Business After 5 – eHaus Central Office Grand Opening
2026-03-25 17:30 - 19:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | ehaus, Level 1, 7 Rutland Street, Whanganui
Our member community is invited to join eHaus as they celebrate the opening of their new Central Office in Whanganui and mark this milestone for their business.
In January, eHaus relocated to their new premises on Rutland Street and are marking the occasion by opening their doors to guests and the wider business community. Join them (and us) for drinks and nibbles as they celebrate this milestone and welcome visitors into their new space.

This is a great opportunity to see the new office, meet the eHaus team, and catch up with fellow members and the wider business community.
Date: Wednesday, 25 MarchTime: 5.30pm – 7.00pmWhere: Level 1, 7 Rutland Street, Whanganui (stair access)
RSVP essential

Business for Breakfast
2026-04-14 07:00 - 08:30 | Business Whanganui – Chamber of Commerce, 139 Guyton Street, Whanganui, 4501, New Zealand
Join us at Business for Breakfast — where the coffee, food, and company are all excellent. Whether you’re new to the business community or a familiar face, this is your chance to connect, share ideas, and build meaningful relationships.
Bring your business cards and make the most of the opportunity to connect with others and share what your business has to offer.
Choose your breakfast from FRANK.’s delicious menu — pre-order (recommended) or order on the day.📋 Pre-orders: Let us know your food and drink choices in the booking form – drink and food☕ Please note: Food and drinks are at your own cost.
Check out the menu here
Whether you’re growing your network, swapping ideas, or simply enjoying a relaxed start with like-minded local businesspeople, this is your place at the table.
Voice of Business – Guest Speaker
Real people. Real businesses. Real experience.
Each month at Business for Breakfast, we shine a spotlight on local business leaders who share their stories, insights, and lessons learned from real-world experience. Our Voice of Business speakers bring practical tips, personal stories, and inspiration you can take back to your own business.
Coming along? Give us a heads-up so we can save you a seat — and start your day with good food, good company, and great conversation.

Business Book Club
2026-04-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Business Whanganui – Chamber of Commerce, 139 Guyton Street, Whanganui, 4501, New Zealand
About Book Club:
Book Club for Business is a relaxed, facilitated space for business owners and leaders who value connection, ideas, and thoughtful conversation.
Shaped by member feedback, the Book Club runs a light structure that supports inclusive, purposeful discussion while keeping the focus on books, ideas, and meaningful conversation.
Sessions are theme-led rather than book-led. We explore one theme at a time, drawn from topic areas such as Leadership, Strategy, Customers, and Workforce, using a range of ideas, readings, and perspectives to prompt discussion.
Reading is always optional. There’s no set text and no expectation to prepare. What matters is showing up, listening, and engaging in a respectful, well-facilitated conversation with peers who understand the realities of business.
If you value time to step back from the day-to-day and think alongside others, the Book Club will be a good fit.
What to expect:

Theme-led discussions, not a single set book
Light facilitation to ensure everyone has a voice
Optional reading — no homework pressure
A focus on ideas, perspective, and conversation

Book Club is a good fit if you:

Enjoy thinking about leadership and business beyond the day-to-day
Value discussion, listening, and learning from peers
Like structure without formality
Want ideas and perspective rather than problem-solving

If you’re after space to pause, reflect, and engage in good conversation with other business people, you’ll feel comfortable here.
It may not be for you if you’re looking for:

A mentoring programme
Hands-on business troubleshooting
A purely operational or technical session

Contact us for more information about this type of business support
Time and date:
Meets monthly on the 3rd Thursday of the month from 10.00am-11.00am (1-hour)
Where:
Note: the venue for the February meeting is FRANK. 60 Ridgway Street, Whanganui.
Subsequent sessions will be held at Business Whanganui, 139 Guyton Street, Whanganui (limited parking in the Courtyard, otherwise on-street parking please)
Register:
To join book club or sign up for book club updates, register below.

Attendance is complimentary and included as part of Business Whanganui membership.

Business After 5 with The City Mission
2026-04-23 17:30 - 19:00 | City Mission Whanganui, 9 Park Place, Whanganui, 4500, New Zealand
This month’s Business After 5 is hosted with the Whanganui City Mission — an organisation that plays a unique role in our community.
Working at the frontline, the City Mission is more than a service provider. It is a distribution hub, a place of connection, and an advocate for dignity — supporting people through some of the most challenging circumstances.
That work is under increasing pressure. Rising food insecurity, cost of living pressures, limited employment opportunities, and growing social challenges are all being felt locally. At the same time, more responsibility is shifting to organisations like the City Mission to respond.
Alongside this, the Mission is leading a significant fundraising effort — “Unlocking Home & Hope for City Mission.”This campaign is focused on securing a permanent home in the heart of the city through the purchase of its central building.
Owning the site would reduce up to $70,000 each year in rent and related costs — funding that could instead go directly into food, essential items, and practical support for Whanganui families.
This evening is an opportunity to step inside that work.
Join us at 9 Park Place on 23 April to hear directly from the team, see what’s happening on the ground, and understand how this campaign will strengthen their ability to support our community.
As always, there will be time to connect with others across the Business Whanganui network.
We encourage you to be part of this one.
RSVP below to help the City Mission with catering requirements.
Stay up to date with happenings at the City Mission Whanganui and find out how to donate to their building fun – follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citymissionwhanganui/

Experience Sound Immersion - a session for members
2026-04-24 17:30 - 18:30 | Yogabee Studio, 72 St Hill Street, Whanganui, Manawatu-Wanganui, 4500, New Zealand
Finding calm in the midst of a busy work life can be a challenge and this is an opportunity to do exactly that.
Yee Ley is offering a members only sound immersion experience. If you haven’t tried this before, it’s a unique and effective way to reset both mind and body.
Simply lie down and relax while Yee Ley creates live, immersive soundscapes using her voice, crystal bowls, harp, and other instruments.
This session is designed to support relaxation, clarity, and overall well-being, ideal for both individuals and teams.
Spaces are limited and available to members only, so we encourage you to secure your spot early!
Special Member pricing – only $20.00 per person
Head to Yee Ley’s website to book using this link:
https://LightYourLife.as.me/?appointmentType=90804064
For private group bookings, contact Yee Ley 022 366 2348 Hello@yeeleylau.com

Whanganui Employers Labour Market Discussion with MSD Regional Commissioner Shaun Coleman
2026-05-07 16:30 - 18:00 | Business Whanganui – Chamber of Commerce, 139 Guyton Street, Whanganui, 4501, New Zealand
Join Business Whanganui on 7 May from 4.30pm to meet Shaun Coleman, Regional Commissioner for the Ministry of Social Development.
This is a focused labour market forum bringing together employers and MSD for a direct conversation on what is shaping workforce availability, capability, and hiring across our region.
Discussion will centre on:

How hiring is tracking across your sector, including retention pressures
The roles and capabilities that remain hardest to secure
Your outlook — indications of growth, stability, or change over the next 12–24 months
Gaps between employer need and current employment pathways

You will also have the opportunity to connect with the MSD Regional, Employment, and Labour Market teams and raise matters important to your business.
This event is supported by ChamberWorks, a collaboration between MSD and New Zealand Chambers of Commerce, supporting employers with free, practical tools and pathways to access and develop talent.
Take part in this small group discussion — direct, open, and focused on what matters for your business.
Event details
Date: 7 May 2026Time: 4.30pm – 6.00pmLocation: Business Whanganui, 139 Guyton Street
Find out more about ChamberWorks HERE

Business for Breakfast
2026-05-12 07:00 - 08:30 | FRANK., 60 Ridgway Street, Whanganui, 4500, New Zealand
Join us at Business for Breakfast — where the coffee, food, and company are all excellent. Whether you’re new to the business community or a familiar face, this is your chance to connect, share ideas, and build meaningful relationships.
Bring your business cards and make the most of the opportunity to connect with others and share what your business has to offer.
Choose your breakfast from FRANK.’s delicious menu — pre-order (recommended) or order on the day.📋 Pre-orders: Let us know your food and drink choices in the booking form – drink and food☕ Please note: Food and drinks are at your own cost.
Check out the menu here
Whether you’re growing your network, swapping ideas, or simply enjoying a relaxed start with like-minded local businesspeople, this is your place at the table.
Voice of Business – Guest Speaker
Real people. Real businesses. Real experience.
Our guest speaker this month is Jillian Hermansen from award winning artisan food producer and Whanganui grown favourite, Jill’s Complements.
Coming along? Give us a heads-up so we can save you a seat — and start your day with good food, good company, and great conversation.

Set Goals that Actually Work
2026-05-19 15:00 - 17:00 | UCOL Whanganui, Taupo Quay, Whanganui
The Practical Workforce Series
Most businesses don’t have a learning problem. They have an application problem.
People attend courses. Good ideas get discussed. Then everyone goes back to business as usual.
The Practical Workforce Series is designed to close that gap.
Built for business owners, managers, supervisors, and team leaders, these workshops focus on improving workplace performance through practical leadership, clearer systems, stronger communication, and better follow-through.
If you want your team to take more ownership, adapt better, and turn good intentions into action, this series is for you.
Practical tools. Real-world discussion. Better ways of working.
Thanks to ChamberWorks — a nationwide programme connecting employers with practical tools, support, and pathways to help businesses build stronger teams and workplaces – for sponsoring these workshops and to UCOL Whanganui Campus for hosting the in-person sessions.
Workshop 1: Set Goals that Actually Work
Most teams aren’t short on goals — they’re short on goals that lead to action.
This workshop focuses on setting practical, useful goals people understand, buy into, and follow through on. Learn how to create clearer direction, stronger accountability, and goals that support better workplace performance instead of becoming another document no one looks at again.
Who should attend
Part of The Practical Workforce Series — practical workshops for business owners, managers, supervisors, and team leaders focused on improving workplace performance, strengthening capability, and turning good ideas into action.
Session details
Time: 3.00–5.00pm
In person: UCOL Whanganui campus — 19 May
Online: Live webinar — 21 May
Cost
No charge to attend thanks to ChamberWorks — a nationwide programme connecting employers with practical tools, support, and pathways to help businesses build stronger teams and workplaces.
Register now to secure your place.
Choose to attend in person, online, or both when registering.

Business Book Club
2026-05-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Business Whanganui – Chamber of Commerce, 139 Guyton Street, Whanganui, 4501, New Zealand
About Book Club:
Book Club for Business is a relaxed, facilitated space for business owners and leaders who value connection, ideas, and thoughtful conversation.
Shaped by member feedback, the Book Club runs a light structure that supports inclusive, purposeful discussion while keeping the focus on books, ideas, and meaningful conversation.
Sessions are theme-led rather than book-led. We explore one theme at a time, drawn from topic areas such as Leadership, Strategy, Customers, and Workforce, using a range of ideas, readings, and perspectives to prompt discussion.
Reading is always optional. There’s no set text and no expectation to prepare. What matters is showing up, listening, and engaging in a respectful, well-facilitated conversation with peers who understand the realities of business.
If you value time to step back from the day-to-day and think alongside others, the Book Club will be a good fit.
What to expect:

Theme-led discussions, not a single set book
Light facilitation to ensure everyone has a voice
Optional reading — no homework pressure
A focus on ideas, perspective, and conversation

Book Club is a good fit if you:

Enjoy thinking about leadership and business beyond the day-to-day
Value discussion, listening, and learning from peers
Like structure without formality
Want ideas and perspective rather than problem-solving

If you’re after space to pause, reflect, and engage in good conversation with other business people, you’ll feel comfortable here.
It may not be for you if you’re looking for:

A mentoring programme
Hands-on business troubleshooting
A purely operational or technical session

Contact us for more information about this type of business support
Time and date:
Meets monthly on the 3rd Thursday of the month from 10.00am-11.00am (1-hour)
Where:
Business Whanganui, 139 Guyton Street, Whanganui (limited parking in the Courtyard, otherwise on-street parking please)
Register:
To join book club or sign up for book club updates, register below.

Attendance is complimentary and included as part of Business Whanganui membership.

FULLY BOOKED AI Peer Group with Yorb
2026-05-27 09:00 - 12:00 | Business Whanganui – Chamber of Commerce, 139 Guyton Street, Whanganui, 4501, New Zealand
Building smarter businesses with AI. Together.
AI is already shaping how work gets done — the question is how to use it in a way that makes sense for your business.
In partnership with Yorb, this AI Peer Group brings business owners, leaders, and managers together to explore practical applications of AI, share experiences, and work through what adoption looks like in the real world.
We’ll start with an initial workshop to shape the group’s focus, priorities, and format — then set a rhythm that works for those involved.
What it’s about

Understanding where AI fits in your business today
Turning opportunity into practical action
Working through risk, governance, and data considerations
Learning alongside others facing similar decisions

Who it’s forBusiness owners, leaders, and managers who are:

Looking to understand and apply AI in a practical way
Already exploring tools like Copilot and want to go further
Thinking about governance, risk, and responsible use
Interested in learning alongside other businesses

This is a working group — not a presentation series. It’s designed to help you make informed decisions and move forward with confidence.
Register your interest in joining this group. Numbers are limited. Don’t delay.

Business for Breakfast
2026-06-09 07:00 - 08:30 | FRANK., 60 Ridgway Street, Whanganui, 4500, New Zealand
Join us at Business for Breakfast — where the coffee, food, and company are all excellent. Whether you’re new to the business community or a familiar face, this is your chance to connect, share ideas, and build meaningful relationships.
Bring your business cards and make the most of the opportunity to connect with others and share what your business has to offer.
Choose your breakfast from FRANK.’s delicious menu — pre-order (recommended) or order on the day.📋 Pre-orders: Let us know your food and drink choices in the booking form – drink and food☕ Please note: Food and drinks are at your own cost.
Check out the menu here
Whether you’re growing your network, swapping ideas, or simply enjoying a relaxed start with like-minded local businesspeople, this is your place at the table.
Voice of Business – Guest Speaker
Real people. Real businesses. Real experience.
Coming along? Give us a heads-up so we can save you a seat — and start your day with good food, good company, and great conversation.

Book Club for Business
2026-06-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Business Whanganui – Chamber of Commerce, 139 Guyton Street, Whanganui, 4501, New Zealand

The 'WHY' Factor : Practical Workforce Series Workshop 2
2026-06-23 15:00 - 17:00 | UCOL Whanganui, Taupo Quay, Whanganui
The Practical Workforce Series
Thanks to ChamberWorks — a nationwide programme connecting employers with practical tools, support, and pathways to help businesses build stronger teams and workplaces – for sponsoring these workshops and to UCOL Whanganui Campus for hosting the in-person sessions.

Workshop 2: The ‘WHY’ Factor
People rarely resist change for no reason. More often, they don’t understand why it matters.
This workshop explores how leaders create stronger engagement by connecting people to purpose, outcomes, and practical reasons for change. Learn how to communicate change in ways that build understanding, ownership, and action.
Who should attend
Business owners, managers, supervisors, and team leaders focused on improving workplace performance, strengthening capability, and turning good ideas into action.
Session details
Time: 3.00–5.00pm
In person: UCOL Whanganui campus — 23 June
Online: Live webinar — 25 June
Cost
No charge to attend thanks to ChamberWorks
Register now to secure your place.
Choose to attend in person, online, or both when registering.

ABOUT The Practical Workforce Series
Most businesses don’t have a learning problem. They have an application problem.
People attend courses. Good ideas get discussed. Then everyone goes back to business as usual.
The Practical Workforce Series is designed to close that gap.
Built for business owners, managers, supervisors, and team leaders, these workshops focus on improving workplace performance through practical leadership, clearer systems, stronger communication, and better follow-through.
If you want your team to take more ownership, adapt better, and turn good intentions into action, this series is for you.
Practical tools. Real-world discussion. Better ways of working.

The Practical Workforce Series - Book All
2026-06-23 15:00 - 2026-11-26 17:00 | UCOL Whanganui, Taupo Quay, Whanganui
The Practical Workforce Series – book the entire series
Most businesses don’t have a learning problem. They have an application problem.
People attend courses. Good ideas get discussed. Then everyone goes back to business as usual.
The Practical Workforce Series is designed to close that gap.
Built for business owners, managers, supervisors, and team leaders, these workshops focus on improving workplace performance through practical leadership, clearer systems, stronger communication, and better follow-through.
If you want your team to take more ownership, adapt better, and turn good intentions into action, this series is for you.
Practical tools. Real-world discussion. Better ways of working.
Workshops run for 2-hours once a month from 3-5pm – in person on Tuesday at the UCOL Whanganui campus – online via zoom on Thursday
W1: Set Goals That Actually Work
Most teams aren’t short on goals — they’re short on goals that lead to action.
This workshop focuses on setting practical, useful goals people understand, buy into, and follow through on. Learn how to create clearer direction, stronger accountability, and goals that support better workplace performance instead of becoming another document no one looks at again.
W2: The ‘why’ factor
People rarely resist change for no reason. More often, they don’t understand why it matters.
This workshop explores how leaders create stronger engagement by connecting people to purpose, outcomes, and practical reasons for change. Learn how to communicate change in ways that build understanding, ownership, and action.
Tuesday 23 June in-person
Thursday 25 June online
W3: Making change stick — design your environment
Good intentions don’t change workplaces. Systems, habits, and environments do.
This workshop looks at how small practical changes in the workplace can support better behaviours, stronger follow-through, and more consistent results. Learn how to remove friction, reinforce expectations, and make change easier to maintain over time.
Tuesday 21 July in-person
Thursday 23 July online
W4: Change the system, change the results
When the same problems keep turning up, the issue is often bigger than the people involved.
This workshop helps you identify the workplace systems, behaviours, and patterns driving current results — and how to change them. Learn practical ways to improve communication, accountability, decision-making, and day-to-day performance.
Tuesday 18 August in-person
Thursday 27 August online
W5: Pinpoint the skills that matter
Not every skill gap is obvious — and not every training course solves the real problem.
This workshop helps leaders identify the capabilities that actually improve workplace performance and support change. Learn practical ways to assess what matters most, focus development efforts, and build stronger, more capable teams.
Tuesday 22 September in-person
Thursday 24 September online
W6: Turn learning into action
Training only matters if something changes afterwards.
This workshop focuses on turning learning into practical workplace application. Learn how to improve follow-through, reinforce learning on the job, and help people apply new skills and behaviours in ways that improve performance and results.
Tuesday 20 October in-person
Thursday 222 October online
Who should attend
Business owners, managers, supervisors, and team leaders focused on improving workplace performance, strengthening capability, and turning good ideas into action.
Session details
Time: 3.00–5.00pm
In person: UCOL Whanganui campus
Online: Live webinar – a link for each webinar will be sent to registrants
Cost
No charge to attend
Register now to secure your place.
Choose to attend in person, online, or both when registering.

Yorb Whanganui Business Awards 2026 Launch
2026-07-02 17:30 - 19:00 | Business Whanganui – Chamber of Commerce, 139 Guyton Street, Whanganui, 4501, New Zealand
Join us as we celebrate the launch of the Yorb Whanganui Business Awards 2026
Enjoy a drink, connect with fellow Whanganui businesses, and be among the first to hear about this year’s awards categories and entry timeline. You’ll also have the opportunity to meet some of the team from Yorb, our Naming Sponsor for this year’s awards, and learn more about what’s ahead for this year’s awards programme.
Whether you’re considering entering, supporting a colleague, or simply keen to celebrate business excellence in our region, we’d love to see you there.

Yorb Whanganui Business Awards 2026 Presented by Business Whanganui, with thanks to Yorb Naming Rights Partner for the 2026 awards programme

Take a look at the photos from the 2024 Awards Gala Event

Post Budget Briefing & Business Breakfast with Hon. Nicola Willis
2026-07-03 07:30 - 09:00 | FRANK., 60 Ridgway Street, Whanganui, 4500, New Zealand
Business Whanganui is pleased to host Finance Minister Nicola Willis for an exclusive post-Budget breakfast briefing.
Join us as the Minister shares insights into Budget 2026, the Government’s economic priorities, and what they mean for businesses, employers, and regional New Zealand.
Hear directly from the Minister, gain a better understanding of the economic outlook, and take part in a moderated Q&A discussing the issues that matter most to Whanganui businesses.
This is a valuable opportunity to hear first-hand how the Government’s decisions may shape the business environment in the year ahead.
Business Whanganui acknowledges the support of Carl Bates, Member of Parliament for Whanganui, in making this event possible for the Whanganui business community.

Please Note

Refreshments and breakfast snacks are included in the ticket price.
Please advise any dietary requirements when booking.
All non-member ticket purchases must be paid prior to the event.
No refunds will be provided.
Bookings will close once the venue allocation is reached. First in, first served.

Questions for the Minister
Attendees are invited to submit questions in advance when registering for the event. Advance questions will assist with planning the moderated Q&A session and may be given priority on the day.
Questions should be relevant to business, the economy, or matters arising from the Minister’s address.
While every effort will be made to cover a range of topics, submission of a question does not guarantee it will be asked. Similar questions may be combined, and additional questions may be taken from the floor during the event.

Making Change Stick - Design your Environment : Practical Workforce Series Workshop 3
2026-07-21 15:00 - 17:00 | UCOL Whanganui, Taupo Quay, Whanganui
The Practical Workforce Series
Thanks to ChamberWorks — a nationwide programme connecting employers with practical tools, support, and pathways to help businesses build stronger teams and workplaces – for sponsoring these workshops and to UCOL Whanganui Campus for hosting the in-person sessions.

Workshop 3: Making Change Stick – Design your Environment
Good intentions don’t change workplaces. Systems, habits, and environments do.
This workshop looks at how small practical changes in the workplace can support better behaviours, stronger follow-through, and more consistent results. Learn how to remove friction, reinforce expectations, and make change easier to maintain over time.
Who should attend
Business owners, managers, supervisors, and team leaders focused on improving workplace performance, strengthening capability, and turning good ideas into action.
Session details
Time: 3.00–5.00pm
In person: UCOL Whanganui campus — 21 July
Online: Live webinar — 23 July
Cost
No charge to attend thanks to ChamberWorks
Register now to secure your place.
Choose to attend in person, online, or both when registering.

ABOUT The Practical Workforce Series
Most businesses don’t have a learning problem. They have an application problem.
People attend courses. Good ideas get discussed. Then everyone goes back to business as usual.
The Practical Workforce Series is designed to close that gap.
Built for business owners, managers, supervisors, and team leaders, these workshops focus on improving workplace performance through practical leadership, clearer systems, stronger communication, and better follow-through.
If you want your team to take more ownership, adapt better, and turn good intentions into action, this series is for you.
Practical tools. Real-world discussion. Better ways of working.

Retail Crime Prevention Information Evening
2026-07-21 17:30 - 19:30 | Peter Snell Room – Cooks Gardens, Maria Place, Whanganui, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand
Practical advice. Better reporting. Stronger outcomes.
Are you regularly dealing with shoplifting or retail crime?
Business Whanganui, New Zealand Police and Safer Whanganui invite retailers and businesses that frequently report retail crime to a practical information evening designed to help you achieve better outcomes when incidents occur.
Led by Senior Constable Andrew Cobb of New Zealand Police, this interactive session will provide practical guidance on reporting retail crime, explain what information Police need and why it matters, and share simple steps businesses can take to improve the quality of reporting and support successful investigations.
The evening will cover:

What information Police need when retail crime is reported.
Why quality reporting makes a difference.
When to use 105 and when to call 111.
Making the most of CCTV evidence.
Privacy considerations – what you can and cannot share.
Current retail crime trends and updates.
Questions and discussion with New Zealand Police.

This event is specifically designed for businesses that regularly experience or report retail crime, including supermarkets, large retailers, petrol stations and other high-volume reporters.
This is also an opportunity to share your experiences, hear what is working for others, and help strengthen the partnership between retailers, New Zealand Police and community organisations working together to reduce retail crime in Whanganui.
Come along, ask questions, share your experiences, and leave with practical knowledge that can help protect your business and support a safer Whanganui.
Registration is appreciated to help us plan seating and catering numbers.
Businesses are welcome to bring multiple representatives, particularly those involved in store management, security, loss prevention, or incident reporting. The more people who understand what Police need and why it matters, the better equipped your business will be to respond when incidents occur.

Change the System, Change the Results : Practical Workforce Series Workshop 4
2026-08-18 15:00 - 17:00 | UCOL Whanganui, Taupo Quay, Whanganui
The Practical Workforce Series Workshop 4: Change the System – Change the Results
When the same problems keep turning up, the issue is often bigger than the people involved.
This workshop helps you identify the workplace systems, behaviours, and patterns driving current results — and how to change them. Learn practical ways to improve communication, accountability, decision-making, and day-to-day performance.
Who should attend
Business owners, managers, supervisors, and team leaders focused on improving workplace performance, strengthening capability, and turning good ideas into action.
Session details
Time: 3.00–5.00pm
In person: UCOL Whanganui campus — 18 August
Online: Live webinar — 27 August (note: one week after the in-person session)
Cost
No charge to attend
Register now to secure your place.
Choose to attend in person, online, or both when registering.

ABOUT The Practical Workforce Series
Most businesses don’t have a learning problem. They have an application problem.
People attend courses. Good ideas get discussed. Then everyone goes back to business as usual.
The Practical Workforce Series is designed to close that gap.
Built for business owners, managers, supervisors, and team leaders, these workshops focus on improving workplace performance through practical leadership, clearer systems, stronger communication, and better follow-through.
If you want your team to take more ownership, adapt better, and turn good intentions into action, this series is for you.
Practical tools. Real-world discussion. Better ways of working.

Pinpoint the Skills that Matter - Practical Workforce Series Workshop 5
2026-09-22 15:00 - 17:00 | UCOL Whanganui, Taupo Quay, Whanganui
The Practical Workforce Series
Workshop 5: Pinpoint the Skills that Matter
Not every skill gap is obvious — and not every training course solves the real problem.
This workshop helps leaders identify the capabilities that actually improve workplace performance and support change. Learn practical ways to assess what matters most, focus development efforts, and build stronger, more capable teams.
Who should attend
Business owners, managers, supervisors, and team leaders focused on improving workplace performance, strengthening capability, and turning good ideas into action.
Session details
Time: 3.00–5.00pm
In person: UCOL Whanganui campus — 22 September
Online: Live webinar — 24 September
Cost
No charge to attend
Register now to secure your place.
Choose to attend in person, online, or both when registering.

ABOUT The Practical Workforce Series
Most businesses don’t have a learning problem. They have an application problem.
People attend courses. Good ideas get discussed. Then everyone goes back to business as usual.
The Practical Workforce Series is designed to close that gap.
Built for business owners, managers, supervisors, and team leaders, these workshops focus on improving workplace performance through practical leadership, clearer systems, stronger communication, and better follow-through.
If you want your team to take more ownership, adapt better, and turn good intentions into action, this series is for you.
Practical tools. Real-world discussion. Better ways of working.

Turn Learning into Action: Practical Workforce Series Workshop 6
2026-10-20 15:00 - 17:00 | UCOL Whanganui, Taupo Quay, Whanganui
The Practical Workforce Series
Workshop 6: Turn Learning into Action
Training only matters if something changes afterwards.
This workshop focuses on turning learning into practical workplace application. Learn how to improve follow-through, reinforce learning on the job, and help people apply new skills and behaviours in ways that improve performance and results.
Not every skill gap is obvious — and not every training course solves the real problem.
This workshop helps leaders identify the capabilities that actually improve workplace performance and support change. Learn practical ways to assess what matters most, focus development efforts, and build stronger, more capable teams.
Who should attend
Business owners, managers, supervisors, and team leaders focused on improving workplace performance, strengthening capability, and turning good ideas into action.
Session details
Time: 3.00–5.00pm
In person: UCOL Whanganui campus — 20 October
Online: Live webinar — 22 October
Cost
No charge to attend
Register now to secure your place.
Choose to attend in person, online, or both when registering.

ABOUT The Practical Workforce Series
Most businesses don’t have a learning problem. They have an application problem.
People attend courses. Good ideas get discussed. Then everyone goes back to business as usual.
The Practical Workforce Series is designed to close that gap.
Built for business owners, managers, supervisors, and team leaders, these workshops focus on improving workplace performance through practical leadership, clearer systems, stronger communication, and better follow-through.
If you want your team to take more ownership, adapt better, and turn good intentions into action, this series is for you.
Practical tools. Real-world discussion. Better ways of working.
