Whanganui Business Chamber

Plan. Act. Thrive. with Mark Daniels
2022-04-27 17:15 - 18:45 (Pacific/Auckland) | Business Whanganui – Chamber of Commerce, 139 Guyton Street, Whanganui, 4501, New Zealand
Join us for this straight-to-the-point workshop with Mark Daniels, Action Coach, to kick off your plan for a future beyond these COVID times.
Things are beginning to move on from the situation of the last two years. We need to be ready to do so too.
A good way to start is to take a moment away from life and business as usual, to give your future some thought, to set some ambitious goals, and to create a practical tactical plan you can follow (and easily stick to), while we go about realising the future you want.
While you know this is what needs to happen it often ends up in the too hard basket when you try to do it on your own. Luckily you don’t have to.
This learning event is offered at a subsidised rate thanks to support from Whanganui & Partners.

Women After 5 - Energy and Excellence with Raewyn Overton-Stuart
2022-04-13 17:30 - 19:00 | The Burrow, 45 Taupo Quay, Whanganui, Wanganui-Manawatu, 4500, New Zealand
When Leadership expert John Maxwell was asked,
“How do you know what you are meant to do in life” he replied:
“The answer is really simple: Energy and Excellence.
When you experience unbounded energy in what you are doing, when you are driven to excellence in your work and love what you do – then you can rest assured that you have found your passion and are definitely in pursuit of your full potential.” Easy to say… hard to do!
Raewyn Overton-Stuart is going to share what energy and excellence looks like for her, with some key learnings as to how it has shaped her journey since founding PAUA in 2003.
Raewyn Overton-Stuart started her career with a Kindergarten Teacher’s Diploma in the early 1980s in Christchurch. A move to Whanganui and PAUA (Preschoolers At-home Uniquely Achieving) was formed in 2003. It was born out of desire to provide a quality Home Based Early Childhood Education Service that would reflect her personal values. In 2012, PAUA Poppetts Nanny Recruitment and Babysitting Service joined the PAUA whānau – adding to the services that we can provide, especially for families holidaying in Auckland who need a babysitter in their hotel. PAUA Products (a toy shop – physical and online) and PAUA Print complete the businesses that she founded and runs.
Raewyn is actively involved in the community; she has been part of the Chamber of Commerce board and Chair, is a board member of the Whanganui City Mission, part of Whanganui Daybreak Rotary and an active member of St Paul’s Presbyterian Church.
Join us at Women After 5 for an energetic session with Raewyn!
Cancellation Policy: 48-hours prior for refund

Business for Breakfast - April 2022
2022-04-12 07:00 - 08:30 | The Barracks, 170 St Hill Street, Whanganui, 4500
Cautiously optimistic is our new mantra as we start to consider our futures beyond COVID and what has become the current normal of ‘business-un-usual’.
The last few years in particular have taught us that while we can’t control everything, we can influence our future business success with the right focus and some well thought out tactical planning.
Now might just be the perfect time to get moving again. Join us for this Business for Breakfast with the talented and high energy, Mark Daniels, Action Coach to find out how.
Good food. Great company. Like minds.

Korero with the Board - April 2022
2022-04-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Mint Cafe, 5 Maria Place, Whanganui, 4500, New Zealand
Join Chamber Board members Glenda Brown and Jordan Davis for our April Korero with the Board.

This is a small informal connect event, where you can meet other Chamber members, chat about your business, ask questions about the Chamber, and share ideas, over a coffee… or tea.

Numbers are strictly limited.
The coffee or tea is on us.
No vaccine pass required.

Business Matters with Hon. Stuart Nash
2022-04-06 17:30 - 18:15 | Online Event
Join us for this online event where we talk business with Hon. Stuart Nash
Minister for Economic and Regional Development, Minister of Forestry, Minister for Small Business, Minister of Tourism, Member of Parliament for Napier
Our session will include time for Q&A. Questions can be submitted in advance or via text during the live event.
Whanganui Chamber members join free.
Self-register here: https://bit.ly/Stuart-Nash-Business-Matters-Apr22

Business Lunch with Christopher Luxon
2022-03-23 12:00 - 13:30
SOLD OUT.
WAIT LIST TICKETS EMAIL: comms@whanganuichamber.net.nz

Business After 5 with MAD Media
2022-02-24 17:30 - 19:00 | FRANK., 60 Ridgway Street, Whanganui, 4500, New Zealand
Join us 24 February at FRANK. Bar + Eatery for our first 2022 BA5 with MAD Media.
As you make your way through Whanganui it’s hard not to notice MAD Media’s massive advertising display (MAD for short) digital billboard on the corner of Victoria Avenue and Dublin Street.
Join us at this BA5 business connect event and meet the MAD Media team – the people behind the billboard.
There will be refreshments, lots of good conversation, connections galore to be made and renewed, and the opportunity to learn about something called OOH, MAD Media’s service offerings – in-house design, photography and videography services, community support initiatives, and, very importantly, how easy it is to get your business up in lights.
Vaccine Pass required for host venue entry.

Korero with the Board
2022-02-22 10:00 - 11:00 | The Burrow, 45 Taupo Quay, Whanganui, Wanganui-Manawatu, 4500, New Zealand
Join Chamber Board members Joamari van der Walt and Stuart Hylton for our February Korero with the Board.
This is a small informal connect event, where you can meet other Chamber members, chat about your business, ask questions about the Chamber, and share ideas, over a coffee… or tea.
Numbers are strictly limited.
RSVP is required.
Entry with vaccine pass.

Women After 5 with Helen Garner - meet the woman behind the title
2022-02-16 17:30 - 19:00 | The Burrow, 45 Taupo Quay, Whanganui, Wanganui-Manawatu, 4500, New Zealand
We welcome you back to our Women After 5 for 2022! We have some exciting events lined up for you this year and no virus is going to stop our momentum. This is the year for reflection and growth, grabbing opportunities and ticking those unticked boxes. For two years we have all been in hiding, fearing the worst, getting our heads around the new norm, trying to survive the onslaught of the big C-word. It is clear that C-word is not going anywhere, so let’s just get on with it as best we can.

We present to you Helen Garner our new Chief Executive of the Chamber. Helen built her professional career in a diverse range of environments and has first-hand experience in the differing cultures of small business, large corporates, local government and not-for-profit organisations. She is an experienced business leader, mentor, manager, strategist and communicator and holds close to heart community development and engagement.

We asked her to be a speaker at the event, not as CE but as Helen Garner, sharing with us her wisdom ranging from connecting your business to the world, mentoring inside and outside your business, and how to handle the rapidly changing environments we will be facing this year whilst remaining calm and focused.

Come meet the woman behind the title and take your first step to being part of something great this year.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Joamari van der Walt Vice-Chair
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Nibbles and wine provided.
Tickets: $20 member and $30 non-member – non-refundable upon less than 24hr cancellation.
Bookings close 8.00pm 14 February 2022.
Please Note: A vaccine pass is required for entry to the hosting venue.
For more information CONTACT: Joamari van der Walt – joamari@vanderwalt.nz

2021 End of Year Celebration and Quickfire Auction
2021-12-09 17:15 - 22:00 | FRANK., 60 Ridgway Street, Whanganui, 4500, New Zealand
We’d love you to join us for a night of fun on Thursday 9 December, at the Chamber 2021 End of Year Celebration and Quickfire Auction.
Whether you are looking to be pampered or productive, there is something for everyone to bid on at the auction, with dozens of great items up for grabs.
$500 Air Chathams flight voucher, $1,500 MAD Media digital advertising, Various pamper vouchers, Garden Centre Voucher, RE90 Water blaster, Outdoor trail camera, Gift hampers, $100 hospitality vouchers, Carved stone taonga pendant, Local glass art, Acrylic pour art, Private wine tasting for beginners – for 10 people … and loads more.

Don’t miss this opportunity to wind up the year with us have some real fun!
Light food provided and a cash bar will be operating.
Let’s celebrate together!
