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Upcoming Events
National online course: Introducing sustainability series: The what, the why and the how for businesses
Have you heard of the ‘s word’? Do you know what it means? Are you wanting to better ...
Connect over Coffee - Oamaru
Come have a coffee on us and find out about: - the latest insights in Immigration and share...
Connect Over Coffee - Dunedin
Come have a coffee on us and find out about: - the latest insights in Immigration and share...
Connect over Coffee - Balclutha
Come have a coffee on us and find out about: - the latest insights in Immigration and sha...
Connect over Coffee - Cromwell
Come have a coffee on us and find out about: - the latest insights in Immigration and sha...
Connect over Coffee - Queenstown
Come have a coffee on us and find out about: - the latest insights in Immigration and sha...
Central Otago BA5: Hosted by BDO
BDO Southern Lakes & Central Otago proudly presents an evening of gourmet experiences and busines...
Connect over Coffee - Wanaka
Come have a coffee on us and find out about: - the latest insights in Immigration and sha...
Dame Wendy Pye's Memoir - Teaching the World to Read, My multi-million dollar story
Join us for the only South Island launch of Dame Wendy's inspiring memoir on creating a global et...
My Next Adventure Tech Careers Expo
My Next Adventure Science and Tech Career Expo brings Otago science and engineering businesses in...
National online course: Introducing sustainability series: The what, the why and the how for businesses
01 May 2024
Have you heard of the ‘s word’? Do you know what it means? Are you wanting to better understand sustainability, its application in businesses and why it’s important? BusinessNZ Network are excited to share our introductory sustainability course. In a 2 part online series with fellow businesses, learn about key elements of sustainability such as:
Part 1:
- what sustainability is and why it’s important;
- carbon and climate change;
- waste and circular economy; sustainable procurement;
- social responsibility, communicating, engaging and reporting for sustainability;
- how you can get started on this journey, live case study share and networking
Connect over Coffee - Oamaru
21 May 2024
Come have a coffee on us and find out about:
- the latest insights in Immigration and share your experiences of what's working, or not working.
- providing input into a future immigration strategy for NZ to push the government on.
- vocational and education reforms.
Connect Over Coffee - Dunedin
21 May 2024
Come have a coffee on us and find out about:
- the latest insights in Immigration and share your experiences of what's working, or not working.
- providing input into a future immigration strategy for NZ to push the government on.
- vocational and education reforms.
Looking for a different location? We also head to Oamaru, Balclutha, Cromwell and Queenstown.
Connect over Coffee - Balclutha
22 May 2024
Come have a coffee on us and find out about:
- the latest insights in Immigration and share your experiences of what's working, or not working.
- providing input into a future immigration strategy for NZ to push the government on.
- vocational and education reforms.
Connect over Coffee - Cromwell
22 May 2024
Come have a coffee on us and find out about:
- the latest insights in Immigration and share your experiences of what's working, or not working.
- providing input into a future immigration strategy for NZ to push the government on.
- vocational and education reforms.
Connect over Coffee - Queenstown
23 May 2024
Come have a coffee on us and find out about:
- the latest insights in Immigration and share your experiences of what's working, or not working.
- providing input into a future immigration strategy for NZ to push the government on.
- vocational and education reforms.
Central Otago BA5: Hosted by BDO
23 May 2024
BDO Southern Lakes & Central Otago proudly presents an evening of gourmet experiences and business revelations at The Finery – Alexandra's exquisite new fine dining destination!
Connect over Coffee - Wanaka
24 May 2024
Come have a coffee on us and find out about:
- the latest insights in Immigration and share your experiences of what's working, or not working.
- providing input into a future immigration strategy for NZ to push the government on.
- vocational and education reforms.
Dame Wendy Pye's Memoir - Teaching the World to Read, My multi-million dollar story
28 May 2024
Join us for the only South Island launch of Dame Wendy's inspiring memoir on creating a global ethical business.
Wine and canapes will be followed with an introduction by the world renowned author Joy Cowley and a Q & A with the Otago Daily Times Business Editor Sally Rae.
Time: 6pm to 7.30pm
Venue: Hutton Theatre, Tuhura Otago Museum
Cost: $25 a ticket per person
Register to buy a ticket
My Next Adventure Tech Careers Expo
01 Aug 2024
My Next Adventure Science and Tech Career Expo brings Otago science and engineering businesses in proximity with students looking to make their mark on the world.
Last years inaugural event saw 120 students from a range of specialties including
- Data science
- Biochemistry
- Physics
- IT
- Mathematics
- Food Science
- Medical Science
- Pharmacology
- Neuroscience