Meet the Finalists

The finalists for the 37th Nelson Pine Industries Chamber of Commerce Business Awards are here. Meet the businesses, organisations and Young Leaders in the running this year.

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.

FREE

Last Chance Nelson Candidate Debate

• 29 Oct 2026
• 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
• Tides Hotel, 66 Trafalgar Street, Nelson, 7010

With the general election fast approaching on 7 November, we have partnered with the Blue House for a last chance opportunity to hear directly from five local candidates on the issues affecting our region.

Young Chamber: Marketing - Your Career, Your Brand, Your Story (Māpua)

• 3 Nov 2026
• 5:15 pm - 7:15 pm
• Keetrax, 11/66 Aranui Road, Māpua, Tasman, 7005, New Zealand

Young Chamber connects young professionals across Nelson Tasman, offering opportunities to network, learn, and grow both personally and professionally. These sessions are proudly brought to you in partnership with Spa World and Forsyth Barr.

Member Event

Go Accounting BA5: Hosted by Port Nelson at the Calwell Marine Haulout Facility

• 10 Nov 2026
• 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
• Skipper Training NZ (Blue Gate), 85 Vickerman Street, Port Neson, Nelson, 7010

This month's Go Accounting BA5 is hosted by Port Nelson at the Calwell Marine Facility

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