping exporters manage risk
Additional Support Networks
- EMA - the Employers and Manufacturers Association
- Auckland Chamber of Commerce
- Business New Zealand
- The Manufacturers Network
- The ICEHOUSE for programmes from start-up to exit
- MESNZ