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SUMMARY:ChamberWorks | Northland Employer Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Expressions of Interest: Northland Employer Roundtable – A breakfast discussion around employment in Tai Tokerau including workforce challenges and opportunities\, and an insight into ChamberWorks \nWe would love to hear from local businesses interested in being part of a small (10-12 people)\, focused roundtable discussion on employment\, workforce challenges\, and opportunities in Northland. \nThis session will also mark the local introduction of ChamberWorks – a national programme supported by the New Zealand Chambers of Commerce\, delivered locally through Chamber\, in partnership with the Ministry of Social Development. This new partnership approach aims to better connect employers\, talent\, and workforce support. \nAbout the Roundtable\nThis is not a public event\, and attendance is not automatic.\nWe are keeping the group small to allow for open\, practical discussion. \nThe kōrero will explore: \n\nWorkforce challenges and trends in Northland\nRoles that are hardest to fill and why\nWhat “work‑ready” looks like in practice\nWhere employers and jobseekers aren’t quite connecting\nHow ChamberWorks can help\, and what we should focus on next\n\n📅 Thursday\, 30 April\n⏰ 8.00am – 9.30am (breakfast provided)\n📍 The Orchard Business & Events Hub\, Whangārei \n👥 Note\, numbers will be limited for the roundtable\, there will be further opportunity at a later date for wider engagement with our business community. \nIdeal participants include businesses or organisations that: \n\nEmploy a large or diverse workforce\nFind it challenging to recruit and retain staff\nWork across the employment sector and would be able to apply multiple insights across the employment system or multiple sectors\nHave experience (or challenges) in connecting jobseekers with employment\n\nIf you feel you have insights to contribute to this kaupapa\, we’d love to hear from you. Register your Expression of Interest by emailing office@northchamber.co.nz and our Community Engagement Manger will be in touch. \n\n \nFind out more about ChamberWorks \nChamberWorks also offers access to a range of free training and support\, including: \n\nOnline learning to upskill teams (digital literacy\, leadership\, customer service and soft skills).\nWellbeing and mentoring support to help with staff retention and resilience.\nPractical resources such as guides\, templates and information about available funding.
URL:https://www.northchamber.co.nz/event/chamberworks-northland-employer-roundtable/
LOCATION:The Orchard Business & Event Hub\, Level one\, Cnr Cameron & Walton St\, Entrance off Walton St\, via carpark\, Whangārei\, Northland\, 0110\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:BA5 Hosted by North Haven Hospice
DESCRIPTION:You’re warmly invited to our next Business After 5\, proudly hosted by North Haven Hospice. \n\nThis BA5 is an opportunity for local business owners to connect\, be inspired\, and gain insight into how strong community partnerships create real impact—all while enjoying great company and conversation. North Haven Hospice plays a vital role in our community\, supporting individuals and families when they need it most. At this event\, you’ll hear how local businesses can be a part of that impact in meaningful\, values-aligned ways can be. You’ll also hear about: \n\n$1K for Care – a community fundraising initiative (equivalent to around $20 per week) that many businesses find easy to support or align with in their own wa\n“A Taste to Remember” – an exciting upcoming event that brings businesses and the community together around a shared experienc\n\nThis BA5 is a chance to learn\, connect\, and explore how business can play a positive role in our community while building stronger relationships along the way. We’d love you to join us for an engaging and uplifting evening\, plus the usual good chats\, drinks and nibbles. \n\nProudly sponsored by:
URL:https://www.northchamber.co.nz/event/ba5-hosted-by-north-haven-hospice/
LOCATION:North Haven Hospice Shop\, cnr Robert and John Streets\, Whangārei\, 0110
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SUMMARY:ChamberChats | May 2026
DESCRIPTION:If you’re curious about NorthChamber and want to know more about what we do for our Northland business community\, we invite you to an informal chat over coffee (and a muffin!) with our CEO Leah McKerrow. \nLeah is keen to share how NorthChamber advocates for our members and wider business community\, how we help build business capability and connection through events and workshops\, and celebrate our business through promotion\, story-telling and the Northland Business Excellence Awards. NorthChamber are excellent connectors and have built solid working relationships with our members and strategic partners. We want to hear about your business\, your journey so far (even the not so good bits and pain points)\, so we can work together to get your business to the next level. \nAlready a member? Great! Leah would love to take this opportunity to catch up with you and you’re welcome to bring a friend in business.
URL:https://www.northchamber.co.nz/event/chamberchats-may-2026/
LOCATION:The Orchard Business & Event Hub\, Level one\, Cnr Cameron & Walton St\, Entrance off Walton St\, via carpark\, Whangārei\, Northland\, 0110\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:Strengthening Workplace Communities One Conversation at a Time
DESCRIPTION:Strengthening Workplace Communities One Conversation at a Time – A one-day workshop for creating engaging relationships & having courageous conversations \nWhen did you last review your communication skills?\nCommunicating effectively is vital to succeeding as a leader and business owner both personally & professionally. Expressing your ideas and views clearly\, confidently\, and concisely\, can be easily learned. When you can get your point across in a considerate manner and really hear and understand others\, you have the foundation skills to resolve differences and easily generate win-win results. \nBarbara Jaques is back with her ‘very popular’ workshop etc particpants in the last workshop we ran had this to say: \n“It has value and is worth your time.”  – Shane\, Chilltech\, Whangarei \n“I would recommend this workshop to anyone.”  – Robyn Nicholas\, Henderson Reeves\, Whangarei \n“The workshop was full of so much useful information that can be put into practice … Do it!  You won’t regret it.”  – Shinay Brown\, Kensington Private Hospital\, Whangarei \nWho should attend?\nBusiness owners\, leaders\, supervisors & team leaders who want to communicate clearly and easily to achieve outcomes in any situation. This is a great workshop for up-levelling skills to support people connection & problem-solving. \nTopics and learning outcomes:\nThis workshop covers the fundamental skills required to create relationships and successful outcomes for yourself\, your organisation or business and others. You’ll leave with an understanding of how to communicate with more clarity and impact\, in any of your relationships. You’ll learn: \n\nVital skills to keep connected with others personally and professionally.\nHow to create a focus for productive conversations.\nWays to support others in need.\nHow to get what you want while maintaining relationships.\nStrategies to effectively deal with disagreement.\n\nCost\nFREE for NorthChamber and Business Association Members\n$15+GST for Non-members
URL:https://www.northchamber.co.nz/event/strengthening-workplace-communities-one-conversation-at-a-time/
LOCATION:The Orchard Business & Event Hub\, Level one\, Cnr Cameron & Walton St\, Entrance off Walton St\, via carpark\, Whangārei\, Northland\, 0110\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:BA5 Hosted by WOTSO
DESCRIPTION:The team at WOTSO are working on a cunning plan for their first BA5! Check back for more details soon.
URL:https://www.northchamber.co.nz/event/ba5-hosted-by-wotso/
LOCATION:WOTSO\, 31 Hannah Street\, Whangārei\, 0110
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SUMMARY:BA5 Hosted by G.J. Gardner Whangārei / Kaipara
DESCRIPTION:The G.J. Gardner team are busy building new homes for Northlanders. Check back soon for more details.
URL:https://www.northchamber.co.nz/event/ba5-hosted-by-g-j-gardner/
LOCATION:Whangārei TBC
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