A Trusted Forum for Whanganui Retailers Retail crime and anti-social behaviour are impacting many local businesses. This forum brings together business owners, Police, Mayor Andrew Tripe, MP Carl Bates, Mainstreet, Business Whanganui, and the Ministerial Advisory Group on Retail Crime for an open, practical and solutions-focused conversation. Hear updates on recent law changes, national initiatives, […]
Join us and hosts Mark and Maddy for Business After 5 at the inspiring co-working space in the historic J Thain Foundry building. Nestled between the river and Taupo Quay, this unique venue blends heritage character with a fresh, creative energy. Come along, connect with others, and experience for yourself what makes this space so […]
Continuous Improvement for Productivity — with CILab ⚙️ Continuous Improvement Training A practical session focusing on process mapping, root-cause analysis, and problem-solving. This training is conducted using a live simulation, so the continuous improvement tools introduced in the session are applied in real time — giving participants practical experience in using the tools and understanding […]
Solopreneur? Part of a small team? Or just keen to break free of the office or workshop and mix it up with other business owners and professionals? Join us at FRANK on Tuesday 16 December for a relaxed Christmas lunch with good company. Buy your own — order on the day or check out their […]
Business for Breakfast is a monthly event featuring a guest speaker from business, speaking on a topic of interest to the business community. Each session is paired with good food and coffee, and time to connect with other local business owners and leaders before the workday begins. Food and drinks can be ordered in advance […]
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 continues in 2026 with a clarified purpose and a light structure that supports inclusive, purposeful discussion while keeping the focus on books, ideas, and […]
Retail and Business Owners and Managers Forum: Stay connected, informed, and ahead of emerging issues facing our business community. These short quarterly sessions focus on practical conversations – sharing what you are seeing on the ground, understanding current trends, and strengthening clear channels for reporting concerns and accessing support. Practical insight, not politics. Delivered in […]
Business for Breakfast is a monthly event featuring a guest speaker from business, speaking on a topic of interest to the business community. Each session is paired with good food and coffee, and time to connect with other local business owners and leaders before the workday begins. Food and drinks can be ordered in advance at […]
Improving Productivity through Continuous Improvement This practical two-hour session introduces continuous improvement for manufacturing and product-based organisations. It supports teams to step back, examine how work is done, and identify small changes that lift performance. Continuous improvement is a shared approach. It enables people at every level to contribute to better ways of working — […]
Improving Service Performance through Continuous Improvement This practical two-hour session introduces continuous improvement for service-based organisations. It supports teams to step back, assess how work flows, and identify small changes that lift productivity, service quality, and customer experience. Continuous improvement is a shared approach. It enables people at every level to contribute to better ways […]