The Elite Community

07/08/2026

Business is built on relationships.

That is why Aman from a
GroutWork Groutwork is backing this month’s Building Business Momentum: Community Connections event as our Main Sponsor.

In the video, Aman shares who he is and why he believes in supporting opportunities that bring business owners together.

On Tuesday 25 August, more than 100 business owners will come together at Ponsonby Rugby Club for an evening of purposeful conversations and smart connections.

Think speed dating, but for business.

Meet someone new. Find common ground. Start a conversation that could grow into something meaningful.

Make the connection here. Build the relationship from there.

Proceeds from every ticket go to support I AM HOPE I Am Hope.

Thank you, Aman, for showing up as a leader and backing the business community.

Tickets are available through Eventbrite.
Link in the comments.

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22/07/2026

What if your business could fund your life, not the other way around?

The Elite Community is bringing together business owners, professionals and leaders for our July Building Business Momentum event, Fund the Journey, proudly sponsored by Jonathon Smith from Biz Solutions.

Join us for an evening of practical insights, honest business stories and meaningful connections.

Our keynote guest is David Morgan from Forsyth Barr, who will explore how business owners can build personal wealth alongside their businesses.

The evening will be hosted by MC Clint Griffin from Refinery23 Marketing and Strategy, who will keep the conversation moving and the energy high throughout the night.

The interviews and panel discussion will be moderated by Scott Morris from The Alternative Board NZ.

Scott will be joined by our guest interviewees:

Naomi Ballantyne, founder of Partners Life

John Mika, also known as Laasaga Mika, founder of Mika Pay

Robin K Babu, founder of NZ Mobile Group

Following the interviews, Naomi, John and Robin will join Scott for a panel discussion exploring the big question:

Should business owners pay themselves first or put every dollar back into the business?

There will also be opportunities to meet other local business leaders, take part in the Elite Passport challenge, meet Richard Barnett support I AM HOPE and bid on one of only six limited edition I Am Hope hoodies available in New Zealand.

Wednesday 29 July 2026

5:30 PM to 8:30 PM

GrammarTEC Rugby Club

The link to get your tickets is in the comments below.

Thank you to Biz Solutions for proudly sponsoring this event.

06/06/2026

So glad to have real community minded partners who comes and back the community.

14/05/2026

Teeing off against mental health.

Michael McBeath from Choice Electrical LTD said it. And next Friday at Howick Golf Club, we mean it.

I'll be standing there watching teams tee off for I AM HOPE and I'll be smiling the whole time.

Not just because of what the day raises. But because of what it represents.

Michael is one of ours at The Elite Community. When your own people put their hand up to back something that matters, it means everything.

I Am Hope funds Gumboot Friday and runs Little People Big Feelings in schools across Aotearoa. Free counselling for young people. No waitlist. No cost.

a couple of team spots left. Email [email protected] to register.

12/05/2026

Some people sponsor events because it looks good on the letterhead.

Michael McBeath from Choice Electrical LTD isn't that guy.

Michael is one of our own at The Elite Community. So when we asked him to step up as our named sponsor for the I AM HOPE Golf Day, it wasn't a hard sell. Because for Michael, giving back isn't a marketing strategy. It's just who he is.

"Mental health is really important. This is a way to give back to a charity that does so much for our youth."

Friday 22nd May at Howick Golf Club. Over $16,000 worth of prizes up for auction. Every dollar raised going directly to I Am Hope to support our youth when they need it most.

We still have team slots available and hole sponsorships up for grabs.

To register or find out more email [email protected]

Are you in?