Networking Groups

Networking Groups

Enterprise North Shore recognises the importance of networking for economic success and encourages a number of networking groups which are listed below; click on the group name to see information about the way they operate. 

Contact information changes from time to time.  Please do not hesitate to let us know of any relevant changes for your organisation or to add your networking group.

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Networking Group

Contact

North Shore Business Excellence Network (NSBEN)
Every second month more than 100 North Shore business owners and senior managers meet for breakfast to hear keynote speakers and actively network. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

Enterprise North Shore

Email

Academic Toastmasters Club

A new Toastmasters club meets at Massey University, Albany every Wednesday morning from 7.15 – 8.30am. Most members are undergraduates or post-graduates, however many members are studying business. Any local businesses who wish to either support or become involved in this exciting new venture are welcome.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

Annette Fenton (DTM)

Ph: 027 2904020

or Email

Anew NZ

Anew NZ is an independent, non-partisan network of motivated and concerned New Zealanders seeking to create a better New Zealand. 
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION 

Auckland/North Shore enquiries:
Dave Breuer


Ph: 3099140 or Email

American Chamber of Commerce New Zealand
The American Chamber of Commerce in New Zealand exists to promote two-way trade and investment relationships between New Zealand and the United States. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

Mike Hearn
Ph: (09) 309 9140

Auckland ICT Cluster
The aim of the Cluster is to add value for members through collaboration in business development. This is encouraged and facilitated through monthly after 5pm events for business networking with guest speakers. Meetings are held on the last Thursday of each month at various venues. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

Simon Falkes
Ph: 974 3195
 
or Email

BizPartners

BizPartners, the rapidly growing business networking organisation recently opened its third group and had double the turn out than expected. The breakfast meetings are held weekly in various café’s around town at 7am and involve breakfast and networking. Non members are welcome to visit. 

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

 

Grant Everiss

Ph: 021 242 6463

or Email

Business Club
Business Club is celebrating and encouraging growth and success in small and medium New Zealand Enterprise. Complimentary to attend, it promotes a fantastic networking opportunity and provides a fun and lively environment in which key business issues can be addressed. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

Online:
www.businessclub.co.nz

Business Networking International (BNI)
BNI (Business Network International) is a business and professional referral organisation whose primary purpose is to exchange qualified business referrals and develop word-of-mouth marketing techniques. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

Graham Southwell
Ph: (09) 817 1185
or ONLINE

Auckland Chamber of Commerce
The Auckland Chamber of Commerce offers opportunities, products and services to improve the success and vitality of your business and aim to positively influence the environment in which it operates. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

Auckland/Northern
Ph: (09) 309 6100

Employers and Manufacturer's Association (EMA)

One of the core activities of the EMA is the facilitation of networking opportunities. As a member, your business will be plugged into EMA and its networking events which have been connecting businesses, large and small, for over 100 years. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION, Or check out the following:  www.schmooze.co.nz  AND  www.freshnetwork.co.nz

Auckland / Northern
Ph: (09) 367 0900
or Email

Electronics and Technology Group
An electronics-focused special interest group of the Auckland ICT Cluster that share, collaborate and co-operate to increase sales, address new market opportunities, improve export competitiveness and grow the local industry. The Group meets regularly at different venues in order to learn from experts, share experiences and resolve constraints.

Dorian Scott
Ph: 443 9792
or Email

Focus on Economic and Employment
Development (FEED)
The FEED meeting is a forum for sharing activities in Govt departments and private business over how employment opporutnities and economic programmes are assisting to grow the North Shore economy. 2010 meeting dates confirmed.

Enterprise North Shore
Ph: 4141341
or Email

Global Women

New Zealand Global Women, founded in 2009, is a not for profit organisation whose members are recognised, accomplished senior women leaders from a wide range of national and international disciplines and industries. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

Visit website or

send email

Her Business Networks
The North Harbour Her Business Network has been established to meet the needs of business women working and living in North Harbour and on the North Shore. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

Katrina Winn
Ph: 441 3181 (evenings) 
   
970 2170 (daytime)
021 280 3839

Innovators Online Network (ION)
ION assists with business development, facilitates mentorship, and builds collaborative relationships between innovators, entrepreneurs and investors in the high technology arena. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

View Online
www.ion.net.nz

Ladies Who Lunch Seriously

A North Shore based lunchtime networking group for professional business women and business owners. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

Alison Finn

(09) 476 8669

or email

Massey University Business Students Group
We are a group of business students at the Albany campus of Massey University. We provide a variety of opportunities for business students to expand their networks with the local business community, other students, and university staff. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

Enquiries C/- Liz Stewart
Ph: (09) 414 0800 Ex 9227
or Email

North Shore New Century Lions Club

Are you aged between 18-35.  We are a non for profit organisation. There is no other club like this in "Auckland" Do you enjoy socialising, having a quiet brew or vino?
Enjoy getting out there and doing stuff with and for your community?  CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

Alisha Powell

Ph: (09) 446 6540

Mb:  (021) 810 162

or Email

North Shore Business Investment Network
This Network is a joint initiative of Enterprise North Shore and the e-centre. This network brings together growing businesses seeking investment, local investors seeking investment opportunities and business professionals who can assist the investment processes. The network aims to increase the overall number and quality of business investments in the region. The network regularly hosts Escalator Workshops on topics such as Capital Raising and Deal Preparation. See Events page for the next NSBIN event, or
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

Enterprise North Shore
Ph: 414 1341
or Email

Northrise Toastmasters
This club meets every two weeks on a Thursday mornings at 6.50am until 8.20am in the Apollo Centre, Cnr Rosedale Rd & Apollo Dr, Mairangi Bay. Visitors welcome. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

Club Executive
Email Here

One Hour Toastmasters
No matter your background or experience, Toastmasters will give you the skills and confidence you need to effectively express yourself in any situation.This club meets from 1pm to 2pm in the hall on Hall Road, Glenfield every Wednesday.  Visitors welcome. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

Toastmasters
Email

Product Development and Management of New Zealand (PDMZ-NZ)
This is the NZ affiliate of the US based PDMA - a global organisation committed to innovation and product development.  PDMA-NZ is focused on professional development, collaboration and promotion of product innovation among individuals and organisations across New Zealand.  Events are regularly held on the North Shore and Auckland. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

Aruna Shekar
President PDMZ-NZ
Ph: 021 115 7115
or Email

Pro Link

A group of positive like-minded business people with a property focus looking to expand our own business & each others busineses through helping each other in a referral network.  The group meets every two weeks on a Friday morning at 7am until 8.15am at the Moziac Café, Douglas Alexander Pde, North Harbour. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

Alex Johnson 

Ph: (0275) 436 643

Rotary International
The object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to promote...
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

Keith Rogers
Ph/Fx: (09) 419 0710
Mb: (0274) 787 786

Garth Ward
Ph: (09) 413 9950
Fx: (09) 413 9980
Mb: (021) 613 995

Speed Networking

Speed Networking is the fast, exciting and fun way to get your name and message around a room.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

Ngaio Merrick

Ph: (09) 414 1347

Fx: (09) 414 1340

or Email

Takapuna Toastmasters
Do you want entry to the most cost effective, personal development, educational system in the world, then we are the club for you.

We are a lunch time club, you can fit it into your working day. No going out at night after the day is done. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

Pam Bestwick

Ph: (09) 489 0447
or Email

Venus Club - Shore City

A business referral community designed exclusively for women. They are a cost effective marketing option for women running their own business, professional women or solo operators. Members can increase high quality referrals, get support and encouragement from likeminded women in business and develop strong business relationships.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

 

Kimberley Porter

Ph: (09) 449 1179

or Email


Women In Technology (WIT)
Inspiring networking presentations, seminars, mentoring and partnerships, connections, resources, opportunities, and a supportive environment of people committed to helping each other and a passion for excellence in ICT. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

Carol Lee Anderson
Ph: (09) 362 0606
Mb: (021) 888 040
or Email