What Northland Businesses Need to Know as AI Changes Search
17 Aug, 2026
Google still handles the large majority of search in New Zealand. That share has been slowly slipping as AI tools pick up ground, but let’s be clear: Google isn’t going anywhere, at least for the moment. What’s actually changing is how people — your customers — move between Google, AI […]
Could India be your next business opportunity?
11 Aug, 2026
Northland NZ, together with the Consulate General of India, Auckland, and Kaipara District Council, invites you to an evening in Dargaville exploring the growing trade, investment and business opportunities between India and New Zealand. Hear from three speakers with first-hand experience and connections in the Indian market: 🔹 Naveen Madishetty, […]
NorthChamber Supporting Whangārei’s Inner-City Revitalisation
06 Aug, 2026
NorthChamber is proud to be playing an active role in shaping the future of Whangārei’s city centre through its involvement in the Mayor’s Taskforce, a collaborative initiative focused on revitalising and rejuvenating the inner city. Representing NorthChamber on the taskforce, Interim CEO Tim Robinson has been working alongside key community […]
NBEA 2026 entries are coming in!
02 Jul, 2026
Congratulations to Andrew Fergus of IT Live who was the first to submit a completed entry for the 2026 Awards. His advice to other entrants? Start now, gather your evidence as you go, use the support available — and don’t be scared of AI. We know finding the time and headspace to […]
Important NorthChamber Updates
11 Jun, 2026
We have some important updates to share with you, and we want you to hear them directly from us. Our focus is unwavering To deliver exceptional value to our members through Advocacy, — including our highly valued A Connected North initiative — Build connections and capability, and Celebrate, most visibly through the […]
New Awards Campaign Coordinator appointed
04 Jun, 2026
We are delighted to welcome Brittany Edwards to the NorthChamber team. We’re sure our Awards entrants and stakeholders will enjoy getting to know her and working with her as much as we have since she joined our work whānau on Tuesday 26 May. Brittany is looking forward to the new […]
Entries open for 49th Northpower and Top Energy Northland Business Excellence Awards
04 May, 2026
The 2025 Northpower and Top Energy Northland Business Excellence Awards raised the bar, delivering the strongest results across all metrics since pre-2020, with a record number of entrants and guests and outstanding feedback from entrants, stakeholders and supporters. Business advisor Ken Wilson, a long-time Chamber contributor, former board member and […]
Leadership update – a word from our Chair
23 Apr, 2026
We recognise that recent leadership changes at NorthChamber have understandably prompted questions from members and stakeholders, and we welcome the opportunity to provide some clarity. Many of you will already have seen our earlier communications advising of the departure of our Chief Executive Officer, Leah McKerrow. Leah joined NorthChamber in […]
Leah McKerrow resigns as CEO of NorthChamber
14 Apr, 2026
After thoughtful discussion, the Board and I have mutually agreed that I will conclude my role as Chief Executive of NorthChamber. While this marks a change in direction for me personally, I am proud of what we have achieved together over the past 18 months. During this time, the organisation […]
Opening the door to India – opportunity knocks for Northland businesses
09 Apr, 2026
The proposed New Zealand–India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is all about opening doors — especially into one of the world’s fastest‑growing markets. Once in force, it would make it easier and cheaper for many New Zealand products and services to access India. For Northland’s key production industries, the opportunities are promising. Forestry […]
NorthChamber Media Release: Call for entries for the 2023 Northland Business Excellence Awards
06 Apr, 2023
Entries are now open for the 2023 Northland Business Excellence Awards, and a challenge is going out from the Awards two principal sponsors, encouraging businesses across Tai Tokerau to give the Awards a go. The call to action comes from Northlands two electricity […]
Regional Economic Development Strategy – Call for feedback into critical future planning
07 Mar, 2023
Regional Economic Development Strategy – Te Ōhanga Rautaki Whānui o Te Tai Tokerau What does a prosperous Tai Tokerau look like in 100 years? Call for feedback into critical future planning. An important piece of work is currently being carried out by our friends over at Northland Inc, the Northland […]
