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Ready to Rise Business Breakfast – May 2026

Thursday 28 May 2026 | 7:00am – 9:30am

📍 New Zealand International Convention Centre, 101 Hobson Street, Auckland

Join us for a practical, insight-led morning exploring how Kiwi businesses are navigating today’s conditions and unlocking new growth opportunities in 2026.

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NZ small businesses bracing for global fuel shock

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