Hawke's Bay Chamber of Commerce

19/06/2026

A great evening of connection, community and friendly competition at BA4 Networking hosted by Hawke’s Bay Community Fitness Centre Trust.

Our latest event wrap-up shares highlights from the evening, including insights from Brendan Bourke and Graeme Buscke, a behind-the-scenes look at the facility, interactive activities and the basketball game for prize packs.

The evening also highlighted HBCFCT’s upcoming All Stars Sports Night Fundraiser, bringing businesses, sports fans and local legends together to support the Trust’s work across sport, fitness, rehabilitation, water safety and community wellbeing.

Read the full wrap-up here: https://www.hbchamber.nz/news/ba4-at-hbcfct-supporting-a-healthier-more-connected-hawke-s-bay/

18/06/2026

Hear from Daniel Goymer at BA4 Hosted by Yorb.

Yorb works with small and medium businesses to improve operational efficiency through tailored IT, cybersecurity and consulting solutions.

Daniel will share practical insight into how businesses can reduce day-to-day chaos, improve visibility and build stronger systems for growth.

Join us on Wednesday 1 July at 4:30pm.

Register here: https://www.hbchamber.nz/events-training/events/ba4-hosted-by-yorb/

Join us for BA4 Hosted by Yorb, a practical networking event for Hawke’s Bay businesses wanting better visibility, stronger systems and more control over how they operate.

18/06/2026

Some of our favourite moments from the Hawke’s Bay Energy Summit.

From practical business case studies to big-picture conversations about the future of energy in our region, the day brought together people across business, infrastructure, energy, councils and community.

Thank you again to our principal sponsor Unison, and to all of our sponsors and supporters who helped make this event possible.

Thank you to our speakers and panellists for sharing your knowledge, experience and practical insight. And thank you to everyone who attended, asked questions, connected with others and helped make the day such a valuable conversation for Hawke’s Bay business.

It was a strong reminder of what can happen when our region comes together to look ahead, share ideas and take practical steps forward.

Unison Hastings District Council - Te Kaunihera ā-Rohe o Heretaunga Napier City Council - Te Kaunihera o Ahuriri Central Hawke's Bay District Council Wairoa District Council Centralines Transpower NZ Toitū Envirocare

17/06/2026

Are you chasing more leads, but missing value inside your existing customer base?

This Business Insight Series webinar with John Hutchinson from PlanA Consulting will look at how customer lifetime value can help you identify where profit may be leaking from your business.

The session will cover conversion rates, average sale value, repeat purchases, referrals, retention and follow-up.

Book your place through the Chamber website:
https://www.hbchamber.nz/events-training/events/webinar-the-hidden-profit-in-your-business/

Many businesses are working hard to win new customers. But often, the biggest growth opportunity is already sitting inside the customers you have.

17/06/2026

Recognition starts with a nomination.

The Yorb Hawke’s Bay Business Awards 2026 are now open for nominations, and we’re looking for businesses from across the region that deserve to be acknowledged.

Put forward a business, leader or team today.

Submit a nomination at https://hbbusinessawards.nz/

17/06/2026

Applications are now open for the Yorb Hawke’s Bay Business Awards 2026.

This is your chance to put your business forward, reflect on what you have achieved, and share the work your team has done.

The application process is where the real value sits. It gives you the opportunity to step back from the day-to-day, look at your business from a different perspective, and tell your story clearly.

Explore the categories and start your application now:
https://hbbusinessawards.nz/

Applications close Monday 10 August 2026.

The Hawke's Bay Business Awards celebrates successful businesses across the region and benefits hundreds of entrants. Expert judges analyse business ...

16/06/2026

AI tools can help your business move faster, but they can also create new cyber security risks.

Data leakage. Shadow AI. Prompt injection. Vendor risk. Ungoverned tool use.

These are practical issues businesses need to understand now.

Join our July AI Skills Classroom on Tuesday 14 July for a grounded workshop on how to adopt AI without exposing your business, your data or your people to unnecessary risk.

Register here: https://www.hbchamber.nz/events-training/events/ai-skills-july/

AI is moving fast. For business owners and leaders, that creates both opportunity and real risk.

16/06/2026

Is your business busy, but not as profitable as it should be?

At BA4 Hosted by Yorb, Daniel Goymer will share how clearer systems and better visibility can help business leaders move away from reactive workloads and instinct-based decisions.

You will hear a real-world case study showing how one organisation improved structure, profitability and team engagement by changing the way it worked.

Wednesday 1 July, 4:30pm
Yorb, 67 Raffles Street, Napier

Register here: https://www.hbchamber.nz/events-training/events/ba4-hosted-by-yorb/

Join us for BA4 Hosted by Yorb, a practical networking event for Hawke’s Bay businesses wanting better visibility, stronger systems and more control over how they operate.

15/06/2026

Hawke’s Bay has strong trades and industry businesses. The opportunity now is to keep them connected.

Join Hawke’s Bay Trades Together for a relaxed networking event focused on collaboration, community and practical ideas for strengthening the local sector.

You’ll hear updates, connect with others and be part of the conversation about what comes next.

Register here: https://www.hbchamber.nz/events-training/events/hb-trades-together-july-networking/

Hawke’s Bay Trades Together is continuing the conversation.

15/06/2026

This webinar is for business owners, employers, managers, HR professionals, operations managers and anyone responsible for managing people.

Winter often brings higher levels of illness, leave requests and absenteeism. Knowing how to respond early and fairly can help protect your team, support business continuity and reduce employment risk.

Join Myriam Mitchell from Ashcroft Mitchell McGregor on 18 June for practical guidance on managing absenteeism in a way that supports your people and meets employer obligations.

There will also be time for questions during a live Q&A.

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