The New Zealand Co-operative Company is a specific type of limited liability company that serves the common needs of its members by providing commercial services. Co-ops must be under the majority control of members who are actively trading with the co-op. They operate across various sectors including agriculture, horticulture, manufacturing, financial services, utilities, education, health, community services, wholesale, and retail.

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