Events
Leading Sales Teams
- 11 Feb 2026
- 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Mahitahi Colab, NMIT Campus A Block, 322 Hardy Street, Nelson, 7010, New Zealand
Sales managers and SME business owners who lead sales teams and want to improve team performance and results. This course teaches you how to lead, motivate, and manage your sales team effectively. You'll gain practical tools to plan, implement, and track sales strategies that deliver results.
Climate Leadership Development Programme
- 13 Feb 2026 (9:00 am) to 3 Jul 2026 (12:00 pm)
- Mahitahi Colab, NMIT Te Pukenga Campus A Block, 322 Hardy Street, Nelson, 7010, New Zealand
Designed for organisational leaders who recognise the importance of climate change and want to strengthen their ability to lead strategic, climate-aligned change.
10 Hats in Every Business
- 18 Feb 2026
- 9:30 am - 10:30 am
- Mahitahi Colab Nelson, 322 Hardy Street, Nelson, 7010, New Zealand
Are you wearing too many ‘hats’ in your business? Let us help you re-distribute the tasks that are slowing you down. Understand how you can improve your organisation structure and take back control of your business.
Generative AI for Business: Turning Curiosity into Competitive Edge
- 19 Feb 2026
- 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Mahitahi Tasman, 18 Stafford Drive, Māpua, 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.
When governance meets government: insights from Simon Bridges
- 24 Feb 2026
- 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
- Beachside Conference & Events Centre, 70 Beach Road, Tahunanui, Nelson, 7001
Join us for lunch with Simon Bridges, who will draw on his experience across a wide portfolio of public, private and not-for-profit boards. Simon will discuss what it is like serving on government-appointed entities, how these roles differ from private sector governance, and why directors should consider them as part of a balanced governance career.
36th Nelson Pine Industries Business Awards Gala Dinner
- 27 Feb 2026
- 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm
- Trafalgar Centre, Paru Paru Road, Nelson, 7011, New Zealand
The 36th annual Nelson Pine Industries Business Awards recognise local innovation and business success, as well as groups making a difference in the community sectors.
How to Network Successfully
- 10 Mar 2026
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Mahitahi Tasman, 18 Stafford Drive, Māpua
An interactive and fun way to learn how to make the most of networking opportunities & to grow your business. Presenter: Stephen Caunter, Business Physics.
Port Nelson Export Hub: Export Ready - Strategies and Lessons for International Growth with Pete Torrington and ExportNZ.
- 13 Mar 2026
- 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
- Mahithi Colab, 322 Hardy Street, Nelson, New Zealand
Ready to take your product global? Discover what it really takes to succeed internationally and how to get started the right way Whether you're exploring new markets, refining your export strategy, or preparing to scale globally, this practical workshop will equip you with the tools, insights, and confidence to take your business international.
Know Your Numbers
- 18 Mar 2026
- 9:30 am - 10:30 am
- Mahitahi Colab Nelson, 322 Hardy Street, Nelson, 7010, New Zealand
You don't have to be an accountant or bookkeeper to understand your numbers. Having an overall understanding of your financial reports puts you in a far stronger position to make better decisions.
Developing Nelson Tasman - Industry Briefing
- 18 Mar 2026
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Saxton Oval Pavilion, Kerry Marshall Drive / Saxton Field North Stoke Nelson, 7011
Join the Nelson Regional Development Agency and the Nelson Tasman Chamber of Commerce to hear first-hand about key projects shaping our region’s future. This forum delivers information and updates for those in construction, trades, development, and other regional stakeholders..
Project Management 101
- 22 Jul 2026 (9:00 am) to 23 Jul 2026 (4:30 pm)
- Mahitahi Tasman, Unit 2, 18 Stafford Drive, Māpua, 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.
Know your numbers
- 20 Aug 2026
- 9:30 am - 10:30 am
- Mahitahi Colab Nelson, 322 Hardy Street, Nelson, 7010, New Zealand
You don't have to be an accountant or bookkeeper to understand your numbers. Having an overall understanding of your financial reports puts you in a far stronger position to make better decisions.
Know your numbers
- 17 Sep 2026
- 9:00 am - 10:00 am
- Mahitahi Colab Mapua, 18 Stafford Drive, Mapua, Ruby Bay, 7005
You don't have to be an accountant or bookkeeper to understand your numbers. Having an overall understanding of your financial reports puts you in a far stronger position to make better decisions.