Some of New Zealand’s most influential science, business and policy figures will gather in Auckland next week to grapple with a question that has dogged the country for decades: How does New Zealand turn its ideas into lasting prosperity?
Digital and AI experts will share practical strategies to help businesses stay visible and competitive as AI transforms online search and customer behaviour.
New Zealand’s business events industry association, CINZ is looking towards post-COVID-19 recovery by launching a new event, BE Reconnected, for December 2020. BE Reconnected will focus on re-engaging and reconnecting vital industry relationships to help kick start business recovery. To be hosted at Vodafone Events Centre in Auckland on 1 December, it will replace this year’s multi-day MEETINGS exhibition which was due to be held this month. The CINZ 2020 Conference and Annual General Meeting will follow on 2 December. CINZ Chief Executive, Lisa Hopkins (pictured) says New Zealand’s business events industry, which was valued at around $500m per year, has suffered immense losses and must be given every opportunity to recover. “We have been looking at
A special small business webinar on Cashflow Management. As the economy slows and customers stay home, new pressures are emerging for many of us. Getting a handle on your business financial position has never been more critical. The first step to achieving this is to have visibility of your cashflow in real-time as this will help you understand well in advance what the impact will be for you. Knowing your financial position will give you the confidence to make informed decisions about the future of your business, and help you determine what you need to do next, and know where you need to apply your focus. For some small business owners, the decisions you will be making will be based
As part of helping you get the information, advice and resources you need to continue doing business as best you can during this unprecedented time, the EMA is running a free webinar series. We’ll be running three 20-minute sessions a week, in partnership with ATEED and the Regional Business Partner Network, on topics you’re asking us most about. For more information go to www.ema.co.nz and for answers on coping with Covid-19 issues click here.
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New threats to health and safety are constantly emerging. We’ve heard your concerns about Coronavirus (COVID-19) and added a special session to this year’s Health and Safety Conference to provide you with what you need to cope with the outbreak. How do you maintain business continuity in the face of travel restrictions, border closures and leave if staff get sick? With the right information, precautions and policies you can navigate a Pandemic. We’ll provide you with a methodical plan to keep your people, customers and business safe. We’ll also cover risk management in other areas, including: Continuous Improvement Cycles – learning new ways of safely doing the work, then feeding the learnings back around Strains and Sprains – spotlighting the
With a packed agenda featuring speakers from some of the country’s most successful franchise businesses, the National Franchise conference is a must-attend for those in franchising. The theme for this year’s conference is ‘Shifting Gears – Prospering in a Changing World’. Grasping and keeping the pace of change is integral in today’s business world. A range of local and international speakers will share their experiences, knowledge and insights, challenging attendees to shift a gear or two. The Franchise Association of New Zealand CEO Robyn Pickerill says the theme reflects an environment characterised by rapid technological change, which not only challenges franchising but provides immense opportunities. “The power of technology, artificial intelligence, rising competition, influence of social media, changing consumer needs and the
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Wednesday 11 November 2026 | 7:00am – 9:30am
📍 New Zealand International Convention Centre, 101 Hobson Street, Auckland
One week after the election, Ready to Rise returns for ‘After the Result’ to help Kiwi SME owners plan ahead for their next bold move, and hard-won growth. Get your tickets for this must-attend business breakfast.
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