Connect | Grow | Advance
Business Whanganui is the leading independent business association in the Whanganui region, and an Accredited Member of the New Zealand Chambers of Commerce network. We champion the interests of Whanganui business, ensuring your voice is represented locally, regionally, and nationally. We provide support, learning, networking and promotional opportunities for business of all sizes, ages, and stages, and help you to connect, grow and advance your business.
Our community is vital, energetic, creative, connected, and well informed. Join us today.
Upcoming Events
Book Club
Wine & Words Book Club Thu 10 Oct 5.30pm
Coffee & Cake Book Club Thu 17 Oct 10.00am
Complimentary for Members
Book Club are small group gatherings for members interested in learning through books and discussion; in developing themselves as business leaders; and in growing their businesses.
The Future of Water
Information Event for Whanganui Business
Wed 16 Oct 5.30pm-7.00pm
Complimentary for Members
Join us and guest speaker, Kathryn Stewart, Three Waters Transition Manager at Whanganui District Council, for a discussion on the future of water services in Whanganui. Learn about the upcoming changes, explore options for water delivery, and share your thoughts ahead of formal community consultation in 2025. Presentation and Q&A session.
Business for Breakfast
Technology and Growth
Tue 22 Oct 7.00am-8.30am
@FRANK. Members $30+ | Public $40+
Growing your business, developing your skills as an owner, and integrating tech to be BAU are three key areas we will be discussing at our October Business for Breakfast. Hear from guest speakers, Alan Nixon, Whanganui Tech Network, and Malcolm Whitlock, Regional Growth Advisor; enjoy some FRANK. hospitality and connect with Whanganui business. Breakfast included in ticket price.
Business After 5
with Outsourced Personnel + SOS Kit
Wed 30 Oct from 5.30pm
Complimentary for Members
Get ready for something new from Outsourced Personnel—a smart, practical solution designed to add extra security when life throws the unexpected your way. The big reveal happens Wednesday, 30th October, so stay tuned—exciting things are coming!
AWARDS CEREMONY & DINNER TICKETS
2024 Whanganui Regional Business Awards
5.30pm Saturday 16 Nov 2024
This will be a very special celebration of Whanganui, our businesses, individual and team achievement, recognition of excellence in business practices, appreciation for good food and artisan liquid refreshments, experience the highest standards in hospitality, enjoy the chance to connect and reconnect, to laugh, to dance and to support our local community. First in, best placed.
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Good Business
Artificial Intelligence & Privacy
Thinking about privacy is vital if you are going to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools well. AI refers to computer systems that do tasks which seem like intelligent behaviour, such as finding patterns or categorising. This includes generative AI tools, as well as other systems that interpret data or automate tasks… read more
Articles
CREATE A PITCH FOR YOUR BUSINESS
An elevator pitch is a concise and compelling statement that describes who you are, what you do, and why you do it. It’s called an “elevator pitch” because it should be short enough to be delivered during a brief elevator ride. Maybe in New Zealand we could call it a “lift pitch”, but it doesn’t have quite the same appeal… read more
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OUR VISION, VALUES, PURPOSE
Learn more about us, what we believe, and how we serve the Business Whanganui community by taking a moment to read through our Vision, Values and Purpose statement below and our Four Strategic Pillars – the areas of focus that underpin our delivery…. read more
Be part of Business Whanganui
We host a range networking and learning events to help you to be more widely known, connected, informed, inspired, and more successful in your business.
From our biennial regional business awards, business for breakfast or lunch and after 5 gatherings, factory tours, just-for-fun events, thought leader guest speakers, and learning sessions, we’re sure you’ll find something to interest you.
We also have promotional opportunities for you to raise awareness of your business, products, services, and the value you deliver to your customers, including hosting a Business Whanganui networking event.
It’s not just who you know in business, it’s who knows you. Contact us to find out more.
