Calendar of Business Whangaparaoa and local business events and activities
March 2019

Wednesday 27 March
5.30 pm to 7.30 pm - Hibiscus Raiders Club
A FREE business event for locals ...
Barbara Kendall, CNZM, MBE, Olympic Gold Medalist, Chef de Mission
Come and hear what Barbara has learnt from her personal experience on how individuals, teams and businesses can lay down the foundation for success. Barbara uses the S.U.C.C.E.S.S. principles
5.30 pm to 7.30 pm - Hibiscus Raiders Club
A FREE business event for locals ...
Barbara Kendall, CNZM, MBE, Olympic Gold Medalist, Chef de Mission
Come and hear what Barbara has learnt from her personal experience on how individuals, teams and businesses can lay down the foundation for success. Barbara uses the S.U.C.C.E.S.S. principles
April 2019
Wednesday 17 April
Coworking Day and Activities
9.00 am to 1.00 pm, Whangaparaoa Community Hub
10.00 am - Two Spoons Delights - A favourite recipe from Trish Middleton from Two Spoons Cafe
12 noon - Brown Bag Lunch - Bring your lunch and let's discuss what's going on in your business. Do you have a niggling issue? Need feedback or advice on a new idea? Come along and let's share together ...
Coworking Day and Activities
9.00 am to 1.00 pm, Whangaparaoa Community Hub
10.00 am - Two Spoons Delights - A favourite recipe from Trish Middleton from Two Spoons Cafe
12 noon - Brown Bag Lunch - Bring your lunch and let's discuss what's going on in your business. Do you have a niggling issue? Need feedback or advice on a new idea? Come along and let's share together ...
May 2019
Wednesday 15 May
Coworking Day and Activities
9.00 am to 1.00 pm, Whangaparaoa Community Hub
Work from our communal space or be part of our activities.
10.30 am - Bounce and Brainstorm - If you have an idea or a problem or would like referrals, come along and we can bounce ideas and brainstorm for support.
12.30 pm to 4.30 pm - Business Portrait Photo Shoots - Professional photographer Gerald Lopez will take your portrait and provide min 6 images suitable for print, website, and social media. $45 + GST for Members and $60 + GST for Non-Members
Coworking Day and Activities
9.00 am to 1.00 pm, Whangaparaoa Community Hub
Work from our communal space or be part of our activities.
10.30 am - Bounce and Brainstorm - If you have an idea or a problem or would like referrals, come along and we can bounce ideas and brainstorm for support.
12.30 pm to 4.30 pm - Business Portrait Photo Shoots - Professional photographer Gerald Lopez will take your portrait and provide min 6 images suitable for print, website, and social media. $45 + GST for Members and $60 + GST for Non-Members
June 2019
Wednesday 19 June
Coworking Day and Activities
9 am to 1 pm, Whangaparaoa Community Hub
Work from our communal space or be part of our activities.
9.00 - 11.30 am - SEO and Website Reviews - Book a session with Gerald Lopez from GezzMedia to get feedback on how well your website is performing on the internet, check it's load speed, how mobile friendly it is and get practical tips and tools to help improve your site performance.
Coworking Day and Activities
9 am to 1 pm, Whangaparaoa Community Hub
Work from our communal space or be part of our activities.
9.00 - 11.30 am - SEO and Website Reviews - Book a session with Gerald Lopez from GezzMedia to get feedback on how well your website is performing on the internet, check it's load speed, how mobile friendly it is and get practical tips and tools to help improve your site performance.

Wednesday 19 June
5.30 pm to 7.30 pm - SportsCave
A business event for locals ...
Meet Murray Thom - Serial Entrepreneul with the Midas Touch
"Opportunities Don't Shout, They Whisper ..."
The youngest MD of CBS Records in the World - Thom Music produced Celine Dion’s Miracle Album among others - Producer of The Great New Zealand Cookbook and The Great New Zealand Song Book - Top 10 Entrepreneur of the Decade by NZ Business Magazine - Founder of Personalised Plates
5.30 pm to 7.30 pm - SportsCave
A business event for locals ...
Meet Murray Thom - Serial Entrepreneul with the Midas Touch
"Opportunities Don't Shout, They Whisper ..."
The youngest MD of CBS Records in the World - Thom Music produced Celine Dion’s Miracle Album among others - Producer of The Great New Zealand Cookbook and The Great New Zealand Song Book - Top 10 Entrepreneur of the Decade by NZ Business Magazine - Founder of Personalised Plates
July 2019
Wednesday 17 July
Coworking - 9.00 am to 1.00 pm
Work from our communal space or be part of our activities.
9.00 - 12.30 pm - How Healthy is Your Business?
Take a short quiz and book a 30 minute session with Business Coach, Michelle Clarke for a "Business Insight Meeting" - This is powerful stuff with straight up business advice that cuts through the fluff
Coworking - 9.00 am to 1.00 pm
Work from our communal space or be part of our activities.
9.00 - 12.30 pm - How Healthy is Your Business?
Take a short quiz and book a 30 minute session with Business Coach, Michelle Clarke for a "Business Insight Meeting" - This is powerful stuff with straight up business advice that cuts through the fluff
August 2019
Tuesday 20 August
CV Workshop
Whangaparaoa Community Hub - 9.30-11.30 am
Looking for support and inspiration to energise your CV?
Then come along to this CV workshop, focused on helping you to put your best foot forward for your next job application.
CV Workshop
Whangaparaoa Community Hub - 9.30-11.30 am
Looking for support and inspiration to energise your CV?
Then come along to this CV workshop, focused on helping you to put your best foot forward for your next job application.
Wednesday 21 August
Coworking in association with CoastConnect Coworking Community - 9.30 am to 2.00 pm
Work from our communal space or be part of our activities.
10.00 am - 10.20 am - One Size Does Not Fit All
Why it's important to find a health and nutrition approach that's right for YOU! Join us for some practical tips to take away, come along with any questions you might have around your own health issues and Sian will be happy to talk to you one on one after her presentation.
Coworking in association with CoastConnect Coworking Community - 9.30 am to 2.00 pm
Work from our communal space or be part of our activities.
10.00 am - 10.20 am - One Size Does Not Fit All
Why it's important to find a health and nutrition approach that's right for YOU! Join us for some practical tips to take away, come along with any questions you might have around your own health issues and Sian will be happy to talk to you one on one after her presentation.
September 2019

Tuesday 10 September
5.30 pm to 7.30 pm - Hibiscus Coast Boating Club
A business event for locals ...
Meet Alexia Hilbertidou
Title: Diversity: Movers Shakers Action Takers – inside the minds of the next generationREGISTER HERE
She's joked with the Queen, flown with NASA, had lunch with Jamie (Oliver), tea with Teresa (May) and rubbed shoulders with David (Beckham). Activist, entrepreneur and Girlboss NZ founder, Alexia Hilbertidou, will present an inspiring, funny and surprising insight into the minds of NZ's Gen Z.
5.30 pm to 7.30 pm - Hibiscus Coast Boating Club
A business event for locals ...
Meet Alexia Hilbertidou
Title: Diversity: Movers Shakers Action Takers – inside the minds of the next generationREGISTER HERE
She's joked with the Queen, flown with NASA, had lunch with Jamie (Oliver), tea with Teresa (May) and rubbed shoulders with David (Beckham). Activist, entrepreneur and Girlboss NZ founder, Alexia Hilbertidou, will present an inspiring, funny and surprising insight into the minds of NZ's Gen Z.
Wednesday 18 September
Coworking in association with CoastConnect Coworking Community - 10.00 am to 2.00 pm
Work from our communal space or be part of our activities.
Activities TBC
Coworking in association with CoastConnect Coworking Community - 10.00 am to 2.00 pm
Work from our communal space or be part of our activities.
Activities TBC
October 2019
Wednesday 16 October
Coworking in association with CoastConnect Coworking Community - 10.00 am to 2.00 pm
Work from our communal space or be part of our activities.
Activities TBC
Coworking in association with CoastConnect Coworking Community - 10.00 am to 2.00 pm
Work from our communal space or be part of our activities.
Activities TBC
Breakfast with Michael Barnett
In association with Silverdale Area Business Association
Details currently being finalised
In association with Silverdale Area Business Association
Details currently being finalised
November 2019
Wednesday 20 November
Coworking in association with CoastConnect Coworking Community - 10.00 am to 2.00 pm
Work from our communal space or be part of our activities.
Activities TBC
Coworking in association with CoastConnect Coworking Community - 10.00 am to 2.00 pm
Work from our communal space or be part of our activities.
Activities TBC
December 2019

Wednesday 4 December
5.30 pm to 7.30 pm - TBC
A business event for locals ...
Meet Mark Powell, Former CEO of The Warehouse Group
Blazing a trail for CEOs in New Zealand. Former CEO at Warehouse Stationery and Former CEO at The Warehouse Group.
Mark has another CEO role with a marked difference from the commercial world as the first ‘CEO in residence’ at the College of Business at Massey University
5.30 pm to 7.30 pm - TBC
A business event for locals ...
Meet Mark Powell, Former CEO of The Warehouse Group
Blazing a trail for CEOs in New Zealand. Former CEO at Warehouse Stationery and Former CEO at The Warehouse Group.
Mark has another CEO role with a marked difference from the commercial world as the first ‘CEO in residence’ at the College of Business at Massey University
Business Whangaparaoa Christmas Social
Details to be confirmed
Details to be confirmed