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Latest Chamber News
A New Chapter for the Chamber
Chamber CEO Ali Boswijk has been appointed Director of Hiwa, the new arts development agency for Nelson Tasman. Ali has been Chief Executive of the Chamber since early 2019 and will remain with the organisation, on a part-time basis, during a planned transition to a new Chief Executive.
Inspiring Women Business Conference
The Inspiring Women Business Conference is bringing women together at the Trafalgar Centre on 22 and 23 October for two days of conversation, connection and fresh perspectives on leadership, business and career development.
Mentoring for local businesses and Chamber members
Are you a start-up wanting advice, got a new business idea you want to run past someone, or are you facing challenges in your business? The Chamber is here to support you every step of the way.
A New Chapter for the Chamber
Chamber CEO Ali Boswijk has been appointed Director of Hiwa, the new arts development agency for Nelson Tasman. Ali has been Chief Executive of the Chamber since early 2019 and will remain with the organisation, on a part-time basis, during a planned transition to a new Chief Executive.
Inspiring Women Business Conference
The Inspiring Women Business Conference is bringing women together at the Trafalgar Centre on 22 and 23 October for two days of conversation, connection and fresh perspectives on leadership, business and career development.
Mentoring for local businesses and Chamber members
Are you a start-up wanting advice, got a new business idea you want to run past someone, or are you facing challenges in your business? The Chamber is here to support you every step of the way.
Upcoming Chamber Events
Bolstering Your Balance Sheet (Nelson)
- 15 Oct 2026
- 9:30 am - 10:30 am
- Mahitahi Colab, 322 Hardy Street, Nelson, 7010, New Zealand
Profitable businesses can go broke. Solvency is your acid test for survival and a strong Balance Sheet can help you weather any storms.
Knowledge @ Noon - Operational Technology (Māpua)
- 15 Oct 2026
- 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
- Mahitahi Tasman, 18 Stafford Drive, Māpua, Tasman, 7005, New Zealand
In this session Bluehex walks through what OT actually is, why standard IT security advice doesn't quite fit it, and what goes wrong in real New Zealand businesses when it's left alone. No scare stories - just a clear picture of what you've got, what's worth worrying about, and the handful of practical steps that make the biggest difference.
Green Drinks
- 15 Oct 2026
- 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- The Free House, 95 Collingwood Street, Nelson, 7010, New Zealand
The Chamber is excited to partner with Green Drinks run by local sustainability consultancy Bluemoth. Green Drinks is a networking group for individuals interested in and professionals working in sustainability. They meet on the third Thursday of every month for casual networking drinks or featured talks and speakers.
Bolstering Your Balance Sheet (Nelson)
- 15 Oct 2026
- 9:30 am - 10:30 am
- Mahitahi Colab, 322 Hardy Street, Nelson, 7010, New Zealand
Profitable businesses can go broke. Solvency is your acid test for survival and a strong Balance Sheet can help you weather any storms.
Knowledge @ Noon - Operational Technology (Māpua)
- 15 Oct 2026
- 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
- Mahitahi Tasman, 18 Stafford Drive, Māpua, Tasman, 7005, New Zealand
In this session Bluehex walks through what OT actually is, why standard IT security advice doesn't quite fit it, and what goes wrong in real New Zealand businesses when it's left alone. No scare stories - just a clear picture of what you've got, what's worth worrying about, and the handful of practical steps that make the biggest difference.
Green Drinks
- 15 Oct 2026
- 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- The Free House, 95 Collingwood Street, Nelson, 7010, New Zealand
The Chamber is excited to partner with Green Drinks run by local sustainability consultancy Bluemoth. Green Drinks is a networking group for individuals interested in and professionals working in sustainability. They meet on the third Thursday of every month for casual networking drinks or featured talks and speakers.