Events
Generative AI for Business Course: Turning Curiosity into Competitive Edge
- 18 Nov 2025
- 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Mahitahi Colab, NMIT Campus A Block, Nelson, 7005, New Zealand
Limited Space. 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.
Findex BA5: Hosted by Whenua Iti Outdoors
- 18 Nov 2025
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Whenua Iti, 375 Main Rd, Lower Moutere, Tasman, 7175
This month's Findex BA5 is hosted by Whenua Iti Outdoors
Attracting and Retaining Talent
- 19 Nov 2025
- 9:30 am - 10:30 am
- Mahitahi Colab, 322 Hardy Street, Nelson, Nelson, 7010, New Zealand
It’s not just about money - discover practical and proven ways to attract and retain team members in your workplace.
Your Path to Local Business Ownership
- 19 Nov 2025
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Mahitahi Colab, 322 Hardy Street, Nelson, Nelson, 7010
Have you ever thought about running your own business - but with the support of a national brand behind you? Join us for an engaging and informative session hosted by Green Acres, one of New Zealand’s most established franchise networks.
Business Growth - Planning and Strategy Course
- 27 Nov 2025
- 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
- Mahitahi Tasman, 18 Stafford Drive, Māpua, 7005, New Zealand
This course is designed to help Business Owners and Managers improve their Business Planning Capability within the business. You'll learn how to set goals, define a business's vision and mission, develop strategic plans, identify competitive advantages, and create measurable targets and operational strategies for your business.
Westpac Smarts: A Growing Region
- 27 Nov 2025
- 10:45 am - 12:00 pm
- Tides Hotel, 66 Trafalgar Street, Nelson, 7010, New Zealand
Join us for the last Westpac Smarts session of the year and hear directly from the people behind some of our region's most exciting projects.
Tavendale + Partners - Legal over Lunch Series
- 28 Nov 2025
- 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
- Mahitahi Colab, Brain Room, 322 Hardy Street, Nelson, Nelson, 7010
Employment Law Update: What’s Changing and What It Means for You 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.
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.
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.