FBI Negotiation Skills Workshop
2019-04-11 16:00 - 18:30 (Pacific/Auckland) | 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, Level 1, 7 Rutland Street, Whanganui
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 .

Breakfast of Champions with Tim Easton, Business Growth Advisor
2019-12-10 07:00 - 08:00 | FRANK., 60 Ridgway Street, Whanganui, 4500, New Zealand
Join us on Tuesday 10 December for a delicious buffet breakfast at Frank. Bar+Eatery. Our guest speaker is Tim Easton, Business Growth Advisor at Whanganui & Partners. He’s part of a Central Government network called Regional Business Partners, which links into NZ Trade and Enterprise, Callaghan Institute and other key organisations.
As well as talking about the services available to us locally, he’ll also be focussing on the importance of small business planning. In Feb 2020 the Whanganui & Partners team will be running a facilitated small business planning workshop focussing on ensuring our local businesses are best positioned to maximise current market conditions. This is your opportunity to hear more about this area, and ask any questions you might have about Regional Business Partners.
Remember to bring your business cards to share and to go in the business card draw.

BA5 with Progress Castlecliff Community
2020-01-28 16:30 - 18:30 | Citadel Cafe Castlecliff, 14 Rangiora Street, Whanganui
Coasting into 2020 with a relaxed BA5 is the perfect way to celebrate the New Year. Hear from Councillor James Barron and other businesses about how Castlecliff is not only only growing but thriving. Join us for a walk in the sand dunes followed by networking, drinks and ‘world-famous’ loaded fries at the Citadel which is opening exclusively for members and their business guests. It’s a BA5 with a difference and one you won’t want to miss! Trade your work shoes for sand shoes and enjoy this special BA5 on TUESDAY 28 January starting at 4.30pm ( if you want to visit the sand dunes). We look forward to seeing your there. Programme below.

Breakfast with Mayor Hamish McDouall
2020-02-11 07:00 - 08:30 | FRANK., 60 Ridgway Street, Whanganui, 4500, New Zealand
Join us at 7am on Tuesday 11 February for a delicious buffet breakfast at Frank.Bar+Eatery.
Our guest speaker is Mayor Hamish McDouall. Find out what’s next for our city.
Hamish will speak about what the next three years could look like for Whanganui.
More information to come. Watch this space.

When: 7:00am – 8:30am, Tuesday 11 February 2020
Where: Frank.Bar+Eatery. 98 Victoria Ave, Whanganui
Cost: $30 + GST members and $40 + GST non-members
RSVP: Book no later than 4pm Monday 10 February 2020

Chamber of Commerce Membership App Launch
2020-02-25 17:30 - 19:00 | FRANK., 60 Ridgway Street, Whanganui, 4500, New Zealand
~ MEMBER ONLY INVITATION ~
MEMBERSHIP APP LAUNCH
The Whanganui Chamber of Commerce invites you to the
Membership App Launch, Tuesday 25 February at 5.30pm.
As a member, you will have received an invitation and information to download the KINKON app.
Be at the official launch where the Proaxiom team will explain the app, its features and help you to upload your staff onto the app.
Join us @ Frank. Bar + Eatery
Please register your attendance no later than 4pm Monday 24 February 2020

Business After 5 with 100% SWEET and Loaders Wanganui
2020-02-27 17:30 - 19:00 | Loaders Wanganui, 172 Ridgway Street, Whanganui, 4500, New Zealand
100% SWEET and Loaders Wanganui join together to host the February BA5.
Join us for networking, drinks and nibbles at Loaders Wanganui at 5:30pm on Thursday 27 February 2020.
Jason Shailer and Hannah Whiteman are 100% SWEET! They are getting our school-leavers into employment and tertiary education. Borne out of community concern regarding the over-representation of NEETS, (students not in education, employment or training), they have successfully placed 250 school leavers into employment to date.
How can businesses contribute to growing this success and assist school leavers into employment? This is an opportunity to hear about the Work Ready Passport programme being delivered in secondary schools and discuss with Jason, how your business can benefit from having school leavers in your workforce.
Hayden Loader is a Board Member of 100% SWEET and is also the General Manager of Loaders Wanganui. Loaders is a family business started in 1954. The work they undertake is varied including four years in Christchurch rebuilding sewer networks after the quakes, and more recently a $9 million sectional rebuild of the retaining wall on Anzac Parade after the 2015 flood. Hear about how technology has changed the way they work and experience first-hand technology at its best.
When: 5:30pm – 7:00pm Thursday 27 February 2020
Where: Loaders, 172 Ridgway St, Whanganui (Cnr Ridgway and Hatrick St)
Cost: No charge for Chamber members
RSVP: Please book no later than 4pm Tuesday 25 February 2020

Women After 5 - March
2020-03-04 17:30 - 19:00 | FRANK., 60 Ridgway Street, Whanganui, 4500, New Zealand
Celebrating 2020 and the good fortune that awaits!
We are excited for the second year of our Chamber Womens’ networking events and have planned a fabulous line-up for you to enjoy. The purpose of these gatherings is to build relationships with like-minded women serious about their business, share experiences and find connecting points from which to collaborate.
Our first event will be at 5:30pm on Wednesday 4 March 2020 at Frank. Bar + Eatery. The Wine Knight, Francis Auclert, a qualified sommelier will enchant us with a Bubbles and Chocolate taste pairing.
$20 per member and $30 per non-member to be paid by credit card only. You are welcome to bring along a non-member. Nibbles will be provided.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Breakfast @ 7 with Bryce Robb, Beaver Tree Service
2020-03-10 07:00 - 08:30 | Caroline’s Boatshed Bar and Eatery, 181 Somme Pde, Whanganui, New Zealand
Join us at 7am on Tuesday 10 March for a delicious buffet breakfast at Caroline’s Boatshed Bar & Eatery. Bryce Robb, owner of Beaver Tree Service is our guest speaker.
After many years establishing the Christchurch business, Bryce decided to move to Whanganui and leave his staff of eight to continue the thriving South Island concern.
While he hadn’t planned to get into tree work in his new location, he discovered a real demand for similar services in the area, so along with his partner Mary Cameron, set up a Whanganui branch. This business has grown rapidly and 3 years later they now also have teams in Wellington, Whanganui and Palmerston North.
In 2018 their business was awarded the Whanganui Chamber of Commerce Regional Business Award for Best Small Business and highly commended in the Professional Services category.
So what makes this business so successful? Come along and hear Bryce talk about the importance of connecting with and understanding your clients to ensure you have a returning client base, how to create raving fans, and what helps Beaver Tree Service to make the BIG decisions.
Oh, and he may also talk about the book he wrote Golf Ball Hunting. A story of entrepreneurial spirit and the business man that encouraged it.
Bookings are essential.
Cost: $30 + GST for members and $40 + GST for non-members
RSVP: Book no later than 3pm, Monday 9 March 2020

R&D TI Seminar - this event has been cancelled
2020-03-18 12:00 - 13:30 | Confluence, Level 3, 15 Watt St, Whanganui, New Zealand
Representatives from KPMG’s Innovation & Growth team and IRD Policy & Operations team will be presenting this Seminar.
The Research & Development Tax Incentive (R&D TI) became law in May 2019 – backdated to be effective from the start of the 2019-20 income year (that for most, ends 31 March 2020).
The aim of the R&D TI is to provide a 15% tax credit as an incentive for performing or contracting for performing R&D – that is broadly defined as activities to create new knowledge or new or improved processes, services or goods.
Eligibility for accessing the R&D TI is $50,000pa eligible R&D spend (or, if below this threshold, the cost of eligible R&D contracted from an Approved Research Provider).
With 31 March being the conclusion of the 2019-20 income year for most businesses, this seminar will provide an opportunity to understand the requirements of the regime:

The definition of R&D;
How to claim for the 2019-20 income year;
How to present claims;
How to register for the regime;
What the claim form looks like and what information is required;
Eligible costs and activities;
In-year Approval of R&D for the 2020-21 year;
What supporting documentation businesses need to hold in support of their claims.

We hope you can join us.
When: 12pm – 1.30pm Wednesday 18 March 2020 (Please note this is a BYO lunch session)
Where: Confluence, 15 Watt Street, Whanganui

Women After 5 - April - this event is cancelled
2020-04-01 17:30 - 19:00 | FRANK., 60 Ridgway Street, Whanganui, 4500, New Zealand
(Wo)MEN After 5 ‘Special’ for April Fools Day

To celebrate April Fools Day we have extended a warm invite for the men to join us on Wednesday 1 April 2020 @Frank. Bar + Eatery where the ladies (and men) will be entertained by LADS Brewing Company and The Meat Shack with a beer and biltong (cured meats) tasting. Come along for an interesting taste sensation and find out how these young lads make their delicacies.
These gatherings are an opportunity to build relationships with like-minded women (and men) who are serious about their business, share experiences and find connecting points from which to collaborate. You’re welcome to bring along a non-member. Nibbles will be provided.

The cost will be $20 + GST per member and $30 +GST per non-member to be paid by credit card only to secure your booking.
We look forward to seeing you there!
