Following years of strong growth and success supporting tradespeople across New Zealand, CBS Co-operative has officially announced its expansion into the rural sector. Founded on the mission of empowering members through collective buying power, CBS has delivered unmatched value to over 2,000 members in the building and construction industries, and that same proven model is now being extended to support the country’s farmers, growers, and rural contractors. CEO Carl Taylor says the move follows years of listening to members and recognising the similarities in buying patterns between trades and rural businesses. CBS members gain access to exclusive upfront discounts from more than 30 of New Zealand’s leading merchants, spanning fencing, tools, fuel, machinery, and safety gear, with profits returned to members through annual rebates. Read the full announcement.