New Zealand is a country of small and medium-sized enterprises (SME). The Icehouse was founded in 2001 in recognition of the importance of this sector to the NZ economy. We’re committed to creating a high-performing New Zealand economy where ideas and businesses thrive. We believe that to unleash the economic potential, we need to lift the capabilities and aspirations of owners, entrepreneurs and people who run SME businesses to enable them to take the business to the next level.
About Us
Icehouse exists to help grow the engine room of the New Zealand economy - our SME businesses.
Our Story
Meet the Team
Our Board
David Downs
Chair of the Board
Nicole Buisson
Board Member
Anne Catley
Board Member
Lindsay Zwart
Board Member
Steven Joyce
Board Member
ICE Foundation
The Icehouse is owned by the International Centre for Entrepreneurship (ICE) Foundation. The ICE Foundation was established in 2001 for the purpose of advancing education to benefit the New Zealand economy and its communities.