Training
Investing in training is one of the most effective ways to strengthen your business. Chamber courses are designed to give local businesses practical tools, fresh thinking, and the confidence to tackle everyday challenges.
Many courses are eligible for co-funding through the Regional Business Partnership Network (RBPN), a free service supporting business to build capabilities and grow.
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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.
Employment Relation Skills for Small to Medium Businesses
- 14 Oct 2026
- 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Mahitahi Colab, 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.
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.
Build a Business System with Claude
- 19 Oct 2026
- 9:00 am - 1:15 pm
- Pūtangitangi Greenmeadows Centre, 233 Songer Street, Stoke, 7011
Set Claude up to do real work in your business. You'll leave with Claude tailored to your business: your own personalised instructions, two working tools for tasks you do often like quotes or client emails, and a look at how Claude connects to the tools you already use.
Knowledge @ Noon - Scaling a Business (Nelson) NEW DATE
- 20 Oct 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.
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.
Claude Cowork
- 23 Oct 2026
- 9:00 am - 12:15 pm
- Pūtangitangi Greenmeadows Centre, 233 Songer Street, Stoke, 7011, New Zealand
Go past chatting with Claude and get it doing real work with you. Once you are past the basics, Claude can take on whole tasks, not just answer questions. In this practical session you'll learn how to hand Claude multi-step work, give it the right files and context, build workflows you can run again, and check the output before you rely on it.
Claude Design
- 23 Oct 2026
- 1:30 pm - 4:45 pm
- Pūtangitangi Greenmeadows Centre, 233 Songer Street, Stoke, 7011, New Zealand
Turn your ideas into visual work you can actually use. Claude Design shows you how to work from an idea, rough notes or an existing document and build it into finished visual material: slides, one-pagers and more. You'll work through a real design brief, from first draft to refining layout and wording, on something you actually want to create.
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.
Generative AI for Business: Turning Curiosity into Competitive Edge (Māpua)
- 2 Nov 2026
- 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Mahitahi Tasman Colab, 18 Stafford Drive, Māpua, Tasman, 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.
Attributes of the Modern Leader
- 4 Nov 2026
- 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Mahitahi Colab, 322 Hardy Street, Nelson, 7010, New Zealand
Participants explore four essential attributes of contemporary leadership: clarity of identity and intention, energy and aliveness, aligned action, and influence with courage. The session is designed to help leaders strengthen self-awareness, focus on what matters most, protect and regenerate their energy, and build the confidence to influence others with greater purpose and impact.
Sales Leadership, Coaching & Accountability
- 11 Nov 2026
- 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Mahitahi Colab, 322 Hardy Street, Nelson, 7010, New Zealand
Focusing on the people side of leadership. You'll gain practical tools to understand yourself and others, coach more effectively, and create a culture where people take ownership, follow through on commitments, and perform at their best.
Build a Business System with Claude
- 13 Nov 2026
- 9:00 am - 1:15 pm
- Pūtangitangi Greenmeadows Centre, 233 Songer Street, Stoke, 7011
Set Claude up to do real work in your business. You'll leave with Claude tailored to your business: your own personalised instructions, two working tools for tasks you do often like quotes or client emails, and a look at how Claude connects to the tools you already use.
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.
AI in Marketing & Communications (Māpua)
- 23 Nov 2026
- 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Mahitahi Tasman Colab, 18 Stafford Drive, Māpua, Tasman, 7005, 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.
Claude Cowork
- 27 Nov 2026
- 9:00 am - 12:15 pm
- Pūtangitangi Greenmeadows Centre, 233 Songer Street, Stoke, 7011, New Zealand
Go past chatting with Claude and get it doing real work with you. Once you are past the basics, Claude can take on whole tasks, not just answer questions. In this practical session you'll learn how to hand Claude multi-step work, give it the right files and context, build workflows you can run again, and check the output before you rely on it.
Claude Design
- 27 Nov 2026
- 1:30 pm - 4:45 pm
- Pūtangitangi Greenmeadows Centre, 233 Songer Street, Stoke, 7011, New Zealand
Turn your ideas into visual work you can actually use. Claude Design shows you how to work from an idea, rough notes or an existing document and build it into finished visual material: slides, one-pagers and more. You'll work through a real design brief, from first draft to refining layout and wording, on something you actually want to create.
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.
Sales Strategy & Engagement Essentials
- 17 Feb 2027
- 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Mahitahi Colab, 322 Hardy Street, Nelson, 7010, New Zealand
We will cover, understanding the psychological needs of the buying client, and what is needed to meet those needs within the sales interaction process. Sales training expertise, anchored in the ‘real world’, & cover specific skills and techniques that will improve your sales processes and assist revenue growth.
Governance in Family Business
- 3 Mar 2027
- 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.