Events

NPI Business Awards Info Sessions 2026

• 14 Jul 2026
• 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
• Mahitahi Colab TASMAN

• 15 Jul 2026
• 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
• Abel Tasman Sailing Adventures Yacht

Thinking about entering the NPI Nelson Tasman Chamber of Commerce Business Awards, but not quite sure where to start? Or perhaps you are ready to polish your entry and give your business the best chance to shine?

Inspire Foundation Regional Launch ft. Gilbert Enoka

• 21 Jul 2026
• 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
• The Rutherford Hotel, 27 Nile Street West, Nelson, 7010

Join us for the official launch of Inspire Foundation Nelson Tasman, a special event dedicated to raising awareness of the Foundation's work supporting local children and families, featuring guest speaker Gilbert Enoka.

Future-proofing your business for long-term resilience

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

Future-proofing your business for long-term resilience focuses on how small, smart shifts toward renewable energy and more efficient ways of working can make a meaningful difference. From how your team gets to work, to how your business uses energy in day to day operations, there are opportunities to save money while also improving staff wellbeing and future readiness.

Go Accounting Speaker Series: Leader of the Opportunity Party - Qiulae Wong

• 23 Jul 2026
• 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
• Tides Hotel, 66 Trafalgar Street, The Wood, Nelson, 7010, New Zealand

Join us for lunch and hear the Leader of the Opportunity Party, Qiulae Wong, followed by Q&A.

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.

Attributes of the Modern Leader

• 29 Jul 2026
• 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
• Mahitahi Colab, NMIT Campus A Block, 322 Hardy Street, Nelson, 7010, New Zealand

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.

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 (Māpua)

• 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.

Young Chamber Network

• 13 Aug 2026
• 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
• The Vic, 281 Trafalgar Street, Nelson, 7010, New Zealand

Come along to our Young Chamber networking evening, a casual space to meet other young professionals from across Nelson Tasman.

Leading Sales Teams

• 19 Aug 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.

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.

Networking & Youth Short Film Evening

• 27 Aug 2026
• 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
• Mahitahi Colab Tasman, Māpua, Tasman, 7005, New Zealand

Mahitahi Colab Tasman has partnered with Whenua Iti Outdoors for an inspiring evening with a special screening of winning short films from this year’s Youth Outdoor Film Competition. Come along to network, connect and help celebrate local youth creativity.

Nelson Tasman Chamber of Commerce AGM 2026

• 1 Sep 2026
• 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
• To be confirmed, New Zealand

We warmly invite Chamber members to join us for our Annual General Meeting. This is an opportunity to reflect on the achievements of the past year, hear how the Chamber has supported and advocated for our business community, and learn about our priorities and plans for the year ahead. (Note: Updated date)

Westpac Smarts: Rewiring Aotearoa CE Mike Casey

• 2 Sep 2026
• 10:45 am - 12:00 pm
• Tides Hotel, 66 Trafalgar Street, Nelson, 7010, New Zealand

Join us for this Westpac Smarts session with Rewiring Aotearoa CEO, Mike Casey - an entrepreneur and cherry orchardist from Central Otago who has electrified all the machines on his farm and demonstrated how the transition away from diesel can save farmers tens of thousands each year and significantly reduce emissions. He is also the CEO of Rewiring Aotearoa, a New Zealand charity.

Knowledge @ Noon - Wearing All the Hats (Nelson)

• 2 Sep 2026
• 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
• Mahitahi Colab Nelson, 322 Hardy Street, 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.

Crack the Code: Find and Attract Your Perfect Customers

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

In this session you will learn how to identify your ideal customer, sharpen your messaging, and focus your marketing on the people most likely to value what you offer and buy from you.

Young Chamber: The Early Advantage - Investing for Your Future

• 8 Sep 2026
• 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
• Mahitahi 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 (Nelson)

• 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 (Nelson)

• 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.

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.

Sales Strategy & Engagement Essentials

• 4 Nov 2026
• 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
• Mahitahi Colab, NMIT A Block, 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.

Sales Leadership, Coaching & Accountability

• 11 Nov 2026
• 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
• Mahitahi Colab, NMIT A Block, 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.

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, Unit 2, 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.