About Book Club: Book Club for Business is a relaxed, facilitated space for business owners and leaders who value connection, ideas, and thoughtful conversation. Shaped by member feedback, the Book Club runs a light structure that supports inclusive, purposeful discussion while keeping the focus on books, ideas, and meaningful conversation. Sessions are theme-led rather than […]
The Practical Workforce Series Thanks to ChamberWorks — a nationwide programme connecting employers with practical tools, support, and pathways to help businesses build stronger teams and workplaces - for sponsoring these workshops and to UCOL Whanganui Campus for hosting the in-person sessions. Workshop 3: Making Change Stick - Design your Environment Good intentions don’t […]
Practical advice. Better reporting. Stronger outcomes. Are you regularly dealing with shoplifting or retail crime? Business Whanganui, New Zealand Police and Safer Whanganui invite retailers and businesses that frequently report retail crime to a practical information evening designed to help you achieve better outcomes when incidents occur. Led by Senior Constable Andrew Cobb of New […]
Business After 5 with Yorb Networking with Purpose Join us for Business After 5 with Yorb, a practical networking event for Whanganui businesses looking to improve visibility, strengthen systems and gain greater control over how they operate. Yorb helps small and medium-sized businesses improve operational efficiency through tailored IT, cybersecurity and consulting solutions. Rather than […]
Join us at Business for Breakfast — where the coffee, food, and company are all excellent. Whether you’re new to the business community or a familiar face, this is your chance to connect, share ideas, and build meaningful relationships. Bring your business cards and make the most of the opportunity to connect with others and […]
The Practical Workforce Series Workshop 4: Change the System - Change the Results When the same problems keep turning up, the issue is often bigger than the people involved. This workshop helps you identify the workplace systems, behaviours, and patterns driving current results — and how to change them. Learn practical ways to improve communication, accountability, […]
The Practical Workforce Series Workshop 5: Pinpoint the Skills that Matter Not every skill gap is obvious — and not every training course solves the real problem. This workshop helps leaders identify the capabilities that actually improve workplace performance and support change. Learn practical ways to assess what matters most, focus development efforts, and build […]
The Practical Workforce Series Workshop 6: Turn Learning into Action Training only matters if something changes afterwards. This workshop focuses on turning learning into practical workplace application. Learn how to improve follow-through, reinforce learning on the job, and help people apply new skills and behaviours in ways that improve performance and results. Not every skill gap […]