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SUMMARY:Business for Breakfast
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBring your business cards and make the most of the opportunity to connect with others and share what your business has to offer. \nChoose your breakfast from FRANK.’s delicious menu — pre-order (recommended) or order on the day.📋 Pre-orders: Let us know your food and drink choices in the booking form – drink and food☕ Please note: Food and drinks are at your own cost. \nPre-orders close at 4.00pm on Monday. After this time you’re still very welcome to join us—simply order your breakfast and drinks when you arrive. \nCheck out the menu here \nWhether you’re growing your network\, swapping ideas\, or simply enjoying a relaxed start with like-minded local businesspeople\, this is your place at the table. \nVoice of Business – Guest Speaker\nReal people. Real businesses. Real experience. \nComing along? Give us a heads-up so we can save you a seat — and start your day with good food\, good company\, and great conversation. \n 
URL:https://businesswhanganui.nz/event/business-for-breakfast-7/
LOCATION:FRANK.\, 60 Ridgway Street\, Whanganui\, 4500\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Book Club for Business
DESCRIPTION:About Book Club:\n Book Club for Business is a relaxed\, facilitated space for business owners and leaders who value connection\, ideas\, and thoughtful conversation. \nShaped 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. \nSessions are theme-led rather than book-led. We explore one theme at a time\, drawn from topic areas such as Leadership\, Strategy\, Customers\, and Workforce\, using a range of ideas\, readings\, and perspectives to prompt discussion. \nReading is always optional. There’s no set text and no expectation to prepare. What matters is showing up\, listening\, and engaging in a respectful\, well-facilitated conversation with peers who understand the realities of business. \nIf you value time to step back from the day-to-day and think alongside others\, the Book Club will be a good fit. \nWhat to expect:\n\nTheme-led discussions\, not a single set book\nLight facilitation to ensure everyone has a voice\nOptional reading — no homework pressure\nA focus on ideas\, perspective\, and conversation\n\nBook Club is a good fit if you:\n\nEnjoy thinking about leadership and business beyond the day-to-day\nValue discussion\, listening\, and learning from peers\nLike structure without formality\nWant ideas and perspective rather than problem-solving\n\nIf you’re after space to pause\, reflect\, and engage in good conversation with other business people\, you’ll feel comfortable here. \nIt may not be for you if you’re looking for:\n\nA mentoring programme\nHands-on business troubleshooting\nA purely operational or technical session\n\nContact us for more information about this type of business support \nTime and date:\nMeets monthly on the 3rd Thursday of the month from 10.00am-11.00am (1-hour) \nWhere:\nBusiness Whanganui\, 139 Guyton Street\, Whanganui (limited parking in the Courtyard\, otherwise on-street parking please) \nRegister:\nNo prior registration necessary\, just come along. \n  \nAttendance is complimentary and included as part of Business Whanganui membership.
URL:https://businesswhanganui.nz/event/book-club-for-business-2/
LOCATION:Business Whanganui – Chamber of Commerce\, 139 Guyton Street\, Whanganui\, 4501\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260721T150000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260721T170000
DTSTAMP:20260519T000520Z
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UID:29502-1784646000-1784653200@businesswhanganui.nz
SUMMARY:Making Change Stick - Design your Environment : Practical Workforce Series Workshop 3
DESCRIPTION:The Practical Workforce Series\nThanks 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. \n \nWorkshop 3: Making Change Stick – Design your Environment\nGood intentions don’t change workplaces. Systems\, habits\, and environments do. \nThis workshop looks at how small practical changes in the workplace can support better behaviours\, stronger follow-through\, and more consistent results. Learn how to remove friction\, reinforce expectations\, and make change easier to maintain over time. \nWho should attend\nBusiness owners\, managers\, supervisors\, and team leaders focused on improving workplace performance\, strengthening capability\, and turning good ideas into action. \nSession details\nTime: 3.00–5.00pm \nIn person: UCOL Whanganui campus — 21 July \nOnline: Live webinar — 23 July \nCost\nNo charge to attend thanks to ChamberWorks \nRegister now to secure your place.\nChoose to attend in person\, online\, or both when registering. \n \nABOUT The Practical Workforce Series\nMost businesses don’t have a learning problem. They have an application problem. \nPeople attend courses. Good ideas get discussed. Then everyone goes back to business as usual. \nThe Practical Workforce Series is designed to close that gap. \nBuilt for business owners\, managers\, supervisors\, and team leaders\, these workshops focus on improving workplace performance through practical leadership\, clearer systems\, stronger communication\, and better follow-through. \nIf you want your team to take more ownership\, adapt better\, and turn good intentions into action\, this series is for you. \nPractical tools. Real-world discussion. Better ways of working.
URL:https://businesswhanganui.nz/event/pws3-making-change-stick/
LOCATION:UCOL Whanganui\, Taupo Quay\, Whanganui
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260721T193000
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SUMMARY:Retail Crime Prevention Information Evening
DESCRIPTION:Practical advice. Better reporting. Stronger outcomes. \nAre you regularly dealing with shoplifting or retail crime? \nBusiness 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. \nLed by Senior Constable Andrew Cobb of New Zealand Police\, this interactive session will provide practical guidance on reporting retail crime\, explain what information Police need and why it matters\, and share simple steps businesses can take to improve the quality of reporting and support successful investigations. \nThe evening will cover: \n\nWhat information Police need when retail crime is reported.\nWhy quality reporting makes a difference.\nWhen to use 105 and when to call 111.\nMaking the most of CCTV evidence.\nPrivacy considerations – what you can and cannot share.\nCurrent retail crime trends and updates.\nQuestions and discussion with New Zealand Police.\n\nThis event is specifically designed for businesses that regularly experience or report retail crime\, including supermarkets\, large retailers\, petrol stations and other high-volume reporters. \nThis is also an opportunity to share your experiences\, hear what is working for others\, and help strengthen the partnership between retailers\, New Zealand Police and community organisations working together to reduce retail crime in Whanganui. \nCome along\, ask questions\, share your experiences\, and leave with practical knowledge that can help protect your business and support a safer Whanganui. \nRegistration is appreciated to help us plan seating and catering numbers. \nBusinesses are welcome to bring multiple representatives\, particularly those involved in store management\, security\, loss prevention\, or incident reporting. The more people who understand what Police need and why it matters\, the better equipped your business will be to respond when incidents occur.
URL:https://businesswhanganui.nz/event/retail-crime-prevention-information-evening/
LOCATION:Peter Snell Room – Cooks Gardens\, Maria Place\, Whanganui\, Manawatu-Wanganui\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260730T173000
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SUMMARY:Business After 5 with Yorb
DESCRIPTION:Save the date – details coming soon.
URL:https://businesswhanganui.nz/event/business-after-5-with-yorb/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260818T150000
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UID:29513-1787065200-1787072400@businesswhanganui.nz
SUMMARY:Change the System\, Change the Results : Practical Workforce Series Workshop 4
DESCRIPTION:The Practical Workforce Series Workshop 4: Change the System – Change the Results\nWhen the same problems keep turning up\, the issue is often bigger than the people involved. \nThis 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\, decision-making\, and day-to-day performance. \nWho should attend\nBusiness owners\, managers\, supervisors\, and team leaders focused on improving workplace performance\, strengthening capability\, and turning good ideas into action. \nSession details\nTime: 3.00–5.00pm \nIn person: UCOL Whanganui campus — 18 August \nOnline: Live webinar — 27 August (note: one week after the in-person session) \nCost\nNo charge to attend  \nRegister now to secure your place.\nChoose to attend in person\, online\, or both when registering. \n \nABOUT The Practical Workforce Series\nMost businesses don’t have a learning problem. They have an application problem. \nPeople attend courses. Good ideas get discussed. Then everyone goes back to business as usual. \nThe Practical Workforce Series is designed to close that gap. \nBuilt for business owners\, managers\, supervisors\, and team leaders\, these workshops focus on improving workplace performance through practical leadership\, clearer systems\, stronger communication\, and better follow-through. \nIf you want your team to take more ownership\, adapt better\, and turn good intentions into action\, this series is for you. \nPractical tools. Real-world discussion. Better ways of working.
URL:https://businesswhanganui.nz/event/change-the-system-change-the-results-practical-workforce-series-workshop-4/
LOCATION:UCOL Whanganui\, Taupo Quay\, Whanganui
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260922T150000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260922T170000
DTSTAMP:20260519T000405Z
CREATED:20260514T023306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T000405Z
UID:29521-1790089200-1790096400@businesswhanganui.nz
SUMMARY:Pinpoint the Skills that Matter - Practical Workforce Series Workshop 5
DESCRIPTION:The Practical Workforce Series\nWorkshop 5: Pinpoint the Skills that Matter\nNot every skill gap is obvious — and not every training course solves the real problem. \nThis 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 stronger\, more capable teams. \nWho should attend\nBusiness owners\, managers\, supervisors\, and team leaders focused on improving workplace performance\, strengthening capability\, and turning good ideas into action. \nSession details\nTime: 3.00–5.00pm \nIn person: UCOL Whanganui campus — 22 September \nOnline: Live webinar — 24 September \nCost\nNo charge to attend  \nRegister now to secure your place.\nChoose to attend in person\, online\, or both when registering. \n \nABOUT The Practical Workforce Series\nMost businesses don’t have a learning problem. They have an application problem. \nPeople attend courses. Good ideas get discussed. Then everyone goes back to business as usual. \nThe Practical Workforce Series is designed to close that gap. \nBuilt for business owners\, managers\, supervisors\, and team leaders\, these workshops focus on improving workplace performance through practical leadership\, clearer systems\, stronger communication\, and better follow-through. \nIf you want your team to take more ownership\, adapt better\, and turn good intentions into action\, this series is for you. \nPractical tools. Real-world discussion. Better ways of working.
URL:https://businesswhanganui.nz/event/pinpoint-the-skills-that-matter-practical-workforce-series-workshop-5/
LOCATION:UCOL Whanganui\, Taupo Quay\, Whanganui
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261020T150000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261020T170000
DTSTAMP:20260519T000330Z
CREATED:20260514T044348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T000330Z
UID:29536-1792508400-1792515600@businesswhanganui.nz
SUMMARY:Turn Learning into Action: Practical Workforce Series Workshop 6
DESCRIPTION:The Practical Workforce Series\nWorkshop 6: Turn Learning into Action\nTraining only matters if something changes afterwards. \nThis 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. \nNot every skill gap is obvious — and not every training course solves the real problem. \nThis 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 stronger\, more capable teams. \nWho should attend\nBusiness owners\, managers\, supervisors\, and team leaders focused on improving workplace performance\, strengthening capability\, and turning good ideas into action. \nSession details\nTime: 3.00–5.00pm \nIn person: UCOL Whanganui campus — 20 October \nOnline: Live webinar — 22 October \nCost\nNo charge to attend  \nRegister now to secure your place.\nChoose to attend in person\, online\, or both when registering. \n \nABOUT The Practical Workforce Series\nMost businesses don’t have a learning problem. They have an application problem. \nPeople attend courses. Good ideas get discussed. Then everyone goes back to business as usual. \nThe Practical Workforce Series is designed to close that gap. \nBuilt for business owners\, managers\, supervisors\, and team leaders\, these workshops focus on improving workplace performance through practical leadership\, clearer systems\, stronger communication\, and better follow-through. \nIf you want your team to take more ownership\, adapt better\, and turn good intentions into action\, this series is for you. \nPractical tools. Real-world discussion. Better ways of working.
URL:https://businesswhanganui.nz/event/pws6-action/
LOCATION:UCOL Whanganui\, Taupo Quay\, Whanganui
CATEGORIES:Events
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