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SUMMARY:Simon Bridges Visit to Bream Bay
DESCRIPTION:Simon Bridges is the CEO of the Auckland Business Chamber (ABC)\, a key figure in New Zealand’s business network\, which supports vibrant communities through advocacy and resources. \nHe also serves as Chair of Waka Kotahi (NZ Transport Agency) and holds positions on several corporate boards. \nA former National MP for Tauranga\, Bridges was Leader of the Opposition and a senior Cabinet Minister\, overseeing ministerial portfolios like Energy and Transport. \nPlease join us to hear Simon speak at the Marsden Cove Fishing Club and network with other businesses operating from out of Bream Bay. Cash bar available. Register your attendance below. \nWhen | 2.30-3.45pm\, Thursday 13th February\nWhere | Marsden Cove Fishing Club \nSupported by Marsden Maritime Holdings
URL:https://www.northchamber.co.nz/event/simon-bridges-visit-to-bream-bay/
LOCATION:Marsden Cove Fishing Club\, 48 Rauiri Drive\,\, Whangārei\, 0151
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SUMMARY:Member Only | Business Lunch with Simon Bridges
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a very special NorthChamber Members only lunch with Simon Bridges. \nSimon is the Auckland Business Chamber CEO and current Waka Kotahi Chair. He will be sharing his perspective on what is needed to drive greater economic growth for our region. Simon will talk about the role of business communities in building confidence and driving growth. \nAs chair of Waka Kotahi he will also touch on the recent focus on transport routes for Northland. \nNot a member? Get in touch. \n\nSimon Bridges | is the CEO of the Auckland Business Chamber (ABC)\, a key figure in New Zealand’s business network\, which supports vibrant communities through advocacy and resources. He also serves as Chair of Waka Kotahi (NZ Transport Agency) and holds positions on several corporate boards. A former National MP for Tauranga\, Bridges was Leader of the Opposition and a senior Cabinet Minister\, overseeing portfolios like Energy and Transport. \nThe Auckland Business Chamber has been instrumental for over 168 years in assisting both start-ups and established businesses\, being part of a global network of over 13\,000 Chambers of Commerce. \nCancellation Policy: As this is a catered event\, we can only provide a full ticket refund if you provide us with at least one week’s notice via email. If you give us less than one weeks notice\, we are unable to provide any refund.
URL:https://www.northchamber.co.nz/event/member-only-business-lunch-with-simon-bridges/
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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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250130T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250130T170000
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SUMMARY:Business After 5 hosted by NEST (Northland Rescue Helicopter)
DESCRIPTION:Join us and the team for another interesting BA5 networking event. More details to come.
URL:https://www.northchamber.co.nz/event/business-after-5-hosted-by-nest-northland-rescue-helicopter/
LOCATION:NEST\, 59 Handforth Street\, Onerahi\, Whangārei\, Northland
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250130T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250130T170000
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SUMMARY:Business After 5 hosted by Ministry of Social Development (MSD)
DESCRIPTION:Join us and the team at MSD for this BA5 networking event. More details to follow.
URL:https://www.northchamber.co.nz/event/business-after-5-hosted-by-ministry-of-social-development-msd/
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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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241206T120000
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SUMMARY:NorthChamber Christmas Connection
DESCRIPTION:Another year is winding down\, please join us for some well deserved fun at the NorthChamber Christmas Connection lunch (sponsored by Oxygen8 Business Consulting). \nJoin our very special guest Kate Malcolm from Dive! Tutukaka. She joins NorthChamber CEO Leah McKerrow for an inspiring discussion exploring how Kate and her team have navigated  the challenges of the last few years to become internationally recognised in Time Magazines World’s Greatest Places 2024. What a win\, not only for Kate and her team\, but Northland as a whole. \nIt wouldn’t be Christmas without gifts! \nGifts for you…\n🎁 Two Perfect Day Family Passes (valued at $629 each) up for grabs\n🎁 An Air New Zealand voucher ($500) for a NorthChamber member\n🎁 We’ve also managed to get hold of some really cool spot prizes.\n🏆 We will also announce our 2024 Chamber Champion\, awarded in recognition of a  Chamber member’s outstanding engagement and support of our work. \nGifts for ReSport to gift on…\nIf you are able we ask that guests consider bringing a sports ball with them to the event\, these will be donated to ReSport to gift on to Northland families (more details below). In addition we will be auctioning off a framed t-shirt signed by Valerie Adams and Shane Cameron courtesy of Plus Chartered Accountants. All proceeds to ReSport. \nYour ticket includes Christmas lunch plus drink on arrival. \n12.00 | Doors Open for networking and mingling\n12.45 | Event Kickoff\n1.15 | Lunch served\n2.00 | Event ends \n\nReSport is an awesome charity that gives more Northlanders the opportunity to play\, through the repurposing of donated sports goods. We are encouraging our guests to bring along a new or gently used\, fit for purpose sports ball (netballs\, basketball\, volleyballs\, footballs\, rugby balls). These will be donated to Northland families in the lead up to Christmas. \nAbout Kate Malcolm: Continuing the legacy of her life partner Jeroen Jongejans\, Kate Malcolm has been a champion of the local community and business for over 25 years on the Tutukaka Coast. Dive! Tutukaka and Perfect Day and Lodge9 employ up to 60 staff seasonally and four boats heading to the Poor Knights Islands\, as well as boutique Lodge accommodation\, she advocates for tourism’s ability to make a difference in their communities.
URL:https://www.northchamber.co.nz/event/christmas-connection-2024/
LOCATION:Northland Rugby Clubrooms\, 136 Riverside Drive\, Parahaki\, Whangarei\, 0112\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:ChamberChats - November 2024
DESCRIPTION:Our small networking group ChamberChats is an opportunity to catch up with local business people in an informal setting complete with home-baked scones and a cuppa tea or coffee. Open to members and non-members\, these networking sessions offer opportunities to discuss topical issues\, feedback concerns\, find support and make contacts in a way that larger networking events don’t.
URL:https://www.northchamber.co.nz/event/chamberchats-november-2024/
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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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241114T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241114T183000
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SUMMARY:NorthChamber | Special General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to attend a Special General Meeting when the new NorthChamber Constitution will be presented for approval. \nThe current Constitution was last updated in 2012 and is currently under review. This review is an important part of ensuring that we maintain relevancy and effectiveness in the way we manage our Board and practices.
URL:https://www.northchamber.co.nz/event/northchamber-special-general-meeting/
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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DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241113T190000
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SUMMARY:[EVENT FULL] Business After 5 hosted by GJ Gardner Homes
DESCRIPTION:This event is now full.  \nG.J. Gardner Homes are New Zealand’s most trusted home builder and we are delighted to invite you along to our next BA5 so you can find out why. \nG.J.’s has been a part of the New Zealand home building landscape since1997 and since then has delivered more than 23\,000 homes to happy clients. Shalimar\, Michael and the team at G.J. Gardner Homes Whangarei / Kaipara are local builders who strive to do their best for their customers and the local community. G.J. Gardner Homes are proud to have been voted New Zealand’s most trusted home builder for 2024\, an accolade they have received for 8 consecutive years now. \nCome along to this BA5’s for the usual good chats\, drinks and nibbles\, but also learn more about the GJ’s brand\, how they work as a business\, the state of the construction industry\, and market conditions for those looking to build and invest in the future. \nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://www.northchamber.co.nz/event/business-after-5-hosted-by-gj-gardiner-homes/
LOCATION:G.J. Gardner Homes Te Kamo\, 57 Rock Ridge Drive\, Te Kamo\, 0112
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241023T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241023T193000
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SUMMARY:[Registration Closed] Shaping Whangārei CBD Consultation
DESCRIPTION:[This event is at capacity\, no registrations will be accepted]\nHelp shape the Whangārei CBD\, share your opinions\, ideas\, insights\, and feedback. \nThis is your chance to speak to council directly and view the plans and ideas they have for our city space. These are important topics that impact the future of our CBD\, your input as a stakeholder is vital. \nTopics to be covered include: \n\nCity Centre Draft Parking Plan\nThe John Street upgrade\nWhangarei CBD Flood Strategy\nRose Street Bus Hub\nT2 Priority Lane\n\nWe will also talk about how you can feed into designs and how\, as key stakeholders\, you would like to be communicated with to make this process easier in the future. \nOur Whangārei CBD is a diverse space that poses unique challenges\, and some amazing opportunities. As a business owner\, customer\, landlord or resident of Whangārei your experience of the CBD and ideas and hopes for our city’s future are important\, so please join us at this initial workshop. \nIMPORTANT NOTE If you cannot make this time. We know that meeting during business hours is a challenge for those in retail and hospitality in particular\, but face-to-face has great value. It would help us support you if you could tell us times that suit you best to catch up on these important issues. Please do that here. \nWe hope to see you there. If you have any enquiries\, please come back to Paulette at NorthChamber 021 212 6903.
URL:https://www.northchamber.co.nz/event/shaping-whangarei-cbd-consultation/
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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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241017T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241017T110000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T205647Z
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SUMMARY:ChamberChats October Edition
DESCRIPTION:Our small networking group ChamberChats is an opportunity to catch up with local business people in an informal setting complete with home-baked scones and a cuppa tea or coffee. Open to members and non-members\, these networking sessions offer opportunities to discuss topical issues\, feedback concerns\, find support and make contacts in a way that larger networking events don’t. \n 
URL:https://www.northchamber.co.nz/event/chamberchats-october-edition-2/
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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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241010T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241010T150000
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SUMMARY:Game Programming Boot Camp: Level Up Your Tech Skills! 10th October 2024
DESCRIPTION:Calling year 9 and 10 high school students\, take a Tech Step forward these holidays and jump into the exciting world of game development with our Game Programming Boot Camps. \nThese one-day\, action-packed workshops are perfect for rangatahi who are keen to understand and explore the world of game development. \nLearners will work on two beginner-friendly projects that will help them… \n\nunderstand the basics of coding and game design\nlearn core programming concepts like variables\, loops\, and functions\nexplore key game development skills such as collision detection\, scoring systems\, and user interaction.\n\nAt the end of the day students will leave with at least two working games and a repository to store their code. \nThe workshops are a fun and engaging environment to explore creativity\, develop problem-solving skills\, and get hands-on experience with coding. It doesn’t matter if students have prior programming experience or are complete beginners\, this boot camp is the perfect opportunity to learn the essentials of game development and spark an interest in technology. \n Dates: Thursday\, October 10th 9.00am – 3.00pm \nWhere:  Kaitaia Digital Hub. 50-64 Commerce St\, Kaitaia \nProvided: All laptops and software will be provided. Morning tea and lunch catered for. Limited spaces (12) per workshop. \nRegister below! \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.northchamber.co.nz/event/game-programming-boot-camp-level-up-your-tech-skills-10th-october-2024/
LOCATION:Kaitaia Digital Hub\, 66 Commerce St\, Kaitaia\, 0410\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241009T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241009T190000
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SUMMARY:Business After 5 hosted by Northland Emergency Services Trust (NEST)
DESCRIPTION:Join the team at NEST and Northern Rescue Helicopter Ltd for drinks\, nibbles and good chats at their base in Kensington. Get up close and personal to the rescue chopper and hear about the rescue helicopter operations in Northland and meet some of their key staff. Northern Rescue CEO Ian MacPherson and NEST Board member Murray Broadbelt will be speaking. \nGo in the draw to win a Simulator Experience for two people! \n  \nNB: No parking available on the base. Parking available on any of the side streets off Western Hills Drive\, or McKay Stadium at 97 Western Hills Drive\, Kensington.
URL:https://www.northchamber.co.nz/event/business-after-5-hosted-by-northland-emergency-services-trust-nest/
LOCATION:NEST\, 59 Handforth Street\, Onerahi\, Whangārei\, Northland
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241009T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241009T150000
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SUMMARY:Game Programming Boot Camp: Level Up Your Tech Skills! 9th October 2024
DESCRIPTION:Calling year 9 and 10 high school students\, take a Tech Step forward these holidays and jump into the exciting world of game development with our Game Programming Boot Camps.  \nThese one-day\, action-packed workshops are perfect for rangatahi who are keen to understand and explore the world of game development. \nLearners will work on two beginner-friendly projects that will help them… \n\nunderstand the basics of coding and game design\nlearn core programming concepts like variables\, loops\, and functions\nexplore key game development skills such as collision detection\, scoring systems\, and user interaction.\n\nAt the end of the day students will leave with at least two working games and a repository to store their code. \nThe workshops are a fun and engaging environment to explore creativity\, develop problem-solving skills\, and get hands-on experience with coding. It doesn’t matter if students have prior programming experience or are complete beginners\, this boot camp is the perfect opportunity to learn the essentials of game development and spark an interest in technology. \n Dates: Wednesday\, October 9th 9.00am – 3.00pm \nWhere:  Kaitaia Digital Hub. 50-64 Commerce St\, Kaitaia \nProvided: All laptops and software will be provided. Morning tea and lunch catered for. Limited spaces (12) per workshop. \nRegister now! \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \n 
URL:https://www.northchamber.co.nz/event/game-programming-boot-camp-level-up-your-tech-skills-9th-october-2024/
LOCATION:Kaitaia Digital Hub\, 66 Commerce St\, Kaitaia\, 0410\, New Zealand
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