If you’re looking for professional development or business-related events, you’ll find them right here - workshops, expert speaker presentations, short and long courses, as well as networking and social opportunities to help our local business community connect.
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Want to know about other local goings on? We’re a proud founding partner of Waitaki App, where we’re working to create a community diary for everything going on in our district. Check that out here.
Public speaking doesn’t have to be painful. In this practical, energising half-day session, Amanda Fleming helps you build the confidence to speak with ease, clarity and impact — whether it’s to a room, a board, or a camera.
Join us for a fun evening of slow fashion and creative sustainability. Learn some new skills and be inspired by the simple planet-saving solutions happening locally.
Take your presenting skills to the next level. This practical session helps you shape stronger messages, boost audience connection, and speak with clarity and control — even under pressure.
Join our monthly meet-up for local businesses and community organisations. This July, the spotlight is on our Mayoral candidates and their vision for business in Waitaki. Take this opportunity to catch up with local, like-minded professionals with light refreshments, on us!
In a world that’s changing fast, resilience isn’t a luxury - it’s essential. Join Amanda Fleming in Ōamaru for a practical, energising half-day workshop designed to help you shift emotional gears, steady yourself under pressure and reconnect with what really matters.
Join our monthly meet-up for local businesses and community organisations. This July, the spotlight is on Waitaki App with some new community tools as well as exclusive upcoming spring promotions. Take this opportunity to catch up with local, like-minded professionals with light refreshments, on us!
Free workshop to experience using a defibrillator, see the latest advice for CPR and understand how calling 111 works. St John is running their acclaimed programme to give community the confidence they need to step up in the event of a cardiac arrest. Right now, only about 1 in ten survive. We could be the difference. Join us and find out how.
Free workshop to experience using a defibrillator, see the latest advice for CPR and understand how calling 111 works. St John is running their acclaimed programme to give community the confidence they need to step up in the event of a cardiac arrest. Right now, only about 1 in ten survive. We could be the difference. Join us and find out how.
Free workshop to experience using a defibrillator, see the latest advice for CPR and understand how calling 111 works. St John is running their acclaimed programme to give community the confidence they need to step up in the event of a cardiac arrest. Right now, only about 1 in ten survive. We could be the difference. Join us and find out how.
Join us for Exchange: the monthly business meet-up that offers purposeful networking, featuring a local expert sharing insights as well as dedicated time to connect with others. This month’s feature is on effective accounting practice. Don’t miss out. RSVP now.
If you work in allied health, you're invited to join us for the first Allied Health Professional Industry Co-Lab.
Industry Co-Labs are informal, sector-based sessions to help you meet others in your own or related fields.
Join us for Exchange: the monthly business meet-up that offers purposeful networking, featuring a local expert sharing insights as well as dedicated time to connect with others. This month’s feature is on effective accounting practice. Don’t miss out. RSVP now.
Come along for this FREE session and find out about Enlightened Leadership, a 21st Century Leadership skills programme with Amanda Fleming - one of NZ’s leading transformational facilitators.
Join us for Exchange: the monthly business meet-up that offers purposeful networking, featuring a local expert sharing insights as well as dedicated time to connect with others. This month’s feature is on marketing, communications and PR. Don’t miss out. RSVP now.
Come along for this FREE session and find out about Enlightened Leadership, a 21st Century Leadership skills programme with Amanda Fleming - one of NZ’s leading transformational facilitators.
Join us for Exchange: the monthly business meet-up that offers purposeful networking, featuring a local expert sharing insights as well as dedicated time to connect with others. This month’s feature is on core skills development. Don’t miss out. RSVP now.
This is your chance to come and see what the app can do for your club or group, ask your questions and tell us what additional support you need!
Do you 'give a jot' about our community? Do you love slow fashion and preloved treasures? Then join us in Just One Thing Waitaki's (JOT Waitaki) slow fashion extravaganza! Try & buy. Sell or swap. Come find you next favourite preloved outfit and celebrate local slow fashion.
Learn to speak in public confidently and authentically. Thousands have developed a whole new skill set through this programme with decades of results. You’ll find your voice and will confidently and competently deliver that talk, toast, presentation or public appeal. Start here today.
Need some professional advice on your career? Check out Career Beanz’ career clinics at The Business Hive. You get 20 minutes personal career guidance, professional tips on your CV, job search techniques and interview advice. Cost $20. Limited availability. Book now.
Figuring out who you are and what you want from life is no easy feat. With a world that’s changing faster than ever before, building self-confidence, capability and resilience are not nice-to-haves, they’re essential life skills, teaching you to overcome common challenges and more readily achieve goals in life.
Learn to facilitate to achieve the outcomes you’re looking for, whether that’s in 1:1. small groups or 1: many situations. Whether you are an experienced facilitator looking to update your tool kit or a relative newbie, this two day programme will give you experiential oversight of a range of different techniques you can call on - now and long into the future.
Modern leadership is different. Leaders are increasingly working in devolved or fluid hierarchies using more agile methodologies to achieve progressive outcomes that will propel their organisation forward. Join us to develop the essential 21st Century leadership skills and capabilities so you can drive meaningful, robust outcomes in 2024 and beyond.
This is a 2hr interactive presentation with the latest scientific research followed by reflections and sharing.
Includes refreshments & handouts to take home.
Perfect to complement at home learning or for those who prefer small group gatherings and discussion rather than audience style events or online forums.
For women/folks over 35
Date & time: Thursday 4 April, 7pm
Place: Business Hive
Investment: $45p/p
Come along for this FREE session and find out about Enlightened Leadership, a 21st Century Leadership skills programme with Amanda Fleming - one of NZ’s leading transformational facilitators.
Join us for this Business South BA5, hosted by Laser Electrical at The Business Hive. 5.15pm - 7pm. 120 Thames Street.
Come along for this FREE session and find out about Enlightened Leadership, a 21st Century Leadership skills programme with Amanda Fleming - one of NZ’s leading transformational facilitators.
Figuring out who you are and what you want from life is no easy feat. With a world that’s changing faster than ever before, building self-confidence, capability and resilience are not nice-to-haves, they’re essential life skills, teaching you to overcome common challenges and more readily achieve goals in life.
Whoop. Friday Free for all!
The last Friday of the month is Friday Free for All where you can join us in The Bank for FREE!
Learn to speak in public confidently and authentically. Thousands have developed a whole new skill set through this programme with decades of results. You’ll find your voice and will confidently and competently deliver that talk, toast, presentation or public appeal. Start here today.
Embark on a journey towards self-confidence and personal growth, developing essential 21st C life skills that will set you up for success in all areas of life.
Whoop. Friday Free for all!
The last Friday of the month is Friday Free for All where you can join us in The Bank for FREE!
Come learn about the Young Enterprise Scheme: the initiative, the programme, the opportunity (and the prizes) and how you can help make it happen!
Registrations essential.
