Hawke's Bay Chamber of Commerce

08/10/2026

Hawke’s Bay’s next generation of entrepreneurs are stepping into the spotlight.

Join us for the 2026 Tumu Hawke’s Bay YES Regional Awards and help us celebrate the creativity, ideas and ambition of our young business leaders.

Come along, meet the next generation and show them that Hawke’s Bay is behind them.

20 October | 5:00–7:00pm
MTG Theatre, Napier
Complimentary

Register: https://www.hbchamber.nz/events-training/events/yes-hawkes-bay-regional-finals/

Join us as we celebrate the creativity, innovation and entrepreneurial spirit of Hawke’s Bay’s next generation at the 2026 Tumu Hawke’s Bay YES Regional Awards.

08/10/2026

What does disruption look like when you are creating an entirely new category?

Fee Webby is the co-founder of Love Heart NZ, a new social learning community for people over 50. At She Leads: Built to Disrupt, Fee will take us behind the idea—why it was needed, how the foundations were built and what the response has revealed so far.

Fee previously spent almost 10 years as General Manager of The Mind Lab, Tech Futures Lab and academyEX. She knows how to make complex ideas accessible and help people develop the confidence to navigate change.

Hear Fee’s story on Thursday 15 October.

Register: https://www.hbchamber.nz/events-training/events/she-leads-built-to-disrupt/

Join us for She Leads: Built to Disrupt, an evening focused on challenging established thinking, recognising opportunities, and creating purposeful change across business and leadership.

08/10/2026

Workplace law doesn’t have to be complicated.
Join Myriam Mitchell from Ashcroft Mitchell McGregor for a practical session designed to help employers better understand workplace law and confidently manage common workplace issues.
Wednesday 21 October | 10am

Registser here: https://www.hbchamber.nz/events-training/events/workplace-law-101-tips-and-tricks-practical-strategies-for-excellence/

Join the Hawke’s Bay Chamber of Commerce for this Business Insight Series webinar with Myriam Mitchell, Partner at Ashcroft Mitchell McGregor, for a practical session designed to help employers build a strong toolkit for managing common workplace issues.

07/10/2026

Kākāriki Renewables is a New Zealand renewable energy developer, working with iwi and communities to deliver large-scale wind, solar and storage projects that create lasting local benefits and support Aotearoa’s low-emissions future.

On Thursday 15 October 2026 we are holding the first public information sessions on our proposed Ngā Hihi Kānapanapa Solar Farm.

We welcome neighbours and the community to join us and meet the team, and to find out more about this renewable energy project.

If you can't join us on the day, please feel free to reach out to us on our Kākāriki Renewables page, or by email, or sign up for project updates on our website.
https://www.facebook.com/KakarikiRenewables/

07/10/2026

Meet the MC for She Leads: Built to Disrupt, Sophie Burn from Bizdom.

Sophie is a Client Manager with a Bachelor of Commerce from Victoria University, majoring in Accounting and Commercial Law. She is passionate about supporting clients, understanding the challenges they face and finding practical solutions that help them move forward.

Sophie will guide the evening as Heather Todd, Fee Webby and Kristyl Neho share their experiences of challenging established thinking, creating opportunities and bringing people with them.

Bizdom has supported all four She Leads events in 2026, and we are grateful for its continued commitment to the series. It has been a valuable partnership, helping the Chamber create space for Hawke’s Bay women to connect, learn and lead.

Join Sophie and our speakers on Thursday 15 October.

📅 Thursday 15 October
🕔 5.00–7.30 pm
📍 Hawke’s Bay Chamber of Commerce, 101 Queen Street East, Hastings

Register: https://www.hbchamber.nz/events-training/events/she-leads-built-to-disrupt/

Join us for She Leads: Built to Disrupt, an evening focused on challenging established thinking, recognising opportunities, and creating purposeful change across business and leadership.

07/10/2026

The Hawke’s Bay Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome Hon Chris Hipkins for an engaging session with the Hawke’s Bay business community.

Hear Chris share his perspectives on the issues shaping New Zealand, with an opportunity to continue the conversation through questions and discussion.

Date: Thursday, 22 October 2026
Time: 12:00 pm–1:30 pm
Location: Hawke’s Bay Chamber of Commerce, Hastings

Register here: https://www.hbchamber.nz/events-training/events/chris-hipkins-a-conversation-with-hawke-s-bay-business/

The Hawke’s Bay Chamber of Commerce is pleased to host Hon Chris Hipkins for an upcoming event with the Hawke’s Bay business community. As Leader of the New Zealand Labour Party and Member of Parliament for Remutaka, Chris brings extensive experience in government, public policy and leadership.

06/10/2026

Meet Tom Hartley – GOVERN Cybersecurity

With more than 25 years’ experience in Governance, Risk and Compliance, Tom brings expertise across cybersecurity, risk management, business continuity and disaster recovery.

Join Tom at our next BDO Biz Bites for practical insights into the cybersecurity risks businesses need to have on their radar.

Bring your lunch and come ready to learn. Tea and coffee provided.
28 October | 11:30am–1:00pm

Register: https://www.hbchamber.nz/events-training/events/bdo-biz-bites-with-tom-hartley/

BDO Biz Bites is a practical lunchtime learning series helping Hawke’s Bay businesses stay informed, build capability and make better decisions.

06/10/2026

“When the opportunities weren’t coming my way, I built my own.”

Kristyl Neho is an actor, writer, director, producer, facilitator and General Manager of Maia Dreams Charitable Trust alongside Founder and Director, Wahanui Productions . Her work spans theatre, film, education and rangatahi development.

At She Leads: Built to Disrupt, Kristyl will speak honestly about creating her own opportunities while navigating rejection, limited resources and moments when others could not see what she was trying to build.

Her journey also carries an important lesson: backing yourself matters, but lasting change depends on relationships, partnerships and bringing people with you.

Join us on Thursday 15 October.

Register: https://www.hbchamber.nz/events-training/events/she-leads-built-to-disrupt/

Join us for She Leads: Built to Disrupt, an evening focused on challenging established thinking, recognising opportunities, and creating purposeful change across business and leadership.

06/10/2026

Business Vote: Hawke’s Bay Candidates Forum

Last week, we brought together 11 election candidates from Napier, Tukituki and Ikaroa-Rāwhiti, giving Hawke’s Bay’s business community the chance to hear directly from the candidates.

Moderated by broadcaster Greg Rust, the forum covered some of the key issues facing our region — from regional growth and infrastructure to small business support, regulation, skills and operating costs.

A big thank you to all the candidates, businesses and attendees who took part in an important conversation about Hawke’s Bay’s future. Thank you to BDO Hawke's Bay MediaWorks Hawkes Bay and ChamberWorks for supporting the event.

05/10/2026

A new café has opened its doors in Hastings.

The Hawke’s Bay Chamber team joined Oh My Goodness Specialty Breads to celebrate the opening of their new café and bakery at 201 Heretaunga Street West.

A beautiful space, delicious food and a warm welcome. Congratulations to Scott on this exciting milestone. We’re delighted to celebrate with you and wish you all the best for this new chapter.