Join us at this networking event to meet the business support agencies and hear about the vision for The BackHouse - where business, innovation and creativity comes alive! The BackHouse will provide a space for people to explore business opportunities , deliver business growth projects and develop understanding of innovative ideas. The Whanganui Chamber of […]

Unfortunately the Mid Year Celebration and Auction has been cancelled. We didn’t reach the level of attendees required for this to be a success, particularly for the sponsors. Therefore we made the tough decision to cancel this event and reschedule the auction at a later date to be confirmed. We are grateful and humbled by […]

When: 10.30am - 12.30pm, Thursday 17 June 2021 Where: Bayleys Whanganui, 158 Wicksteed Street, Whanganui Cost:  Free of charge with light lunch provided Domestic violence can impact on a team’s ability to bring their best selves to work, affecting productivity and the workplace environment. Together with Jigsaw Whanganui and our sponsors, we invite you to join […]

When: 5.30pm - 7pm, Thursday 24 June 2021 Where: Frank. Bar + Eatery, 60 Ridgway Street, Whanganui Members and their guests are invited to this month's BA5 with ‘Mainstreet Whanganui. Join us at this networking event and hear Mainstreet Whanganui's new Communications and Events Lead, Tom Langford, talk about their plans to create a stronger brand […]

  When: 5.30pm - 7pm, Wednesday 30 June 2021 Where: Porridge Watson, 30 Drews Avenue, Whanganui Cost: $20 member and $30 non-member – non-refundable upon less than 24hr cancellation. This month we are excited to present Elaine Reilly. With a blackbelt in karate, a psychology degree, an MBA and a range of killer “mum jokes” […]

When: 7am - 8am, Tuesday 13 July 2021 Where: The Barracks, 170 St Hill St, Whanganui Cost: Members $30 + GST  |  Non members $40 + GST Magnetic Marketing with David Silvester - Liquid Edge Creative Join us for breakfast with David Silvester, fairy godmother and director of Liquid Edge Creative, as he lifts to […]

When: 5.30pm - 7pm, Thursday 22 July 2021 Where: Paige's Book Gallery, 60 Guyton Street, Whanganui The fabulous team at Paige’s Book Gallery, our local independent, award-winning boutique bookstore, welcome Chamber members and their guests to the July BA5. Paige’s will be open, with drinks and nibbles on offer next door in Lockett Gallery - their […]

When: 5.30pm - 7pm, Thursday 29 July 2021 Where: The Burrow at The Treasury, 98 Victoria Avenue, Whanganui This month we are excited to present Kristen Lunman – Fintech Specialist and Co-founder and General Manager of Hatch, Kiwi Wealth’s digital investment platform. Working as a senior leader for several years both here and overseas, Kristen […]

POSTPONED Chamber members and their guests are invited to join the team at Horsley Christie for a drink and finger food, to hear a little more about the firm and what an ordinary day as a modern lawyer looks like. As preferred lawyers for the Whanganui region, their legal expertise covers business/commercial law, property, employment, […]

EVENT POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE TO ALERT LEVEL GUIDLINES Turning skills and knowledge into a formal qualification with Assessment of Prior Learning Many people have an enormous amount of work experience, life knowledge and skills but may not hold the qualification to match.  Meet Shane Tawharu, UCOL’s APL manager at breakfast.  Learn how skills […]