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17 October 2012
Focus on Economic and Employment Development (FEED)
Time: 10:00am – 11:30 am
Venue: Concourse Lounge, North Shore Harbour Stadium, Albany
Cost: COMPLIMENTARY
The FEED group meets to network and learn of information relevant to the areas of the economy and employment. Membership is open to all businesses, community groups and professionals with an interest in employment and economic development on the North Shore.
To find out more click here
8 August 2012
Focus on Economic and Employment Development (FEED)
Time: 10:00am – 11:30 am
Venue: Concourse Lounge, North Shore Harbour Stadium, Albany
Cost: COMPLIMENTARY
The FEED group meets to network and learn of information relevant to the areas of the economy and employment. Membership is open to all businesses, community groups and professionals with an interest in employment and economic development on the North Shore.
More information here
6 June 2012
Focus on Economic and Employment Development (FEED)
Time: 10:00am – 11:30 am
Venue: Concourse Lounge, North Shore Harbour Stadium, Albany
Cost: COMPLIMENTARY
The FEED group meets to network and learn of information relevant to the areas of the economy and employment. Membership is open to all businesses, community groups and professionals with an interest in employment and economic development on the North Shore.
More information here
4 April 2012
Focus on Economic and Employment Development (FEED)
Time: 10:00am – 11:30 am
Venue: Concourse Lounge, North Shore Harbour Stadium, Albany
Cost: COMPLIMENTARY
The FEED group meets to network and learn of information relevant to the areas of the economy and employment. Membership is open to all businesses, community groups and professionals with an interest in employment and economic development on the North Shore.
To find out more click here
8 February 2012
Focus on Economic and Employment Development (FEED)
Time: 10am – 11:30 am
Venue: Concourse Lounge, North Shore Harbour Stadium, Albany
Cost: COMPLIMENTARY
The FEED group meets to network and learn of information relevant to the areas of the economy and employment. Membership is open to all businesses, community groups and professionals with an interest in employment and economic development on the North Shore.
To find out more click here
8 December 2011
China Business Training - For New Zealand Companies and Business People
Locations: Ernst & Young Limited, 2 Takutai Square, Britomart, Auckland, NZ 1010
Cost: $50 per person per day
NZTE's China Business Training course is delivered in a two day programme consisting of four half day modules, across New Zealand. This format allows participants to select the scheduled module(s) most appropriate to their needs.
Register Now! Class size is limited so register now to secure your place
7 December 2011
China Business Training - For New Zealand Companies and Business People
Locations: Ernst & Young Limited, 2 Takutai Square, Britomart, Auckland, NZ 1010
Cost: $50 per person per day
NZTE's China Business Training course is delivered in a two day programme consisting of four half day modules, across New Zealand. This format allows participants to select the scheduled module(s) most appropriate to their needs.
Register Now! Class size is limited so register now to secure your place
1 December 2011
Business Owners Forum - The Power of Branding for your Business
Location: BNZ Partner's Building, 61 Constellation Drive, Albany
Time: 5:30pm
Cost: Complimentary (registration necessary for catering purposes)
What does it take for your business to unleash the full potential of its brand? Our panel will discuss this question from three different angles at the final Business Owners Forum event for 2011. Bring along your questions, experience and/or ideas. Pizza and beverages supplied.
Register Now
1 December 2011
Jump start 2012 with Better Strategies
Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Venue: Albany Campus, Massey University, off State Highway 17, Albany, Room QA2, Ground Floor, Quadrangle Block
Cost: $15 cash at the door (All profits to Auckland City Mission) Numbers are limited.
Speakers: Jane Francis, Price Talks Ltd - 'Three Steps to power up your price strategy in tough times
Janis Grummitt, Workplace Wisdom Ltd - 'Three tips to engate employees in difficult times'
Louise Pagonis, Louise Pagonis Media Coaching - 'Three ways to build your profile in the media'
This is one heck of a business environment and we're not taking it lying down and nor, we hope, are you. Find out how these three street fighters can help your business navigate a clear path in these tough times.
Click here to RSVP before 30/11/11 or phone/text 021 890 807
1 December 2011
Papakura Business Breakfasts
Time: Breakfast: 7.30am, Presentation: 8.00am - 8.45am
Venue: Papakura RSA, 40 Elliot Street, Papakura
Cost: $20 per person - Buy a ticket
December Presenter: to be confirmed Click here to register
30 November 2011
SANZBiz Event - Sponsored by Westpac
Time: 6.00 - 10.30pm
Venue: Browns Bay Bowling Club, 776 Beach Rd, Browns Bay
Whether you have your own business and are looking for leads, or just want to network with other business people. SANZBiz offers an opportunity to meet like-minded South African Business people in your local community. Nibbles and cash bar available.
RSVP: Eddie Biesenbach on 09 480 3325
25 - 27 November 2011
Activate -Development Programme for Early Stage Businesses: Stage 1
Time: 7:00am - 5:00pm
Cost: $3000 excl GST
Presenter: Mark Robotham
Activate is a high impact programme ideal for SME business owners who are either starting a new business, want to improve the performance of an existing business or gain investment. Stage 1 is an intensive live in weekend focused on your business. The course will arm you with tools and tips that will make an immediate impact on your business. Included in the course fee is a follow up dedicated strategy session with you and your team as well as accomodation and food for the weekend.
Click here for more information and registrations
24 November 2011
Westpac Spring Business Series - Featuring Davenports - How to get your brand out there?
Time: 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Venue: Windowmakers Design Centre, 79 Forge Road, Silverdale
Learn more from the award-winning Windowmakers on How to get your brand out there with Davenports teaching ou all about The Value of Intellectual Property and learn how to Manage Risk from Westpac. Drinks and canapês will be served upon arrival.This is a strictly limited offer to 30 people only at each seminar so secure your place today.
R.S.V.P: Debbie at Windowmakers on 09 426 6901.
18 November 2011
Business Idea Workshop
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Venue: ecentre Limited, Massey University, Gate 5, Oaklands Road, Albany
Learn how to validate your business idea and create a successful business model and meet the experts in business start-ups and other ecentre entrepeneurs.
Click here to register - Limited spaces available. For more information
16 November 2011
Design for Success – Get a superior product to market faster - Registrations Closed!
Time: 7.30am – 11:30am
Venue: Bruce Mason Centre, Cnr The Promenade and Hurstmere Road, Takapuna Beach, Auckland
Cost: COMPLIMENTARY! Includes a light breakfast
Presenters: Mick Stracey Clitherow(MC Communications), Paul Adams (EveredgeIP), Brent O’Meagher (GPC Electronics), Paul Frater (Titanium Industry Development Association), Chris Lock (ATEED).
Join us at an informative workshop where we put R& D under the microscope and explore how to design for success through all stages of the R&D process. The focus will be on key technologies (like ultra-compact electronics) designed for the latest manufacturing methods and the intended customer, as well as intellectual property research, protection and strategy.
15 November 2011
ecentre/Massey - Case Study Challenge
Time: 12:45pm - 7:00pm
Venue: ecentre Limited, Massey University, Gate 5, Oaklands Road, Albany
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have your own business? Do you want to meet lots of like - minded people and expand your networks?
Click here to register - Limited spaces available. For more information
15 November 2011
Global Entrepreneurship Week - 2011 Intrapreneurship Summit - “Stick to your knitting” or innovate?
Time: 9.30am to 1.00pm
Venue: Ernst & Young Building, 2 Takutai Square, Britomart, Auckland City
Cost: $110 + GST Early bird $85 +GST (closes 5 Nov)
Finger lunch and refreshments provided
International speaker, Dr Peter Gray, 3M and Felicity Lawrence, Director DOC share their thoughts on creating an innovative culture in the workplace.
Click here to register
13 November 2011
World War II tunnels - guided tour
Time: 1pm - 4pm
Venue: Kennedy Park, Castor Bay
Cost: Gold coin donation
The tunnels are open to the public on the second Sunday of every month . Take a guided tour through this fascinating part of North Shore history. Enquiries to John Crews tel: (09) 550 8391.
11 November 2011
Getting more for less from your business
Time: 8am - 10am
Venue: Concourse Lounge, North Harbour Stadium, Appian Way, Albany
Cost: $20 + GST Secure your spot now
This informative two hour session will demonstrate how increasing your business productivity is the best way to get more 'bang for your buck'. If you've ever thought about streamlining your business through LEAN or any other productivity programme then this is the workshop to learn more.
Click here for more information.
10 November 2011
Westpac Spring Business Series - Do you own a SME or operate in the retail segment?
Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Venue: Windowmakers Design Centre, 79 Forge Road, Silverdale
Davenports has the latest ideas on Getting your structure right and learn more about the best way to finance your plant and equipment.
Drinks and canapês will be served upon arrival. This is a strictly limited offer to 30 people only at each seminar so secure your place today.
R.S.V.P: Debbie at Windowmakers on 09 426 6901.
4 November 2011
Starting off Right workshop - Registrations closed!
Time: 9:30am-1:00pm
Venue: BNZ Partners Building, Level 3, Building 1, 61 Constellation Drive, Mairangi Bay
Cost: COMPLIMENTARY
This workshop is designed to address questions most people have when starting a new business. You will have the opportunity to discuss in groups general topics and those raised on the day with others who are commencing their own business. This will also provide a great opportunity to network with others whereby you may provide and receive support.
Click here for more information.
3 November 2011
Money Money Money Seminar
Time: 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Venue: Level 1, Baldry+Sanford House, 12 Florence Avenue, Hillary Square, Orewa
Join us and discover how to make the till ring, cut costs and keep more for yourself. Pricing – The right price for the best margin without losing clients! People – The right motivated people, in the right places and the cost of getting this wrong. On Line Marketing – Does your website make you money? Would you like it to? Price objections – How to answer “that” objection. Stop discounting AND make profits.
Cost: $10 at the door or FREE if you bring an interested business colleague. All proceeds go to charity.
Limited to 30 seats per session
Click here to RSVP
3 November 2011
Papakura Business Breakfast
Time: Breakfast: 7.30am, Presentation: 8.00am - 8.45am
Venue: Papakura RSA, 40 Elliot Street, Papakura
Cost: $20.00 incl GST - Buy a ticket
Presenter: Paul Meyer
Paul is an enthusiastic speaker and author, and is passionate about developing people to reach their full potential. Paul's topic will be 'pain free enthusiasm'. After 20 years in banking Paul became self employed. Since then he has gained considerable experience in business and management.
Click here to register.
2 November 2011
Business Excellence Network breakfast
Time: 7:30am - 9:00am
Venue: Bruce Mason Centre, Corner Hurstmere Road and The Promenade, Takapuna Beach
Price: $65 + GST
Every second month over 100 business owners and senior managers of local businesses to gather for breakfast to network and enjoy a keynote speaker. This month's speaker is Russel Creedy – CEO Restaurant Brands.
More information
31 October 2011
Hertz Business Networking Events: an evening with Farro Fresh Foods
Time: 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Venue: Hayes Knight Accountants, Level 1, Laurie Place, Albany
Cost: $40pp (her members) $45pp - casual admission
Wine and Nibbles are provided.
Hertz Business Networking Events in conjunction to Hayes Knight invites you to an evening with Janene Draper from Farro Fresh Foods
Janene co-founded Farro Fresh Food Ltd with husband James Draper. Their first concept store opened five years ago in Mt Wellington with just 16 staff. Janene originally trained as an Optometrist but with a total love of food decided to follow her passion. Today Farro Fresh has three stores and 180 staff. A fourth store is due to open in early 2012.
Click here to register or call 07 889 4053 x 202, registrations close on Friday 28 October, 5pm.
27 October 2011
Westpac Spring Business Series Commercial Property Owners - Tenants not paying?
Time: 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Venue: Windowmakers Design Centre, 79 Forge Road, Silverdale
The law has changed!! - learn more from Davenports and the latest update on Commercial Property Finance Owner Operator Packages from Westpac. Drinks and canapês will be served upon arrival. This is a strictly limited offer to 30 people only at each seminar so secure your place today. R.S.V.P.: By Thursday 20 October to Debbie at Windowmakers on 09 426 6901.
26 October 2011
Forum: Lean Thinking for a Lean Business - Auckland
Facilitator: Nilesh Pandit
Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Venue: BNZ Partners Building, BNZ Partners Building, 61 Constellation Drive, Rosedale, Auckland
Cost: $57.50 Member Price
$115.00 Non Member Price
Lean manufacturing is just a small part of Lean business thinking that drives waste reduction and continuous improvement. Tools and techniques form about 20% of the total effort and the real challenge is cultural. This Forum deals with Lean implementation that not only works with reducing inventories and changeovers or enhancing quality and recoveries but also reducing lead times, developing long term sustenance, enhancing employee and supplier participation and driving all-round innovation.
Click here to register and for more information.
25 October 2011
China Business Training - For New Zealand Companies and Business People
Locations: Auckland, Tauranga, Napier, New Plymouth, Wellington, Nelson, Christchurch, Dunedin
Cost: $50 per person per day
NZTE's China Business Training course is delivered in a two day programme consisting of four half day modules, across New Zealand. This format allows participants to select the scheduled module(s) most appropriate to their needs.
Register Now! Class size is limited so register now to secure your place
21 and 23 October 2011
Rugby World Cup 2011 - Northern Lights Fanzone
Venue: Albany Lakes, Civic Crescent, Albany
Time: Opening hours differ on the individual days - Click here to view
The Northern Lights Fanzone at the Albany Lakes site, neighbouring Albany's Westfield Mall and North Harbour Stadium, will cater for fans and feature two big screens. There will be two zones in this exciting development - one will be a licensed area and the other a family-friendly area with activities for children.
The Fanzone will be open every match day from the quarter-finals onwards. Entertainment will include live bands, cultural performances, DJs and interactive activities.
Click here for further information.
Clinton Yeats - Yeats Consulting Limited
Clinton is a business consultant who has worked with over one hundred companies, organisations and government agencies in Australasia in the development and implementation of operational and business improvement programmes. Clinton is a "Lean Thinking" specialist with a strategic focus on the design and implementation of business improvement programmes including the training and development of staff at all levels. Prior to moving to New Zealand in 2004, Clinton's career spanned 18 years in the motor industry with Toyota South Africa and then Nissan Motor Company in the UK and Japan. He managed multiple concurrent projects in vehicle and process development and in plant preparation. The continuous improvement ("Kaizen") of the manufacturing process through "Lean Thinking" was a central function within his roles in engineering and production management. Clinton developed his training and mentoring skills through numerous supplier development programmes within the Nissan European supply chain.
20 October 2011
Business Owners Forum - Advisory Boards, do I need one?
Location: BNZ Partner's Building, 61 Constellation Drive, Albany
Time: 5:30pm
Cost: Free (registration necessary for catering purposes)
What is an advisory board? Do you need one? If you have one, what should you know? Join us for an informative, engaging discussion with a panel discussion. Bring along your questions, experience and/or ideas. Pizza and beverages supplied.
Register Now
19 October 2011
BNZ Partners Exporters Lunch
Time: 1 2.00pm – 2.00pm
Venue: North Shore Partners Centre, Candida Office Park, Bldg 1, Level 3, 61 Constellation Drive, Mairangi Bay
Parking: Level 0
Come and join us for lunch and a discussion with BNZ Partners North Shore Chairman Gary Monk. Gary is a pioneer in the New Zealand seafood export industry. In 1983 he established Takapuna based frozen seafood export company Intersea Ltd and in 2010 he was named 2010 Enterprise North Shore Hall of Fame Laureate. Gary has taken an active role in a range of industry trade associations, including NZ Fishing Exporters Association.
RSVP: By Monday, 10 October to Tracy Williams on 09 415 3941 or email
16 November 2011
R&D Workshop - Design for Success
Time: 7.30am to 11:00am
Venue: TBC, Albany
Getting a better product into the market sooner …
9 October 2011
World War II tunnels - guided tour
Time: 1pm - 4pm
Venue: Kennedy Park, Castor Bay
Cost: Gold coin donation
The tunnels are open to the public on the second Sunday of every month . Take a guided tour through this fascinating part of North Shore history. Enquiries to John Crews tel: (09) 550 8391.
6 October 2011
North Harbour Business Association - Business After Five with Zero Down
Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Venue: 27 - 29 William Pickering Drive, Albany
Cost: Additional tickets are available for $15 (plus GST) each.
NHBA member and Associate member's are entitled to one complimentary ticket to this event.
Email here to reserve your place
Click here for further information
6 October 2011
Papakura Business Breakfast
Time: Breakfast: 7.30am, Presentation: 8.00am - 8.45am
Venue: Papakura RSA, 40 Elliot Street, Papakura
Cost: $20.00 incl GST - Buy a ticket
Presenter: Felix Delbruck, Senior Economist, Westpac Bank.
Felix has a varied role, with a focus on forecasting and analysing the New Zealand economy. He previously worked at the Reserve Bank of New Zealand for seven years, and his roles included maintaining RBNZ's main economic model and leading the international forecasting team. Europe-born and Wellington-bred, Felix studied at Victoria University, graduating with a Masters in Economics and 1st Class Honours in English Literature. Felix now works as the Senior Economist for Westpac Bank.
Click here to register.
5 October 2011
The Effective Network: Innovation in Business
Venue: Soljans Estate Winery and Cafe, 366 State Highway 16, Kumeu, Auckland
Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Cost: $29.99 + GST (purchase here)
Presented by - Dave Wild
With events held regularly, The Effective Network (TEN) brings businesses together to make valuable contacts, learn something new and have some fun.
For more information.
20 September 2011
Free Marketing Siminar
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Venue: Warkworth RSA, 28 Neville Street, Warkworth
Heather Smith from The Marketing Company and Phil Roberts, Creative Director of Brighter Design reveal the most common marketing mistakes and how to prevent your business from making them.
Over $300 worth of door prizes to be won.
Register here. Registration essential. Spaces limited to 40 attendees on first come first served basis.
Registrations close 15 September.
20 September 2011
North Harbour Business Association Business Breakfast - Guest Speaker: Dr Lester Levy (kindly sponsored by Flo2Cash)
Time: 7:00am - 8.30 am
Venue: North Shore Golf Club
Email here to RSVP
Cost: Additional tickets are available for $25 (plus GST) each. NHBA member and Associate member's are entitled to one complimentary ticket to this event.
21 October 2011 - Cancelled
Speed Networking
Time: 7.30am - 9.30am
Venue: BNZ Partners Building, Level 3, 61 Constellation Drive, Mairangi Bay
Cost: $50.00 + GST
Speed networking is a fast way of making 19 new business contacts in a safe, friendly environment . It’s also a brilliant way of developing your marketing message; by the time you have presented your business 19 times you’ll certainly know what works best! Speed Networking is professionally facilitated – so you’ll be shown what to do.
Find out more
11 September 2011
World War II tunnels - guided tour
Time: 1pm - 4pm
Venue: Kennedy Park, Castor Bay
Cost: Gold coin donation
The tunnels are open to the public on the second Sunday of every month . Take a guided tour through this fascinating part of North Shore history. Enquiries to John Crews tel: (09) 550 8391.
2 September 2011
Awards Gala Dinner - see the winners announced!
Time: 6pm onwards
Venue: North Shore Events Centre, Glenfield
Buy tickets now
2 September 2011
Starting off Right workshop - Registrations closed!
Time: 9:30am-1:00pm
Venue: BNZ Partners Building, Rangitoto Room, Level 3, Building 1, 61 Constellation Drive, Mairangi Bay
Cost: FREE
This workshop is designed to address questions most people have when starting a new business. You will have the opportunity to discuss in groups general topics and those raised on the day with others who are commencing their own business. This will also provide a great opportunity to network with others whereby you may provide and receive support.
Click here for more information.
1 September 2011
Papakura Business Breakfast
Time: 7.30 am (breakfast) 08:00am - 8:45am (presentation)
Venue: Papakura RSA, 40 Elliot Street, Papakura
Cost: $20.00 incl GST - Buy a ticket
Find out more
5 October 2011
TEN event: Innovation
Venue: Soljans Wine Estate, 366 State Highway 16, Kumeu, Auckland
Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Cost: $29.99 + GST
Presented by - TBC
With events held regularly, The Effective Network (TEN) brings businesses together to make valuable contacts, learn something new and have some fun.
For more information.
18 August 2011
Business Owners Forum: Managing risk in our current economy
Time: 5.30pm onwards
Venue: BNZ Partners Building, Level 3, Building 1, 61 Constellation Drive, Albany
Cost: FREE!
For all business owners wanting to network and enjoy a discussion on relevant business topics.
Click here for more information.
16 August 2011
InvestHK - The Opportunities Presented by the New Zealand-Hong Kong Closer Economic Partnership
Time: 3.00pm start, finish approx. 6.00pm
Venue: Waitemata Room, The Langham Hotel, 83 Symonds St. Auckland
RSVP: Email By 12 August
Inquiries: Mrs. Yin Robards, InvestHK Sydney on +612 9286 2360
For more information.
16 August 2011
Business Excellence Network breakfast
Time: 7:30am - 9:00am
Venue: Bruce Mason Centre, Corner Hurstmere Road and The Promenade, Takapuna Beach
Price: $65 + GST
Every second month over 100 business owners and senior managers of local businesses to gather for breakfast to network and enjoy a keynote speaker.
More information
14 August 2011
World War II tunnels - guided tour
Time: 1pm - 4pm
Venue: Kennedy Park, Castor Bay
Cost: Gold coin donation
The tunnels are open to the public on the second Sunday of every month . Take a guided tour through this fascinating part of North Shore history. Enquiries to John Crews tel: (09) 550 8391.
12 August 2011
Speed Networking
Time: 7.30am - 9.30am
Venue: BNZ Partners Building, Level 3, 61 Constellation Drive, Mairangi Bay
Cost: $50.00 + GST
Speed networking is a fast way of making 19 new business contacts in a safe, friendly environment . It’s also a brilliant way of developing your marketing message; by the time you have presented your business 19 times you’ll certainly know what works best! Speed Networking is professionally facilitated – so you’ll be shown what to do.
Find out more
5 August 2011
North Harbour Business Association - Don Brash Event
Time: 7:00am - 8:30am
Venue: ASB Room, North Harbour Stadium, Oteha Valley Road, Albany
The Act Party's new leader joins us for a look at the country's economy and the business climate against the backdrop of a national election.
Free entry for 1 NHBA Member. (Additional Members and Member guests $25pp.) Non Member cost is $35 per head.
To RSVP please email
4 August 2011
Awards Finalist Function
Time: 5pm - 7pm
Venue: North Harbour Stadium, Albany
All entrants and finalists are invited to celebrate their awards journey so far.
Find out more
3 August 2011
TEN breakfast event: Marketing on a shoestring
Venue: Sharks Sports Bar, 122 West Hoe Road, Orewa
Time: 7:00am - 9:00am
Cost: $29.99 + GST.
Presented by marketing expert Al Dickman of Three Wise Monkeys.
With events held regularly, The Effective Network (TEN) brings businesses together to make valuable contacts, learn something new and have some fun.
For more information.
20 July 2011
Website Marketing Master Class
Time: 7 am – 9 am
Venue: Referees Lounge, North Shore Stadium, Albany
Cost: $65 + GST. This includes an excellent breakfast, plus tea & coffee
Getting people to your website is one thing - but what do you give them when they get there? A good experience leads to sales and recommendations. A bad one, and you've lost them, perhaps for ever!! This Master Class is aimed squarely at marketing professionals and business owners who want to know how to drive business growth through more effective online content.
For more information and registration details click here
12 July 2011
Sales and Marketing Accelerator workshop - Registrations Closed!
Time: 8am - 11am
Venue: Baldry and Sanford, Level 1, 12 Florence Avenue, Hillary Square, Orewa
Cost: $25 + GST
Ramp up your marketing impact and boost your sales strike-rate with this business acceleration workshop.
More information
10 July 2011
World War II tunnels - guided tour
Time: 1pm - 4pm
Venue: Kennedy Park, Castor Bay
Cost: Gold coin donation
The tunnels are open to the public on the second Sunday of every month . Take a guided tour through this fascinating part of North Shore history. Enquiries to John Crews tel: (09) 550 8391.
8 July 2011
Starting off Right workshop - Registrations Closed!
Time: 9:30am-1:00pm
Venue: BNZ Partners Building, Rangitoto Room, Level 3, Building 1, 61 Constellation Drive, Mairangi Bay
Cost: FREE
This workshop is designed to address questions most people have when starting a new business. You will have the opportunity to discuss in groups general topics and those raised on the day with others who are commencing their own business. This will also provide a great opportunity to network with others whereby you may provide and receive support.
Click here for more information.
7 July 2011
Papakura Business Breakfast
Time: 7.30 am (breakfast) 08:00am - 8:45am (presentation)
Venue: Papakura RSA, 40 Elliot Street, Papakura
Cost: $20.00 incl GST - Buy a ticket
Find out more
6 July 2011
Mentor Mix and Mingle
Time: 4.30pm - 6.30pm
Venue: Concourse Lounge, North Harbour Stadium, Albany
This faciliated networking event is specifically for our team of business mentors. Get to know other mentors, share challenges and successes with one another and have some fun!
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6 July 2011
Business Excellence Network breakfast
Time: 7:30am - 9:00am
Venue: Bruce Mason Centre, Corner Hurstmere Road and The Promenade, Takapuna Beach
Price: $65 + GST
Every second month over 100 business owners and senior managers of local businesses to gather for breakfast to network and enjoy a keynote speaker.This month's speaker is Mike Daniell – CEO Fisher & Paykel Healthcare.
More information
30 June 2011
Go! Innovate
Time: 6:00 – 8:30 pm
Venue: Gate 1, Massey University
Cost: FREE
The Business idea competition, ‘GO, Innovate!’ is run by a talented group of students on the Massey University, Albany campus, who aptly call themselves The Business Students Group (BSG). The competition challenges students from all campuses of the university to pitch their new innovation or business idea and see if they have what it takes to be a true entrepreneur.
To RSVP please click here.
5 July 2011
Speed Networking
Time: 7.30am - 9.30am
Venue: BNZ Partners Building, Level 3, 61 Constellation Drive, Mairangi Bay
Cost: $50.00 + GST
Speed networking is a fast way of making 19 new business contacts in a safe, friendly environment . It’s also a brilliant way of developing your marketing message; by the time you have presented your business 19 times you’ll certainly know what works best! Speed Networking is professionally facilitated – so you’ll be shown what to do.
Find out more
24 June 2011
Small Business Summit 2011
Time: all day
Venue: Waipuna Conference Centre, 58 Waipuna Rd, Panmure
This summit provides business owners with insights and advice about the development of their business. Meet, hear and engage with political and business decision-makers who influence your business. Be better prepared to move forward, take advantage of new opportunities, and grow your business and achieve better returns.
For more information and registration visit: www.smallbusinesssummit.org.nz e-mail: admin@ibf.org.nz or call: (09) 419 0450
21 June 2011
Effective Business Networking - Orewa
Time: 5.30pm - 7.30pm
Venue: Orewa Arts and Events Centre, Riverside Road, Orewa
Cost: FREE
You are invited to meet the Orewa-based ATEED team along with other local businesses at a free, faciliated networking session.
Find out more
28 June 2011
Skills for Success Workshop
Time: 8.30am - 12pm
Venue: North Harbour Stadium, Albany
Cost: FREE
Get the inside story on how some of Auckland’s most successful business leaders are boosting their bottom lines with workplace literacy training. Facilitated by Christine Spicer, a leadership development expert, the workshop will feature an industry speaker: Mark Franklin CEO of Stevenson Group Ltd who will share how he uses training to get the competitive edge.
Find out more
16 June 2011
Business Owners' Forum - Customer Engagement
Time: from 5.30pm
Venue: BNZ Partners Building, Rangitoto Room, Level 3, Building 1, 61 Constellation Drive, Mairangi Bay
Cost: FREE
If you’re tired of competing on price or product, get some practical tips from our panel on how to build a better business based on customer loyalty. More information here
12 June 2011
World War II tunnels - guided tour
Time: 1pm - 4pm
Venue: Kennedy Park, Castor Bay
Cost: Gold coin donation
The tunnels are open to the public on the second Sunday of every month . Take a guided tour through this fascinating part of North Shore history. Enquiries to John Crews tel: (09) 550 8391.
8 June 2011
Starting Off Right Workshop
Time: 11:00am-2:30pm
Venue: Pukekohe, Level 1, 8 Roulston Street, Pukekohe
Cost: $20 + GST
This workshop addresses questions about starting a new business and gives a great opportunity to network with other new businesses. .
Click here for more information. Buy your ticket here2 June 2011
Papakura Business Breakfast
Time: 7.30 am (breakfast) 08:00am - 8:45am (presentation)
Venue: Papakura RSA, 40 Elliot Street, Papakura
Cost: $20.00 incl GST
Presenter: Dr Mike Ashby
Mike is one of New Zealand's top advisers to small business owners, and is a regular contributor to Westpac's Good Business magazine, where his articles are consistently rated most interesting and valuable. He has spoken at over 150 seminars for business owners and people in business, inspiring audiences with his insights and challenging thinking.
Purchase your ticket. Find out more
3 June 2011 - Cancelled
Starting off Right workshop
Time: 9:30am-1:00pm
Venue: BNZ Partners Building, Rangitoto Room, Level 3, Building 1, 61 Constellation Drive, Mairangi Bay
Cost: FREE
This workshop is designed to address questions most people have when starting a new business. You will have the opportunity to discuss in groups general topics and those raised on the day with others who are commencing their own business. This will also provide a great opportunity to network with others whereby you may provide and receive support.
Click here for more information. 29 May 2011
Westpac Chopper Fundraiser
Time: 11:00am
Venue: North Harbour Stadium, Albany
Help raise money for the local chopper. It's a knockout team challenge. Enter a team and WIN the trophy. BBQ and Bake Sale. We are looking at getting a maximum of 14 teams with 10 participants in each team, there will be 10 events that either the whole team or individuals in the team will need to complete, these events are fairly easy ones such as penalty shoot outs, sack races, wheelbarrow races, plank walks and three legged obstacle races.
Email Bridget for further information.
26 May 2011
Speed Networking - Workshop full!
Time: 7.30am - 9.30am
Venue: BNZ Partners Building, Level 3, 61 Constellation Drive, Mairangi Bay
Cost: $50.00 excl. GST
Speed networking is a fast way of making 19 new business contacts in a safe, friendly environment . It’s also a brilliant way of developing your marketing message; by the time you have presented your business 19 times you’ll certainly know what works best! Speed Networking is professionally facilitated – so you’ll be shown what to do.
Click here for more information.
18 May 2011
Power Pitching Workshop
Time: 8:30am - 12:00pm
Venue: e-centre, Gate 5, Oaklands Road, Massey University, Albany
Presented by: Mark Robotham
Getting your "story" or pitch right, is not only the secret to gaining access to investors but it will also open the gateway to attracting talented staff and profitable customers.
To register for this workshop click here. For more information call (09) 414 1341.
18 May 2011
Buzz Meet & Greet:Ultra fast Broadband, so what?
Time: 5.30pm
Venue: Columbus Cafe, William Pickering Drive
This networking event is for people who are involved with The Buzz in some way. The advertisers, writers, sources and suppliers of the magazine, and their guests.
Register here
12 May 2011
Writing a Winning Entry Workshop
Time: 5pm-7pm
Venue: North Harbour Stadium, Albany
Cost: Free!
With entries closing soon for the Westpac Auckland North Business Awards, this workshop will give ‘insiders knowledge’ and tips from the judging panel to help you write a successful entry. The workshop is a great opportunity to network with a mix of Auckland North Businesses, judges, facilitators and sponsors.
For more information click here.
11 May 2011
Essential Guide to Capital Raising
Time: 8:30am - 12:00pm
Venue: e-centre, Gate 5, Oaklands Road, Massey University, Albany
Presented by:Mark Robotham and John Cunningham
This high impact intensive workshop is designed for business owners who want to know more about seeking external investment and how to go about securing it.
To register for this workshop click here. For more information call (09) 414 1341.
11 May 2011
Starting Off Right Workshop
Time: 11:00am-2:30pm
Venue: Manukau, Level 8, 20 Amersham Way, Manukau Central
Cost: $20-00 excl. GST
This workshop is designed to address questions most people have when starting a new business. You will have the opportunity to discuss in groups general topics and those raised on the day with others who are commencing their own business. This will also provide a great opportunity to network with others whereby you may provide and receive support.
Click here for more information. Purchase your ticket here
8 May 2011
World War II tunnels - guided tour
Time: 1pm - 4pm
Venue: Kennedy Park, Castor Bay
Cost: Gold coin donation
The tunnels are open to the public on the second Sunday of every month . Take a guided tour through this fascinating part of North Shore history. Enquiries to John Crews tel: (09) 550 8391.
6 May 2011 - Registrations are now Closed!
Starting off Right workshop
Time: 9:30am-1:00pm
Venue: BNZ Partners Building, Rangitoto Room, Level 3, Building 1, 61 Constellation Drive, Mairangi Bay
Cost: FREE
This workshop is designed to address questions most people have when starting a new business. You will have the opportunity to discuss in groups general topics and those raised on the day with others who are commencing their own business. This will also provide a great opportunity to network with others whereby you may provide and receive support.
Click here for more information.
5 May 2011
Papakura Business Breakfast
Time: 7.30 am
Venue: Papakura RSA, 40 Elliot Street, Papakura
Cost: $20.00 incl GST
This month, you can hear more about the coming Rugby World Cup 2011. What does it mean for your business? How can you plan to make the most of RWC 2011?
Purchase your ticket. Find out more
5 May 2011
Awards Entrant Celebration
Time: 5pm -7pm
Venue: North Harbour Stadium
Cost: FREE
Want to enter the 2011 Westpac Auckland North Business Awards, but are there a few barriers hindering your speedy progress? Join us for a fun and informative Entrants Celebration to help you out!
Find out more
4 May 2011
Business Excellence Network breakfast
Time: 7:30am - 9:00am
Venue: Bruce Mason Centre, Corner Hurstmere Road and The Promenade, Takapuna Beach
Price: $65 + GST
Every second month over 100 business owners and senior managers of local businesses to gather for breakfast to network and enjoy a keynote speaker.
More information
29 April 2011
The Hub networking group
Time: 7am - 8.30am
Venue: North Shore Golf Club, Appleby Road
Cost: $25.00 includes breakfast
This is a fortnightly event that unlike many networking groups our primary focus is NOT referrals, though naturally enough they do eventuate out of getting to know fellow members on a regular basis. The primary aim of the Hub is to impart and share knowledge; knowledge that we can all take away and use in a practical sense to grow our own businesses. This fortnight's speaker is Hugo (aka - The pitch doctor).
For more information contact Robert Elcome on tel: 476 4540
20 April 2011
Business Networking – Not Card Swapping Workshop
Presenter: Mark Robotham
Time: 08:30am - 10:30am
Venue: Cogita House Level 8, 20 Amersham Way, Manukau City
Cost: $25.00 including GST
In this quick fire workshop you will come away with some great tips and techniques to improve your networking ability.
Read More
Click here to purchase your ticket.
14 April 2011
Empowering Better Business Expo
Time: 10am - 5pm
Venue: Kristin School, Albany
Brought to you by the North Harbour Business Association, this expo is designed to showcase the depth of products and services available locally. Features stalls from a wide range of businesses including, technology, wine. fashion, food, business support, marketing, health and leisure.
For more information email janine.brinsdon@nhba.org.nz
14 April 2011
Turning Quotes into Winning Proposals - Registrations Closed!
Time: 08:00am - 10:00am
Venue: BNZ Partners Building, Rangitoto Room, Level 3, Building 1, 61 Constellation Drive, Mairangi Bay
Cost: THIS WORKSHOP IS NOW FULL
In many sales situations no offer is acceptable until confirmed in writing. With several competitor offers on the table, how can yours stand out from the rest?
11 April 2011
RWC Business Club workshop
Time: 3pm - 5pm
Venue: North Harbour Stadium, Albany
Cost: FREE!
Come along to our free workshop and hear how the Business Club can help your business benefit during the Rugby World Cup.
Click here for more information
15 April 2011
Entreprenuers Guide to 'No'
Time: TBA
Venue: TBA
Cost: $300
Are you ready to eat frogs and kill puppies? Success as a business is dependent on your ability to choose what not to do. It’s not a problem of the lack of ideas, or what to do; it’s a problem of what not to do.This workshop will give you a fresh pragmatic approach to business planning tools and techniques and how to use them, providing you a new simplicity to managing and growing your business.
Read more
8 April 2011
Women in Business means what it says ... all women working in, owning or operating North Harbour Businesses
Time: 5:00pm
Venue: North Shore Golf Club Appleby Road, North Harbour
Cost: $20 to be paid at the bar which will give you two drink vouchers and your share of nibbles
Gathering North Harbour Women in Business for the purpose of meeting other like minded women to share information, ideas, contacts and issues that concern us.
Please RSVP to Francee with your name and company so that we can book numbers with the caterers.
7 April 2011
Papakura Business Breakfast
Time: 7.30 am
Venue: Papakura RSA, 40 Elliot Street, Papakura
Cost: $20.00 including GST
Click here to purchase your ticket.
Find out more
23 March 2011
Business Awards Launch - Orewa
Time: 5pm - 7pm
Venue: Auckland Council building, Orewa
Cost: FREE
Does your business stand out in a crowd? Join us as we launch the 2011 Westpac Auckland North Business Awards and discover how easy it is to enter these prestigous business awards.
Register your attendance here
24 March 2011
Managing Sales for Improved Performance
Time: 08:00am - 10:00am
Venue: BNZ Partners Building, Rangitoto Room, Level 3, Building 1, 61 Constellation Drive, Mairangi Bay
Cost: $50 + gst - Buy ticket now!
Best practice companies have disciplines in place which monitor the volume and quality of future sales and potential difficulties ahead. These disciplines are essential for every business to enable accurate sales forecasting.
Click here for more information.
17 March 2011
Burger King Breakers vs Sydney Kins
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: North Shore Events Centre, Silverfield Lane, Glenfield
Buy tickets online at www.nzbreakers.co.nz
17 March 2011
Market Leaders
Free seminar presented by leading marketing specialist Brian Meredith, CEO, The Marketing Bureau Ltd
Time: 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Venue: North Harbour Stadium
Cost: FREE
An opportunity for clients and business associates to network and share ideas. With exclusive seminars and programmes designed to entertain, inform and improve the performance of your business.
Click here to register as seating is limited.
10 March 2011
Business Awards Launch - Albany
Time: 5pm - 7pm
Venue: North Harbour Stadium, Albany
Cost: FREE
Does your business stand out in a crowd? Join us as we launch the 2011 Westpac Auckland North Business Awards and discover how easy it is to enter these prestigous business awards.
Register your attendance here
8 March 2011
Massey University Innovation Lecture Series
Time: 6pm
Venue: Sir Neil Waters lecture theatre, Massey University, Albany
The first topic in this series -Sharing the fruits of innovation among founders- will cover the challenges facing startup companies and focus on Professor Thomas Hellmann's latest research into how founding shareholders determine who should own what portion of a business based on their contribution. Read more here
8 March 2011
International Women's Day
Time: 7am
Venue: Fairway Lodge, Glenfield
Cost: $30 indivdual, $25 student
UN Women in association with ZONTA Auckland North Shore, Federation of Graduate Women, Soroptomists, National Council of Women Invite you to join with them to celebrate International Women’s Day. Speaker: Carmel Fisher
For more information and ticket sales contact Joh Cogle or Christine Ball
5 - 6 March 2011
Relay for Life - Cancer Society of New Zealand
Time: Relay starts at 4pm on Saturday and finishes at 10am on Sunday 06 March 2011.
Venue: Millennium Institute, Albany
Relay For Life is a remarkable and moving overnight team event to raise funds for the Cancer Society while joining together to take strides against cancer. For more information visit www.relayforlife.org.nz
4 March 2011
Starting off Right Workshop
Time: 9:30am-1:00pm
Venue: BNZ Partners Building, Rangitoto Room, Level 3, Building 1, 61 Constellation Drive, Mairangi Bay
Cost: FREE
This workshop is designed to address questions most people have when starting a new business. You will have the opportunity to discuss in groups general topics and those raised on the day with others who are commencing their own business. This will also provide a great opportunity to network with others whereby you may provide and receive support.
Click here for more information.
3 March 2011
Burger King Breakers v Crocodiles
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: North Shore Events Centre, Silverfield Lane, Glenfield
Buy tickets online at www.nzbreakers.co.nz
2 March 2011
Business Excellence Network breakfast
Time: 7:30am - 9:00am
Venue: Fairway Lodge, Silverfield Road, Glenfield
Price: $65 + GST
Every second month, Enterprise North Shore organises over 100 business owners and senior managers of North Shore Businesses to gather for breakfast to network and enjoy a keynote speaker: this month's speaker is Vodafone CEO Russell Stanner.
More information
24 February 2011
K!ckOff – Learning event for women entrepreneurs
Time: 8am – 6pm
Venue: The Conference Centre, 585 Great South Rd, Penrose
Cost: $298.00 plus GST (includes full day pass, parking & drinks function)
K!ckOff is a full day learning event by entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs AND the launch of the first ever Women Entrepreneurs Week. Learn from an awesome line-up of successful entrepreneurs that include the founder of Hire a Hubby, Jenene Freer of NZ girl, NZ’s only female (& Maori) PlayStation games developer and many more entrepreneurs.
Click here for more information.
24 February 2011
Building Business Relationships workshop - Registrations closed!
Time: 08:00am - 10:00am
Venue: BNZ Partners Building, Rangitoto Room, Level 3, Building 1, 61 Constellation Drive, Mairangi Bay
Whatever your level of experience, it is always vital to improve your critical relationships.
22 February 2011
Attract, Retain, Grow by engaging and inspiring your members via effective communication
Time: 08:00am - 5:00pm
Venue: Waipuna Hotel & Conference Centre, Auckland
The Marketing by Association conference brings together non-profit business leaders, decision makers and representatives such as CEOs, second level executives and board directors of associations and non-profit charitable organisations.
Click here for more information
23 February 2011
Burger King Breakers v Gold Coast Blaze
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: North Shore Events Centre, Silverfield Lane, Glenfield
Buy tickets online at www.nzbreakers.co.nz
25 February 2010
Planning for a Successful Future
Time: 8am - 10am
Venue: Concourse Lounge, North Harbour Stadium, Albany
Cost: $40 + gst
With an impressive line-up of speakers this seminar promises to leave you excited about planning your future business success and putting in place an effective long term strategy, possibly an exit strategy. Read more
19 February 2011
Albany Global Village Festival
Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Venue: At the Lakes Reserve Albany (opposite Westfield Mall)
Celebrate the exciting cultures that make up our community.
Come and enjoy the Music, Performances, Food Crafts and Displays.
For info contact Albany Community Coordinator on 09 448 5363 or email.
19-20 February 2011
Devonport Food & Wine Festival
Time: Sat 11.am-6.30pm; Sun 11am-6pm
Venue: Windsor Reserve, Devonport
For more information visit: www.devonportwinefestival.co.nz
18 February 2011
Speed Networking - workshop full!
Time: 7:30am - 9:30am
Venue: BNZ Partners Building, Rangitoto Room, Level 3, Building 1, 61 Constellation Drive, Mairangi Bay
Cost: $50 plus GST (including breakfast)
Boost your North Shore business contacts with the fastest and most popular networking craze on the Shore!
For more information click here
15 February 2011
Gaining Business Investment through the RWC - workshop full!
Time: 1pm - 3pm
Venue: BNZ Partners Building, Level 3, Building 1, 61 Constellation Drive, Mairangi Bay
Cost: Free!
Come along to our free workshop and hear how the Business Club can help your business benefit during the Rugby World Cup. Read more.
11 February 2011
Using Social Media for your Business - workshop full!
Time: 8am - 10am
Venue: Concourse Lounge, North Harbour Stadium, Albany
In this internet-savvy business world online marketing tools are changing daily. Social media is the new buzz term and is fast becoming THE way to market your business. But how on earth does it all work?
Cost: $29 plus GST
Click here for more information.
9 February 2011
High Tech R&D - Creating stronger university business relationships
With special guest speaker Ray Avery, New Zealander of the Year 2010 and CEO of Medicine Mondiale
Time: 5.30pm - 8pm
Venue: AUT Conference Facility, 55 Wellesley St. East
Find out more
9 February 2011
Zeald/Mediaworks Seminar
Time : 10 am – 12 noon
Where: ASB South Room, North Harbour Function Centre, Stadium Drive, Albany
Cost : FREE
In these challenging economic times make sure you have a highly persuasive website! It's one of the most cost effective methods of generating new business! An excellent method of marketing your organisation and improving sales! Find out how to generate amazing results online at our free "Learn how to drive people to your website and convert them into customers" seminar in Albany.
Click here to register
4 - 5 February 2011
Chinese & Korean New Year Festival
Time: Fri 5.30pm-9pm; Sat 10am-3pm
Venue: Northcote Shopping Centre, Lake Road, Northcote
This celebration provides a taste of Asian culture through entertainment, food stalls and an art exhibition.
For more information visit: www.northcote.co.nz
3 February 2011
Burger King NZ Breakers v Hawks
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: North Shore Events Centre, Silverfield Lane, Glenfield
Buy tickets online at www.nzbreakers.co.nz
2 February 2011
2011 Public Seminar: Prof Donna Ladkin
Time: 6pm
Venue: Sir Neil Waters Lecture Theatres, Massey University, Albany
Hear one of the UK’s foremost leadership scholars, Prof Donna Ladkin, examine strategies leaders and managers use to successfully navigate organisation ethics
Reservations essential. Telephone (09) 414 0800 ext 9539, or email M.L.Turner@massey.ac.nz by Wednesday, 26 January 2011.
4 February 2011
Starting off Right Workshop
Time: 9:30am-1:00pm
Venue: BNZ Partners Building, Rangitoto Room, Level 3, Building 1, 61 Constellation Drive, Mairangi Bay
Cost: FREE
This workshop is designed to address questions most people have when starting a new business. You will have the opportunity to discuss in groups general topics and those raised on the day with others who are commencing their own business. This will also provide a great opportunity to network with others whereby you may provide and receive support.
Click here for more information. 20 January 2011
Burger King NZ Breakers v Adelaide 36ers
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: North Shore Events Centre, Silverfield Lane, Glenfield
Buy tickets online at www.nzbreakers.co.nz
13 January 2011
Burger King NZ Breakers vs Taipans
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: North Shore Events Centre, Silverfield Lane, Glenfield
Buy tickets online at www.nzbreakers.co.nz
12 December 2011
Carols by Candlelight
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Marlborough Park, Glenfield
For more information contact Michelle on telephone: 486 8400 x8786 or visit www.birkenheadnorthcote.org.nz
9 December 2010
Burger King NZ Breakers v Taipans
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: North Shore Events Centre, Silverfield Ave, Glenfield
Cost: $22.50 Adult - Silver, $15 Child - Silver(15 & under), $17.50 Adult - Bronze, $12.50 Child/Senior/Student, $50 Family Pass (2 adults/up to 2 children).
Buy tickets at www.nzbreakers.co.nz
9 December 2010
Sales for Non Sales People Workshop
Time: 8am - 10am
Venue: ASB 3, North Harbour Stadium, Albany
In today's competitive environment every business must grow to survive. Building sales and maintaining good customer relations is critical to a successful growth strategy.
Cost:$29-95 plus GST
For more information click here
9 December 2010
Starting off Right Workshop
Time: 9:30am-1:00pm
Venue: Concourse Lounge, North Harbour Stadium, Appian Way, Albany
Cost: FREE
This workshop is designed to address questions most people have when starting a new business. You will have the opportunity to discuss in groups general topics and those raised on the day with others who are commencing their own business. This will also provide a great opportunity to network with others whereby you may provide and receive support.
Click here for more information
8 December 2010
Focus on Economic and Employment Development (FEED)
The FEED group meets to network and learn of information relevant to the areas of the economy and employment. Membership is open to all businesses, community groups and professionals with an interest in employment and economic development on the North Shore.
Time: 10:00am – 11:30 am
Venue: Concourse Lounge, North Shore Harbour Stadium, Albany
To find out more click here
7 December 2010
Time: 5.30pm - 7pm
Venue: Silverdale United Rugby, Football Club, Main Road, Silverdale
Cost: FREE!
Give your business an early Christmas present! Be our guest and get a taste of seminars coming in the New Year
– hear about: marketing strategy, branding and web marketing. Read more here
7 December 2010
Surviving the Recovery Workshop
Time: 5.30pm onwards
Venue: BNZ Partners Building, Level 3, Building 1, 61 Constellation Drive, Albany
Cost: FREE!
You’ve survived the recession, but what about the recovery? The hard times have not ended for many small businesses and economic growth is patchy. Join us to hear from businesses who are thriving during these tough times.
Read more here
5 December 2010
Browns Bay Sunday Market
Time: 7am - 12pm
Venue: Inverness Road, (Opposite Foodtown) Browns Bay
Cost: Free admission. Stall holders - $10 for car park sized stall - allocated on first come first served basis.
The market has fresh produce and flowers, naturals foods, arts and crafts, plants as well as a whole range of pre-loved items in the car boot sale.
5 December 2010
Devonport Lions Santa Parade & Christmas Festival
Time: 11am onwards
Venue: Devonport
For more information contact Maire Veith, Devonport Community Coordinator Email. dportcomm@xtra.co.nz
4 December 2010
Albany Farmers Market
Time: 9.00am-1.00pm
Venue: Albany Hall, Cnr Albany Highway & Albany Expressway, Albany
Sells fresh produce and food. Every 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month.
4 December 2010
Takapuna Beach Business Association Christmas Carnival
Time: All Day
Venue: Takapuna beach
For more information please contact: peter@takapunabeach.co.nz
26 November 2010
Using Social Media for your business - workshop full!
Time: 8am - 10am
Venue: Concourse Lounge, North Harbour Stadium, Albany
In this internet-savvy business world online marketing tools are changing daily. Social media is the new buzz term and is fast becoming THE way to market your business. But how on earth does it all work?
Speed Networking - Workshop now Full!
Time: 7:30am - 9:30am
Venue: Bovis Suite 1, Bruce Mason Centre, Cnr Hurstmere Rd & The Promenade, Takapuna
Cost: (including breakfast)
$149 plus GST for non members
$50 plus GST for members (Join for free)
Boost your North Shore business contacts with the fastest and most popular networking craze on the Shore!
For more information click here
18 November 2010
Action learning - Putting ideas into effective action!
Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm
Venue: Regas Hotel, Auckland City
Cost: Free
This two hour workshop is a great opportunity to experience the powerful WIAL Action Learning approach in engaging people in solving urgent and important business challenges and learning as they go.
Find more information here
19 November 2010
17 November 2010
Exporting to Asia
Time: 4.30pm - 6.30pm
Venue: BNZ Partners building, Level 3, Building 1, 61 Constellation Drive, Mairangi Bay
Cost: FREE (drinks and nibbles provided)
Do you want to export to Asia but don’t know where to start? This session is specially designed to help you understand the logistics, financial implications and cultural considerations needed to open the door to this huge market.
Sign up here!
16 November 2010
Destination Idea - Making everyone in your company intrapreneurs!
Time: 9am - 10.30am
Venue: BNZ Centre, Constellation Drive, Albany
Cost: Free
As part of Global Entreprenuership Week, this workshop will deliver a little shock treatment by highlighting the danger of ignoring the great ideas generated by your staff. It will equip you with great ideas of how to make your workplace the engine room of innovation.
Find more information here
15 November 2010
Entreprenuers Day
Time: 9am - 4pm
Venue: ecentre, Massey University, Albany
As part of the 2010 Global Entrepreneurship Week, the ecentre is hosting an Entrepreneurs Day (EDay) that will offer entrepreneurs free 20 minute appointments with experienced ecentre experts. Read the flyer
More information here
10 November 2010
North Shore Business Excellence Network Breakfast
Time: 7:30am - 9:00am
Location: Fairway Lodge, Silverfield Road, Glenfield
Price: $65 + GST
Every second month, Enterprise North Shore organises over 100 business owners and senior managers of North Shore Businesses to gather for breakfast to network and enjoy a keynote speaker.
More information here
4 November 2010
Starting off Right Workshop
Time: 9:30am-1:00pm
Venue: Media Room, North Harbour Stadium, Appian Way, Albany
Cost: FREE for members! (join for free)
This workshop is designed to address questions most people have when starting a new business. You will have the opportunity to discuss in groups general topics and those raised on the day with others who are commencing their own business. This will also provide a great opportunity to network with others whereby you may provide and receive support.
Click here for more information
12 November 2010
Millennium Institute Free Fun Friday
Time: 9:00am - 6:00pm
Venue: Millennium Institute,17 Antares Place, Albany
Cost: Free!
More information here
22 October 2010
Sales for Non Sales People- Workshop full!
Time: 8am - 10am
Venue: Concourse Lounge, North Harbour Stadium, Albany
In today's competitive environment every business must grow to survive. Building sales and maintaining good customer relations is critical to a successful growth strategy.
22 October 2010
Power Pitching Workshop
Time: 9:00am - 13:00pm
Venue: ecentre, Gate 5 Massey, University, Oaklands Rd, Albany
Presented by: Mark Robotham
Getting your "story" or pitch right, is not only the secret to gaining access to investors but it will also open the gateway to attracting talented staff and profitable customers.
To register for this workshop click here. If you need further information please call us on (09) 414 1341.
14 October 2010
North Shore Young Enterprise Scheme - Smales Farm Regional Awards
The premiere event of the year to celebrate the achievements of North Shore’s Young Entrepreneurs. Awards and presentations by sponsors.
14 October 2010
Essential Guide to Capital Raising
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Venue: E-centre, Gate 5, Massey University, Oaklands Rd, Albany
Presented by:
Mark Robotham
Dr Claire McGowan
This high impact intensive workshop is designed for business owners who want to know more about seeking external investment and how to go about securing it.
To register for this workshop click here. If you have any questions or require further information please call us on 09 414 1341.
12 October 2010
Auckland Central Young Enterprise Scheme - Regional Awards
The premiere event of the year to celebrate the achievements of Auckland Central’s Young Entrepreneurs. Awards and presentations by sponsors.
12 October 2010
Exit and Succession Workshop - Starting to Stop
Time: 5:45pm - 8:00pm
Venue: The Conference room, Albany Executive Motor Inn, 15 Corinthian Drive, Albany.
Cost: FREE for members (join for free)
Attend this workshop and start planning NOW for a successful exit from your business, under conditions that YOU are in control of.
For more information click here
13 October 2010
Focus on Economic and Employment Development (FEED)
The FEED group meets to network and learn of information relevant to the areas of the economy and employment. Membership is open to all businesses, community groups and professionals with an interest in employment and economic development on the North Shore.
Time: 10:00am – 11:30 am
Venue: Concourse Lounge, North Shore Harbour Stadium, Albany
To find out more click here
12 October 2010
Accessing TechNZ Investment for your Research and Development
Time: 8am - 10am
Venue: Concourse Lounge, North Harbour Stadium, Albany
Cost: FREE for members (join for free)
A workshop to help you profit from your ideas. With the government investing $234m to support research, science and technology to help grow the economy, now is a good time to look at your business's product development activities.
Find out how you can access your slice of $234m for R&D at the upcoming TechNZ Workshop
7 October 2010
Starting off Right Workshop
Time: 9:30am-1:00pm
Venue: Concourse Lounge, North Harbour Stadium, Albany
Cost: FREE for members! (join for free)
This workshop is designed to address questions most people have when starting a new business. You will have the opportunity to discuss in groups general topics and those raised on the day with others who are commencing their own business. This will also provide a great opportunity to network with others whereby you may provide and receive support.
Click here for more information.
29 September 2010
Are you Paying too much in ACC Levies? Invitation to meet Ruben Wiki
Time: 7pm to 8:30pm
Venue: North Harbour Stadium
Cost: FREE
Ruben talks about his professional Rugby League Career which spanned 315 NRL appearances, as well as answer any questions you may have.
Also we will be discussing ACC levies and how we at NZIC can save you money on the ACC levies you HAVE TO PAY.
RSVP here or register here
22 September 2010
Get your financial ducks in a row
Time: 7.45am - 10am
Venue: Concourse Lounge, North Harbour Stadium, Albany
Cost: FREE!!
This workshop will leave you with a checklist of actions and reviews to manage business risk, teach how to protect what you have built up and the benefit of professional relationships between experts. Who should attend this workshop? ALL SME businesses with more then one owner involved (husbands and wives are more then one).
For more information click here
22 September 2010
Unitec Enterprise North Shore Growth Partnership Breakfast
Date: 22 September 2010
Time: 7.30am to 9.00am
Venue: ASB North, North Harbour Stadium, Stadium Drive, Albany
This is your opportunity to shape the North Shore’s future vocational and applied professional education and to ensure curriculum and facilities match the ambitions of students and business growth predictions.
Read more here
21 September 2010
Managing People Workshop - Registrations Closed!
Time: 8am - 10am
Venue: Concourse Lounge, North Harbour Stadium, Albany
What is your management style? How has it worked so far? This workshop deals with the key issues of understanding the people you work with, and how to communicate effectively with them. It offers essential skills for communication, dealing with issues, leadership and motivation.
17 September 2010
Rugby World Cup 11 - Business breakfast
Venue: Spencer on Byron
Cost: $60 plus GST each
Table of 10 for $600 plus GST
Have you heard the latest about the Rugby World Cup? Is North Shore ready to capitalise on the economic impact?
Martin Snedden, CEO of the Rugby World Cup 2011 is going to share with us the progress and latest news at this breakfast.
For more information email or contact de Paul House on 09 480 5959.
17 September 2010
Speed Networking - This Workshop is now Full!
Time: 7:30am - 9:30am
Venue: Concourse Lounge, North Harbour Stadium, Albany
Boost your North Shore business contacts with the fastest and most popular networking craze on the Shore!16 September 2010
Effective Email Marketing Workshop
Time: 8am - 10am
Venue: Concourse Lounge, North Harbour Stadium, Albany
Cost: FREE for members (join for free)
Email marketing is low cost, effective, creates loyalty and drives potential clients to your website. If you are looking for new ideas to take your email marketing programme to the next level you should attend this workshop.
For more information click here
10 September 2010
Small Business Summit - The Key to Tomorrow
Time: 7:45am -6:00pm
Venue: Waipuna Convention Centre, 58 Waipuna Road, Panmure, Auckland
Small to medium business in New Zealand are the foundation of our economy and to be successful in both the short term and long term, business owners need to engage with the key players and gain ongoing support from government.
For more information click here
14 October 2010
Marketing your Retail Store Workshop
Time: 8am - 10am
Venue: Concourse Lounge, North Harbour Stadium, Albany
Cost: FREE for members! (join for free)
More information to follow - check back soon!
9 September
Trusting in Trusts Workshop- WORKSHOP FULL
Time: 8am-10am
Venue: Concourse Lounge, North Harbour Stadium
At this dynamic two hour workshop, hear from one of NZ's top trust lawyers as to why a trust is the best asset owning vehicle for you. This session is perfect for business owners and property investors.
5 September 2010
NSCC Community Planting Day - Hooton Reserve
Time: 10am to 12pm
Venue: Hooten Reserve, Albany, Access from Mills Lane
The planting celebrates the official re- opening of Hooton Reserve and the successful completion of the Lucas Creek Restoration Project.
A FREE BBQ lunch for all volunteers will be available from 12pm. Tools are provided, but please bring a spade if you have one.
3 September 2010
Westpac Enterprise North Shore Business Excellence Awards Gala Dinner 2010
- NOW SOLD OUT
Time: 6:00 - 11:00pm
Venue: North Shore Events Centre
Winners of the Westpac Enterprise North Shore Business Excellence Awards will be announced at this premier black tie event. At the event 12 category winners and the Westpac Supreme Business Excellence Award winner will be acknowledged.
For more information click here - EVENT SOLD OUT
17 August to 5 September 2010
Photographic Exhibition by Gino Demeer
Time: 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Venue: Lake House Arts Centre, 37 Fred Thomas Drive, Takapuna
A bodyart exhibition from the 2009 show "Fantasia Asia"
For further information contact the NZBAA Office on 09 486 8028 or email your interest.
1 September 2010
North Shore Business Excellence Network Breakfast
Time: 7:30am - 9:00am
Venue: Fairway Lodge,Silverfield Road, Glenfield
Price: $65 + GST
Every second month, Enterprise North Shore organises over 100 business owners and senior managers of North Shore businesses to gather for breakfast to network and enjoy a keynote speaker.
More information here
29 August 2010
NSCC Community Planting Day - Hooton Reserve
Time: 10am to 12pm
Venue: Hooten Reserve, Albany, Access from Mills Lane
The planting celebrates the official re- opening of Hooton Reserve and the successful completion of the Lucas Creek Restoration Project.
A FREE BBQ lunch for all volunteers will be available from 12pm. Tools are provided, but please bring a spade if you have one.
In the event of server weather the event will be postponed to 5th September. For postponement notices, please listen to Newstalk ZB on Sunday 29th Aug, or contact Actionline on Ph: 486 8600.
27 August 2010
Managing People Workshop- WORKSHOP FULL
Time: 8am - 10am
Venue: Concourse Lounge, Albany
What is your management style? How has it worked so far? This workshop deals with the key issues of understanding the people you work with, and how to communicate effectively with them. It offers essential skills for communication, dealing with issues, leadership and motivation.
2 September 2010
Starting off Right Workshop
Time: 9:30am-1:00pm
Venue: Concourse Lounge, North Harbour Stadium, Albany
Cost: FREE for members! (join for free)
This workshop addresses questions most people have when starting a new business. You will have the opportunity to discuss in groups general topics and those raised on the day with others who are commencing their own business. This will also provide a great opportunity to network with others whereby you may provide and receive support.
Click here for more information
18 - 21 August 2010
Triple Bill
Time: 7pm (Saturday matinee – 2pm)
Venue: Concert Chamber, Auckland Town Hall, The Edge
Touch Compass premiere's a distinctly New Zealand season featuring two stunning new dance works by internationally renowned choreographers Carol Brown and Jeremy Nelson, alongside Suzanne Cowan's highly acclaimed and powerful duet Grotteschi (2008).
Cost: $35 - $25 (plus booking fees)
Click here to purchase tickets or call 0800 BUYTICKETS. For Group bookings call 09 357 3354.
18 August 2010
North Shore Young Enterprise Scheme - Report Writing Seminar
Students are encouraged to attend a Report Writing Seminar to kick start their Annual Report. To receive a Young Enterprise Certificate, the company MUST complete a written Company Annual Report.
16 August 2010
Auckland Central Young Enterprise Scheme - Report Writing Seminar
Students are encouraged to attend a Report Writing Seminar to kick start their Annual Report. To receive a YE Certificate, the company MUST complete a written Company Annual Report.
14 August 2010
Ross Finlayson Memorial Variety Concert - My Way
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Bruce Mason Centre
Cost: $65 ($60 for 10 or more) or Premium Tickets $149 ($135 for 10 or more)
Premium ticket includes pre-show cocktail function and after-show celebration with performers, including champagne and finger food.
For more information click here
14 August 2010
Netball North Harbour
AMI Netball North Harbour and Les Mills invite the North Shore Community to join us at the AMI Netball Centre. We are attempting a record for the largest outdoor fitness class in New Zealand! Please bring your friends and family to be part of the action.
Time: 10.30-11.00am
Venue: AMI Netball Centre, 44 Northcote Road, Takapuna
For more information please visit www.netballnorthharbour.co.nz
12 August 2010
Effective Email Marketing Workshop - WORKSHOP FULL!
Time: 8am - 10am
Venue: Concourse Lounge, Albany
Email marketing is low cost, effective, creates loyalty and drives potential clients to your website. If you are looking for new ideas to take your email marketing programme to the next level you should attend this workshop.
11 August 2010
Focus on Economic and Employment Development (FEED)
The FEED group meets to network and learn of information relevant to the areas of the economy and employment. Membership is open to all businesses, community groups and professionals with an interest in employment and economic development on the North Shore.
Time: 10:00am – 11:30 am
Venue: Concourse Lounge, North Shore Harbour Stadium, Albany
To find out more click here.
8 August 2010
Young Enterprise Scheme - Trade Fair
Date: Sunday 8 August
Time: 11:00am - 2:00pm
Venue: Pavilion 1, ASB Showgrounds, Greenlane
The Trade Fair is a key event to launch products to the public. All YES companies are encouraged to attend.
5 August 2010
Starting off Right Workshop - Registrations are now Closed!
Time: 9:30am-1:00pm
Venue: Concourse Lounge, North Harbour Stadium, Albany
Cost: FREE for members! (join for free)
This workshop is designed to address questions most people have when starting a new business. You will have the opportunity to discuss in groups general topics and those raised on the day with others who are commencing their own business. This will also provide a great opportunity to network with others whereby you may provide and receive support.
3 August 2010
Collaborate to Win Workshop - Registrations are now closed!
Time: 8:00am to 10:00am
Venue: North Harbour Stadium
Following on from our hugely successful Winning a Supercity contract workshop comes the next stage in this collaboration series: Collaborate to win! This latest FREE workshop (open to all North Shore businesses) will show you the practical elements of collaborating to win major Supercity and Rugby World Cup contracts.
13 August 2010
Marketing your Retail Store Workshop
Time: 8am - 10am
Venue: Concourse Lounge, Albany
Cost: FREE for members! (join for free)
More information to follow - check back soon!
28 July 2010
Speed Networking - WORKSHOP FULL
Time: 7:30am - 9:30am
Venue: Bovis Suite 1, Bruce Mason Centre, Cnr Hurstmere Rd & The Promenade, Takapuna
Boost your North Shore business contacts with the fastest and most popular networking craze on the Shore!
Register for the next event on 17th September here
7 July 2010
Business Workout Workshop
Time: 8:30am - 5.00pm
Venue: Referee Lounge, North Harbour Stadium, Albany
Cost: $500 + GST (morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea included)
At this workshop you will be given the tools to be able to make bold and powerful financial decisions which will not only lift your business’ performance but will give you a cutting edge against your competitors.
For more information click here.To register contact Tarryn Golightly on tel: (09) 414 5444 or email: events@hayesknight.co.nz
30 June 2010
North Shore Business Excellence Network Breakfast
Time: 7:30am - 9:00am
Location: Fairway Lodge, Silverfield Road, Glenfield
Price: $65 +GST
Every second month, Enterprise North Shore organises over 100 business owners and senior managers of North Shore Businesses to gather for breakfast to network and enjoy a keynote speaker.
More information here.
June 2010
Networking event - PDMA & Auckland ICT
Time: 5pm - 7.30pm
Venue: Level 22, PricewaterhouseCoopers Tower, 188 Quay Street, Auckland
Cost: $15 paid-up members or $25 non-members
Registration: RSVP by 21st June to events@pdma-nz.org or at www.aucklandict.org.nz.
Join us at this joint networking event and hear from NextWindow's CEO about their journey to become a major player in the global touch screen industry. More information here.
1 July 2010
Starting off Right Workshop
Time: 9:30am-1:00pm
Venue: Concourse Lounge, North Harbour Stadium, Appian Way, Albany
Cost: FREE for members! (join for free)
This workshop is designed to address questions most people have when starting a new business. You will have the opportunity to discuss in groups general topics and those raised on the day with others who are commencing their own business. This will also provide a great opportunity to network with others whereby you may provide and receive support.
Click here for more information
17 June 2010
Enterprise North Shore Business Hall of Fame
Time: 6:00pm - 9:30pm
Venue: North Harbour Stadium
The prestigious Enterprise North Shore Business Hall of Fame recognises individuals whose exceptional efforts in business and the community have had a positive impact on economic growth in North Shore City.
For more information click here.
12-15 June 2010
Young Enterprise Scheme - Global Enterprise Challenge
Forty students from North Shore will host 40 from around NZ to compete against the rest of the world in this Global Challenge. All past participants report this to be a life changing event.
15 June 2010
Focus Australia Roadshow
Hear about what really matters when doing business in Australia. The Australia-New Zealand Closer Economic Relationship has been described as the world's most comprehensive, effective and mutually compatible Free Trade Agreement and this event will help you to make the most of it.
Time: 9.00am – 12.00pm (registration 8.30am)
Venue: Rendezvous Hotel, Auckland Central
Tickets: Complimentary (registration essential)
To register please click here
13 June 2010
North Shore City Community Planting Day
If you’d like to get involved, we welcome you to come along.Tools are provided, but please bring a spade if you have one.
The planting site will be signposted from the reserve entrance at the end of The Warehouse Way.
Time: 10am - 12:00pm
Venue: Tuff Crater Reserve, Entrance from The Warehouse Way
It would be great to see you there!
For wet weather cancellations, please listen to Newstalk ZB, or for further information please contact Actionline on Ph: 486 8600.
A sausage sizzle and drinks will be provided at the end.
Click here for more information.
11 - 12 June 2010
The Love Cruise - Dinner , Dance and Cabaret
Cruise to an exotic destination for your mid winter function.
Time: 7:00pm
Venue: The Bruce Mason Centre, Takapuna
Dress Code: Black tie or nautical theme (prize for best dressed)
Cost: $120 per person
For more information click here. For tickets contact Donna on (09) 488 2945 or by email.
11 June 2010
Sustainability – what are the benefits to my Business?
The Sustainable Business Network, North Shore City Council and Enterprise North Shore are holding this sustainabilty breakfast seminar. Be inspired by the benefits to your business from sustainable business practices while enjoying a free organic breakfast and Fair Trade coffee from Kokako.
Time: 7.00am-9.00am. Breakfast provided by Kokako.
Venue: The Masonic Lodge, 5 William Laurie Place, Albany, North Shore. Map here.
Cost: FREE – Last few places remaining so RSVP now! RSVP here by Thursday 10 June.
11 June 2010
Speed Networking - WORKSHOP FULL
Time: 7:30am - 9:30am
Venue: Concourse Lounge, North Harbour Stadium, Albany
Boost your North Shore business contacts with the fastest and most popular networking craze on the Shore.
Register for the next event on 28th July here
10 June 2010
Starting off Right Workshop
Time: 9:30am-1:00pm
Venue: Concourse Lounge, North Harbour Stadium, Appian Way, Albany
Cost: FREE for members! (join for free)
This workshop addresses questions most people have when starting a new business. You will have the opportunity to discuss in groups general topics and those raised on the day with others who are commencing their own business. This will also provide a great opportunity to network with others whereby you may provide and receive support.
Click here for more information
9 June 2010
Focus on Economic and Employment Development (FEED)
The FEED group meets to network and learn of information relevant to the areas of the economy and employment. Membership is open to all businesses, community groups and professionals with an interest in employment and economic development on the North Shore.
Time: 10:00am – 11:30 am
Venue: Concourse Lounge, North Shore Harbour Stadium, Albany
To find out more click here.
9 June 2010
Marketing on a Shoestring Workshop
Effective, low cost marketing strategies for business owners that can be implemented today for immediate results.
This practical two hour workshop shows strategies to increase enquiries, how to convert more of them into $$$ and how to get hard earned customers to return regularly.
Time: Breakfast at 7:30am, workshop 8:00am - 10:00am
Location: Albany Executive Motor Inn. 15 Corinthian Drive, Albany
Price: $49.95 + gst for members (join for free)
For more information click here
3 June 2010
Westpac ENS North Shore Business Excellence Awards - Entries Close!
Entries close at 5pm today for North Shore Business Excellence Awards for 2010!
Don't miss out - Purchase your tickets for the gala dinner now!
Read more about the awards here
2 June 2010
Registrations are now closed for this Event.
Winning a Supercity Contract
If you currently supply an Auckland council there are opportunities and threats that you need to urgently consider. This two hour workshop will examine the legal aspects of the changeover, how it will effect your current contracts and how to win future Supercity council contracts.
Time: 8am - 10am
Venue: Concourse Lounge, North Harbour Stadium, Albany
27 May 2010
North Shore Young Enterprise Scheme - Oral Business Presentations Finals
Each company is encouraged to present their business plan in five minutes. The experience of public speaking is a key skill for future business success. Companies must participate if they wish to enter the Regional & National awards (30% of their total score).
27 May 2010
Massey University Student Investment Club Presents The Financial Crisis: A NZ Perspective “It can’t happen here...”
What were the causes of the crisis? Who can we blame? What were the regulatory problems? What happened to New Zealand’s Finance Companies? What changes have been made? Where to from here for New Zealand?
The Massey Student Investment Club would like to welcome everyone to this one hour presentation by Mark Werman, Finance Lecturer at Massey University and Doctorate of Law.
Time: 6:00pm
Venue: Massey University, Albany, NW200 (Gate 1)
All Welcome – Free Entry
Nibbles will be provided and a cash wine bar.
For more information click here
27 May 2010
Understanding Social Media
In this internet-savvy business world online marketing tools are changing daily. Social media is the new buzz term and is fast becoming THE way to market your business. What's it all about? And is it really all it's cracked up to be?
Time: 8am - 10am
Venue: Concourse Lounge, North Harbour Stadium, Albany
Cost: $49 + GST for members (join for free)
For more information or to purchase your ticket click here
25 May 2010
Power Pitching Workshop
Time: 13:00pm - 5:00pm
Venue: ASB One Room, North Harbour Stadium, Albany
Presented by: Mark Robotham
Getting your "story" or pitch right, is not only the secret to gaining access to investors but it will also open the gateway to attracting talented staff and profitable customers.
To register for this workshop click here. If you need further information please call us on (09) 414 1341.
25 May 2010
Essential Guide to Capital Raising
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Venue: ASB One Room, North Harbour Stadium, Albany
Presented by: Dr Claire McGowan
This high impact intensive workshop is designed for business owners who want to know more about seeking external investment and how to go about securing it.
To register for this workshop click here. If you have any questions or require further information please call us on 09 414 1341.
24 May 2010)
Innovation and Your Business workshop
Time: 8:00am - 10:00am
Venue: Concourse Lounge, North Harbour Stadium, Albany
Cost: FREE for members (join for free)
Read more here!
Register your interest here!
20 May 2010
Auckland Young Enterprise Scheme - Oral Business Presentations Finals
Each company is encouraged to present their business plan in five minutes. The experience of public speaking is a key skill for future business success. Companies must participate if they wish to enter the Regional & National awards (30% of their total score).
17 May - 21 May 2010
North Shore Young Enterprise Scheme - Oral Business Presentations Preliminary Round
Teams compete in the preliminary round and the top ten teams go through to the business presentation finals.
14 May 2010
Registrations are now closed for this Event.
Rugby World Cup Sustainability workshop
Time: 8:00am - 9:30am
Venue: North Harbour Stadium, Albany
Cost: FREE for members (join for free)
Learn how important sustainability and green procurement will be for your Rugby World Cup tender. Hear from Michael Field, Sustainability manager for North Shore City Council on how to understand the sustainability requirements on the application.
13 - 14 May 2010
Entrepreneurship New Zealand Network - Global Sales Strategies for Ambitious Kiwi Entrepreneurs
A high quality seminar and workshop for CEOs and their top sales executives from young, fast-growing companies featuring case studies and lectures, interactive discussions, student presentations, “hands-on” exercises, and the opportunity to practice “elevator sales pitches” to potential customers.
Time: 09:00am - 21:00pm (13 May 2010)
09:00am - 16:00pm (14 May 2010)
Venue: Pricewaterhouse Coopers Tower, 188 Quay Street, Auckland
Price: NZ$ 650.00 per person (excluding G.S.T.)
Click here to read more, for more information please email Anny or call 09 355 8000.
10 May - 14 May 2010
Auckland Central Young Enterprise Scheme - Oral Business Presentations Preliminary Round
Teams compete in the preliminary round and the top 10 teams go through to the business presentation finals.
6 May 2010
Westpac Enterprise North Shore Business Excellence Awards Entrants Celebration
Time: 5:00pm - 7:00 pm
Venue: North Harbour Stadium
Every business on the North Shore who is even remotely interested in entering the awards should attend this celebration. It's a great place to meet other potential entrants, find out how easy it is and the many benefits of entering.
For more information on the Westpac Enterprise North Shore Business Excellence Awards click here or call us on 09 414 1341.
5 May 2010
North Shore Business Excellence Network Breakfast
Time: 7:30am - 9:00am
Date: Wednesday 3rd March 2010
Location: Fairway Lodge, Silverfield Road, Glenfield
Price: $65 + gst
Every second month, Enterprise North Shore organises over 100 business owners and senior managers of North Shore Businesses to gather for breakfast to network and enjoy a keynote speaker.
More information here
Click here to purchase your ticket
6 May 2010
Starting off Right Workshop
Time: 9:30am-1:00pm
Venue: Concourse Lounge, North Harbour Stadium, Appian Way, Albany
Cost: FREE for members! (Join for free)
This hands-on workshop is designed to address your questions about starting a new business.
Click here for more information and click here to register.
30 April 2010
Speed Networking
Time: 7:30am - 9:30am
Registrations are now closed for this Event. The next event is on 11th June. Click here for more info or to purchase a ticket.
Boost your North Shore business contacts with the fastest and most popular networking craze on the Shore!
29 April 2010
A Breakfast Presentation on Understanding the Super City
A must for North Shore & Harbour Business People!
A presentation by Peter Menzies, Sir Ron Carter and Derek Dallow on: “Understanding the Super City” and what this could mean for business in North Harbour from November 1st, 2010.
Time: 7:00am for 7:30am
Venue: Spencer on Byron Hotel, Takapuna Beach
Cost: $45.00 per head
To register click here
27 April 2010
Auckland Central Young Enterprise Scheme - Business Presentation Training Seminar
Students are encouraged to attend a business presentation training course to determine what is required and how to give an oral presentation. In order to enter the National Awards, the company must give business presentation.
23rd -24th April 2010
2010 Northland Business Expo
Time: Friday 23rd of April from 9:30-6pm and on Saturday 24th from 9:30-5pm.
Venue: Location: Kensington Stadium, ASB Leisure Centre, Whangarei
Come to the Northland Business Expo this year and enter to win a $30,000.00 BizBooster package packed full of products and services for your business, or any one of the many hourly spot prizes.
Sit in and enjoy some free business advice at our 14 FREE business Seminars running over the two days. Or simply come and network with booth holders and discuss the requirements for your business.
One or two booths still available.
For more info please Email or phone Shirley on 09 438111.
22 April 2010
Rugby World Cup 2011 Auckland Speaker Series - Translating good business into competitive advantageTime: 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Venue: University of Auckland Business School,
Decima Glen Room
Cost: RWC 2011 Auckland Business Opportunities members: $37 + GST
General admission: $47 + GST
Many businesses are beginning to profit by supplying services for Rugby World Cup 2011 and it’s not too late for you to get a piece of the action.
Find out how to compete for tenders by joining AucklandPlus and the Auckland Chamber of Commerce for a vital information seminar about the process and the opportunities of RWC 2011 tendering.
For further information and to register for this event and others in the series, please click here.
19 - 23 April 2010
Business Delegation to Malta – April 2010
If you are thinking of doing business with Malta, register your interest to be a part of an official delegation visiting this Mediterranean country.
Click here for further information.
21 April 2010
North Shore Young Enterprise Scheme - Business Presentation Training Seminar
Students are encouraged to attend a business presentation training course to determine what is required and how to give an oral presentation. In order to enter the National Awards, the company must give business presentation.
21 April 2010
Small Business Update Series 2010
You’ll hear from experts from Inland Revenue, Accident Compensation Corporation, Department of Labour, Ministry of Social Development, and Biz Information as they highlight the significant updates you need to know from their respective areas.
Time: 9:00am - 11:30am (Registrations 8:30am)
Venue: Fairway Lodge, Argus Place, Glenfield
For further information.
Click here to register.
4 May 2010 - Cancelled
Re-Ignite Workshop
Time: 9:00am-1:00pm
Venue: Concourse Lounge, North Harbour Stadium, Appian Way, Albany
Cost: FREE for members! (Join for free)
This half day seminar will give leave you with a do-able set of actions helping to seize opportunities and re-ignite your business.
Click here for more information, to register click here
15 April 2010
Expanding Trade and Economic Linkages with Southeast Asia
This nationwide seminar will help companies learn more about doing business in Southeast Asia and will bring you up to date with developments and the opportunities that exist for New Zealand companies.
Time: 8:50am - 3:00pm
Venue: Crowne Plaza Hotel, Auckland
Click here to register.
15 April 2010
Focus on Economic and Employment Development (FEED)
The FEED group meets to network and learn of information relevant to the areas of the economy and employment.
Time: 10:00am – 11:30 am
Venue: Concourse Lounge, North Shore Harbour Stadium, Albany
To find out more click here.
Click here to register your interest in attending the FEED networking meetingsArchived Events for Enterprise North Shore
22 April 2010
Spring Forward workshop
Cancelled
Time: 8.30am - 12.30pm
Venue: Concourse Lounge, North Harbour Stadium, Albany
Cost: FREE for members! (click here to become a member for free)
This interactive workshop empowers you to examine your business, make strategic plans and spring forward growth in your business.
To find out more click here or register here.
1 April 2010
Starting off Right Workshop
Registrations are now closed for this Workshop.
This hands-on workshop is designed to address your questions about starting a new business.
Click here for more information.
31 March 2010
Help transform your local patch: North Shore City Park Care Day
Spend a day getting involved in the local community and transforming the local environment.
There are eight projects to choose from - from pulling weeds and to painting fences - one of them is bound to tickle your fancy.
To register and choose the Park Care Day project that most interests you click here or call Actionline on 09 486 8600.
30 April 2010
Speed Networking
Time: 7:30am - 9:30am
Venue: Bruce Mason Centre, Cnr Hurstmere Rd & The Promenade, Takapuna Beach
Cost (including breakfast):
$149 plus GST for non members
$50 plus GST for members (join for free here)
Boost your North Shore business contacts with the fastest and most popular networking craze on the Shore!
For more information click here. To purchase your ticket click here.30 April 2010
30 March 2010
Auckland ICT Networking Event: Do you sound like a leader?
Learn how to present your ideas with more punch from international speaking coach Sally Mabelle. Sally has empowered hundreds of people internationally for 20 years to discover their leadership presence, express their authentic voice, and learn the skills to engage successfully in challenging conversations.
Time: 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Venue: St Columba Centre, 40 Vermont Street, Ponsonby
For more information click here.
Please register by 6pm on Monday 29 March 2010. Contact Debbie Hassell at admin@aucklandict.org.nz if you have any problems or questions.
28 March 2010
Antiques Roadshow and Wilson Home Fete - Family Fun Day
Antiques Roadshow cost $10 per entry. Maxium of 2 items per entry. All funds collected will be used to benefit the Wilson Home Trust and selected Rotary Charitable Projects.
Time: 11:00am
Venue: The Wilson Home Gardens, St Leonard's Road, Takapuna
Side shows include: Fair Ground Rides, Kids Art & Craft, Farm Animals, Mini Golf, Cake Stalls, Face paint ing, Clowns, Gold-Rush / Lucky Draw with a major prize!
Cost: $2.00 entry fee at the gate.
Kids Free!
Click here for further information.
23 March 2010
The School of Communication, Journalism and Marketing invites you to a breakfast seminar with Professor Charles Schewe
History Becomes You: how experiences shape values ... for life
Time: 7:30 am for Registration and Breakfast, 8:00 am talk, close by 9:00 am
Venue: Massey University Albany Campus, Study Centre Staff Lounge
Gate 1, State Highway 17 (Albany Expressway, opposite Albany Megacentre)
Cost: $45.00 (cash or cheque)
Professor Schewe is a leading expert and consultant in the field of generational cohort analysis. This seminar explores the relationship between generational cohorts and consumer behaviour, with a particular value to organisations focusing on financial planning, insurance, retirement living and health care.
Rsvp to: Elizabeth Eckhoff email or 09 414 0800 extn 9495 by 17th March to book a place, and for parking and further details.
Further information.
19 March 2010
Speed Networking
This Workshop is now FULL!
Time: 7.30am - 9.30am
Venue: Concourse Lounge, North Harbour Stadium, Appian Way, Albany
Cost: $50 plus GST (includes breakfast)
Speed Networking is the fast, exciting and fun way to get your name and message around a room.
For further information click here.
17 March 2010
Westpac Enterprise North Shore Business Excellence Awards Launch Function
Time: 5:00pm-7:00pm
Venue: North Harbour Stadium, Albany
Every business on the North Shore who is even remotely interested in entering the Awards should attend the Launch Function. It's a great place to meet other potential entrants, find out how easy it is to enter and what the benefits of entry are to your business.
This function is free of charge and you can bring as many people as you like.
For more information on the Westpac Enterprise North Shore Business Excellence Awards click here or call us on 09 414 1341.
16 March 2010
Lean Workhop 2
Workshop Cancelled
Are you prepared for LEAN?
Join us for our second in a series of productivity improvement workshops. You do not have to have attended the first workshop to benefit from this one.
Time: 7:30am - 12:00pm (breakfast included)
Venue: E-Centre, Massey University, Albany
Cost: Enterprise North Shore Club members: $49 (free membership - click here )
Non members: $149 + GST
For further information.
Email your interest for this workshop.
10 March 2010
North Shore Young Enterprise Scheme - E-Day
Time: 8:45am - 3:00pm
Venue: Massey University, Albany
Kick off the YES programme; everything you need to know for success in 2010.
E Day marks the start of the YES year. It is the first time that all YES participants come together in their region. The purpose of E Day is to inspire and promote YES as well as letting the students know what they are required to do during the year.
During the day students are led through the process of brainstorming, developing, and evaluating product ideas for presenting their idea to coaches.
Send an email for further information.
12 March 2010
Rotary Charity Regatta 2010
Organised by Rotary Club of East Coast Bays
Time: Race One starts at 11:00am
Venue: Gulf Harbour Marina
For more information click here
11 March 2010
CNS Business Makeover Challenge
Ever thought ‘if only we had better systems’ or ‘if only we had more sales’?
In just 45 minutes learn why your business may not be ready for either and how to turn this around. The 5 Stages of Business Renovation with E2theMax (effective to the max) Business Makeover Challenge developer Jacqui Jones is a workshop not to be missed.
For business owners or decision-makers, there is no cost to attend.
Time: 9:00am - 10:00am, plus mingle over coffee
Venue: The Millennium Institute Conference Venue (Level 1, 17 Antares Place, Mairangi Bay)
Click here to register.
9 March 2010
North Shore Business Excellence Network Breakfast
Time: 7:30am - 9:00am
Date: Wednesday 3rd March 2010
Location: Fairway Lodge,Behind North Shore Events Centre
Silverfield Road, off Porana Road,Glenfield
Price: $65 + gst
Every second month, Enterprise North Shore organises over 100 business owners and senior managers of North Shore Businesses to gather for breakfast to network and enjoy a keynote speaker.
More information here
Click here to purchase your ticket
5 March 2010
North Shore Women's Centre - Preparing for Employment
Time: 9:30am to 11:30am
Venue: 5 Mayfield Road, Glenfield
Cost: FREE!
Get yourself up to speed and go get that job! This course quickly and easily shapes you up for back to work.Grow in confidence and skills in a fun and comfortable workshop.
Week 1: Identify the right job fit for you
Week 2: Make your personality type work for you and influence others
Week 3: Gain up-to-date presenting skills
Week 4: Learn effective interview techniques and tips
Call 09 444 4618 or email women.ctr@xtra.co.nz to book your place.
4 & 5 March 2010
Auckland Central Young Enterprise Scheme - E-Day
Time: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Venue: AUT City Campus
Kick off the YES programme; everything you need to know for success in 2010.
E Day marks the start of the YES year. It is the first time that all YES participants come together in their region. The purpose of E Day is to inspire and promote YES as well as letting the students know what they are required to do during the year.
During the day students are led through the process of brainstorming, developing, and evaluating product ideas for presenting their idea to coaches.
Send an email for further information.
27-28 February 2010
Cancer Society North Shore Relay For Life
Time: 4pm -10am
Venue: Sovereign Stadium, Millennium Institute, Mairangi Bay
Throw together the fun of a mass overnight camp out, a midnight feast, big stage entertainment, a poignant candlelight ceremony and a triumphant survivors walk and you have the makings of Relay For Life.
For more information see: www.relayforlife.org.nz
26 February 2010
North Shore Women's Centre - Preparing for Employment
Time: 9:30am to 11:30am
Venue: 5 Mayfield Road, Glenfield
Cost: FREE!
Get yourself up to speed and go get that job! This course quickly and easily shapes you up for back to work.Grow in confidence and skills in a fun and comfortable workshop.
Week 1: Identify the right job fit for you
Week 2: Make your personality type work for you and influence others
Week 3: Gain up-to-date presenting skills
Week 4: Learn effective interview techniques and tips
Call 09 444 4618 or email women.ctr@xtra.co.nz to book your place.
25 February 2010
Auckland ICT Networking Event:Business challenges for export orientated hi-tech companies in 2010
2010 got off to a great start with our first meeting organised in conjunction with NZICT Group. This month's presentation draws on the knowledge of Auckland ICT members who advise high growth businesses from throughout New Zealand on branding, legal issues and business development. This is a great opportunity to hear how other businesses are faring and also meet some of the talent within the cluster.
Time: 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Venue: UNITEC North Shore Campus,132 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna
For more information click here.
Please register for this event by 6pm on Tuesday 24 February 2010. Contact Debbie Hassell at admin@aucklandict.org.nz if you have any problems or questions.
24 February 2010
2010 Economic Summit
Time: 5pm-7pm
Venue: North Harbour Stadium
Albany
Cost: FREE!
Speakers: Brendan O'Donovan, Westpac economist
RSVP: Email by 12 February 2010
Click here for more information
23 February 2010
SME Business mini-seminar
By popular demand… if you are serious about structuring your business for the future: have an opportunity to network and meet like-minded individuals; listen to interesting topics then… join us!
Time: 09:00am - 12:00pm
Venue: Browns Bay @ The Bays Club, Anzac Road, Browns Bay
Cost: $20 including refreshments
Numbers are limited. Please RSVP before 25 January 2010 to jmarais@enact.co.nz
Enquiries: John Marais 0212120147, 094783806 or click here for more information.
9 & 20 February 2010
Chinese & Korean New Year Festival
Place: Northcote Shopping Centre
Time: 19 February 6pm - 9pm; 20 February 10am – 3pm
For more information click here.
17 February 2010
Business of Sport Cluster Meeting
Time: 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Venue: Concourse Lounge
North Harbour Stadium
Appian Way, Albany
A cluster is a group of interconnected businesses in a particular field. Clusters are considered to increase the productivity with which companies can compete, nationally and globally.
There will be a guest speaker, Simon Martin, who has extensively researched the benefits of clusters and an opportunity for networking with others from the industry.
If you would like to attend this meeting click here
16 February 2010
Elevate Employee Engagement
The fastest way to grow your business this year!
Time: 5.45 for 6pm start. Finish: 7.30pm.
Venue: North Harbour Stadium, Albany.
Cost: $29.00+gst
Generous prize draw at 7.30pm.
Workplace disengagement is a stubborn problem. It costs the country $3.4 billion in lost productivity each year. Do you know how much it cost your Company in 2009?
Two years responsible research has produced this new workshop for business leaders.
We’ll show you the causes of disengagement, an in-depth revelation of what’s really going on. Then we give you a raft of practical and permanent remedies.
For more information click here
To purchase your ticket click here
16 January 2010 to 13 February 2010
Shakespeare in the Park - Richard III
" The first of Shakespeare’s great dramas. From the captivating and famous opening words, there are many lines that haunt the mind long after Richard’s violent end on Bosworth Field. Richard the Third, the monster who became ‘King Hell’."
Time: Starts at 08:00pm (No shows on Mondays)
Venue: The Pump House
Click here for more inormation or call 09 489 8360 to book
11 February 2010
NZ Breakers vs Gold Coast Blaze
North Shore Events Centre
Doors open at 6pm, Tipoff at 7pm
To find out more click here
10 February 2010
Focus on Economic and Employment Development (FEED)
The FEED group meets to network and learn of information relevant to the areas of the economy and employment. Membership is open to all businesses, community groups and professionals with an interest in employment and economic development on the North Shore.
Time: 10:00am – 11:30 am
Venue: Concourse Lounge, North Shore Harbour Stadium, Albany
To find out more click here
Click here to register your interest in attending these free meetings
4 February 2010
NZ Breakers vs Wollongong Hawks
North Shore Events Centre
Doors open at 6pm, Tipoff at 7pm
To find out more click here
4 February 2010
Starting off Right Workshop
Time: 9:30am-1:00pm
Venue: Concourse Lounge, North Harbour Stadium, Appian Way, Albany
Cost: FREE for members! (Click here to become a member for free)
This workshop is designed to address questions most people have when starting a new business. You will have the opportunity to discuss in groups general topics and those raised on the day with others who are commencing their own business. This will also provide a great opportunity to network with others whereby you may provide and receive support.
Click here for more information
Click here to register.
28 January 2010
Auckland ICT Networking Event: Launch of the ICT Research Forum
Come along to this event to celebrate the launch of this new forum, supported by NZICT Group, Auckland ICT, IISEIE and other stakeholders from government and the tertiary sector. Find out some of the latest trends and opportunities research in the ICT sector, as well as some of the international benchmarks that may be relevant to better understanding how to grow New Zealand's ICT industry.
Time: 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Venue: Microsoft NZ Ltd
22 Viaduct Harbour Avenue, Auckland City
For more information and cost of event click here.
Please register for this event by 6 pm on Tuesday 26 January 2010. Contact Debbie Hassell at admin@aucklandict.org.nz if you have any problems or questions.
29 January 2010
SME Business mini-seminar
By popular demand… if you are serious about growing your business; have an opportunity to network and meet like-minded individuals; listen to interesting topics then… join us!
Time: 09:00am - 12:00pm
Venue: Browns Bay @ The Bays Club, Anzac Road, Browns Bay
Cost: $20 including refreshments
Numbers are limited. Please RSVP before 25 January 2010 to jmarais@enact.co.nz
Enquiries: John Marais 0212120147, 094783806 or click here for more information.
21 January 2010
NZ Breakers vs Adelaide 36ers
North Shore Events Centre
Doors open at 6pm, Tipoff at 7pm
To find out more click here
17 December 2009
NZ Breakers vs Townsville Crocs
North Shore Events Centre
Doors open at 6pm, Tipoff at 7pm
To find out more click here
14 January 2010
NZ Breakers vs Melbourne Tigers
North Shore Events Centre
Doors open at 6pm, Tipoff at 7pm
To find out more click here
15 December 2009
Speed Networking
Time: 7.30am - 9.30am
Venue: Concourse Lounge, North Harbour Stadium, Appian Way, Albany
Cost: $50 plus GST (includes breakfast)
Speed Networking is the fast, exciting and fun way to get your name and message around a room.
For more information click here, to Purchase your ticket click here
12 December 2009
FOOD MARKET in North Harbour
A real food market. There will be activities for all including an opportunity to drive an F1 simulator. Eric Wilson will be displaying his Maserati, there will be a bouncy castle and there will be children's face painting.
Time: 11am - 3pm
Venue: Behind FWC (Food Wine Cheese), 3 Henry Rose Place, Albany
If you have any questions or require further information please call Didier on 09 447 1446, email or visit www.fwcnz.co.nz
10 December 2009
Auckland ICT Networking Event:Strategic Thinking for your Holiday Break
Phil Norman will give a thought provoking presentation on what you should be considering while you are on holiday. This presentation will be based around strategic thinking for your business and will include:
• What are the key areas of consideration for your business?
• What are the important things you need to consider in 2010?
Time: 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Venue: e-centre (Massey University Campus)
Gate 5, Oaklands Road,Albany
For more information and cost of event click here.
Please register for this event by 6 pm on Wednesday 9 December 2009. Contact Debbie Hassell at admin@aucklandict.org.nz if you have any problems or questions.
10 December 2009
NZ Breakers vs Perth Wildcats
North Shore Events Centre
Doors open at 6pm, Tipoff at 7pm
To find out more click here
10 December 2009
Spring Forward workshop
Time: 8.30am - 12.30pm
Venue: ASB 3, North Harbour Stadium, Albany
Cost: FREE for members! (Click here to become a member for free)
This interactive workshop empowers you to examine your business, make strategic plans and spring forward growth in your business.
To find out more click here or register here.
8 December 2009
Focus on Economic and Employment Development (FEED)
The FEED group meets to network and learn of information relevant to the areas of the economy and employment. Membership is open to all businesses, community groups and professionals with an interest in employment and economic development on the North Shore.
Time: 10:00am – 11:30 am
Venue: Concourse Lounge, North Shore Harbour Stadium, Albany
To find out more click here
Click here to register your interest in attending the FEED networking meetings, which are free of charge.
10 December 2009
Spring Forward workshop
Time: 8.30am - 12.30pm
Venue: ASB 3, North Harbour Stadium, Albany
Cost: FREE!
This free interactive workshop empowers you to examine your business, make strategic plans and spring forward growth in your business.
To find out more click here or register here.
3 December 2009
YES iCAN campaign
Donations of canned foods are being sought from local North Shore businesses for the Auckland City Mission this Christmas. YES iCAN is a partnership, between the YES Disability Resource Centre and iCAN New Zealand.
Donations to 3M Offices, 94 Apollo Drive, Albany by 3 December 2009
Click here for more information, Email Kristie Penwarden phone: (09) 979 2026 or 021 575 222
3 December 2009
Effective Visual Merchandising for Retailers
Half-day Workshop
Retail businesses thrive when their doors are open to movement, energy, change, possibilities and enthusiasm! In this half day workshop participants will learn what it takes to create an atmosphere that will have their customers returning for more using the powerfully persuasive, but under utilised business tool, of visual merchandising.
For more information click here
3 December 2009
NZ Breakers vs Wollongong Hawks
North Shore Events Centre
Doors open at 6pm, Tipoff at 7pm
To find out more click here
3 December 2009
Starting off Right Workshop
Time: 9:30am-1:00pm
Venue: Concourse Lounge, North Harbour Stadium, Appian Way, Albany
This workshop is designed to address questions most people have when starting a new business. You will have the opportunity to discuss in groups general topics and those raised on the day with others who are commencing their own business. This will also provide a great opportunity to network with others whereby you may provide and receive support.
1 December 2009
Discovering the DNA of Profitability for Your Business
Time: 5:45pm for a 6.00pm start - 8:00pm
Venue: Albany Executive Motor Inn, 15 Corinthian Drive, Albany
Cost: Free
Click here for more information, Click here to register for this workshop
1 December 2009
Re-Ignite Workshop
Time: 9:00am-1:00pm
Venue: Concourse Lounge, North Harbour Stadium, Appian Way, Albany
This FREE half day seminar on 1 December, 2009 provides an opportunity to network with others who have similar concerns and challenges. But you will address your own issues and not just listen to others. You will leave the seminar with a do-able set of actions that will enable you to seize opportunities and re-ignite your business.
Click here for more information
30 November 2009
NorthTec Certificate in Computing Level 2 and 3
Free Business Support Training
Included is access to the course website, a one on one session with a personal trainer at work or home, individual support for the duration of the course, access to 16 modules of content (covers Microsoft Office), an 0800 support number and a certificate on completion.
Time: By individual arrangement
Venue: Your place of work or home
Cost: FREE
For more information call Lucy on 09 280 4342 or 029 201 2402 or click here to send an email.
26 November 2009
Auckland ICT EVENT: RWC2011 Business Opportunities
This is an important event as there are now just under two years before the RWC 2011 starts. Sharon Hunter, an outstanding entrepreneur and a member of the 2011 Group established by the Government.
Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Venue: Auckland Town Hall Reception Lounge
301 Queen Street , level 2 (Clock Tower entrance on Queen Street )
Auckland
For more information and cost of event click here.
Please register for this event by 6 pm on Tuesday 24 November. Contact Debbie Hassell at admin@aucklandict.org.nz if you have any problems or questions.
26 November 2009
NZ Breakers vs Cairns Taipan - Home Game
North Shore Events Centre
Doors open at 6pm, Tipoff at 7pm
To find out more click here
25 November 2009
Power Pitching Workshop
Time: 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Venue: Concourse Lounge, North Harbour Stadium, Albany
Presented by: Mark Robotham
Getting your “story” or pitch right, is not only the secret to gaining access to investors but it will also open the gateway to attracting talented staff and profitable customers.
To register for this workshop click here.
If you have any questions or require further information please call us on 09 414 1341.
25 November 2009
Sweet Talk Your Bank Workshop
Date: 25 November 2009
Time: 7.30am – 10am
Venue: Concourse Lounge, North Harbour Stadium, Albany
Cost: Free - breakfast provided.
Click here for more information and Click here to register
Held in association with
25 November 2009
Rodney Economic Development Trust - Business Support Training
Branding Workshop - Discovering how to identify your unique brand to ensure the correct business image is portrayed. Delivered by Phil Roberts Creative Director of ‘Brighter’
Time: 9.00am - 11.00am
25 November 2009
Venue: Lilburn Meeting Space & Offices, 5 Lilburn Street, Warkworth
Cost: $50
Please call Cathie on 0800 249 763 or visit www.bizrodney.com to find out more or reserve a place.
25 November 2009
The Essential Guide to Capital Raising
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Venue: Concourse Lounge, North Harbour Stadium, Albany
Presented by: Mark Robotham
This high impact intensive workshop is designed for business owners who want to know more about seeking external investment and how to go about securing it.
To register for this workshop click here.
If you have any questions or require further information please call us on 09 414 1341.
19 November 2009
R&D Investment through TechNZ workshop
Don’t let a lack of expertise in research and development (R&D) stunt your business growth - you may be eligible for dollar-for-dollar R&D funding.
Time: 8am - 10am
Venue: Concourse Lounge, North Harbour Stadium, Albany
Cost: FREE!
Get more information and register here
17 November 2009
Entrepreneurs Day (E-DAY) - Unleashing kiwi ingenuity
Have you spent too much time sitting on an idea? Want help hatching it?
As part of the Global Entrepreneurship Week 2009 (November 16-22), Massey University's e-centre is organising E-DAY and is offering free 20 minute appointments with an experienced e-centre expert for anyone with a business idea.
Check out the e-centre website here. Book an appointment for E-Day by contacting sabrina@ecentre.org.nz
17 November 2009
New Zealand Global Women proudly presents its inaugural forum:
Thinking Globally
Time: 9:00am - 7:00pm
Venue: Owen Glenn Building, Business School, University of Auckland,Grafton Road, Auckland
Cost: $495 + gst
Thinking Globally is NZGW’s first public forum for women from the public, private and not-for-profit sectors. The forum will offer invaluable insights and connections and begins the process of building an effective core community of Global Women, able to facilitate valuable connections locally and internationally.
For more informaion or to register click here
17 November 2009
Spring Forward workshop
This Workshop is Full!
Time: 8.30am - 12.30pm
Venue: The Boardroom, 3M building, 94 Apollo Drive, Albany
Cost: FREE!
This free interactive workshop empowers you to examine your business, make strategic plans and spring forward growth in your business.
15 November 2009
NZ launch of the International 'unite for diabetes' campaign
Time: 1.30pm - 5.00pm
Venue: Kelliher Estate on Puketutu Island in the Manukau Harbour
Cost: $60 per person. Numbers are limited.
For more information click here
If you have any questions please call Diabetes Auckland on 09 623 2508.
12 November 2009
NZ Sculpture Onshore Invites you to an Art Affair
Time: 6.00pm - 8.00pm
Venue: Officer's Mess, Fort Takapuna Historic Reserve, Vauxhall Road, Devonport
Tickets: $25
• Wine and canapés
• NZSOS 2010 at a glance
• Launch of Patron Programme
• Presentation by Chris Booth – ‘A glimpse into two major international projects: one realized (Echo van de Veluwe, KMM, Netherlands) and one emerging (Subterranean Living Sculpture, the Eden Project, Cornwall, UK)’.
For more information contact: Mel Curtis on Tel: 09 3606472 or admin@nzsculptureonshore.co.nz
12 November 2009
NZ Breakers vs Perth Wildcats
North Shore Events Centre
Doors open at 6pm, Tipoff at 7pm
To find out more click here
11 November 2009
Business of Sport Launch Event
When: Wednesday 11th November, 5pm to 7pm
Where: Finishline, Millenium Centre, Albany
How: Drinks and Nibbles provided
Speaker: Paul Blackwell, CEO Albany Pak ‘n Save, Burger King NZ Breakers shareholder
Click here to RSVP for this event
Click here for more information
10 November 2009
PDMA-NZ Networking Event
Learning First Product Development (LFPD)
Venue: TBA
Time: 5:30pm
A presentation on the introduction of LFPD to Fisher & Paykel Appliances, describing the rationale behind the decision to change to this system, the problems encountered and the benefits realised.
Speaker: Colin Gilchrist, General Manager Quality, Fisher & Paykel Appliances
Responsible for the introduction of LFPD to Product Development
For more information click here.
RSVP by 5th November. Click here to RSVP
10 November 2009
Mentor Accreditation Day
Time: 8:45am - 4:00pm
Venue: ASB South, North Harbour Stadium, Albany
Click here to RSVP
10 November 2009
Productivity Improvement and LEAN workshop
Want to get more output for less input?
Time: 8.30am - 10.30am
Venue: Concourse Lounge, North Harbour Stadium, Albany
Cost: Free!
Find out how to improve your company’s productivity to deliver more for less and work smarter not harder!
This Workshop is Full.
5 November 2009
NZ Breakers vs Gold Coast Blaze
North Shore Events Centre
Doors open at 6pm, Tipoff at 7pm
To find out more click here
5 November 2009
North Shore Business Excellence Network
Time: 7:30 - 9.00am
Venue: Fairway Lodge, behind the North Shore Events Centre,Silverfield Road, Glenfield
Every second month, Enterprise North Shore organises over 100 business owners and senior managers of North Shore Businesses to gather for breakfast to network and enjoy a keynote speaker.
More information here
THIS BREAKFAST IS NOW SOLD OUT - if you are interested in attending in 2010 click here
5 November 2009
Starting off Right Workshop
Time: 9:30am-1:00pm
Venue: Media Room, North Harbour Stadium, Appian Way, Albany
This workshop is designed to address questions most people have when starting a new business. You will have the opportunity to discuss in groups general topics and those raised on the day with others who are commencing their own business. This will also provide a great opportunity to network with others whereby you may provide and receive support.
Click here to register.
31 October 2009
Creative Construction Zone: Build a Super City with the Youths from CIA (Communicate - Innovate - Activate)
Have your say in a creative way, come build your own supercity! This project has been organised by youth for youth. The purpose of the event is to gather young people, 12 - 24 years, from across Auckland together to literally build a Supercity on the floor space of the Kerr Street art space in Devonport.
Time: 11:00am to 5:00pm
Venue: Kerr Street Artspace, At the base of Mount Victoria, Devonport
Live music from Lost & Found, Elmore Road and GeeGee.
Sausage sizzle and drinks. All the paint, fabric, cardboard, string, glue and stuff you can imagine to build a supercity!
And it's all FREE!
Please call Manda Judd on 09 489 9865 / 021 045 7573 or click here to find out more.
Proudly supported by...
29 October 2009
Etch Young Business Network Group Sponsored by Etch Magazine & Roses are Red
Etch Magazine would like to invite you to Etch’s first Business-to-Business Blind Date Event, an interactive business networking event done in blind date style. Here we will be matching the academics with the creatives to see if Etch’s young businesses can ‘hit it off’. The night will include special guest speaker Rachel Goodchild with 10 goodie bags up for grabs to the first 10 to arrive!
Time: 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Venue: Smith-Bar, Auckland
More information here Click here to register
29 October 2009
NZ Breakers vs Adelaide 36ers
North Shore Events Centre
Doors open at 6pm, Tipoff at 7pm
To find out more click here
29 October 2009
Spring Forward workshop
Time: 8.30am - 12.30pm
Venue: The Boardroom, 3M building, 94 Apollo Drive, Albany
Cost: FREE!
This free interactive workshop empowers you to examine your business, make strategic plans and spring forward growth in your business.
Find out more here
28 October 2009
Speed Networking - THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL
Speed Networking is the fast, exciting and fun way to get your name and message around a room. Though we wont guarantee you'll leap tall buildings in a single bound, we can assure you of an innovative and fun event that is far an away more exciting that the run-of-the-mill cocktail reception.
To register your interest in attending the next Speed Networking event click here
27 October 2009
Rodney Economic Development Trust - Business Support Training
Web Design Workshop Discovering the real issues surrounding a website for your business and getting great results once it’s live. Delivered by Phil Roberts Creative Director of ‘Brighter’
Time: 9.00am - 11.00am
Venue: Lilburn Meeting Space & Offices, 5 Lilburn Street, Warkworth
Cost: $50
Please call Cathie on 0800 249 763 or visit www.bizrodney.com to find out more or reserve a place.
27 October 2009
Rodney Economic Development Trust - Business Support Training
Branding Workshop Discovering how to identify your unique brand to ensure the correct business image is portrayed. Delivered by Phil Roberts Creative Director of ‘Brighter’
Time: 9.00am - 11.00am
Venue: Rodney Economic Development Trust Offices, 12 Tamariki Avenue, Orewa
Cost: $50
Please call Cathie on 0800 249 763 or visit www.bizrodney.com to find out more or reserve a place.
22 October 2009
NZ Breakers vs Townsville Crocs
North Shore Events Centre
Doors open at 6pm, Tipoff at 7pm
To find out more click here
15 October 2009
Young Enterprise Scheme Regional Awards
Time: 5.00pm - 7.00pm
Venue: North Harbour Stadium, Albany
The highlight of the YES year, the Smales Farm Regional Awards, is a celebration of the achievements and successes of the YES Companies in the region. Award winners will be announced on the night.
RSVP by email
14 October 2009
Just Got To Break Free Workshop
Planning your succession & your exit strategy
Time: 7:00am - 9:00am
Venue: North Harbour Stadium, Albany
Cost: $40.00 +gst
This highly practical seminar will help you plan your exit strategy, put in place an effective succession plan and help you prepare your business for sale.
For more information click here To purchase a ticket click here
8 October 2009
NZ Breakers vs Melbourne Tigers
North Shore Events Centre
Doors open at 6pm, Tipoff at 7pm
To find out more click here
7 October 2009
Auckland Regional Migrant Services Charitable Trust - Free Small Business Seminar
Seminar for migrants seeking Business opportunities in New Zealand but do not know HOW to go about it.
Time: 10:15am - 3.00pm
Venue: Level 1, Pearn Crescent, Norman King Building, Northcote
To find out more click here , to register, please contact: 09 419 7340 or email: linleem@arm-mrc.org.nz
7 October 2009
Re-Ignite Workshop
Time: 9:00am-1:00pm
Venue: ASB 3 Lounge (Situated on Level One)
North Harbour Stadium
Appian Way, Albany
This FREE half day seminar on 7 October, 2009 provides an opportunity to network with others who have similar concerns and challenges. But you will address your own issues and not just listen to others. You will leave the seminar with a do-able set of actions that will enable you to seize opportunities and re-ignite your business.
To register click here
5 October 2009
Cancer Society Relay For Life 2010 Launch
Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Venue: Domain Lodge
1 Boyle Crescent, Grafton
Come along and learn about Relay For Life, collect your team captain kit, book your tent site, and hear from past participants.
Parking is available and refreshments will be served.
RSVP : Thursday 03 October 2009
Phone: 09 308 0240
Email: Click here
1 October 2009
Starting off Right Workshop
Time: 9:30am-1:00pm
Venue: Concourse Lounge
North Harbour Stadium
Appian Way, Albany
This workshop is designed to address questions most people have when starting a new business. You will have the opportunity to discuss in groups general topics and those raised on the day with others who are commencing their own business. This will also provide a great opportunity to network with others whereby you may provide and receive support.
Click here to register.
24 September 2009
NZ Breakers vs Cairns Taipans - Home Game
North Shore Events Centre
Doors open at 6pm, Tipoff at 7pm
To find out more click here
23 September 2009
Breakfast with Martin Snedden, CEO of Rugby World Cup 2011
Time: 7:00am - 9:00am
Venue: Spencer on Byron
17 Byron Avenue, Takapuna
Speaking at a fundraising breakfast, on how the New Zealand economy will benefit from hosting the third largest event in the world - The Rugby World Cup 2011
Book a table of 10 for $600 or individual tickets $60
Supporting De Paul House - Helping families in need
To register click here
11 September 2009
Small Business Summit
Time: 7:45am - 6.00pm
The 2009 Small Business Summit will provide owners with new refreshing insights as well as business advice about the development and growth of their business. This is your opportunity to meet, hear and engage with political and business decision makers who influence the way you conduct your business. By attending this summit, you will come away better prepared to survive the economic slowdown to take advantage of new opportunities to grow your business and achieve better returns. We look forward to engaging in constructive dialogue and discussing the future of the New Zealand SME sector.
Register & Pay by 7 August 2009 to SAVE with Earlybird Rates
To read more about this workshop click here
10 September 2009
Speed Networking
Time: 7.30am - 9.30am
Venue: Concourse Lounge
North Harbour Stadium, Appian Way, Albany
Speed Networking is the fast, exciting and fun way to get your name and message around a room. Though we wont guarantee you'll leap tall buildings in a single bound, we can assure you of an innovative and fun event that is far an away more exciting that the run-of-the-mill cocktail reception.
Click here for more information
If a picture is worth a thousand words, then a face-to-face meeting is worth a thousand phone calls!
Speed Networking is the fast, exciting and fun way to get your name and message around a room. Though we won't guarantee you'll leap tall buildings in a single bound, we can assure you of an innovative and fun event that is far and away more exciting that the run-of-the-mill cocktail reception.
Next Speed Networking:
Like speed dating, an event attended by dozens of single people who talk briefly to potential partners and decided whether they might like to see any of them again, speed networking combines this with the idea of making professional rather romantic contacts.
Enterprise North Shore is providing an innovative new way to expand your local customer, supplier, and partner networks.
What can you get out of attending?
• Networking with more people than through typical networking events.
• An innovative and fun event that is far-and-away more exciting than run of the mill “cocktail reception” activities.
• A comfortable and fun networking environment.
• Networking with new people at every round of networking.
• Environment to learn effective networking techniques through energized networking conversations and repetition.
• The opportunity to practice proper networking, elevators speeches, etc.
To attend the next Speed Networking Event (only $50 plus GST, including breakfast) please purchase your ticket here You will be advised of upcoming Speed Networking dates as soon as possible. Numbers are limited to 20 at each event; we strongly suggest one person from each company attend each event for maximum benefit!:
3 September 2009
Starting off Right Workshop
Time: 9:30am-1:00pm
Venue: Media Room
North Harbour Stadium, Appian Way, Albany
This workshop is designed to address questions most people have when starting a new business. You will have the opportunity to discuss in groups general topics and those raised on the day with others who are commencing their own business. This will also provide a great opportunity to network with others whereby you may provide and receive support.
Click here to register.
2 September 2009
North Shore Business Excellence Breakfast
Time: 7:30 - 9.00am
Venue: Fairway Lodge, behind the North Shore Events Centre, on Silverfield Road, off Porana Road, Glenfield
Every second month, Enterprise North Shore organises over 100 business owners and senior managers of North Shore Businesses to gather for breakfast to network and enjoy a keynote speaker.
MORE INFORMATION HERE
28 August 2009
Westpac ENS North Shore Business Excellence Awards - Gala Dinner
Venue: North Harbour Stadium
Come and join the celebration of North Shore's top businesses and their achievements at this most prestigious occasion.
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT!
27 August 2009
How to network effectively
Venue: AUT Akoranga Campus, North Shore
For more information and to register check out the Auckland ICT website
20 August 2009
Business Connect - Speaker : Michael Cave – Cave Financial Solutions
Time: 7:15pm for a 7:30pm start
Venue: 24 Akoranga Drive, Northcote, North Shore City
Cost: $25.00
Business Connect is a maximum impact event to meet small business owners and is ingeniously designed to be an opportunity for businesses to connect, refer and engage each others products and services.
For more information and to register click here
25 August 2009
Doing More With Less, Today's Challenges, Tomorrow's Opportunities
Time: 07:30 am - 11.00am
Venue: Concourse Lounge, North Harbour Stadium, Albany
Now more than ever, companies need to adapt their organisation and their cost structures to
respond to the new financial climate. In a few hours, this FREE Workshop will provide you with
practical ideas and answers that are relevant, realistic and results focused. You will also come
away with a FREE Workbook designed to help you start the realignment process.
11 August 2009
Re-Ignite Workshop
Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Venue: Concourse Lounge
North Harbour Stadium, Albany
This FREE half day seminar on 11 August, 2009 provides an opportunity to network with others who have similar concerns and challenges. But you will address your own issues and not just listen to others. You will leave the seminar with a do-able set of actions that will enable you to seize opportunities and re-ignite your business.
To register click here
4 August 2009
3 Vital Steps to Grow Your Business Seminar
Time: 6.00pm - 8.30pm
Venue: Albany Executive Motor Inn, Corinthian Drive, Albany
If you want to......
• Significantly improve your sales
• Increase your profits
• Boost your personal income while reducing your stress levels
• Reduce your business's reliance on you
......then you owe it to yourself to attend the '3 Vital Steps to Grow Your Business' seminar
Register before 31 July and pay only $49+gst! (usually $79+gst)
For more information click here
To register for this seminar click here
6 August 2009
Starting off Right Workshop
Time: 9:30am-1:00pm
Venue: Concourse Lounge, North Harbour Stadium, Appian Way, Albany
This workshop is designed to address questions most people have when starting a new business. You will have the opportunity to discuss in groups general topics and those raised on the day with others who are commencing their own business. This will also provide a great opportunity to network with others whereby you may provide and receive support.
Click here to register.
29 July, 2009
Speed Networking
Time: 7.30am til 9.30am
Venue: Concourse Lounge, North Harbour Stadium
Speed Networking is the fast, exciting and fun way to get your name and message around a room. Though we wont guarantee you'll leap tall buildings in a single bound, we can assure you of an innovative and fun event that is far an away more exciting that the run-of-the-mill cocktail reception.
Click here for more information
24 July 2009
In Our Own Backyard - Help support the KidsCan StandTall Charitable Trust
When: 24th July between 12pm – 2pm
Where: Conferenz’s Offices - 51 Apollo Drive, Albany
Conferenz and Spicers would like to invite all of the businesses on the North Shore to come connect with the rest of the local business community, grab a coffee and a sausage sizzle. The money from every cup of coffee and sausage sold will go towards improving the lives of children here in NZ.
For more information contact Kevin on 09 308 3758 or click here to send an email
23-24 July 2009
Mid-Market New Zealand Conference
Time: 9am - 5pm, Friday and Saturday
Venue: Crown Plaza, Auckland City
MidMarket New Zealand is the first event of its kind in New Zealand that specifically targets the issues felt by the middle market. Without the flexibility of SMEs, and often without the global reach and economies of scale of large corporates, the mid-market can be particularly vulnerable. This event is filled with insights from leading midmarket executives discussing the need-to-know issues.
3 FOR 2 Special - Send three delegates from your organisation for the price of two!
Register now for this not-to-be-missed event by phoning (09) 912 3617, Fax (09) 912 3617
23 July 2009
North Shore Business Excellence Breakfast
Time: 7:30 - 9.00am
Venue: Fairway Lodge, behind the North Shore Events Centre, on Silverfield Road, off Porana Road, Glenfield
Every second month, Enterprise North Shore organises over 100 business owners and senior managers of North Shore Businesses to gather for breakfast to network and enjoy a keynote speaker.
MORE INFORMATION HERE
9 July 2009
Business Connect
Purpose: Networking Evening. To connect, refer and engage wach others services.
Address: 24 Akoranga Drive, Northcote
Guest Speaker: Dr Jonathan Coleman
Cost: $25 incl GST
8 July, 2009
Speed Networking
Time: 7.30am til 9.30am
Venue: Concourse Lounge, North Harbour Stadium
Speed Networking is the fast, exciting and fun way to get your name and message around a room. Though we wont guarantee you'll leap tall buildings in a single bound, we can assure you of an innovative and fun event that is far an away more exciting that the run-of-the-mill cocktail reception.
Click here for more information
2 July 2009
Starting off Right Workshop
Time: 9:30am-1:00pm
Venue: Concourse Lounge
North Harbour Stadium. Appian Way, Albany
This workshop is designed to address questions most people have when starting a new business. You will have the opportunity to discuss in groups general topics and those raised on the day with others who are commencing their own business. This will also provide a great opportunity to network with others whereby you may provide and receive support.
Click here to register.
25 June, 2009
Auckland ICT Cluster Meeting
Time: 5.30pm
Venue: Unitec North Shore Campus
Auckland ICT Cluster explores social media tools and their applications for business. Find out all about the new wave of social networking services like twitter, flickr, facebook and bebo and how you can use them for your business.
For more info see Auckland ICT Cluster on the Enterprise North Shore website click here
25 June 2009
Today's Challenges, Tomorrows Opportunities
Time: TBA
Venue: North Harbour Stadium
Now more than ever, companies need to adapt their organisation and cost structures to respond to the financial climate. In a couple of hours, this FREE workshop will provide you with practical ideas and answers that are relevant, realistic and results-focused.
Click here to download more information, or here to register.
9 June 2009
Re-Ignite Workshop
Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm,
Venue: Concourse Lounge, North Harbour Stadium, Albany
This FREE half day seminar on 9 June, 2009 provides an opportunity to network with others who have similar concerns and challenges. But you will address your own issues and not just listen to others. You will leave the seminar with a do-able set of actions that will enable you to seize opportunities and re-ignite your business.
To register click here
4 June 2009
Westpac ENS North Shore Business Excellence Awards - Entries Close!
Entries now closed for North Shore Business Excellence Awards for 2009! Purchase your tickets for the gala dinner...
MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON...
4 June 2009
Starting off Right Workshop
Time: 9:30am-1:00pm
Venue: Referees Lounge, Level 2
North Harbour Stadium, Appian Way, Albany
This workshop is designed to address questions most people have when starting a new business. You will have the opportunity to discuss in groups general topics and those raised on the day with others who are commencing their own business. This will also provide a great opportunity to network with others whereby you may provide and receive support.
20 May 2009
The Economic Benefits of Ethnic and Immigrant Diversity
10am -11am
Lecture Room AT1, Atrium Building
Massey University Albany Campus
The Office of Ethnic Affairs, North Shore City Council and the Integration of Immigrants Programme presents this talk hosted by Massey University. Speakers on the day include Philipe Legrain and Professor Paul Spoonley.
19 May 2009
A Matter of Trust
4.00-6.00pm, Hayes Knight
5 William Laurie Place, Albany
Join the sustainability leaders of today at a North Shore networking event proudly sponsored by Urgent Couriers.
New research has found that consumers are buying from businessess who demonstrate they are looking after their employees, customers, the environment and the wider community.
By coming along we will demonstrate ways you can instill trust in your customers and employees. You will also hear how leading companies have adopted successful, sustainable strategies into their business.
This is a FREE event. To register, please sned an email here
20 May 2009
Productivity Up and Expenses Down
Time: 7:30am - 9:00am
Venue: Albany Executive Motor Inn, Corinthian Drive, Albany
Cost: $49.00 +gst
Continental breakfast provided
This workshop looks at making the business more efficient and profitable through improvements in production management, staff management and reducing expenses.
We will look at systems such as “lean production”, as one way to achieve more with less and discuss the elements that go into building better teams that are happier and more productive.
To register click here
27 March 2009
Rotary Charity Regatta
Time: 9.00am-8.00pm
Venue: Gulf Harbour
Delivering much needed funds to Autism NZ to provide support, training, advocay, resources and information on the autism spectrum to families and sufferers, the Rotary Charity Regatta is not only a worthwhile event, it's a whole heap of fun.
For more information call 09 415 8134, visit www.charityevents.org.nz or email here.
26 March 2009
Auckland ICT Cluster Networking Meeting
Time: 5:30pm-7:00pm
Venue: Massey University Albany Campus, Gate 1, Albany Expressway, Albany
Topic: Research and capability at Massey University for the ICT industry
Academics from a range of disciplines will describe how they have helped or could help the ICT industry. For more information visit the Auckland ICT website or email Enterprise North Shore.
2 April 2009
Starting off Right Workshop
Time: 9:30am-1:00pm
Venue: Concourse Lounge, North Harbour Stadium, Appian Way, Albany
This workshop is designed to address questions most people have when starting a new business. You will have the opportunity to discuss in groups general topics and those raised on the day with others who are commencing their own business. This will also provide a great opportunity to network with others whereby you may provide and receive support.
Click here to register.
18 March 2009
Westpac Enterprise North Shore Business Excellence Awards Launch Function
Time: 5:00pm-7:00pm
Venue: North Harbour Stadium, Albany
Every business on the North Shore who is even remotely interested in entering the Awards should attend the Launch Function. It's a great place to meet other potential entrants, find out how easy it is to enter and what the benefits of entry are to your business.
This function is free of charge and you can bring as many people as you like.
For more information on the Westpac Enterprise North Shore Business Excellence Awards click here or call us on 09 414 1341.
18 March 2010
REGISTER ONLINE
Auckland ICT Cluster Networking Meeting
Time: 5:30pm-7:00pm
Venue: Marine Industry Association Offices
85 Westhaven Drive
Westhaven, Auckland
Topic: Survive and thrive through Research and Innovation
An interactive session which introduces several Government investment services to help businesses.
For more information visit the Auckland ICT website or email Enterprise North Shore.
February 28-March 1st
Relay For Life - North Shore
Venue: Millenium Institute Of Sport
17 Antares Place, Mairangi Bay, North Shore City
Relay for Life is an overnight team event to honour those touched by cancer & raise funds for the Cancer Society. Teams of ten or more join in a walk/run relay keeping a team member on the track at all times. The Northshore Relay is on at The Millennium Institute on Feb 28th – March 1st.
To register visit www.relayforlife.org.nz or for more information click here.
11 March 2009
Young Enterprise Scheme - EDay
Venue To Be Advised
E Day marks the start of the YES year. It is the first time that all YES participants come together in their region. The purpose of E Day is to inspire and promote YES as well as letting the students know what they are required to do during the year.
During the day students are led through the process of brainstorming, developing, and evaluating product ideas for presenting their idea to coaches.
4 March 2009
North Shore Business Excellence Breakfast
Time: 7:30 - 9.00am
Venue: Fairway Lodge, behind the North Shore Events Centre, on Silverfield Road, off Porana Road, Glenfield
Every second month, Enterprise North Shore organises over 100 business owners and senior managers of North Shore Businesses to gather for breakfast to network and enjoy a keynote speaker. Speakers for 2009 to be announced...
MORE INFORMATION HERE
6 March 2009
The Essential Guide to Capital Raising
Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Venue: Concourse Lounge
North Harbour Stadium, Albany
Presented by: Mark Robotham
This high impact intensive workshop is designed for business owners who want to know more about seeking external investment and how to go about securing it.
To register for this workshop click here. If you have any questions or require further information please call us on 09 414 1341.
5 March 2009
Starting off Right Workshop
Time: 9:30am - 1:00pm
Venue: Concourse Lounge, North Harbour Stadium, Appian Way, Albany
This workshop is designed to address questions most people have when starting a new business. You will have the opportunity to discuss in groups general topics and those raised on the day with others who are commencing their own business. This will also provide a great opportunity to network with others whereby you may provide and receive support.
Click here to register.
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