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SUMMARY:BNZ Auckland Diwali Festival
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LOCATION:The Terrace Café\, 50 Mayoral Drive\, Aotea Centre\, Auckland\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:Ready to Rise Business Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Step into 2026 with confidence. Join NZBusiness for the Ready to Rise Business Breakfast and discover strategies\, insights\, and inspiration for SME growth.\nAs 2025 draws to a close\, New Zealand business leaders are looking beyond survival and focusing on opportunity\, strategy\, and growth – a sentiment reinforced by research from premier event sponsor 2degrees. The findings show the highest levels of business optimism since the telco began its annual Shaping Business Study in 2021\, with 45 percent of decision-makers feeling more positive about their prospects than last year. \nIn response to this emerging confidence\, the Ready to Rise Business Breakfast will give SME owners and decision-makers practical strategies\, insights\, and inspiration to move from survival mode into growth mode as they prepare for 2026. \nThe breakfast will feature talks from Sam Stubbs\, Co-founder of Simplicity\, on “Purpose and prosperity: Building the New Zealand economy we want”\, and James Boult\, Co-founder of Gravity\, discussing “Why now is the best time to be an SME”\, with great insight around AI and new tech. Sean Bell\, National Direct Sales Manager – SME for 2degrees will deliver an insights session\, as he unpacks the company’s Shaping Business Study results. The morning wraps up with a dynamic panel of experts – Neil Gaught FRSA\, Kate Wilson\, and Loren Tomlinson – who will explore “Purpose\, protection and growth for SMEs”\, unpacking how businesses can align purpose with performance\, protect intellectual property\, and harness digital strategy for competitive advantage. The morning will be hosted and guided by Marisa Fong\, co-founder of Madison Recruitment and mentor to female founders. \n\n  \nMC\, Speakers & Panellists\nMarisa Fong turns “I didn’t know that” moments into eight-figure exits. As co-founder of Madison Recruitment – NZ’s largest privately held recruitment agency\, sold for $38 million – she now backs female founders through her venture re:ampd with real-world\, battle-tested strategies. A past President of Entrepreneurs Organisation and Hall of Fame inductee for Women Entrepreneurs (2020)\, she has judged the New Zealander of the Year Awards and contributes to boards and networks including Global Women and Institute of Directors.\nJames Boult is the co-founder of Gravity\, an innovation studio that helps organisations build and launch new products at speed. After years working with global brands\, major corporates and fast-moving start-ups\, he’s seen first-hand what makes large companies stall\, and how small\, nimble businesses can out-adapt and out-innovate. His work turning “start-up speed” into a repeatable model for big clients gives him a unique vantage point on why this moment belongs to SMEs and how they can use it to get ahead while larger competitors are stuck.\nKate Wilson is a registered patent attorney\, educator and internationally recognised IP strategist. She is a former founding partner of James & Wells\, holds degrees in physics and chemistry\, and has extensive expertise in establishing and managing IP portfolios. An inductee into the NZ Women Entrepreneurs’ Hall of Fame\, she is passionate about helping businesses leverage their intangible assets. She is the Author of the recently published book The Hidden Mechanics of IP and currently works with James & Wells as an IP strategist and IP educator.\nNeil Gaught FRSA is an internationally recognised business and management thinker and a pioneer of purpose-driven enterprise\, best known as the creator of Single Organizing Idea (SOI®) — a breakthrough framework that enables organisations to embed purpose at the core of governance\, culture and longterm value creation. For more than two decades\, Neil has advised leaders and equipped organisations with practical tools to turn purpose into profitable outcomes that benefit all stakeholders. His work has taken him to more than 60 countries and every major sector.\nLoren Tomlinson is Founder and Strategist at The Social Collective\, a holistic marketing agency helping service-based businesses and personal brands show up with clarity\, consistency\, and strategy that actually works. With years of experience across digital strategy\, brand development\, and campaign execution\, Loren also host Coffees and Content\, a top marketing podcast sharing honest insights\, real conversations\, and practical advice for growing a business online without losing your voice (or your mind).\nSam Stubbs is Co-Founder and MD of Simplicity. Prior to that he was the CEO of Tower Investments\, a KiwiSaver default provider\, Managing Director of Hanover Group\, and spent 10 years working for Goldman Sachs in London and Hong Kong. He previously worked for Natwest Markets\, Fay\, Richwhite and IBM New Zealand. He has been a Board Member of the Financial Services Council\, and a member of the Government Taskforce on Financial Services. Sam has an MA (Hons) from the University of Auckland. He is the father of two children\, dreams of Simplicity and sailing around the world.\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nSean Bell is the National Direct Sales Manager – SME for 2degrees based in Auckland. He leads a team of Business Development Managers across New Zealand. With a strong background in sales leadership and partnership development\, Sean drives performance through collaboration\, innovation\, and customer-centric solutions Sean is known for his results-driven approach and commitment to excellence. Sean thrives on building meaningful connections that deliver long-term value.\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nPremier Sponsor\nEvent Sponsors\n \n \n \n  \n\n\n                \n                        \n                            Ready to Rise\n                            Not ready to buy tickets? 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LOCATION:Hilton Hotel\, 147 Quay Street\, Auckland\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:NZBusiness Knowledge Series: How to get your brand chosen (without breaking the bank)
DESCRIPTION:The NZBusiness Knowledge Series brings practical insights\, expert thinking\, and real-world tools directly to the SME community – live\, in person\, and free. These fast-paced sessions are designed to strengthen capability\, sharpen competitive edge\, and help businesses grow with confidence. Business leaders learning from business leaders.\nThe science behind why customers say ‘yes’\nFor the first event in this exciting new series\, you’ll hear from Adam Brami\, Director of Art of the Possible New Zealand\, presenting How to Get Your Brand Chosen (Without Breaking the Bank) on February 26th\, from 7:30am–9:30am\, at the iconic Covert Theatre in Ponsonby. It’s the perfect way to start your workday – swing by\, connect with like-minded SMEs\, and walk away with insights you can apply immediately. \nWith a cosy capacity of just 86 seats\, this session will fill quickly – get in fast so you don’t miss out. \n\nWhy does Rolls-Royce choose to display its cars at jet shows instead of car shows?\nWhy does an overpriced medium popcorn make the large seem irresistible?\nWhy do restaurants with queues feel safer and more appealing than empty ones?\nAnd why are we willing to pay significantly more for one hotel room than another when the only real difference is the name above the door?\n\nIn a world where your customers make 35\,000 decisions a day – and fewer than 300 of them are deliberate – the real opportunity lies in the moments where people choose who to trust\, what to buy\, and which business to act on. That’s where growth happens. \nGET TICKETS \nIn this session\, you’ll learn the behavioural-science shortcuts\, psychological levers\, and practical marketing techniques that help businesses influence those decisions ethically and effectively. Expect real examples\, sharp insights\, and simple actions you can apply the same day to make your brand the obvious choice – without spending a dollar more. \nFast-paced. Practical. No fluff. No selling. Just transformation you can take back to your business tomorrow. \n  \nSpeaker\nAdam Brami is the Director of Art of the Possible New Zealand. With two decades in strategic marketing\, brand growth\, and creative innovation\, Adam has worked with leading agencies and brands around the world. He bridges the best of agency and independent models to help businesses unlock flexible\, results-driven marketing solutions tailored to their specific needs.\n  \nEvent partner
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LOCATION:Covert Theatre\, 51 Mackelvie Street\, Grey Lynn\, Auckland\, 1021\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Knowledge Series
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SUMMARY:Driving Growth for Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Join NZBusiness magazine at the Icehouse for our next insightful panel event\, Driving Growth for Your Business proudly brought to you by ScotPac – a practical and timely conversation for SMEs ready to take advantage of an improving economic climate.\nAs confidence begins to return and expansion opportunities emerge across multiple sectors\, the question for many business owners is no longer if they should grow – but how to grow sustainably. \nGET YOUR FREE TICKET \nThis event will bring together experienced operators and financial experts to explore how SMEs can scale with discipline\, protect cashflow\, and build long-term resilience. We’ll unpack practical strategies for: \n\nManaging working capital effectively during periods of growth\nReducing financial risk while pursuing expansion\nStrengthening cashflow forecasting and financial visibility\nBalancing ambition with operational capability\nAccessing funding options available to SMEs in today’s market\n\nGrowth can place significant pressure on cashflow\, systems and leadership. Our panel will discuss how to avoid common pitfalls\, maintain financial control\, and position your business for stability as well as scale. \nWhether you’re planning to invest in new staff\, expand into new markets\, increase inventory\, or simply build a stronger financial foundation\, this session will provide actionable insights you can implement immediately. \nConnect with fellow business leaders\, gain expert perspectives\, and leave with practical tools to help you grow with confidence – and control – in 2026 and beyond. \n\nPanellists\nLindsay Fisher is General Manager of ScotPac New Zealand. ScotPac the largest non-bank business lender in New Zealand and Australia. He believes in the power of connecting people and businesses with the right opportunities – particularly in the often complex world of business finance. Drawing on a diverse background in banking\, insurance\, recruitment and business finance\, Lindsay brings a deep understanding of the challenges faced by SMEs. This experience underpins his leadership of the ScotPac New Zealand team\, where he’s focused on delivering innovative finance solutions tailored to the needs of New Zealand businesses – giving more SMEs the tools and support to succeed.\nKelly Eckhold is Chief Economist at Westpac. Kelly began his career at the Reserve Bank of New Zealand\, where he went on to hold a range of senior roles across the Financial Markets\, Economics and Financial Stability departments. Most recently\, he spent 12 years at the International Monetary Fund\, working on monetary policy\, foreign exchange and financial stability issues. Kelly joined Westpac in March 2023.\nIlse Wolfe is Founder of Wolfe Property and creator of the Cashflow Hacking™ method. Ilse guides New Zealand investors to transform properties into high-performing investments. With 20 years of experience and more than 500 renovations completed\, she has refined her strategy and now coaches others to replicate the results. \nBen Liebert is Founder of SyncHub\, a data extraction tool that helps business owners and analysts get clear\, real-time visibility into their financials and operations. SyncHub connects to your SaaS platforms (including Xero\, HubSpot\, Pipedrive and more)\, extracts your data\, and loads it into a relational database where you can query and report on it using tools like Power BI\, Tableau\, or Excel. For SMEs navigating growth\, that means less time wrestling with spreadsheets and more time making informed decisions\, whether you’re monitoring cashflow\, tracking sales pipelines\, or building the financial visibility needed to plan your next move with confidence.\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\nCheck out our previous events\n \n\n \n  \nScotPac has been giving SMEs a better chance of success for over 35 years. From start-ups to established enterprises\, they understand the unique cashflow challenges that come with running a business. That’s why they offer a wide range of flexible funding solutions – including Invoice Finance\, Trade Finance\, Line of Credit and Business Loans. With ScotPac\, you get the scale of a big lender and the care of a small one. \nStrategic partner
URL:https://nzbusiness.co.nz/event/driving-growth-for-your-business
LOCATION:The Icehouse\, Textile Centre\, Level 4\, 117 Saint Georges Bay Road\, Auckland\, Auckland\, 1052\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:Ready to Rise Business Breakfast - May 2026
DESCRIPTION:Growth in 2026 looks different. Ready to Rise spotlights the businesses making it happen now – sharing honest insights\, smart strategies\, and real-world lessons on building momentum in a changing market.\n\nAfter several years defined by caution\, cost control\, and uncertainty\, many New Zealand businesses have entered 2026 with a different mindset – one that’s more focused on traction than survival – albeit within the context of global uncertainty. Not every business is booming\, but there are clear signals of progress\, and for those willing to adapt\, real opportunities are emerging. \nShifting the conversation on growth\nReady to Rise returns in 2026 as a business breakfast series focused on what it actually takes to move forward in this environment. Less about hype\, more about practical growth. \nThis May\, the focus turns to the businesses that are gaining momentum right now. Not in theory\, but in practice. You’ll hear directly from founders and leaders who are navigating today’s conditions and finding ways to grow – what they’re doing differently\, where they’re placing their bets\, and how they’re managing risk along the way. \nJoin us for an energising morning of practical insight\, honest conversation\, and forward-thinking strategy. We’ll unpack: \n\nHow New Zealand businesses are finding pockets of growth in a still-challenging market\nThe decisions and trade-offs shaping stronger performance\nWhere the most immediate opportunities for growth lie in 2026\nWhat it takes to shift from steady to scalable in the current climate\nHow new tech and AI is powering a new type of growth for small business\n\nWhether you’re looking to unlock your next phase of growth\, sense-check your strategy\, or learn from those already making progress\, this event will leave you better equipped to move forward with clarity and confidence. \nIn 2026\, it’s not just about staying the course – it’s about how you rise. \nSpeaker details coming soon…\n  \n\n                \n                        \n                            Not ready to buy tickets? Register your interest for this event and receive updates and further speaker announcements. \n                        \n                        Name(Required)\n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    First\n                                                \n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    Last\n                                                \n                            \n                        Email(Required)\n                            \n                        \n          \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n        \n                        \n                        \n\n  \n\nPremier sponsor
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LOCATION:New Zealand International Convention Centre\, 101 Hobson Street\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Ready to Rise
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