Events
Mindfulness for Wellbeing & Performance
- 13 May 2026
- 9:00 am - 10:00 am
- Mahitahi Tasman, 18 Stafford Drive, Māpua, Tasman, 7005, New Zealand
Science clearly shows the connection between mindfulness and wellbeing. Mindfulness offers simple yet powerful tools to enhance both wellbeing and performance.
Marketing Foundations Course
- 13 May 2026
- 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Mahitahi Colab, NMIT Campus A Block, 322 Hardy Street, Nelson, Nelson, 7010, New Zealand
Gain essential marketing knowledge and the skills necessary for setting a strong foundation for future success. Understand the importance of brand, developing your brand voice, crafting a compelling brand story and identifying your target audience. Designed for those seeking to establish foundation before venturing into advertising.
AI Agents for Business: Automating Workflows
- 14 May 2026
- 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Mahitahi Colab, NMIT Campus A Block, 322 Hardy Street, Nelson, 7010, New Zealand
Designed for those who've already explored Generative AI, and are ready to move beyond prompting into agentic AI. You will learn how AI agents work, why context matters more than clever prompts, and how to design practical workflows that help AI tools act more reliably on real business tasks. We will explore the stages of an automation, and how to apply it safely strategically & effectively.
Findex BA5: Hosted by WSP
- 19 May 2026
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- 126 Trafalgar Street, Nelson, 7010
This month's Findex BA5 is hosted by WSP Nelson
Seven ways to grow your business (Māpua)
- 21 May 2026
- 9:00 am - 10:00 am
- Mahitahi Tasman, 18 Stafford Drive, Māpua, Tasman, 7005, New Zealand
Learn seven powerful ways to grow and improve your business today to take your business to the next level.
Tavendale + Partners - Legal over Lunch Series
- 26 May 2026
- 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
- Mahitahi Colab, Brain Room, 322 Hardy Street, Nelson, Nelson, 7010
Navigating the New Wave of Employment Law Change - Join Tavendale + Partners for Legal over Lunch, where they will break down the latest employment law updates, upcoming changes, and what they mean for your business.
Employment Relation Skills for Small to Medium Businesses
- 27 May 2026
- 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Mahitahi Colab, NMIT Campus A Block, 322 Hardy Street, Nelson, 7010, New Zealand
Gain the ability to communicate baseline expectations with new and existing team members. Managing poor performance and recognising high achievers.
Transform Your Thinking
- 27 May 2026
- 9:00 am - 10:00 am
- Mahitahi Tasman, 18 Stafford Drive, Māpua, Tasman, 7005, New Zealand
Join us to develop a healthier relationship with your thoughts and discover how mindfulness can transform your thinking patterns for greater clarity, confidence, and wellbeing.
Generative AI for Business: Turning Curiosity into Competitive Edge
- 4 Jun 2026
- 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Mahitahi Colab, NMIT Campus A Block, Nelson, 7005, New Zealand
AI can streamline operations, enhance productivity, improve decision-making, and reduce costs. By the end of the session, you’ll be equipped with the tools and insights to start using AI where it matters most.
Skills Highway - Improve literacy and numeracy, Improve productivity
- 9 Jun 2026
- 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
- Mahitahi Colab, Brain Room, 322 Hardy Street, Nelson, Nelson, 7010
Curious how your business could boost productivity, strengthen health and safety, and improve compliance - with funding support?
Managing Pressure
- 10 Jun 2026
- 9:00 am - 10:00 am
- Mahitahi Tasman, 18 Stafford Drive, Māpua, Tasman, 7005, New Zealand
While the right amount of pressure can help us thrive, too much can be overwhelming. Learn how to go from stress to strength and work with pressure rather than against it.
Health & Safety Essentials for Small Business
- 10 Jun 2026
- 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
- Mahitahi Colab, NMIT Campus A Block, 322 Hardy Street, Nelson, Nelson, 7010, New Zealand
The purpose of this one-day course is to give you the oversight you need to ensure your business health and safety systems and processes reflect a best-practice approach. Each session comes with practical templates for you to use in your business to comply with the Health & Safety at Work Act 2015. It also supports your understanding of the core elements of a health and safety system.
JAS - ' Welcome to your Chamber' - Māpua
- 11 Jun 2026
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Mahitahi Tasman, 18 Stafford Drive, Māpua, Tasman, New Zealand
The Chamber would love you to join us for this event - whether you are brand new, have been around a while, or are simply curious about what we do.
Building a Social Media Presence
- 17 Jun 2026
- 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Mahitahi Colab, NMIT Campus A Block, 322 Hardy Street, Nelson, 7010, New Zealand
This session will guide participants in selecting the right platforms, establishing an effective posting frequency, creating visually appealing content using fundamental tools, crafting engaging captions, mastering the art of post scheduling, and understanding social media insights. To empower you with the essential skills to navigate and thrive in the ever-evolving landscape of social media.
Knowledge @ Noon - Wearing All the Hats
- 17 Jun 2026
- 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
- Mahitahi Tasman, Unit 2, 18 Stafford Drive, Māpua, Tasman, 7005, New Zealand
Small business owners, start-ups and sole traders often juggle multiple hats. Managing constant decisions, and responding to competing demands has become day to day reality. While passion and purpose matter, what many people really need is clarity: where to focus, how to prioritise, and how to work in a way that’s sustainable.
Getting Paid Faster (Nelson)
- 18 Jun 2026
- 9:30 am - 10:30 am
- Mahitahi Colab, 322 Hardy Street, Nelson, 7010, New Zealand
The faster you get paid, the more cash you have available and the less stress you experience trying to manage your finances. Learn practical and proven strategies to ensure you’re getting paid as fast as possible.
Take Back Your Time
- 24 Jun 2026
- 9:00 am - 10:00 am
- Mahitahi Tasman, 18 Stafford Drive, Māpua, Tasman, 7005, New Zealand
When the to-do list feels never-ending, it's easy to get overwhelmed. Take time to reassess how you’re working – and learn some superpowers to help you manage your week more effectively.
ASPIRE 2026
- 26 Jun 2026
- 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
- Trafalgar Centre, Paru Paru Road, Nelson, Nelson, 7010
Save the date! Nelson Tasman Chamber of Commerce's Aspire Conference returns for another year with the theme “What We Know to Be True”. Register early to secure your seat.
Project Management 101
- 1 Jul 2026 (9:00 am) to 2 Jul 2026 (4:30 pm)
- Mahitahi Tasman, Unit 2, 18 Stafford Drive, Māpua, Tasman, 7005, New Zealand
This two-day instructor led course has been designed to introduce the concepts of Project Management to help ensure a common understanding – regardless of whether you are a project manager, sponsor, team member or coordinator. The course covers the unique language, principles and tools of project management and builds a case for their application back at the workplace.
AI in Marketing & Communications
- 2 Jul 2026
- 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Mahitahi Colab, NMIT Campus A Block, 322 Hardy Street, Nelson, 7010, New Zealand
Learn to create audience-focused content, improve visibility in AI-driven search and recommendations, and build momentum in your local market, while always focusing on maintaining quality, brand consistency, and responsible use of business data.
Young Chamber: AI & The Future of Work
- 2 Jul 2026
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Mahithi Colab, 322 Hardy Street, Nelson, Nelson, 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.
Emotional Awareness and Resilience
- 8 Jul 2026
- 9:00 am - 10:00 am
- Mahitahi Tasman, 18 Stafford Drive, Māpua, Tasman, 7005, New Zealand
Emotional resilience and intelligence are essential for your wellbeing. Learn how to understand your emotions as valuable information – rather than being ruled by them.
Getting Paid Faster (Māpua)
- 24 Jul 2026
- 9:00 am - 10:00 am
- Mahitahi Tasman, 18 Stafford Drive, Māpua, Tasman, 7005, New Zealand
The faster you get paid, the more cash you have available and the less stress you experience trying to manage your finances. Learn practical and proven strategies to ensure you’re getting paid as fast as possible.
Retaining Talent - Team Maintenance
- 5 Aug 2026
- 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Mahitahi Tasman, Unit 2, 18 Stafford Drive, Māpua, Tasman, 7005, New Zealand
Learn ways to strengthen workplace culture as the foundation for employee engagement, motivation, and retention. We will explore the core elements: what keeps people engaged at work, and the role of everyday agile leadership behaviours in shaping motivation & performance, with a strong emphasis on team maintenance & ongoing actions leaders take to give teams clarity, connection and collaboration.
Knowledge @ Noon - Understanding Xero
- 11 Aug 2026
- 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
- Mahitahi Tasman, Unit 2, 18 Stafford Drive, Māpua, Tasman, 7005, New Zealand
This presentation will cover Xero training, best practices and how to get the most out of what is a great tool.
Know Your Numbers (Nelson)
- 20 Aug 2026
- 9:30 am - 10:30 am
- Mahitahi Colab, 322 Hardy Street, Nelson, 7010, New Zealand
This free one-hour seminar is a practical introduction to the role your financials play in running a successful business. It is designed to give you a clearer picture of what your numbers mean, why they matter, and where to start.
Succession in Family Business
- 20 Aug 2026
- 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Mahitahi Tasman, 18 Stafford Drive, Māpua, Tasman, 7005, New Zealand
We will delve into what is involved in succession planning, why it is vital and the key elements involved. You’ll leave with an understanding of where you are on your succession journey and a plan for next steps. Succession is one of the greatest challenges associated with running a family business.
Where Is My Money Going? What Your Numbers Are Telling You
- 26 Aug 2026
- 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Mahitahi Colab, NMIT Campus A Block, 322 Hardy Street, Nelson, 7010, New Zealand
This hands-on workshop is designed for business owners who want more than a surface-level understanding of their numbers. Build real confidence to interpret your financials and use them to make better day-to-day decisions.
Knowledge @ Noon - Wearing All the Hats
- 2 Sep 2026
- 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
- Mahitahi Tasman, 322 Hardy Street, Nelson, Nelson, 7010, New Zealand
Small business owners, start-ups and sole traders often juggle multiple hats. Managing constant decisions, and responding to competing demands has become day to day reality. While passion and purpose matter, what many people really need is clarity: where to focus, how to prioritise, and how to work in a way that’s sustainable.
Young Chamber - The Early Advantage: Finance & Investing for Your Future
- 8 Sep 2026
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Mahithi Colab, 322 Hardy Street, Nelson, Nelson, 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.
Know Your Numbers (Māpua)
- 17 Sep 2026
- 9:00 am - 10:00 am
- Mahitahi Tasman, 18 Stafford Drive, Māpua, Tasman, 7005
This free one-hour seminar is a practical introduction to the role your financials play in running a successful business. It is designed to give you a clearer picture of what your numbers mean, why they matter, and where to start.
Knowledge @ Noon - Scaling a Business
- 22 Sep 2026
- 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
- Mahitahi Colab Nelson, 322 Hardy Street, Nelson, 7010, New Zealand
This presentation will cover building systems so the business runs without you, repeatable sales engines and diversification, automation and process design, managing rapid growth without breaking operations and the challenge of managing upfront costs before revenue starts to come in.
Governance in Family Business
- 8 Oct 2026
- 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Mahitahi Tasman, 18 Stafford Drive, Māpua, Tasman, 7005, New Zealand
Having formal governance structures assists open communication, reduces internal conflicts, nurtures the next generation, and develops a shared family vision. This session will help you understand key elements of governance, identify your gaps and plan next steps towards sound governance in your family business.
Knowledge @ Noon - Understanding Xero
- 13 Oct 2026
- 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
- Mahitahi Colab Nelson, 322 Hardy Street, Nelson, 7010, New Zealand
This presentation will cover Xero training, best practices and how to get the most out of what is a great tool.