Business Whanganui - Chamber of Commerce

Women After 5 'Year End Celebration'
2020-11-24 17:30 - 19:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | FRANK., 60 Ridgway Street, Whanganui, 4500, New Zealand
Join us at our ‘Women After 5’ next Tuesday and be inspired by Carla Donson’s story on ‘Chasing Your Dreams’. Together, let’s celebrate our wins for the year and share our dreams for 2021.
2020 will be remembered as challenging and ever-changing year, navigating the Covid-19 vortex. But despite the life-changing times there are moments to be celebrated!
The purpose of ‘Women After 5’ events is to build relationships with like-minded women serious about their business, sharing experiences and finding connecting points from which to collaborate.
The cost is $20 + GST per member and $25 + GST per non-member. Members are welcome to bring along a non-member. Nibbles will be provided. We look forward to seeing you there!
Bookings are essential please for catering purposes.
Please note there have been issues when booking via Explorer. Chrome is recommended.

Business After 5 with PAUA Print
2020-11-26 17:30 - 19:00 | PAUA Print, 9 Park Place Road, Whanganui, New Zealand
Members and their guests are invited to the November Business After 5 with PAUA Print on Thursday 26 November.
PAUA Print is part of the PAUA Group of companies based in Whanganui since 2003. With the expectation of excellence in printed material for each of the PAUA Group businesses, along with the desire to be as self-sufficient as possible, PAUA Print was born. They are experienced in the design and production of high quality print material in full colour or black and white.
Their services include graphic design, photocopying, laminating and binding, business stationery, (cards, letterheads, envelopes, compliment pads), promotional flyers and brochures, posters and banners, books, calendars, wide format printing and more.
Find out more on what they have to offer and how your business could benefit. They are offering a 20% discount on services for all Chamber members who attend. “If you can think it, they will help you do it!”
Drinks and nibbles will be provided.
Bookings are essential for catering purposes. We look forward to seeing you there.

Business After 5 with La Station Design Store
2021-01-28 17:00 - 19:30 | La Station Design Store, 139 Guyton Street, Whanganui
Let’s catch up at the Chamber’s first Business After 5 event for 2021, with Tracy and Brian Hawker at La Station Design Store to enjoy a drink, nibbles and networking in this fabulously unique location.
During 14 years of providing Whanganui with gifts and homeware from her store Country Lane Originals and women’s fashion from Fifty Five, Tracy always believed Whanganui would appreciate access to a wider range of larger furniture items.
When the opportunity arose to purchase the Old Central Fire Station, everything fell into place. La Station Design Store was opened in June 2019 and has received outstanding support ever since.
Members and their guests are invited along to hear about Tracy’s journey since arriving in Wanganui in 2000, and enjoy a drink in an environment only a building and setting of this era can provide.

Breakfast @7 with Same Page Group
2021-02-09 07:00 - 08:30 | The Treasury, 98 Victoria Avenue, Whanganui, 4500, New Zealand
Join us at 7am Tuesday 9 February at The Treasury with guest speaker Andrew Tripe for breakfast, coffee and networking.
Having helped National Australia Bank deliver a workplace culture programme to 40,000 employees in four continents, in 2010 Andrew returned to his hometown Whanganui of around the same size (at the time!) with his young family. The success of the programme resulted in winning the Australian Human Resources Institute “People Impact” award. It also encouraged Andrew to establish SamePage Group, a boutique management consultancy which helps businesses of all sizes and industries around NZ and in Australia (pre-Covid!). SamePage Group focuses on people (human resources), workplace culture, leadership development, and strategy development (including strategy execution).
At this breakfast event, Andrew through his experience of seeing businesses go to the next level of results through culture change, will provide the main steps to establish a workplace culture programme, including an overview of what culture is, how to get started, and how to change culture.
Don’t miss this opportunity to meet Andrew, learn more about workplace culture, and enjoy a ‘breakfast with a difference’ in The Treasury (the old National Bank building).
See you there!
Members $30 +GST and non-members $40 +GST.
Please secure your booking before 4pm Friday 5 February.
Bookings are essential for catering numbers.
Remember your business cards for networking and to go into the draw.

Business Training for Better Outcomes: Session One
2021-02-16 08:00 - 12:00 | UCOL Whanganui, Taupo Quay, Whanganui
Business Training with Mike Clark, Think Right – Business Mindset Training is on Tuesday 16th February. You can take advantage of this training by attending the full day, or either of the 4 hour sessions.

Business Training for Better Outcomes: Full Day
2021-02-16 08:00 - 17:00 | UCOL Whanganui, Taupo Quay, Whanganui

Business Training for Better Outcomes: Session Two
2021-02-16 13:00 - 17:00 | UCOL Whanganui, Taupo Quay, Whanganui

Women After 5 - Celebrating La Fiesta
2021-02-17 17:30 - 19:00 | FRANK., 60 Ridgway Street, Whanganui, 4500, New Zealand
Ladies, you are invited to join us at our first Women After 5 event on Wednesday February 17 where we will celebrate our achievements.
If you could brag in a safe space, what would you brag about? Join the Chamber of Commerce for an informal sharing of our womens’ celebratory moments.
The purpose of the event is to build relationships with like-minded women serious about their business, share experiences and find connecting points from which to collaborate.

The cost is $20 + GST per person with proceeds going to the Women’s Network. Refreshments will be provided.
For more information, contact Joamari van der Walt, ph: 0210563198, or email Joamari at: joamari@vanderwalt.nz. We look forward to seeing you there!

Business After 5 with Whanganui & Partners
2021-02-25 17:30 - 19:00 | Innovation Quarter, 179 St Hill Street, Whanganui, New Zealand
Members are invited to our next Business After 5 networking event hosted by Whanganui & Partners on Thursday 25 February.
Whanganui & Partners is Whanganui’s economic development agency. They work to deliver a thriving and resilient economy to our district and to do this they partner with organisations, initiatives and local authorities to help transform the Whanganui District, driving economic growth for all sectors. Whanganui & Partners are focused on strengthening relationships, improving infrastructure, increasing capability, raising the Whanganui brand, organisational efficiency and importantly, supporting business growth in the Whanganui region.
Come and meet the team and find out more about the options available.
Bookings are essential. Please RSVP before 4pm Monday 22 February.
Please note there have been issues when booking via Explorer. Chrome is recommended.

World Class Whanganui - GDM Retail Systems Manufacturing Tour
2021-03-16 17:15 - 19:00 | GDM Retail Systems, 25 Gilberd Street, Castlecliff,, Whanganui, 4501
Join us Tuesday 16th March at the Gilberd Street premises of GDM Retail Systems with Michael and Sandra Eden, where Good Design Matters!
A leading fixtures and furniture manufacturer for more than 40 years, GDM Retail has a modern 7000m2 factory and design hub in Whanganui, with sales offices in Auckland and Brisbane.
GDM designs, engineers, prototypes and manufactures to customer specification, providing best practice in metal fabrication, laser cutting, robotic welding, CNC joinery construction, painting, powder coating and logistics, efficiently coordinated from the same site. GDM also has joint venture agreements with several factories in China, to ensure solutions can be manufactured or sourced for any project.
Come along on Tuesday to meet the team, enjoy refreshments and networking and see GDM Retail Systems in action.
Please make your booking before 4pm Friday 12 March. Bookings are essential please.

Business After 5 with Beaver Tree Service
2021-03-25 17:30 - 19:00 | Beaver Tree Service, 77 Brunswick Road, Aramoho, Whanganui, New Zealand
We are delighted to invite members and their guests to our BA5 with Beaver Tree Service on Thursday 25 March at 5.30pm, after having twice postponed their event due to changes in Alert Levels. So join us this time round and meet owners Bryce Robb and Mary Cameron at their new premises at 112 Riverbank Rd, Whanganui.
We get to continue the conversation from our March 2020 breakfast with Bryce and understand the business, the people and the standards that make this business so successful. Bryce’s motto ‘Ruthless with Standards, Gentle with People’ ensures they operate a customer- focused, best practice business that rewards customers for their loyalty.
Bryce started his business adventures from a young age, eventually starting an arboriculture business in Christchurch. In 2011, the business won a worldwide business award for Best Team under 50 team members. This success continued when they began Beaver Tree Services in Whanganui and won the 2018 Whanganui Chamber of Commerce Regional Business Award for Small Business and Highly Commended for Professional Services. They now have teams in Christchurch, Wellington, Palmerston North, Whanganui and Taupo, and complete tree work from Whanganui down through the Horowhenua District and into the Kapiti Coast.
In his ‘spare time’ Bryce has written a book, ‘Golf Ball Hunting’, and will share this interesting story. The book may even be the prize for the lucky draw.
Please RSVP before 4pm Tuesday 23 March. Bookings before close-off date are essential to assist with catering numbers please.

Breakfast @ 7 with Inland Revenue Department
2021-04-13 07:00 - 08:00 | The Barracks, 170 St Hill Street, Whanganui, 4500
Join us at breakfast on Tuesday 13 April 2021 at The Barracks and meet Philippa McNae, Community Compliance Officer from Inland Revenue.
Community Compliance Officers represent Inland Revenue in communities across the country, offering education and assistance to help people meet their tax obligations and ensure they are receiving their correct entitlements.
At breakfast, Philippa will talk about the financial support being offered to businesses affected by COVID-19, specifically the Small Business Cashflow Loan and the changes announced in November 2020.
Philippa will also give a brief tour around the IRD website, highlighting where businesses can get support and information on tax obligations and show how you can message the Community Compliance Team in your region to find the support you may need.
Bookings are essential to assist with catering. Please ensure to book before 3pm Thursday 8 April. Thankyou.
And remember your business cards for networking and to go into the draw.

Whanganui District Council Long-Term Plan (2021-2031) Consultation Session
2021-04-15 17:30 - 18:30 | Bayleys Whanganui, 158 Wicksteed Street, Whanganui, 4500, New Zealand
The Council has recently ratified the Consultation Document for the Long Term Plan. It is important for the business community to engage with this document and to offer feedback. We have Jenny Duncan, Josh Chandulal-Mackay and James Barron presenting this document to Chamber members and there is a platform for questions from you at the end. Please come along and be informed. Bookings close at 5pm Wednesday 14 April.
When: 5.30pm to 6.30pm, Thursday 15 April
Where: Bayleys, 158 Wicksteed St, Whanganui
Bookings are essential please.

Business After 5 with UCOL Whanganui
2021-04-22 17:30 - 19:00 | UCOL Whanganui, Taupo Quay, Whanganui
When: 5.30pm – 7pm Thursday 22 April 2021
Where: UCOL Whanganui, 16 Rutland St, Whanganui

Te Pūkenga, is New Zealand’s largest tertiary education provider and globally, the 35th largest provider of vocational education. UCOL is a part of Te Pūkenga, and across the country approximately 240,000 people are participating in some form of vocational education and training, supported by about 10,000 full time staff.
At this BA5 event, Chief Executive Stephen Town will fill us in how Te Pūkenga (New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology) is taking shape and what it means to our regions. Stephen has held executive positions for over 20 years in tertiary education, local government, and transport. He is former Chief Executive of Auckland Council. Previous roles include leading the Franklin District and Tauranga City Councils, and Regional Director of NZTA in Northland/Auckland. His first chief executive role was at the Wanganui Regional Community Polytechnic in 1994, making him the youngest CE in New Zealand at the time.
We look forward to seeing you at UCOL to hear Stephen speak, take part in questions and answers and to enjoy this networking opportunity.
Refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP before 4pm Tuesday 20 April.
Bookings are essential please for catering purposes. Many thanks.

Women After 5 @ The Treasury - Celebrating Successful Businesswomen
2021-04-28 17:30 - 19:00 | The Treasury, 98 Victoria Avenue, Whanganui, 4500, New Zealand
At this Women After 5 event we will celebrate the success of Whanganui Businesswomen. Come along and listen to our line-up of inspiring entrepreneurial women and hear their stories of dreams, taking that first step, determination and challenges faced.
Too often we look outside Whanganui for inspiration or even outside New Zealand whilst we have an abundance of experienced and amazing local businesswomen. We encourage you to use these gatherings to build relationships with like-minded women serious about their business, share experiences and find connecting points from which to collaborate. Drinks and nibbles will be provided. We look forward to seeing you there!

5.30pm, Wednesday 28 April 2021 @ The Treasury, 98 Victoria Ave, Whanganui
$20 + GST member and $30 + GST non-member – non-refundable upon less than 24hr cancellation.
Please note: Bookings close at 4pm, Monday 26 April 2021. Thank you.

Breakfast @ 7 with AGC Training for Industry
2021-05-11 07:00 - 08:00 | The Barracks, 170 St Hill Street, Whanganui, 4500
When: 7am – 8am, Tuesday 11 May 2021
Where: The Barracks, 170 St Hill St, Whanganui

At this Breakfast networking event Sandor Chernoff, an education to employment broker with ACG Training for Industry, will share knowledge about careers education, youth employment and the future of work. Hear how local businesses can become involved, inspiring our young people in Whanganui, and get answers to any questions you may have about Sandor’s role.
Sandor is one of 25 education to employment brokers working across the country, as part of a joint venture between Ministry of Education and Ministry of Social Development.
Sandor’s focus is school-business/industry partnerships in Whanganui. He works across this space supporting clearer pathways to careers, stronger transitions to employment, education or training, and successful destinations. We look forward to seeing you there.

$30 + GST member and $40 + GST non-member.
Bookings are essential.
Please note: Bookings close at 4pm, Thursday 6 May 2021. Thank you.
If you book this event and then find you are unable to attend, it is essential you let us know 24 hours in advance.
The Chamber can longer cover the cost of non-attendance; therefore, tickets are non-refundable outside of this timeframe.
To cancel your booking, please email Glen.

Economic Update with Jarrod Kerr - Chief Economist
2021-05-17 17:30 - 18:30 | The Wanganui Club, 136 St Hill Street, Whanganui, 4500
“A remarkable recovery in highly uncertain times. We always underestimate the adaptability of business”
Jarrod Kerr – Chief Economist is back, after a 12 month COVID enforced Break and we invite you to join us on 17 May where Jarrod will speak on ‘everything economics’.
Make the most of this opportunity to catch up with Jarrod, as well as meet the local Kiwibank business team and engage with other local businesses after a wildly unconventional last 12 months
Bookings are essential please. We look forward to seeing you there.
When: 5.30pm – 6.30pm, Monday 17 May 2021
Where: The Wanganui Club, 136 St Hill St, Whanganui
Cost: $20+GST per person

Tax Changes to Property Investors – What does this mean for you?
2021-05-20 17:30 - 18:30 | Bayleys Whanganui, 158 Wicksteed Street, Whanganui, 4500, New Zealand
with Craig McKinnon – Balance Chartered Accountants
With the recent changes to Property Investments put in place by Government, it is important for Property Investors to be aware of what changes you need to be aware of and the tax implications that have changed. It’s best to be well informed before you embark on investing in property!
Craig McKinnon from Balance Chartered Accountants will be presenting. Come along and find out what the recent changes mean to you.
Bookings are essential please.

When: 5.30pm – 6.30pm, Thursday 20 May 2021
Where: Bayleys Whanganui, 158 Wicksteed St, Whanganui
Cost: $20+GST per person

BA5 at The BackHouse - Where great ideas come forward
2021-05-27 17:30 - 19:00 | The Backhouse, Cnr Taupo Quay & Drews Avenue, Whanganui, Manawatu-Wanganui, 4501, New Zealand
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 Commerce is thrilled to be part of this new and exciting direction for business, innovation and collaboration, having recently moved into Level 2 of the The BackHouse.
Whanganui Chamber of Commerce, Port Employment Precinct Whanganui and 100% SWEET are all on Level 2 at The BackHouse, working closely together to enhance business capability and connection.
Whanganui District Employment Training Trust (WDETT) is committed to improving our region through sustainable employment and future-proofing business by overseeing three local initiatives. This commitment includes the 100% SWEET programme assisting school-leavers to become work-ready and local businesses to provide youth employment opportunities. The recently established Youth to Work service offers training, mentoring, and workplace experiences to out-of-work youth and young adults. The Te Ara Mahi funded Port Employment Precinct Whanganui focuses on local job opportunities associated with the Whanganui Port revitalisation project.
This BA5 is an opportunity to gain better insights into these, and other organisations joining us in the coming months. Discover how they can help your business and benefit our community, now and into the future.
Refreshments will be provided. We look forward to seeing you there.

When: 5.30pm – 7pm, Thursday 27 May 2021
Where: The BackHouse Level 2, Drews Avenue, Whanganui
If you book this event and then find you are unable to attend, it is essential you let us know.
To cancel your booking, please email Glen.

Mid-Year Christmas Party - CANCELLED
2021-06-12 18:00 - 23:30 | Coopers Cafe and Bar, 53A Wilson Street,, Whanganui, 4500
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 the number of businesses and individuals, both member and non-member, who supported the event with generous sponsorship.

FREE WORKPLACE SEMINAR - The Domestic Violence - Victim's Protection Act
2021-06-17 10:30 - 12:30 | Bayleys Whanganui, 158 Wicksteed Street, Whanganui, 4500, New Zealand
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 this seminar with Anna Campbell. The Domestic Violence – Victim’s Protection Act adds legal protections in the workplace for people affected by domestic violence.
The session will support workplaces to understand their obligations under the Act and also how to respond affirmatively; with particular focus on how domestic violence can and does, affect the world of work, and how businesses and managers can help by recognising, responding to and addressing the impacts of domestic violence on the employee.
Supporting an employee in these circumstances offsets the current hidden costs of domestic violence, such as disruption on the job and lost days of work. Workplaces will benefit greatly if they engage in supporting the individual experiencing domestic violence. Research clearly shows productivity increases in the workplace when employees feel safe and listened to.
We encourage you to attend this seminar at 10.30am on Thursday 17 June,
followed by a complimentary lunch at 12.30pm.
RSVP before 4pm Wednesday 16 June. Bookings are essential for catering purposes.
Please share this invitation with others who you think would like to attend this seminar.

About the presenter
Anna Campbell is currently the Chief People and Transformation Officer for Mitre 10, and has vast experience in creating strategy that focuses on Customer Experience, Culture and Leadership Development. Anna was the first New Zealander to win a Conscious Business Leadership award.
Anna advocates that all businesses should play a critical role in social change. With a particular focus on reducing domestic violence, Anna is the first female White Ribbon Ambassador in New Zealand, a keynote speaker, and regularly fronts the media about the role businesses can play to create positive social change.
Click here to read Anna’s full bio »

A huge thankyou to the following sponsors:

Event supported by:
Bartley Group, Whanganui Family Violence Intervention Network (VIN), Te Manu Atatū Maori Business Network,
White Ribbon Aotearoa, Ministry of Social Development (MSD) and Hair & Barber NZ.

Business After 5 with Mainstreet Whanganui
2021-06-24 17:30 - 19:00 | FRANK., 60 Ridgway Street, Whanganui, 4500, New Zealand
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 for Whanganui’s CBD, including details about a redeveloped website, that will shine more of a spotlight on our local businesses.
Don’t miss this opportunity to find out the latest from Mainstreet Whanganui and learn more about the team and what they have to offer to our CBD.
Finger food will be provided, with a complimentary drink upon arrival and the bar open throughout the evening. We look forward to seeing you there.

Please RSVP before 4pm Wednesday 23 June.
Bookings are essential please for catering purposes.

WA5 with Elaine Reilly - CLAN
2021-06-30 17:30 - 19:00 | Porridge Watson, 30 Drews Avenue, Whanganui, 4500
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” she uses in her stand-up comedy hobby, you could be forgiven for anticipating that meeting Elaine Reilly could be somewhat intimidating. When you add in a Scottish accent that can sound like machine gunfire when she gets passionate about a subject (which she does- often), you might be smart to run for the hills.
In reality, Elaine is a 5 foot nothing, bundle of positive energy, whose experiences range from setting up a ground-breaking award-winning business in the UK; forming an Economic Development agency in Transylvania; running an innovative and successful ‘Women into Business’ network in Scotland, leading the Regional Economic Development agency Vision Manawatu and creating CLAN right here in Aotearoa in 2017.
Formerly President of Scottish Women in Business, Elaine knew she wanted CLAN to be all about women- real women who are juggling many priorities; biting their tongue on a daily basis; doing lots to ensure everyone else is happy AND daring to dream that their business ambitions will come to fruition.
Elaine leads the CLAN programmes herself because she cannot imagine doing anything that is better suited to her own skills, personal joy and values. She is the poster child for CLAN – real, sometimes capable, occasionally on time and always striving to bring value to the world through exploring “the soft stuff with the hard results.”
In her presentation she will explain why female enterprise rocks; explain what the critical missing ingredient is in the SMART goalsetting model and really challenge the ‘real you’ to step forward.
Nibbles and refreshments will be provided. We look forward to seeing you there!

Please Note: Bookings close at 4pm Tuesday 29 June 2021.
If you book this event and then find you are unable to attend, it is essential you let us know 24 hours in advance.
The Chamber can longer cover the cost of non-attendance; therefore, tickets are non-refundable outside of this timeframe. To cancel your booking, please email Glen.

Breakfast @ 7 with Liquid Edge Creative
2021-07-13 07:00 - 08:00 | The Barracks, 170 St Hill Street, Whanganui, 4500
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 the lid on some of his industry secrets and teaches you the formula for creating genuine, compelling messages that get results.
In a world saturated by digital marketing, it’s never been easier to target your ideal customers but it’s never been harder to get their attention. Now more than ever, it’s vital to craft messages that are magnetic and irresistible, drawing people in and giving them a compelling reason to engage.
At Liquid Edge, clients appreciate having a one-stop-shop where all their design, print, web, advertising and sign writing needs are taken care of, on time and on budget!
Design services include branding, advertising, marketing material (business cards, brochures, catalogues, posters and flyers), websites, video editing, motion graphics and animation, packaging and signage. And on top of that, they also provide print management, web hosting, social media and Google AdWords campaign management, copy writing and editing, and GOOD COFFEE!
Come along to enjoy a delicious breakfast and learn more about the formula to creating those genuine, compelling messages that get the best results for your business.

If you book this event and then find you are unable to attend, it is essential you let us know 24 hours in advance.
The Chamber can longer cover the cost of non-attendance; therefore, tickets are non-refundable outside of this timeframe. To cancel your booking, please email Glen.

Business After 5 with Paige's Book Gallery
2021-07-22 17:30 - 19:00 | Paige’s Book Gallery, 60 Guyton Street, Whanganui 4500, Select One, 4500, New Zealand
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 new initiative!
Come along for a mix and mingle, a browse in both Paige’s and Lockett, and hear more from Lesley,
Rochelle, Renee and Celia about the uniqueness of their new venture, Lockett Gallery.
“A book is a dream that you hold in your hands.”
– Neil Gaiman

Women After 5 with Kristen Lunman - Fintech Specialist and Co-founder and GM of Hatch
2021-07-29 17:30 - 19:00 | The Burrow at The Treasury, 98 Victoria Avenue, Whanganui, 4500
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 has made a name for herself in New Zealand’s start-up ecosystem.
As Co-founder and GM of Hatch, Kristen challenged the status quo by opening up the US share markets to all New Zealanders with a modern investing platform. She’s a firm believer that technology should simplify our financial lives and help us be better with our money. With Hatch, every Kiwi has the same access to the tools, knowledge, and opportunities to take control of their wealth.

A bit about Kristen:
In 2018 Kristen was nominated as one of New Zealand’s Women of Influence Innovator of the Year award.
She has over a decade of experience running product teams across North America.
Kristen has played a pivotal role in the start-up ecosystem in New Zealand over the past five years.
She was the innovation director at Kiwi Wealth, Hatch’s parent company, as well as programme director for the Kiwibank Fintech Accelerator.
She also was the chief operating officer of Wipster, a video collaboration, publishing and analytics platform.
An active mentor, Kristen is passionate about women in leadership, governance, and founder roles.
When she’s not busy raising children, surfing and disrupting, you’ll find Kristen volunteering her time to mentor the next generation of entrepreneurs.

Kristen will share with us the three lessons she learned as a leader through a pandemic:
1. Curious leadership and how empathy can be a superpower
2. Personalised flexibility and the dynamic workplace
3. The importance of financial empowerment

After experiencing significant business growth during the pandemic, Kristen will share some key lessons learned to build resilience in ourselves and our teams, lessons to survive uncertainty, including moving to a remote-first mindset, adapting cultural values and key business insights.
Finger food and refreshments provided. We look forward to seeing you there!

Cost: $20 +GST for members and $30 +GST for non-members – non-refundable upon less than 24hr cancellation.
Please note: Bookings are essential and close 4pm 28 July 2021.

If you book this event and then find you are unable to attend, it is essential you let us know 24 hours in advance.
The Chamber can longer cover the cost of non-attendance; therefore, tickets are non-refundable outside of this timeframe. To cancel your booking, please email Glen.

Business After 5 with Horsley Christie Lawyers [POSTPONED UNTIL APRIL 2022]
2021-08-26 17:30 - 19:00 | Horsley Christie Lawyers, 14 Victoria Avenue, Whanganui, 4500
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, litigation/dispute resolution, and family and asset protection – including trusts, wills and estates.
Horsley Christie are one of Whanganui’s oldest law firms, having been established in 1911 by Gilbert Horsley and Hector Christie, and have recently become Key Regional Partner Whanganui Chamber of Commerce.
They have four experienced partners and two senior associates, along with an energetic mix of up and coming Solicitors, Legal Executives and support staff. Since the firms establishment, Whanganui has gained recognition as a vibrant growing provincial centre, and during these years, Horsley Christie have been at the forefront of helping businesses and individuals to achieve their objectives.
At Horsley Christie they strive to provide outstanding service to their clients, using new technology to maximise efficiency. The Horsley Christie team is adaptable to the changing legal environment and the needs of its clients, and they look forward to what the next 100 years have in store!
Don’t miss this opportunity to meet the Horsley Christie team and find out what makes them lawyers of preference for our region.

Breakfast @7 with UCOL - Assessment of Prior Learning [POSTPONED]
2021-09-14 07:00 - 08:00 | The Barracks, 170 St Hill Street, Whanganui, 4500
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 and knowledge can be formally recognized and credited toward a relevant certificate, diploma or degree that will benefit your business.
Assessment of Prior Learning (APL) is a process through which an individual is awarded academic credit based on the relevant learning they have acquired through life experience, work experience and informal education or training.
APL is available to anyone who can provide evidence that their relevant skills, knowledge and experience are at the required level to be credited towards a qualification. Each set of presented evidence is unique to that individual and evidence is gathered in their own time.
Benefits of APL:
– Complete a qualification in a shorter time.
– Reduce or eliminate the need for training in skills and knowledge already held.
– Advance to a higher-level qualification in a shorter time if desired.
– Enrich and grow career opportunities.
Check out UCOL’s website for more information.
UCOL is also launching its brand-new Business and Industry prospectus. Covering partnership opportunities from workforce and leadership training to APL to scholarships and sponsorships, this document is your one stop shop. Want to find out how your business can benefit from collaboration with UCOL?
Read the prospectus here to find out more.

If you book this event and then find you are unable to attend, it is essential you let us know 24 hours in advance.
The Chamber can longer cover the cost of non-attendance; therefore, tickets are non-refundable outside of this timeframe. To cancel your booking, please email Glen.

Breakfast with Sport Whanganui - '9 to 5 Thrive'
2021-10-12 07:00 - 08:00 | The Barracks, 170 St Hill Street, Whanganui, 4500
Get your workplace the gold on nutrition, physical activity, mindfulness, and rest.

Our time is precious, and we all have audacious personal and business goals we want to achieve. It can be a challenge, in our busy lives, to stay clear headed and focused with the energy needed to get through our busy days.
What if we were open to different ways of approaching our goals? What would happen if we put ourselves first, our health and wellbeing that is? Maybe our ‘busyness’ will feel less like ‘busy’ and more like just ‘being productive’.
Taking care of our physical and emotional wellbeing can bring an ease to our every day and Rachael Lynch, Wellness Coach at Sport Whanganui, invites you to get the gold on nutrition, physical activity, mindfulness, and rest. We look forward to seeing you there.

Members $30 +GST and non-members $40 +GST.
Please secure your booking before 4pm Friday 8 October
Bookings are essential for catering numbers. Remember your business cards for networking.

If you book this event and then find you are unable to attend, it is essential you let us know 24 hours in advance.
The Chamber can longer cover the cost of non-attendance; therefore, tickets are non-refundable outside of this timeframe. To cancel your booking, please email Glen.

Taking your Business to the Next Level - with Bryce Robb 'unplugged'
2021-10-28 09:00 - 10:30 | The Barracks, 170 St Hill Street, Whanganui, 4500
SMALL BUSINESS TRAINING TO HELP TAKE YOUR BUSINESS TO THE NEXT LEVEL What helps a business to be successful? This ‘unplugged’ training session with Bryce Robb is the first in a series of three and is tailored for small to medium businesses, particularly trades. The Chamber is working with Bryce to support our small businesses to connect in a supportive environment, where he will discuss marketing strategies – making sure you are getting bang for your buck by testing and measuring and how to do that, taking customer service to the next level, simple ideas to convert prospects to customers, cashflow and tips on how to manage this .. and lots more. Bryce will share simple strategies, including tips and tricks to improve your business and increase your bottom line and also give away some trade ‘secrets’ that make Beaver Tree Services so successful. We look forward to sharing this unplugged session with you; the first in the ‘Trilogy’ to help you take your business to the next level.
Members $20 +GST | Non members $35 +GST Delicious morning tea at 10am along with discussion time and Q+A with Bryce.

MORE ABOUT BEAVER TREE SERVICE
Bryce and the Beaver Tree team run five tree companies from Christchurch to Taupo. In 2011, they won the worldwide ‘Best Business Under 50 Team Members’ at the Global Action Coach Awards. They also received ‘Best Small Business Award’ at the 2018 Whanganui Regional Business Awards and ‘Highly Commended’ in the Professional Services Award. Having been fascinated with people’s mindsets; Bryce changed his own from a ‘busy fool’ scenario, where he controlled and did everything, to a mindset of delegation – employing others with stronger skills sets to take over tasks which were not his strength. A successful and innovative business owner, he is a unique and dynamic speaker and enjoys sharing his experience and knowledge with others.

If you book this event and then find you are unable to attend, it is essential you let us know 24 hours in advance. The Chamber can longer cover the cost of non-attendance; therefore, tickets are non-refundable outside of this timeframe. To cancel your booking, please email Glen.
