BDO Invercargill

11/10/2026

Join us for the November BDO Biz Bites session, Kiwisaver - Are you doing enough?
Presenting will be Sam Corcoran from Corcoran Smith Financial for a practical look at Kiwisaver for sole traders and self-employed people.

📅 Wednesday 4th November
⌚️ 12 pm - 1 pm
📍 25 on Don Southland Business Chamber

Tea and coffee provided, BYO lunch

To register please click the link below:
https://southlandchamber.co.nz/events/136782/

07/10/2026

Two years might sound like a long way off, but for many employers the move to the new Employment Leave Act will involve a lot more than just updating payroll settings.

For many SMEs, this is a good opportunity to step back and review how leave, payroll, employment agreements, working arrangements and payroll data are being managed well before the new rules come into effect in August 2028.

In this article Alex Cochrane, Director and People Advisory Specialist, BDO Gisborne outlines key changes, where the risks are likely to sit, and some sensible steps employers can start taking now rather than leaving everything until the last minute.

For more read the full article here: https://www.bdo.nz/en-nz/insights/business-services/hr-services/employment-leave-act-2026-the-sme-employer-cheat-sheet

24/09/2026

Don't forget to show your support for the Southland Stags next week as they take on Northland in the final home game of the season. We are looking forward to a great game and a spectacular fireworks display to top off the evening.

Get your tickets now for the Battle of the Mainland and the ILT Fireworks Spectacular!

It's the SBS Bank Southland Stags’ final regular season home game against Northland on Friday, October 2, and the ILT Fireworks Spectacular will be an electric way to cap off the night. The Far North taking on the Deep South in the Battle of the Mainland. Kick off 7.10pm.

The fireworks are set to launch at full-time, at no extra cost to your game day ticket.

With a huge clash against Northland, a bumper crowd expected, and the biggest fireworks display Rugby Park has ever seen set to erupt at full-time, Friday October 2 is shaping up as one of the must-attend events of the Southland sporting calendar.

Tickets available through Ticketek and from the Civic Theatre box office.
https://premier.ticketek.co.nz/Shows/Show.aspx?sh=STAGGAM526

20/09/2026

Facing an important business decision?

Southland businesses can now access specialist Deal Advisory and corporate finance advice locally through us at BDO Invercargill.

Mike Wyeth, Partner – Deal Advisory, works with business owners on growth, capital raising, succession, acquisitions, investor readiness, business valuations and other important strategic decisions.

BDO Invercargill is offering a complimentary 30-minute discovery session — a no-obligation opportunity to talk through the decision in front of you, identify the key financial and strategic questions, and consider the next steps.

To book your complimentary discovery session, click the link below. Mike’s happy to help.
https://www.bdo.nz/en-nz/microsites/invercargill-deal-advisory-discovery-session?utm_source=business+chamber+newsletter&utm_medium=ad&utm_id=deal+advisory+discovery+session

14/09/2026

Please join us for the October BDO Biz Bites session on ChatGPT vs Claude vs Copilot. This session will help you cut through the AI hype with a straight and accessible comparison on the three leading AI tools to date.

📅 Wednesday 7th October
⌚️12 pm -1 pm
📍 25 on Don Southland Business Chamber
BYO lunch.
Tea and coffee will be provided.

Don't miss out on this event and register today at: https://southlandchamber.co.nz/events/133125/

See you there!

13/09/2026

Good luck for today’s game Southland Stags, we are looking forward to cheering you on!

Chuck a roast in the slow cooker and join us at Rugby Park for some 5pm footy and help us take down Bay of Plenty! 👊

Kick off 5.05pm 🏉
Gates open 4.20pm 🏟

Stags footy ✅
Dinner ready when you get home ✅

We look forward to hosting the 1970's Southland Rugby Team Reunion, and as always we'll have posters and our next lot of collectors cards thanks to Craigs Design and Print!

Get your tickets now https://premier.ticketek.co.nz/shows/show.aspx?sh=STAGS2026

10/09/2026

Don't miss this great opportunity to attend the Xero Masterclass Advanced Course on offer by BDO Invercargill and Southland Business Chamber.
For further information on how this course could benefit you, please see the attached flyer.

📅 21st September 2026
🕐 9am - 12pm
📍 25 on Don, Invercargill Southland Business Chamber

Register here: https://southlandchamber.co.nz/events/134729/

01/09/2026

Congratulations on reaching your 10 year milestone Safety1st NZ, a decade in business is a huge achievement. It shows your hard work, dedication and great service to your customers. We wish you and your team continued success and growth for the years to come!

28/08/2026

We are proud to be supporting the Cancer Society’s Daffodil Day Street Appeal by having our wonderful team of volunteers in the community. They are collecting donations to help support the incredible work the Cancer Society does for New Zealanders affected by cancer.
If you would like to make a donation you can do it online at www.daffodilday.org.nz otherwise keep an eye out for the many daffodil day collectors around the city 💛

24/08/2026

We would like to wish a huge congratulations to Greg Thomas for being awarded a Fellowship (FCA) by Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand. This prestigious honour recognises outstanding career achievements, dedication to the profession and impactful community leadership. And not only that, he was also awarded his 40 years of membership award.
We are incredibly proud to have you as one of our leaders.