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SUMMARY:Kerikeri Lunch | Northland Business Connect with Minister Chris Penk
DESCRIPTION:NorthChamber and Kerikeri District Business Assocation are pleased to bring the Hon. Minister Chris Penk to connect with Northland businesses in Kerikeri. \nChris Penk is the Minister for Building and Construction\, Minister for Land Information\, Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing\, Minister for Veterans\, Associate Minister of Defence and Associate Minister of Immigration. He is also local MP for the Kaipara ki Mahurangi electorate in Auckland’s rural north and northwest. \nGiven Minister Penk’s broad range of portfolios\, this is an excellent opportunity to engage directly with him and other business leaders to discuss the priority and focus of the Government. It is also an opportunity to explore your needs around the economy and issues affecting small businesses in our region. \n \n\nAbout Minister Chris Penk | Chris Penk is the Minister for Building and Construction\, Minister for Land Information\, Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing\, Minister for Veterans\, Associate Minister of Defence and Associate Minister of Immigration. He is also local MP for the Kaipara ki Mahurangi electorate in Auckland’s rural north and northwest. \nChris studied at the University of Auckland\, gaining a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Laws (Honours). After his initial studies\, he joined the Royal New Zealand Navy\, serving on frigate HMNZS Te Kaha\, and then the submarine squadron of Australia’s Navy.  After practising law for a number of years\, including in a firm he co-founded\, Chris entered Parliament in 2017 to represent the then-Helensville electorate.
URL:https://www.northchamber.co.nz/event/kerikeri-lunch-northland-business-connect-with-minister-chris-penk/
LOCATION:Plough and Feather\, 215 Kerikeri Road\, Kerikeri\, Northland\, 0230
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SUMMARY:[Private Event] Business Bay of Islands Afternoon Tea with Minister Chris Penk
DESCRIPTION:Business Bay of Islands in partnership with NorthChamber are pleased to bring the Hon. Minister Chris Penk to connect with Northland businesses. This is a private\, invite only opportunity for Business Bay of Islands members only. \nChris Penk is the Minister for Building and Construction\, Minister for Land Information\, Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing\, Minister for Veterans\, Associate Minister of Defence and Associate Minister of Immigration. He is also local MP for the Kaipara ki Mahurangi electorate in Auckland’s rural north and northwest. \nGiven Minister Penk’s broad range of portfolios\, this is an excellent opportunity to engage directly with him and other business leaders to discuss the priority and focus of the Government. It is also an opportunity to explore your needs around the economy and issues affecting small businesses in our region. \n\nAbout Minister Chris Penk | Chris Penk is the Minister for Building and Construction\, Minister for Land Information\, Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing\, Minister for Veterans\, Associate Minister of Defence and Associate Minister of Immigration. He is also local MP for the Kaipara ki Mahurangi electorate in Auckland’s rural north and northwest. \nChris studied at the University of Auckland\, gaining a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Laws (Honours). After his initial studies\, he joined the Royal New Zealand Navy\, serving on frigate HMNZS Te Kaha\, and then the submarine squadron of Australia’s Navy.  After practising law for a number of years\, including in a firm he co-founded\, Chris entered Parliament in 2017 to represent the then-Helensville electorate.
URL:https://www.northchamber.co.nz/event/private-event-boi-business-association-afternoon-tea-with-minister-chris-penk/
LOCATION:Whare Waka Cafe\, 1 Tau Henare Drive\, Waitangi\, Waitangi\, Northland\, 0293
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250704T080000
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SUMMARY:Whangārei Breakfast | Northland Business Connect with Minister Chris Penk
DESCRIPTION:NorthChamber are pleased to bring the Hon. Minister Chris Penk to connect with Northland businesses in Whangārei \nChris Penk is the Minister for Building and Construction\, Minister for Land Information\, Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing\, Minister for Veterans\, Associate Minister of Defence and Associate Minister of Immigration. He is also local MP for the Kaipara ki Mahurangi electorate in Auckland’s rural north and northwest. \nGiven Minister Penk’s broad range of portfolios\, this is an excellent opportunity to engage directly with him and other business leaders to discuss the priority and focus of the Government. It is also an opportunity to explore your needs around the economy and issues affecting small businesses in our region. \n\nAbout Minister Chris Penk | Chris Penk is the Minister for Building and Construction\, Minister for Land Information\, Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing\, Minister for Veterans\, Associate Minister of Defence and Associate Minister of Immigration. He is also local MP for the Kaipara ki Mahurangi electorate in Auckland’s rural north and northwest. \nChris studied at the University of Auckland\, gaining a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Laws (Honours). After his initial studies\, he joined the Royal New Zealand Navy\, serving on frigate HMNZS Te Kaha\, and then the submarine squadron of Australia’s Navy.  After practising law for a number of years\, including in a firm he co-founded\, Chris entered Parliament in 2017 to represent the then-Helensville electorate.
URL:https://www.northchamber.co.nz/event/whangarei-breakfast-minister-chris-penks-tour-of-northland/
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:Marsden Lunch | Northland Business Connect with Minister Chris Penk
DESCRIPTION:NorthChamber are pleased to bring the Hon. Minister Chris Penk to connect with Northland businesses in Bream Bay. \nChris Penk is the Minister for Building and Construction\, Minister for Land Information\, Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing\, Minister for Veterans\, Associate Minister of Defence and Associate Minister of Immigration. He is also local MP for the Kaipara ki Mahurangi electorate in Auckland’s rural north and northwest. \nGiven Minister Penk’s broad range of portfolios\, this is an excellent opportunity to engage directly with him and other business leaders to discuss the priority and focus of the Government. It is also an opportunity to explore your needs around the economy and issues affecting small businesses in our region. \n\nAbout Minister Chris Penk | Chris Penk is the Minister for Building and Construction\, Minister for Land Information\, Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing\, Minister for Veterans\, Associate Minister of Defence and Associate Minister of Immigration. He is also local MP for the Kaipara ki Mahurangi electorate in Auckland’s rural north and northwest. \nChris studied at the University of Auckland\, gaining a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Laws (Honours). After his initial studies\, he joined the Royal New Zealand Navy\, serving on frigate HMNZS Te Kaha\, and then the submarine squadron of Australia’s Navy.  After practising law for a number of years\, including in a firm he co-founded\, Chris entered Parliament in 2017 to represent the then-Helensville electorate. \n 
URL:https://www.northchamber.co.nz/event/marsden-lunch-northland-business-connect-with-minister-chris-penk/
LOCATION:Oregano Restaurant\, 5/30 Rauiri Drive\, Marsden Cove\, Northland
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SUMMARY:Mangawhai Afternoon Tea | Northland Business Connect with Minister Chris Penk
DESCRIPTION:NorthChamber are pleased to bring the Hon. Minister Chris Penk to connect with Northland businesses in Mangawhai. \nChris Penk is the Minister for Building and Construction\, Minister for Land Information\, Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing\, Minister for Veterans\, Associate Minister of Defence and Associate Minister of Immigration. He is also local MP for the Kaipara ki Mahurangi electorate in Auckland’s rural north and northwest. \nGiven Minister Penk’s broad range of portfolios\, this is an excellent opportunity to engage directly with the Minister and other business leaders to discuss the priority and focus of the Government. It is also an opportunity to explore key concerns around the economy and issues affecting small businesses in our region. \n\nAbout Minister Chris Penk | Chris Penk is the Minister for Building and Construction\, Minister for Land Information\, Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing\, Minister for Veterans\, Associate Minister of Defence and Associate Minister of Immigration. He is also local MP for the Kaipara ki Mahurangi electorate in Auckland’s rural north and northwest. \nChris studied at the University of Auckland\, gaining a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Laws (Honours). After his initial studies\, he joined the Royal New Zealand Navy\, serving on frigate HMNZS Te Kaha\, and then the submarine squadron of Australia’s Navy.  After practising law for a number of years\, including in a firm he co-founded\, Chris entered Parliament in 2017 to represent the then-Helensville electorate.
URL:https://www.northchamber.co.nz/event/mangawhai-afternoon-tea-northland-business-connect-with-minister-chris-penk/
LOCATION:Kaipara District Council\, 1c Molesworth Drive\, Mangawhai\, Northland\, 0540
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250709T173000
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SUMMARY:BA5 | Hosted by Habit Health and EAP Services
DESCRIPTION:Research tells us social connection has been shown to reduce the risk of chronic disease\, decrease anxiety and depression\, boost self-esteem and improve overall mental health! Who knew a Business After 5 (BA5) could do so much for you?  \nThe good news is that this month’s BA5 offers even more benefits. Join Joanne\, Nicky and some of their team from EAP Services (Employee Assistance Programme) and Habit Health to discover what an incredible range of services they offer that supports and promotes happier\, healthier people and workplaces in Northland. Learn how they can help your organisation to adopt a proactive\, preventative approach to mental health and wellbeing\, all the while indulging in a little bit of ‘social therapy’ for you and your business’s wellbeing over good chats\, drinks\, nibbles and some strategic networking. \nNote | numbers are limited for this event – book in early so as not to disappoint. \n\nAbout EAP Services | AEAP Services (Employee Assistance Programme) with Habit Health provide wellbeing support to New Zealanders to create happier\, healthier workplaces. EAP Services provides wraparound mental health support for the emotional\, social\, and practical needs of your team. Their services are delivered by a multidisciplinary team of counsellors\, personal trainers\, physiotherapists\, advisors and educators. \nJoin the team from EAP Services and learn about how they can help your organisation to adopt a proactive\, preventative approach to mental health and wellbeing within your workplace. Plus\, there will be the usual good chats\, drinks and nibbles. We’d love to see you there!
URL:https://www.northchamber.co.nz/event/ba5-hosted-by-habit-health-and-eap-services/
LOCATION:Habit Health / EAP Services\, Unit 6\, 32/48 Reyburn Street\,\, Whangārei\, 0110\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250710T170000
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SUMMARY:[Private Event] The Pick Pitch Night
DESCRIPTION:Over the last 10 weeks we have been working with 70 dedicated Te Tai Tokerau Northland entrepreneurs to help bring their business dreams to fruition. \nIdeas have been refined\, markets identified\, competitors have been analysed\, and our finalists are now ready to present their business concept for formal judging. \nNB | This is a private\, invite only event. \n\nThank you to our valued sponsors: \n \n \n 
URL:https://www.northchamber.co.nz/event/private-event-the-pick-pitch-night/
LOCATION:Te Iwi Tahi (Whangārei Civic Building)\, 9 Rust Ave\, Whangarei\, Northland
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250723T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250723T193000
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SUMMARY:Why Northland? [Private Event]
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with Tupu Tonu – Ngāpuhi Investment Fund and NorthChamber\, we’re delighted to invite you to the launch of the Northland Corporate Group’s new economic insights at The Beehive’s Banquet Hall in Wellington this July. \nKa Tutuki i a Te Tai Tokerau He Mana Whakahī ā-Rohe mō te Oranga Rawa ā-Motu\nTe Tai Tokerau Northland Delivers – A Regional Powerhouse for National Prosperity \nThe report\, developed with the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research\, looks at the GDP growth potential and more the region could deliver – both locally and nationally. This is an opportunity to understand the value Tai Tokerau Northland has to support Aotearoa New Zealand’s further growth and prosperity. \nCatering | Catering and drinks will be provided.\nRSVP | Please RSVP below by 3 July\nNB | This is a private event. Your invite will have been sent from Leah McKerrow (ceo@northchamber.co.nz). \n\nNorthland Corporate Group | The Northland Corporate Group is a consortium of large businesses in Te Tai Tokerau with a shared vision of fostering economic prosperity in the region. The consortium\, comprised of McKay\, Northpower\, Channel Infrastructure NZ\, Culham Engineering\, and Marsden Maritime Holdings have a combined annual turnover which exceeds $1b\, they employ more than 3\,500 people and deliver essential services across the entire region of Northland. \nTupu Tonu | is an investment fund for building Ngāpuhi prosperity overseeing a portfolio of high-performing commercial assets that can be offered to Ngāpuhi in future Treaty negotiations\, and to distribute a portion of the profits back to Ngāpuhi hapū\, whānau and uri.
URL:https://www.northchamber.co.nz/event/why-northland/
LOCATION:The Banquet Hall\, The Beehive\, 1 Molesworth Street\, Pipitea\, Wellington\, Wellington\, 6011\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250729T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250729T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T101521
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SUMMARY:BA5 Hosted by Northpower Fibre (Dargaville)
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to be bringing this very special BA5 to Dargaville.  \nIn addition to the usual good chats\, drinks and nibbles\, you’ll hear from the CEO of Northpower Fibre\, Darren Mason\, about fibre connectivity\, durability\, and dependability for Dargaville and surrounds. Get an understanding of the work they have done to build more resiliency for Dargaville\, Ruawai\, Paparoa\, and Maungaturoto customers. This investment has been done in response to the outage caused by the main fibre transmission cable strike in Tangowahine in January this year. \nPlease join us and the Northpower Fibre team for this BA5 – please note this event is held on Tuesday 29th July. \n 
URL:https://www.northchamber.co.nz/event/ba5-hosted-by-northpower-fibre-dargaville/
LOCATION:The Seed\, 42 Victoria St\, Fosters Arcade\, Dargaville
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250730T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250730T163000
DTSTAMP:20260416T101521
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SUMMARY:[EVENT FULL] Strengthening Workplace Communities Workshop
DESCRIPTION:To join the waitlist\, please email office@northchamber.co.nz. We’ll be in touch if a place becomes available. \nStrengthening 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. \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-workshop/
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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