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 […]
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 2: The 'WHY' Factor People rarely resist change for no reason. […]
Join us as we celebrate the launch of the Yorb Whanganui Business Awards 2026 Enjoy a drink, connect with fellow Whanganui businesses, and be among the first to hear about this year’s awards categories and entry timeline. You'll also have the opportunity to meet some of the team from Yorb, our Naming Sponsor for this […]
Business Whanganui is pleased to host Finance Minister Nicola Willis for an exclusive post-Budget breakfast briefing. Join us as the Minister shares insights into Budget 2026, the Government's economic priorities, and what they mean for businesses, employers, and regional New Zealand. Hear directly from the Minister, gain a better understanding of the economic outlook, and […]
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 […]
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 […]