Authentic Leader Series - Leading with Courage
2018-07-12 12:00 - 14:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Nga Tai o Te Awa, 142 Guyton St, Whanganui, 4500, New Zealand
This two hour workshop is part of a series about how we become authentic leaders. It has been designed for leaders in Whanganui who are interested in leading people and processes in a way that encourages innovation, adaptability and problem solving.
Key learning outcome: Leading with Courage
Using the research of Dr. Brene Brown, we will cover:

The link between vulnerability and courage
Why vulnerability is a vital part of leadership
What courage looks like in the workplace
Personal call to courage

About your facilitator:
Sue Johnston is an experienced strategic adviser, professional coach and Certified Daring Way ™ Facilitator. Find out more about Sue here.
Cost: $100 + GST
Book: ce@whanganuichamber.net.nz

Whanganui Regional Business Awards Launch!
2018-08-20 17:30 - 19:00 | FRANK., 60 Ridgway Street, Whanganui, 4500, New Zealand
Join us for the launch of the 2018 Whanganui Regional Business Awards!
Find out why YOUR business should enter, how you can enter and all the important details about the Awards. We will provde some delicious catering and there will be cash bar services available.
Thanks to our Principal sponsor MediaWorks for their incredible support for our region’s businesses and to our many category sponsors – we could do it without you!

Business Awards Workshop
2018-09-05 17:30 - 19:30 | Confluence, Level 3, 15 Watt St, Whanganui, New Zealand
Writing a great application for the Business awards doesn’t just put you in a better position for being recognised with an award. The application process is deliberately designed to help you think about all aspects of your bsuiness, what your challenges are and where you want to grow or improve.
Join Melita Farley and Chris Macbeth at Confluence, Level 3, 15 Watt Street to find out how you can write your best business awards application at this FREE Workshop!
RSVP to melita@doublefarley.com

Breakfast of Champions
2018-09-11 07:00 - 08:30 | Mint Cafe, 5 Maria Place, Whanganui, 4500, New Zealand
Join us for a delicious breakfast and networking and hear from Whanganui District Council Holdings Ltd Chair, Annette Main.
Annette is a successful business person, Whanganui’s former mayor and is on the boards of UCOL and the Whanganui DHB. At our breakfast Annette will talk about her role as Chair of Holdings and the four commercial organisations that the board monitors: The New Zealand International Pilot’s Academy; GasNet; The Whanganui Airport; and the Whanganui Port.
Remember your business cards for the business card draw and to share!
RSVP to ce@whanganuichamber.net.nz
$25 for members
$35 for non-members

BA5 with 100% Sweet
2018-09-27 17:30 - 19:00 | Innovation Quarter, 179 St Hill Street, Whanganui, New Zealand
Join us at the Innovation Quarter, 179 St Hill St, Whanganui to hear from Jason Shailer, Manager of 100%Sweet.
100% Sweet is a local approach to ensuring Whanganui’s school leavers are engaged in further education, training and employment. Their name is their goal: 100% of Students in Whanganui engaged in Education, Employment and Training.
100% Sweet works to identify local employement opportunities with Whanganui businesses and assists school leavers into these roles. The benefit for businesses is that 100% Sweet can find ideal candidates to meet employers’ needs and provide work ready school leavers to the work place.
Come alomg from 5:30 pm and enjoy a drink and nibbles, network with oher business people and hear about this great programme.
Free for Chamber members and invited guests. Sign up as a member on our home page and please rsvp to ce@whanganuichamber.net.nz

Authentic Leader Workshop - Clarity of Values
2018-10-18 12:00 - 14:00 | Nga Tai o Te Awa, 142 Guyton St, Whanganui, 4500, New Zealand
“A value is a way of being or believing that you hold most important.”
~Brené Brown
This two hour workshop, has been designed for leaders in Whanganui who are interested in leading people and processes in a way that encourages innovation, adaptability and problem solving.
Using the research of Dr Brené Brown, we will cover:

Why clarity of values is a vital part of leadership.
What clarity of values looks like in the workplace.
What are your top three values?
Personal call to values led decision making and leadership.

You can choose to attend this workshop during lunch time (12:00 pm – 2:00 pm),
or after work (4:30 pm – 6:30 pm)
Tickets available via eventbrite, cost includes GST and booking fee.
Our last workshop was excellent, with five extra people attending the second workshop at the last minute, due to feedback from colleagues at the first workshop. Don’t miss out!!

Whanganui Regional Business Awards Gala Dinner
2018-11-24 17:30 - 2018-11-25 00:00 | Eulogy Lounge, Wanganui Racecourse
The Whanganui Chamber of Commerce and Industry + MediaWorks
Regional Business Awards Gala Dinner
The Whanganui Regional Business Awards Gala Dinner is a premier regional business event and one not to be missed!
Celebrate your business success alongside the region’s leading business owners and influential national and regional stakeholders. Enjoy a fabulous catered meal, wonderful music and dance late into the evening at this black tie event that recognises the hard work, innovation and dedication of our businesses.
There are 12 awards catergories:

Digital
Professional Services
Environmental Sustainability
Small Business
Hospitaity
Trade Services and Supplies
Tourism
Rural
Retail
Emerging Business
Manufacturing and Logistics
Not For Profit

And The MediaWorks Supreme Award.
Enter the awards here.
Support business excellence and buy tickets for the Gala Dinner by emailing us (remember to say how many tickets you want!).
Ask questions here.
Tickets limited – enter now!
Thanks to our fantastic Sponsors!

BA5 with Restorative Practices
2019-02-28 17:30 - 19:00 | The Hive, Upstairs from Frank Eatery, Victoria Avenue
BA5 with Restorative Practices Trust
Whanganui is the first city in New Zealand to work towards a Restorative City: “Creating the environment for all Whanganui people to thrive and succeed together through respectful relationships.”
Whether your organisation is a government, non-government or private enterprise, Restorative City Whanganui helps workplaces build and maintain positive relationships among staff and transform conflict when it occurs. Employment disputes are costly and can be highly stressful for all involved. They can also be expensive. Find out how Restorative City Whanganui can help you build a healthier, happier workforce.
Please join us for networking, drinks and Pita Platter nibbles with guest speaker Chester Borrows. Chester is the Chair of the Restorative City Whanganui Advisory Group and is currently chairing Te Uepū Hāpai i te Ora: The Safe and Effective Justice Advisory Group tasked by the Ministry of Justice to come up with practical solutions for the challenges facing the justice system. Chester will speak about the Restorative City movement and how it relates to local business.
The venue is Hive & Co, upstairs from Frank Bar (There is an elevator). The date is this Thursday 28 February, 5:30 pm.
Please RSVP to ce@whanganuichamber.net.nz
Members and invited guests welcome.

Breakfast of Champions
2019-04-09 07:00 - 08:30 | Collegiate Motor Inn, 122 Liverpool Street, Whanganui, New Zealand
We are delighted to have Julie Gifkins, Headmaster of St George’s School speaking to us at this month’s Breakfast of Champions.
Julie moved to Whanganui from Auckland in October 2018. She is passionate about creating a learning environment that provides students with more opportunities for creativity, innovation and entrepreneurial endeavours, to develop their potential as aspirational, future-focussed citizens in our community. Julie believes that nurturing happiness, hope, wellbeing and engagement in each student are essential dispositions required for learning to ignite.
St George’s has launched DISCOVERY this year, which is designed to nurture these essential dispositions. Julie will talk about DISCOVERY – what is it and why and how it fosters citizenship and community.
What: Breakfast of Champions with Headmaster Julie Gifkins
When: Hour of Champions, 7:00 am, Tuesday 9 April 2019
Where: Collegiate Motor Inn, 122 Liverpool Street
** Limited numbers, so book your place now and remember business cards for sharing and the prize draw. **
Members $25 + GST non-members $35 + GST (you can become a member here!)

FBI Negotiation Skills Workshop
2019-04-11 16:00 - 18:30 | Nga Tai o Te Awa, 142 Guyton St, Whanganui, 4500, New Zealand
Former FBI Head Negotiator Chris Voss saved countless lives using his years of training and the resources that the FBI developed over four decades.
Chris translated the best of these ideas and techniques for use in business in his best-selling book “Never Split The Difference”.
So, whether you need to improve your negotiation skills, your sales skills or need to be able to communicate better with your teenager there are some revolutionary skills in here for you.
The workshop will be presented by Global Business Hall of Fame Action Business Coach Mark Daniels who has spent time with Chris Voss and studied his material in depth.
What: FBI Negotiation Tools for Business
When: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm, Thursday 11 April 2019
Where: Nga Tai Te Awa, 142 Guyton Street, Whanganui
Cost: $49.94 for Chamber members // $65 for non Chamber members.
This is a great price for this workshop. LIMITED SPACES! Sign up for this course today!

BA5 at eHaus
2019-04-18 17:30 - 19:30 | ehaus, 400 Victoria Ave, Whanganui, New Zealand
We celebrate our BA5 (Business After 5:00pm networking event) early this month due to ANZAC Day. Join us at eHaus and hear about how this Whanganui based passive housing company is building warm, dry and energy efficient housing all over New Zealand. This is their 10th year birthday celebrations!
The eHaus team believe its our collective responsibility to take care of the environment and they do this without sacrificing the comfort of everyday living. eHaus is growing fast and their business model is interesting. Join us for drinks, nibbles and networking and hear about this great Whanganui business!
Members and invited guests welcome!
eHaus is located next to Subway on the corner of Victoria and Glasgow Streets. Entry from the car park at the rear of the building.

Breakfast of Champions
2019-05-14 07:00 - 20:00 | The Vault, 22 Victoria Ave, Whanganui, 4500, New Zealand
Start your day the right way and join us for this month’s Breakfast of Champions with Ace Health and Safety at The Vault!
Delicious menu includes The Vault Big Breakfast, Vegie Breakfast, Eggs bene with Salmon, Vanilla French Toast and Granola.
$25 for member and $35 for non-members, plus GST.
Book now!

BA5 at Sentinel Homes
2019-05-30 17:30 - 19:00 | Sentinel Homes, 155 London Street, Whanganui, 4500, New Zealand
Join us for our May BA5 (Business After Five PM networking event) at Sentinel Homes. Sentinel Homes is an award winning company with five core values that they apply to everything they do:
QUALITY – delivering outstanding workmanship, every time.
RELIABILITY – finishing every home we start.
INTEGRITY – they are open and honest – no surprises.
SECURITY – every home comes with an independent 10-year Master Builders’ Warranty.
COMMUNITY – They support the community and are a major sponsor of ‘Parenting Place’.
Locally Tawhiri and Tanya Pohio are Sentinel Homes in Whanganui and are looking forward to welcoming you for drinks, nibbles and networking at their new premises.
Members and invited guests welcome – and remember your business cards to share and for the business card draw!

Breakfast of Champions with Mayor Andy Watson at Caroline's Boatshed and Bar
2019-06-11 07:00 - 20:30 | Caroline’s Boatshed Bar and Eatery, 181 Somme Pde, Whanganui, New Zealand
Please join us for another delicious breakfast at Caroline’s Boatshed and Bar, with special guest speaker, Mayor Andy Watson.
We are delighted to have Rangitikei in the house. Many of the things we hold dear in Whanganui sit beyond the district boundary and many of them are in the Rangitikei. Think Coastal Spring Lamb, Ratana Pa, Bulls antique shops (and Mint, eh Lez!), beautiful boutique Marton with its amazing schools, Hunterville rugby, Mangaweka Art gallery and so much more.
Both our districts can benefit from closer economic ties and Mayor Watson is positive about opportunities for us to work closer together. Networking is so important and simply connecting with people can bring many positive opportunities.
As usual Caroline will dish up an extraordinarily good buffet breakfast and we will have time before and after breakfast for networking so bring your business cards!
The costs is $25+gst for members and $35+gst for non members. (You can sign up as a member on our homepage!)
You can buy a ticket with your credit card (charges apply) or ask to be invoiced. Please be patient while we get the system just right and please give us feedback on how it could work better.

BA5 at the Innovation Quarter
2019-06-27 17:30 - 19:00 | Innovation Quarter, 179 St Hill Street, Whanganui, New Zealand
The Innovation Quarter is a coworking space where people share knowledge, get inspired and encourage innovation.
Whanganui & Partners, Te Manu Atatu, the Whanganui Chamber of Commerce and Industry and 100% SWEET share the IQ space to deliver stronger community and business services to Whanganui.
Whanganui & Partners is Whanganui’s economic development agency. Their job is to imagine the brightest possible future for our district and lend a hand to anyone who wants to help make it a reality.
Please join us for drinks, nibbles and networking!
Thursday 27 June at 5:30 pm at the Innovation Quarter, 179 St Hill Street, Whanganui.
Chamber members and invited guests welcome!

Breakfast of Champions at Frank. Bar + Eatery
2019-07-09 07:00 - 08:30 | FRANK., 60 Ridgway Street, Whanganui, 4500, New Zealand
Please join us for this month’s Breakfast of Champions with Dr Kristen Hamling at Frank. Bar + Eatery.
Lessons from Christchurch: How well placed are leaders to manage trauma in the workplace, and why should organisations have trauma-informed policies and practices?
Kristen has spent most of her career helping people survive and thrive after trauma. She has worked with the Australian Defence Force, emergency service organisations, and hundreds of NGOs in Australia. More recently, Kristen helped a major New Zealand employer manage their trauma response after the Mosque attacks in Christchurch.
Despite the significant relationship between trauma and wellbeing, most organisations lack the tools to support staff affected by trauma. Kristen developed an evidence-based model that guides organisations to support their staff following exposure to trauma.
At this month’s Breakfast of Champions, Kristen will briefly talk through the model and explain why an effective trauma management policy is critical for promoting and protecting staff wellbeing and ultimately, your business.
Tickets are $25 + GST for Chamber members and $35 + GST for non-members. Credit card fees apply or choose ‘invoice me’ when you book using the ticket link below.
See you bright and early for a really interesting start to the day!

BA5 at Bartley Group Holdings
2019-07-25 17:30 - 19:00 | Bartley Group Holdings, 53 Gilberd St, Whanganui, Whanganui, 4500, New Zealand
Join us for this month’s BA5 with leading Whanganui business Bartley Group Holdings.
Bartley Group owns a wide variety of businesses in Whanganui from logistics and manufacturing to professional services and more. Come along to enjoy drinks, nibbles and networking and hear about this outstanding Whanganui business and the great work they are doing here in Whanganui and overseas.
Remember your business cards!

Breakfast of Champions with Adam Durning at The Oaks
2019-08-13 07:00 - 08:30 | Collegiate Motor Inn, 122 Liverpool Street, Whanganui, New Zealand
Please join us for a delicious breakfast at The Oaks with Adam Durning. Adam’s 25 year journey is impressive. Starting as a sole trader and Adam developed The Dentists into a sustainable, reproducible business model over multiple North Island locations. His path has been far from smooth but it has been both challenging and rewarding.
Tickets essential. Please book online here. You can pay by credit card or ask to be invoiced. There is a fee for credit cards.
Members $25+ GST; Non-members $35+ GST.

Being You - Book Launch with Maggie Eyre
2019-08-15 17:30 - 19:00 | Bayleys Whanganui, 158 Wicksteed Street, Whanganui, 4500, New Zealand
We are delighted to be hosting Maggie Eyre in Whanganui for the launch of her latest book, Being You. Maggie is the director of Fresh Eyre, a motivational speaker and author of Being You – how to build your personal brand and confidence. Maggie has over 30 years experience in business, public relations, education and theatre. Maggie has worked as a presentation trainer, stylist and media advisor to a variety of high profile individuals, including former Prime Minister Helen Clark.
Whether you are pitching to investors, selling to your customers, public speaking or wanting to present yourself as authentically as possible – this is an event for you.
Maggie will do a short presentation on her book, followed by a Q&A session with Mediaworks Whanganui Manager Christina Emery. Paiges Book Gallery will be on hand with Maggie’s books at the event.
Please RSVP for catering.
A big thank you to our sponsors for making this event possible: Air Chathams, MediaWorks Whanganui, The Lights Accommodation and Paiges Book Gallery.

BA5 at Confluence
2019-08-29 17:30 - 19:00 | Confluence, Level 3, 15 Watt St, Whanganui, New Zealand
Join us to celebrate Confluence’s 4th birthday at this month’s BA5. Confluence is Whanganui’s first co-working space, offering a way to remote work around the world, from Whanganui. Meet some of the people who work at Confluence, enjoy a delicious array of non-alcoholic drinks and nibbles and stay on to enjoy Thoughtful Thursday – a documentary film night where Confluence will show a never seen before Double Farley documentary!
RSVPs essential. Chamber members and invited guests welcome. Book below!

Breakfast of Champions with Dewhirst Law and InsuranceLink
2019-09-10 07:00 - 08:30 | FRANK., 60 Ridgway Street, Whanganui, 4500, New Zealand
Join us on Tuesday 10 September at the hour of champions – 7am – for a delicious buffet breakfast at Frank Bar + Eatery.
We will hear from two fantastic companies – Dewhirst Law and InsuranceLink. Find out what they offer our local businesses and how they can help you achieve your goals.
Remember to bring your business cards to share and for the business card draw.
Breakfast is $30 + GST for members and $40 + GST for non-members. Please note this is an increase in price that we need to introduce in order to make the event work for our local cafes.

BA5 @ The Dentists
2019-09-26 17:30 - 19:00 | The Dentists, 163 Wicksteed St, Whanganui, 4500, New Zealand
Foll0wing on from our August breakfast with Adam Durning, we are pleased to invite you to join us at The Dentists for our September BA5. The Dentists believe that oral health is fundamental for lifelong wellbeing. This month we get to see inside their practice including their beauty therapy practice – Perfect 10.
Remember to bring your business cards to share and to go in the business card draw. With two prizes this month, you could win an electric toothbrush or a 1 hour facial treatment.
We look forward to seeing our members and invited guests so book now

Breakfast of Champions with FoodHQ
2019-10-08 07:00 - 08:30 | Caroline’s Boatshed Bar and Eatery, 181 Somme Pde, Whanganui, New Zealand
Join us on Tuesday 8 October @ 7am for a delicious buffet breakfast at Caroline’s Boatshed Bar and Eatery.
Have you heard of FoodHQ? We will hear from Sue Foley, Chair and Dr Abby Thompson, Chief Executive about FoodHQ’s mission to grow food and beverage innovation by connecting the science and the business of food. Food HQ partners are focussed on supporting and inspiring food innovators and entrepreneurs. Find out about their exciting developments that have already attracted global attention, and their ambitious plans for the future that will have region-wide benefits.
Remember to bring your business cards to share and go in the business card draw.
Breakfast is $30 + gst for members and $40 + gst for non-members. Please note this increase in price is in order to make the event work for our local cafes.

Lunch and Learn with Jarrod Kerr, Kiwibank's Chief Economist
2019-10-10 12:00 - 13:30 | Confluence, Level 3, 15 Watt St, Whanganui, New Zealand
Freak Out or Buckle Up Baby?!
We are excited to host Jarrod Kerr, Kiwibank’s Chief Economist as our lunchtime speaker. Jarrod is an engaging presenter who has a passion for the environment, financial literacy and everything economics. He will share his insights in to local and international economic trends and what we might expect in the near future. His bio is impressive and is sure to get you thinking about what he has to say. You seriously won’t want to pass on this opportunity!
Numbers are limited, so reserve your place today.
$20 per person includes a catered light lunch. Bookings are essential

Wine After 5 Women in Business
2019-10-17 17:30 - 19:00 | FRANK., 60 Ridgway Street, Whanganui, 4500, New Zealand
Wine After 5 is for women in business to network and connect, share business experiences and discuss future opportunities. The event is hosted by our board member Joamari and has been very popular. This month as well as sampling wines from all over the world, our women will be celebrating their business achievements. Feel free to bring along a friend to share this with.
Please note this event can only be paid for by credit card .

BA5 with Proaxiom
2019-10-31 17:30 - 19:00 | Proaxiom, Suite 20, Wicksteed Tce, 225 Wicksteed Street, Whanganui, 4500
Proaxiom are hosting October’s BA5 and it’s sure to have a twist! Proaxiom is a dual hemisphere, consulting service provider and software development organisation specialising in solutions for the credit industry. Proaxiom provides software solutions to its client base in NZ, Australia, UK and Hong Kong. Come along and meet the team and give code a go. You will need to bring your phone for this event – you will leave with more than you arrived with!
Join us for drinks, nibbles and networking.
Thursday 31 October at 5.30pm at Proaxiom, Suite 20 Wicksteed Tce.
Chamber members and invited guests welcome.

AGM
2019-11-07 17:30 - 19:00 | Collegiate Motor Inn, 122 Liverpool Street, Whanganui
The AGM is to be held at the Quality Inn Collegiate, 122 Liverpool Street, Whanganui, Thursday 7th November 2019 5.30pm. The usual formalities will be followed by light refreshments and networking. Members and potential members are welcome! RSVP essential: 021 345385 or email: ce@whanganuichamber.net.nz

Wine After 5 - Women in Business Networking Event
2019-11-14 17:30 - 19:00 | FRANK., 60 Ridgway Street, Whanganui, 4500, New Zealand
Catch up with other businesswomen after work, relax and enjoy the networking opportunity. Our popular Wine After 5 is hosted by our board member Joamari. It is a great event to share business experiences while enjoying a glass of wine after a day at work. This month you will also be entertained by Irene from Frank. Bar+Eatery who will present a Glamourous Summer Gin tasting. Feel free to bring along a friend.
When: Thursday 14 November at 5:30pm
Where: Frank Bar+Eatery, 98 Victoria Ave
Cost: $20 member and $30 non-member to cover the cost of the Gin tasting and nibbles. Please note this event can only be paid for by credit card.
Bookings are essential. RSVP no later than Friday 8 November

Social Media Workshop: Story Telling & Disruptive Marketing
2019-11-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Bayleys Whanganui, 158 Wicksteed Street, Whanganui, 4500, New Zealand
In partnership with Whanganui and Partners, we are please to bring you this workshop.
Social media has revolutionised the marketing landscape but are you making the most of this opportunity?
Find out what it takes to create authentic storytelling, reach a wider audience, and how to plan successful social media campaigns from award-winning brand specialist Kit Lawrence of Whanganui’s Serious Social
When: Tuesday 19 November at 5pm – 7pm
Where: Bayleys Whanganui, 158 Wicksteed St
Cost: no cost to members and non-members.
RSVP: Book early there are only 30 places available

Business After 5 (BA5) with Jigsaw Whanganui
2019-11-28 17:00 - 19:30 | Jigsaw Whanganui, Suite 10, 236 Victoria Avenue, Whanganui, 4500, New Zealand
Come along and meet Tim Metcalfe and his dedicated team who journey alongside whanāu and families to be confident and proud in parenting their children.
The Jigsaw Whanganui team believes that Whanganui is brimming with successful businesses and valued community organisations, which makes it a great place to be in business and raise families.
Hear from local businesses who support our community organisations to build a vibrant and connected community with a sustainable future.
Remember your business cards to go in the draw
When: 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm, Thursday 28 November
Where: Jigsaw, Whanganui, Suite 10, 236 Victoria Ave, Whanganui.
Cost: No charge for Chamber members and invited guests
RSVP: Book no later than 5pm,Tuesday 26 November book here .
