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SUMMARY:Whanganui Employers Labour Market Discussion with MSD Regional Commissioner Shaun Coleman
DESCRIPTION:Join Business Whanganui on 7 May from 4.30pm to meet Shaun Coleman\, Regional Commissioner for the Ministry of Social Development. \nThis 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. \nDiscussion will centre on: \n\nHow hiring is tracking across your sector\, including retention pressures\nThe roles and capabilities that remain hardest to secure\nYour outlook — indications of growth\, stability\, or change over the next 12–24 months\nGaps between employer need and current employment pathways\n\nYou will also have the opportunity to connect with the MSD Regional\, Employment\, and Labour Market teams and raise matters important to your business. \nThis 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. \nTake part in this small group discussion — direct\, open\, and focused on what matters for your business. \nEvent details\nDate: 7 May 2026Time: 4.30pm – 6.00pmLocation: Business Whanganui\, 139 Guyton Street \nFind out more about ChamberWorks HERE
URL:https://businesswhanganui.nz/event/a-labour-market-forum-for-whanganui-employers/
LOCATION:Business Whanganui – Chamber of Commerce\, 139 Guyton Street\, Whanganui\, 4501\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:Business for Breakfast
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBring your business cards and make the most of the opportunity to connect with others and share what your business has to offer. \nChoose 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. \nCheck out the menu here \nWhether 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. \nVoice of Business – Guest Speaker\nReal people. Real businesses. Real experience. \nOur guest speaker this month is Jillian Hermansen from award winning artisan food producer and Whanganui grown favourite\, Jill’s Complements. \nComing 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. \n 
URL:https://businesswhanganui.nz/event/business-for-breakfast-5/
LOCATION:FRANK.\, 60 Ridgway Street\, Whanganui\, 4500\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Set Goals that Actually Work
DESCRIPTION:The Practical Workforce Series\nMost businesses don’t have a learning problem. They have an application problem. \nPeople attend courses. Good ideas get discussed. Then everyone goes back to business as usual. \nThe Practical Workforce Series is designed to close that gap. \nBuilt 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. \nIf you want your team to take more ownership\, adapt better\, and turn good intentions into action\, this series is for you. \nPractical tools. Real-world discussion. Better ways of working. \nThanks 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. \nWorkshop 1: Set Goals that Actually Work\nMost teams aren’t short on goals — they’re short on goals that lead to action. \nThis 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. \nWho should attend\nPart 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. \nSession details\nTime: 3.00–5.00pm \nIn person: UCOL Whanganui campus — 19 May \nOnline: Live webinar — 21 May \nCost\nNo 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. \nRegister now to secure your place.\nChoose to attend in person\, online\, or both when registering.
URL:https://businesswhanganui.nz/event/pws-goals-1/
LOCATION:UCOL Whanganui\, Taupo Quay\, Whanganui
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Business Book Club
DESCRIPTION:About Book Club:\n Book Club for Business is a relaxed\, facilitated space for business owners and leaders who value connection\, ideas\, and thoughtful conversation. \nShaped 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. \nSessions 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. \nReading 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. \nIf you value time to step back from the day-to-day and think alongside others\, the Book Club will be a good fit. \nWhat to expect:\n\nTheme-led discussions\, not a single set book\nLight facilitation to ensure everyone has a voice\nOptional reading — no homework pressure\nA focus on ideas\, perspective\, and conversation\n\nBook Club is a good fit if you:\n\nEnjoy thinking about leadership and business beyond the day-to-day\nValue discussion\, listening\, and learning from peers\nLike structure without formality\nWant ideas and perspective rather than problem-solving\n\nIf you’re after space to pause\, reflect\, and engage in good conversation with other business people\, you’ll feel comfortable here. \nIt may not be for you if you’re looking for:\n\nA mentoring programme\nHands-on business troubleshooting\nA purely operational or technical session\n\nContact us for more information about this type of business support \nTime and date:\nMeets monthly on the 3rd Thursday of the month from 10.00am-11.00am (1-hour) \nWhere:\nBusiness Whanganui\, 139 Guyton Street\, Whanganui (limited parking in the Courtyard\, otherwise on-street parking please) \nRegister:\nTo join book club or sign up for book club updates\, register below. \n  \nAttendance is complimentary and included as part of Business Whanganui membership.
URL:https://businesswhanganui.nz/event/business-book-club-3/
LOCATION:Business Whanganui – Chamber of Commerce\, 139 Guyton Street\, Whanganui\, 4501\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:FULLY BOOKED AI Peer Group with Yorb
DESCRIPTION:Building smarter businesses with AI. Together. \nAI is already shaping how work gets done — the question is how to use it in a way that makes sense for your business. \nIn 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. \nWe’ll start with an initial workshop to shape the group’s focus\, priorities\, and format — then set a rhythm that works for those involved. \nWhat it’s about \n\nUnderstanding where AI fits in your business today\nTurning opportunity into practical action\nWorking through risk\, governance\, and data considerations\nLearning alongside others facing similar decisions\n\nWho it’s forBusiness owners\, leaders\, and managers who are: \n\nLooking to understand and apply AI in a practical way\nAlready exploring tools like Copilot and want to go further\nThinking about governance\, risk\, and responsible use\nInterested in learning alongside other businesses\n\nThis is a working group — not a presentation series. It’s designed to help you make informed decisions and move forward with confidence. \nRegister your interest in joining this group. Numbers are limited. Don’t delay.
URL:https://businesswhanganui.nz/event/ai-peer-group-with-yorb/
LOCATION:Business Whanganui – Chamber of Commerce\, 139 Guyton Street\, Whanganui\, 4501\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Events
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