BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Whanganui Business Chamber - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Whanganui Business Chamber X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://businesswhanganui.nz X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Whanganui Business Chamber REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Pacific/Auckland BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20250405T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20250927T140000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20260404T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20260926T140000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20270403T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20270925T140000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260623T150000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261126T170000 DTSTAMP:20260701T094341 CREATED:20260514T045153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T033121Z UID:29545-1782226800-1795712400@businesswhanganui.nz SUMMARY:The Practical Workforce Series - Book All DESCRIPTION:The Practical Workforce Series – book the entire 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. \nWorkshops run for 2-hours once a month from 3-5pm – in person on Tuesday at the UCOL Whanganui campus – online via zoom on Thursday \n W1: Set Goals That Actually Work\nMost teams aren’t short on goals — they’re short on goals that lead to action. \nThis workshop focuses on setting practical\, useful goals people understand\, buy into\, and follow through on. Learn how to create clearer direction\, stronger accountability\, and goals that support better workplace performance instead of becoming another document no one looks at again. \nW2: The ‘why’ factor\nPeople rarely resist change for no reason. More often\, they don’t understand why it matters. \nThis workshop explores how leaders create stronger engagement by connecting people to purpose\, outcomes\, and practical reasons for change. Learn how to communicate change in ways that build understanding\, ownership\, and action. \nTuesday 23 June in-person \nThursday 25 June online \nW3: 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. \nTuesday 21 July in-person \nThursday 23 July online \nW4: 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. \nTuesday 18 August in-person \nThursday 27 August online \nW5: 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. \nTuesday 22 September in-person \nThursday 24 September online \nW6: 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. \nTuesday 20 October in-person \nThursday 222 October online \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 \nOnline: Live webinar – a link for each webinar will be sent to registrants \nCost\nNo charge to attend  \nRegister now to secure your place.\nChoose to attend in person\, online\, or both when registering. URL:https://businesswhanganui.nz/event/pws-all/ LOCATION:UCOL Whanganui\, Taupo Quay\, Whanganui CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://businesswhanganui.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/PWS-2026-CW.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260702T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260702T190000 DTSTAMP:20260701T094341 CREATED:20260621T212956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T030200Z UID:29763-1783013400-1783018800@businesswhanganui.nz SUMMARY:Yorb Whanganui Business Awards 2026 Launch DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate the launch of the Yorb Whanganui Business Awards 2026\nEnjoy 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 year’s awards\, and learn more about what’s ahead for this year’s awards programme. \nWhether you’re considering entering\, supporting a colleague\, or simply keen to celebrate business excellence in our region\, we’d love to see you there. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Yorb Whanganui Business Awards 2026 Presented by Business Whanganui\, with thanks to Yorb Naming Rights Partner for the 2026 awards programme\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n   \nTake a look at the photos from the 2024 Awards Gala Event URL:https://businesswhanganui.nz/event/2026-business-awards-launch/ LOCATION:Business Whanganui – Chamber of Commerce\, 139 Guyton Street\, Whanganui\, 4501\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://businesswhanganui.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/YWBA2026-1200-x-628-px-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260703T073000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260703T090000 DTSTAMP:20260701T094341 CREATED:20260604T025951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T034843Z UID:29677-1783063800-1783069200@businesswhanganui.nz SUMMARY:Post Budget Briefing & Business Breakfast with Hon. Nicola Willis DESCRIPTION:Business Whanganui is pleased to host Finance Minister Nicola Willis for an exclusive post-Budget breakfast briefing. \nJoin 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. \nHear directly from the Minister\, gain a better understanding of the economic outlook\, and take part in a moderated Q&A discussing the issues that matter most to Whanganui businesses. \nThis is a valuable opportunity to hear first-hand how the Government’s decisions may shape the business environment in the year ahead. \nBusiness Whanganui acknowledges the support of Carl Bates\, Member of Parliament for Whanganui\, in making this event possible for the Whanganui business community. \n\nPlease Note \n\nRefreshments and breakfast snacks are included in the ticket price.\nPlease advise any dietary requirements when booking.\nAll non-member ticket purchases must be paid prior to the event.\nNo refunds will be provided.\nBookings will close once the venue allocation is reached. First in\, first served.\n\n  \nQuestions for the Minister \nAttendees are invited to submit questions in advance when registering for the event. Advance questions will assist with planning the moderated Q&A session and may be given priority on the day. \nQuestions should be relevant to business\, the economy\, or matters arising from the Minister’s address. \nWhile every effort will be made to cover a range of topics\, submission of a question does not guarantee it will be asked. Similar questions may be combined\, and additional questions may be taken from the floor during the event. URL:https://businesswhanganui.nz/event/post-budget-briefing-business-breakfast-with-hon-nicola-willis/ LOCATION:FRANK.\, 60 Ridgway Street\, Whanganui\, 4500\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://businesswhanganui.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Nicola-Willis-invitation.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260721T150000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260721T170000 DTSTAMP:20260701T094341 CREATED:20260514T021930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T000520Z 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://businesswhanganui.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Change.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260721T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260721T193000 DTSTAMP:20260701T094341 CREATED:20260629T234518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T234523Z UID:29862-1784655000-1784662200@businesswhanganui.nz 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260818T150000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260818T170000 DTSTAMP:20260701T094341 CREATED:20260514T022624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T003403Z 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://businesswhanganui.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/4-Result.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260922T150000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260922T170000 DTSTAMP:20260701T094341 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://businesswhanganui.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/5-Skills.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261020T150000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261020T170000 DTSTAMP:20260701T094341 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://businesswhanganui.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/6-Action.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR