Free

13 events

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.

Green Drinks

  • 17 Sep 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.

Knowledge @ Noon - Scaling a Business (Nelson)

  • 22 Sep 2026
  • 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
  • Mahitahi Colab, 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.

Find $10K of Extra Revenue in Your Business (Māpua)

  • 7 Oct 2026
  • 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
  • Mahitahi Tasman, 18 Stafford Drive, Māpua, 7005, New Zealand

$10K is already sitting in your business right now, in your pricing, your quote conversion and the customers you already own. You just haven't been shown where to look.

Knowledge @ Noon - Understanding Xero (Nelson)

  • 13 Oct 2026
  • 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
  • Mahitahi Colab, 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.

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.

Knowledge @ Noon - Productivity in Your Business (Māpua)

  • 21 Oct 2026
  • 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
  • Mahitahi Tasman, 18 Stafford Drive, Māpua, Tasman, 7005, New Zealand

Help recognise where productivity is being lost through delays, rework, bottlenecks, inconsistent processes and day-to-day firefighting. The session will introduce continuous improvement in straightforward business language and provide participants with practical tools they can use immediately.

Knowledge @ Noon - Mediation (Nelson)

  • 28 Oct 2026
  • 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
  • Mahitahi Colab, NMIT A Block, 322 Hardy Street, Nelson, Nelson, 7010, New Zealand

Cameron, Simon and Richard will talk about mediation, its benefits and the role it has to play in dispute resolution.

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 four local candidates on the issues affecting our region.

Knowledge @ Noon - How to Win More Government Tenders ONLINE

  • 18 Nov 2026
  • 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
  • Online, 7010, New Zealand

Tenders often land on top of your existing workload, becoming an additional project for your busy team. This webinar walks through the end-to-end tender workflow and shows you where your time is best focused. Useful whether you tender regularly or are just starting out.

Bolstering Your Balance Sheet (Māpua)

  • 19 Nov 2026
  • 9:00 am - 10:00 am
  • Mahitahi Tasman, 18 Stafford Drive, Māpua, Tasman, 7005, 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 - Scaling a Business (Māpua)

  • 1 Dec 2026
  • 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
  • Mahitahi Tasman, 18 Stafford Drive, Māpua, Tasman, 7005, 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.